Valerie Dumaine (More Great Party Dresses)

Valerie Dumaine Holiday dresses have arrived!
Love the Valerie Dumaine Cario dress shown here in blue black. The open back and shimmery fabric are both gorgeous!
"Valerie Dumaine's line projects an image of confidence, with clean and elegant lines, embellished by a careful finished touch. Inspired by the past, the designer is a master when it comes to mix and match styles, creating refined and bold garments." The Valerie Dumaine line is Made in Canada.

Anastasia Lomonova Holiday Dresses

‘Tis the season for holiday dress shopping! I"m loving this seasons dress collection by Anastasia Lomonova from Montreal.

“Anastasia Lomonova” is the ideal balance of sexy and elegant. While maintaining simplicity in all its lines and shapes, the collection is effortlessly luxurious - complimented by impeccable quality.

Her latest collection is no different. The timeless elegance of these easy to wear winter party dresses makes them suitable for many holiday occasions.

Visit our shopping site for even more NEW fall stock from the Anastasia Lomonova Collection.

For wholesale information about Anastasia Lomonova, please visit Cancon Fashion.

Bodybag by Jude at Montreal Fashion Week

Bodybag by Jude's Wax Jacket. I'm absolutely in love with this jacket from the most recent Bodybag by Jude collection. An asymmetrical button jacket lined with fleece, how perfect! The fabric of the jacket is long-lasting wax wool which is 90% poly, and 10% wool. The model is also wearing the One Piece Perla Jumper by Bodybag by Jude. Made in Montreal.

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Canadian Eco Fashion

Canadian Eco fashion is on the rise, and it's not just a trend.
From bamboo fabrics, to recycled polyester, eco textiles are advancing fast. New fashion forward collections are now not only about the design, but also about which new fabrics the designers have found. Not just the look, but also the feel. Not only the garment, but also why you should choose to invest in it.
It's exciting times for Canadian fashion indeed, as designers and their demands are changing the textile industry one season and one request at a time.

Lilikoi from Vancouver uses soy and organic cotton, blended with a small amount of spandex to create a piece from her latest collection. So far, I can't see that anyone has figured out how to make spandex eco friendly. Spandex is usually only 3 percent of a garment. 97 percent sustainable fashion is more than welcome in my wardrobe any day. For wholesale eco-fashion or to purchase Made in Canada Eco Fabrics, please visit Cancon Fashion

Every Little Counts

Every Little Counts is nestled in a hilltop in the east side of Los Angeles, owned and run by one nostalgic & romantic girl. The designer makes a small exclusive line of women’s t-shirts for a certain kind of girl; independent, complex, romantic, sentimental,funny. Derived from daydreams, quiet nights outside of the city, the soft glow of streetlights, and staying up late listening to love songs…

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Kitchen Orange Clothing

Kitchen Orange Winter collections have arrived ! The wait was worth it. This season, the kitchen orange clothing line boasts a wonderful mixture of fashion forward comfort and eye catching design.
As always, most of the Kitchen Orange clothing line has been manufactured in Canada. Well done guys ! By manufacturing locally, we can all feel a little more connected to both our fashion choices and also to our community. The line also promotes eco-fashion with a large part of each collection boasting new and improved fabrics which were created by the company themselves.
If you're feeling cold and need some fashion comfort, I strongly recommend the Kitchen Orange winter line. It's beautiful.

Retail sales - www.shopkitchenorange.com
Kitchen Orange wholesale information can be found through Cancon Fashion.

Keep your eyes on this company, from what I hear there's a lot of excitement surrounding the label right now. More to come...

Elroy Apparel, Organic Fashion from Vancouver

More about Elroy Apparel, an independent fashion designer with some great ideas from Vancouver. Elroy Apparel is much more than just another clothing line. The company was developed as a stand against impending environmental destruction. By providing socially responsible, health-conscious women with fashion forward, eco-friendly clothing, they have created an alternative- a beautiful garment with an even more beautiful story behind it. Designer Leanne McElroy creates sophisticated streetwear for the contemporary health-conscious woman who cares not only about what she looks like, but about the story her clothing carries as well. Take a look at Elroy's beautiful creations. available online at Mudshark Streetwear. Mudshark Streetwear has been supporting fair trade Canadian fashion since 1997. Wholesale information about Elroy Apparel can be found through Cancon Fashion.

One of a Kind Show Toronto, the One of a Kind Christmas Show and Sale

One of a Kind Christmas Show and Sale 2008

It's that time of the year again where shopping is enjoyable at the One of a Kind Show in Toronto. If you've never been, it's worth checking out. For a small admission fee, you can browse some amazing creations you normally wouldn't find in Toronto. Many of the artists come to Toronto from all over Canada, many designers being from Montreal and Vancouver.
Look for Annie 50 from Montreal at the show: (see photos)
Location, date, and times :

Thursday, November 27–Sunday, December 7, 2008
Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto
Weekdays 11am-10pm, Saturdays 10am-9pm, Sundays 10am-6pm

for more information you can go to their website at:

www.oneofakindshow.com

"The One of a Kind Show and Sale features thousands of one-of-a-kind items each made by hand by some of North America's most talented fine artists and craftspeople."

Farahbella, Independent Womens Fashion from Japan

The Farahbella line is an independent fashion from Japan. I'm in love with their designs, ... gorgeous!

The image of the "Farahbella woman" is someone who is expressive, thoughtful and daring. She is a woman who uses the art of fashion as a vehicle to express herself. Farabella's designs allow the female form to beautifully reflect the dichotomy of the nature of the cosmopolitan woman. The brand creates an undeniable chemistry that exudes passion, creativity and intrigue. Farahbella places high regard on the fit and comfort of the clothing, prototypes are repeatedly reviewed to ensure a flawless fit. We are confident you will love your new Farahbella piece.

Entering their third season, the latest Farahbella collection features silhouettes that are minimal and bold yet hang gracefully to create an overall elegance that is both edgy and timeless. You can preview the line at Farabella, or shop direct at Mudshark Streetwear

Organic Fashion in Canada - Eco-friendly Fashion and Elroy Apparel, Independent Fashion from Vancouver

Eco-friendly fashion has made its mark with many top Canadian designers. Many fashion designers are reducing impact at the source by making conscious decisions to use more environmentally-friendly materials. Yes, we know...there's been a lot of hype about organic and sustainable fabrics. But wait, there's more! If you haven't actually felt the fabric bamboo or soy, now definitely is the time.
Introducing Elroy Apparel from Vancouver:
Elroy Apparel is much more than just another clothing line. The company was developed as a stand against impending environmental destruction. By providing socially responsible, health conscious women with fashion forward, eco-friendly clothing we have created an alternative. A beautiful garment with an even more beautiful story behind it.

Everyone should feel good about the clothes on their back. (Elroy Apparel)
The Gin Lady . com has more to say : We met up with Nicola from and told her all about Elroy Apparel. The Gin Lady . com is a newer blog which focuses on eco friendly fashions. You can read more about Elroy Apparel and her wonderful fabrics here.

Elroy Apparel wholesale information can be found through Cancon Fashion.

Enjoy !

Canadian Designer Janet Hill at L'Oreal Fashion Week

Canadian Fashion Designer Janet Hill will also be showcasing her line at L'Oreal Fashionweek in Toronto on Friday October 24th at 3:00 p.m at The Studio at Nathan Phillips Square.
Be sure to check out the L'Oreal Fashionweek webpage for a schedule of participating designers. The show runs all week from October 20th - October 25th, 2008 downtown Toronto. L'Oreal Fashionweek is produced by the Fashion Design Council of Canada. All of the participating designers will be showcasing their Spring 2009 designer fashion collections. Hope to see you there.

Canadian Fashion - BODYBAG by Jude at L'Oreal Fashionweek

This Thursday October 23rd, Bodybag by Jude will be showing her spring 2009 collection at
L'Oreal Fashionweek. Look for Bodybag by Jude in the new Studio tent located at Nathan Phillips square. Downtown Toronto.
"The Bodybag look is re known for the styles cut from various styles and materials, allowing the sense of detailed chic and sensual well being to shine through. Bodybag by Jude combines the elements with which each woman can express a truly unique style." BODYBAG by Jude. ~ Montreal Fashion.

Valerie Dumaine Clothing - Montreal Fashion - Independent Fashion Designer

* Valerie Dumaine - Just released, ... Valerie Dumaines' Fall 2008 / Winter 2009 collection has just arrived at MudsharkStreetwear.com

It's Valerie Dumaines second season on the Mudshark site. The collection seems to have really made a mark. The response for the line has been nothing but amazing. "Valerie Dumaine's line projects an image of confidence, with clean and elegant lines, embellished by a careful finished touch. Inspired by the past, the designer is a master when it comes to mix and match styles, creating refined and bold garments." We certainly already have a few of our favorite pieces in the closet, ... but nothing they didn't have doubles of. We're confident these new Valerie Dumaine designs are sure to peak interest with a fashion forward clientele and repeat clientele from previous purchases. We are happy to introduce the newest collection from Valerie Dumaine, available now at Mudshark Online

Yoga Jeans - Second Clothing - Montreal Fashion - Organic Fashion - Eco-Fashion

// New - Yoga Jeans - Introducing Second Clothing Company (womens) - Montreal.
SECOND JEANS ARE SIMPLY THE MOST COMFORTABLE JEANS IN THE WORLD!

About Second:

Second was founded in Montreal in 2000 by Éric Wazana. The company specializes in up-market jeans, including Second’s Yoga Jeans, named the best women’s jeans by a number of magazines. It is known for the quality of its cuts and for its social conscience, reflected in its 100% Quebec production and its constant search for new ecological fibres to use in its clothing. The latest S(eco)nd collection is the natural extension of the company’s collective vision.


New - Yoga Jeans - Made of top-quality denim containing 97% brushed cotton and 3% elastane, Second Yoga Jeans hug the curves of the body in any position.
They fit the ups and downs of a hectic day and metamorphose into laid-back fashion in the evening. Second uses denim with 92 percent shape memory, while the industry standard is only 64 percent. And thanks to their revolutionary treatment, the cuts and styles actually shape, hold, and lengthen the body and helps flaunt just the right areas. Multifunctional and perfectly malleable, Second Yoga Jeans are offered in mid and low rises, with the option of a boot cut, straight, flare, wide leg pants, or skinny leg. SECOND uses natural materials and organic fibres to protect the planet. Every Second Jeans is hand crafted on an individual basis to give them an authentic vintage look. With this unique attention no two Second Jeans are exactly alike.

TO SUM THINGS UP SECOND JEANS ARE THE ABSOLUTE BEST FASHION JEAN YOU COULD HAVE IN A WARDROBE.

Second Clothing is available online at Mudshark Online - Featuring Independent Canadian Designers

Combining natural materials, new technologies and avant-garde textiles, the 2008 S(eco)nd Spring-Summer collection is 40 % eco-friendly, one of the most earth-conscious on the market.


Yoga Jeans wholesale information can be found through Cancon Fashion.

Peel Design - Vancouver Fashion - Organic Fashion - Eco-Fashion

The Peel Label was launched in the Fall of 2004 by Vancouver designer Megan Berks. The line has become synonymous with classic style and lovely details, resulting in clothes that will stand the test of time. Peel's Spring 2008 collection delivers a fresh and feminine vision inspired by the simplistic beauty of nature and the outdoors. It's perfect for travel to exotic locales, or to the next beach party or backyard barbeque. Soft, flowing fabrics and fun, feminine prints dress creative women who appreciate the balance of simple fits and ornate details.

Peel Designs is available online at Mudshark Online - Featuring Independent Canadian Designers

Eve Gravel - Montreal Fashion - Independent Fashion - Designer Fashion

Spring has Sprung, and so has the Eve Gravel collection. Eve Gravel is quickly becoming recognized as one of Montreal's most successful up and coming designers.
Gifted with uncommon creativity and a great vision, it's hardly a surprise that her clothing design is catching like wild fire.
The Eve Gravel Spring / Summer 2008 line certainly is no exception. It's more of an addiction I think.
" I create my collections based on what I experience and what I feel , " explains Eve Gravel. "There are days when I feel like a woman, and others when I feel like a tomboy or a mischievous child. For me, fashion is a way of expressing a full range of emotions."
Today, the young designer's eccentric collections are eagerly awaited each new selling season by her clientele and fashion experts alike.
The Spring / Summer Eve Gravel Collection is available through Mudshark Online - Featuring Independent Canadian Designers
Eve Gravel wholesale information can be found through Cancon Fashion.

Bodybag by Jude - Montreal Fashion - Canadian Fashion - Designer Fashion

The Bodybag by Jude clothing line was founded in 1995 by daring and avant-garde designer Judith Desjardins, under the name of Jude Clothing Co. The line found its true identity in 1998 with the creation of the Bodybag label. Bodybag is the external layer of an awareness rooted in insight on things transient and permanent, on life and death, on the beauty of humans and the world that surround them. The Bodybag look is reknown for the styles cut from various styles and materials, allowing the sense of detailed chic and sensual well being to shine through. Noteworthy is the ingenious combination of materials such as knittings, microfleece, denim and corduroy. One sees more than merely zippers, hoods and elegant lines, but the very definition of the Bodybag aesthetic. The elements with which each woman can express a truly unique style.

Bodybag by Jude Clothing can be purchased through Mudshark Online - Featuring Independent Canadian Designers

Anastasia Lomonova - Montreal Fashion - Independent Fashion - Designer Fashion

The Anastasia Lomonova line boasts confidence in every piece. Alluring and sexy, compliment all around,

Anastasia Lomonova is based downtown Montreal, Canada.

This collection is both luxurious and comfortable. Beautiful printed silks, pure cottons will make you feel light and sexy during the hot sunny days while slinky jerseys will add sensuality to your evening attire. Inspired by all things "summer" and tailored to perfection, each piece is bound to be a valuable addition to any wardrobe.

After moving to Canada at 17, Anastasia studied fashion design at Ryerson University in Toronto. A few years later she decided to move to Montreal! Here, she completed internships with designers Valerie Dumaine and Nadya Toto while working various part-time jobs in the evenings. Having worked briefly for a fashion company on Chabanel Street, Anastasia decided to embark on a long-term dream of creating a clothing line of her own. In March 2007, aged 23, she launched her first collection under the Anastasia Lomonova label. Now available across Canada, in the United States and on-line, Anastasia's pieces focus on individuality, outstanding design and femininity – most importantly, making the wearer feel beautiful and unique.

Anastasia Lomonova Designs can be purchased through Mudshark Online - Featuring Independent Canadian Designers

Marmalade Clothing International - UK Fashion

Summer 2008

It's what we've all been waiting for. The new full collection by Marmalade Clothing International. This independent fashion label specializes in unique cuts inspired by the trends of the 1960's.

Marmalade clothing is the concept of polish born, toronto based designer, magdalena sokolowska. The original store, located in Kensington Market Toronto was closed in December 2005 in order to concentrate exclusively on wholesale and custom orders online.

Marmalade, applauded constantly by today's in demand flair seekers has grown to successfully encourage those seeking original and daring styles to turn heads in magdalena's creations. As you will see, colour is of immediate prominence in all of the marmalade outfits with an emphasis drawn on fun. The marmalade line is available in a continuously growing array of global boutiques.


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