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Bookmark | Of Another Fashion

In The Anthology’s Bookmark column we explore some of the most inspiring corners of the internet. This week’s was submitted by Boston-based food blogger Camille of Broken Record (whose premise is “lousy photos, good food”). Take a look…

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“Of Another Fashion is this amazing project being done on the fashion histories of women of colour in the US (although there’s plenty of overseas stuff too – people’s photos of their moms before they immigrated, for instance),” she says. “It’s crowdsourced so people submit their own photos.  So it’s cool conceptually as well as having amazing content.”

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The site, curated by Minh-Ha T. Pham, an Assistant Professor in the History of Art & Visual Studies Department and the Asian American Studies Program at Cornell University, is full of gorgeous vintage shots from all over the world as well as the stories behind them. It’s well worth bookmarking.

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Besides, I want that dress.

[Photos from Of Another Fashion.]

P.S. Want to add more to your bookmark bar? Well, start with The Anthology (obviously) and then take a look at the first and second features in the series.

August 2, 2011 by

Style | Colour pop

I have a girlfriend who chose orange as her favourite colour when she was little because she felt sorry for it (everybody always seemed to pick pink or purple).

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I think she would like these gloves. I spotted them at Holt Renfrew’s fall preview and fell in love right away. Ain’t nothing more ladylike than a pair of gloves (Audrey Hepburn would totally agree) and there ain’t nothing more fun than bold, bright colours (Crayola would totally agree).

Wait a minute. Summer has barely begun in Vancouver and I’m already excited to dress for fall? What is wrong with me?

July 28, 2011 by

Before | The Printed Jacket

Because I know nothing brightens your day quite like some “before” shot ugliness, I present to you this specimen, which seems like it must be from the early ’90s.

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It’s just so ridiculous, so boxy, so outrageously unflattering, I had to post it twice (I want to make sure you really get a chance to take it all in).

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You want more? I could keep going. But instead I’ll let you contemplate what it’s going to look like after it’s been tailored.

You’re welcome.

P.S. Nothing brightens my day quite like having your face on The Anthology’s Facebook page. So like it, will ya?

P.P.S. Take a look at some of The Anthology’s worst “before” shots of all time here. And here. Oh, and also here.

July 27, 2011 by

Giveaway | JNBY x The Anthology

Hip! Hip! Hooray! It’s a JNBY giveaway!

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I have a new favourite white shirt. This silk-and-cotton Clown blouse from JNBY is light as air and showcases the brand’s signature tailoring. With pintucking galore and twisted cap sleeves, it’s anything but a basic basic (I would know — I’m looking at mine right now).

It could be yours for $235 at JNBY or you could win it! How?

For one entry: Comment on this post and tell us how you’d style it. (Easiest question ever — it goes with everything.)
For two entries: Like JNBY on Facebook.
For three entries: Holler @JNBYCanada on Twitter.

The contest is open to readers all across North America. The lucky winner will be chosen on Wednesday, July 20th.
Good luck!

July 12, 2011 by

Interview | Style’s in the bag

Things that made the front page of the Province today: Obama, the EU and my face.

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Take a look at the segment for me, will ya? I’m in a backcountry lodge in the Rockies at the moment and the internet connection here is soooo slow.

Thanks again, Dana Gee, for making the shoot so much fun.

July 9, 2011 by

Bookmark | My Vibe My Life

Each week in The Anthology’s Bookmark column we’ll explore some of the most inspiring corners of the internet.

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For the inaugural post, it’s only fitting that we turn to Kelly Wearstler’s My Vibe My Life.

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The interior designer turned designer designer balances over-the-top glamour with rock-and-roll cool so beautifully, I’m addicted to her aesthetic.

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And I think you’ll also love the behind-the-scenes look at her designs in progress.

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So if you haven’t already bookmarked My Vibe My Life, what are you waiting for?

Have an idea for a feature in The Anthology’s Bookmark column? Send a note to kdundon@theanthology.ca.

P.S. Bookmark The Anthology while you’re at it. Duh.

July 8, 2011 by

Style | Knit’s neat

Vintage shopping isn’t always about the weird and the wonderful (though there’s certainly plenty of that).

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It’s also about the classic and the ladylike. Like this made-in-Canada, midi-length knit skirt. It has a wonderful sheer quality that doesn’t quite translate in pictures but looks beautiful in person.

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Which brings up a really good point — always, always test your vintage dresses and skirts for the see-through-ness before leaving the house. So many of these gorgeous old pieces were made to wear with slips and it’s best to find that out before you arrive to a meeting with your editor.

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You know what else is great to find out? How badly your lawn needs cutting. My Prada espadrilles have some serious platforms on them and the fact that they’re completely enveloped by the grass, well…

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At least the beast doesn’t mind.

P.S. We’ve got some very exciting giveaways coming up so check back often!

July 5, 2011 by

Interview | Wear short dresses! And other fashion tips from The Anthology

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Summer means dresses. So I stopped by Banana Republic to talk to the Province’s Dana Gee about picking the perfect dress for your body type (hourglass, curvy, boyish, petite, pear-shaped, you name it). Take a look…

And if you want more tips and tricks for dressing your body type, you’ll find them in the print edition of the Province (which I guarantee my mother is circulating throughout her office as I type this).

Thank you, Dana, for making the interview so much fun!

[Photo and video shot by Jenelle Schneider – PNG, The Province]

June 28, 2011 by