More than a pretty dress maker, the Dior name is a staple of elegance, innovation and artistry that I, like many others, admire. As such, I am thrilled that the McCord Museum will be hosting the Christian Dior exhibit from September 25, 2020, to January 3, 2021. The exhibit features the work of the famed haute couture house from its inception in 1947 to the … Continue reading Christian Dior | Romance & Couture at McCord Museum
Cristóbal Balenciaga was one of the boldest designers of his time and is still inspiring fashion designers to this day. He was a true artist and was admired by many of his peers. The McCord Museum is considered a leader in the collection of dress, fashion and textiles in Canada. As such, they delight us once more with the North American exclusive premiere of Balenciaga, … Continue reading Balenciaga | Master of Couture at McCord Museum
The McCord Museum presents a new exhibition as a part of their Artist-in-Residence program: In the Studio with Notman by photographer Marisa Portolese. The program invites artists to explore the connection between their art and the artifacts found in the Museum’s collections. Inspired by the stories and objects they uncover, they create a solo show that is presented at the end of the residency. In … Continue reading Marisa Portolese | Powerful Photography Exhibition at McCord Museum
Cinthya Chalifoux is a passionate designer that is dedicated to creating traditional and innovative wearable pieces. Her personal attire alone is striking when we met her- with a strong sense of style and poise, she reminded us of a modern Coco Chanel. Being the founder of Bespokenov, a growing fashion house specializing in bespoke (explained below), she has many associated projects underway with artists such as Stikki Peaches (find his story here) and … Continue reading Flourishing Fashion House | Bespokenov | Cinthya Chalifoux
Jano Lapin 