Getting down to fashion business

“I used to think Vancouver fashion was an oxymoron,” said Imran Amed, editor of Business of Fashion, at this week’s Digital Revolution event. (To which I say: What, fleece jackets and yoga pants aren’t fashion?)

But Amed’s emphasis was on the “used to” because Vancouver fashion is oh so real. And this event, hosted by Alexandra Suhner Isenberg of Searching For Style, is proof that this city’s fashion community is a strong one.

Presented in the form of an on-stage interview (think Oprah, but without the cameras) the Harvard-educated Amed shared his insights on how the digital revolution affects fashion.

So what did we learn? Smart brands use digital

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The scent of a man

…isn’t always pleasant (hello gym socks!). But this scent for a man is downright delightful. To celebrate the Canadian launch of Marc Jacobs BANG, I asked some of my favourite gentlemen to weigh in and tell us what this feisty, spicy, soon-to-be-released-in-Canada scent reminds them of.

And their thoughts, well, they speak for themselves:

“It smells like a horse saddle after a man made of cedar and peppers rode it, but in a really good way,” says Justin.

“I smell hints of thyme and rosemary. Add a pat of

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Go F.I.G.ing for Lunch Today

Need something to do during your lunch break today? Me, too. Let’s head to the F.I.G. Finale. Only two days left!

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Fab Finds: Leopard

Take a walk on the wild side with a little bit of leopard print. Hone the fierceness of this fine feline to make your wardrobe ready for the prowl.

1. Leopard Skinny Belt – Ann Taylor: $48

2. Evelia Leopard Haircalf Flat – Ralph Lauren: $89

3. Xhilaration® Tanisha Flat Thong Sandals – Target: $14.99

4. F5689

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