Including a special 80th birthday collection for an eccentric designer.
It’s time to celebrate
The rumors are true; Zellers is returning to Canada. The beloved destination for family shopping trips, quick takeout and Hilary Duff-inspired finds closed most of its locations a decade ago, but it’s still one of the few Canadian retailers that evokes cross-generational nostalgia. In this 2023 reboot, shop-in-shops are planned to open in select Hudson’s Bay locations across the country. Plus, the brand will launch an e-Commerce site for the first time ever. Big thanks to all those Zellers fan accounts and #bringbackzellers hashtags that worked their magic.
Louis Vuitton relaunches the Empreinte collection
Looking for a jewelry collection with a sense of adventure? Look no further than Louis Vuitton’s latest release, the Empreinte Collection. Originally released in 2004, Empreinte is an ode to travel that takes inspiration from the Maison’s iconic luggage—from the luggage pin motifs to the rings and bracelets that resemble the leather straps on the travel cases. The collection, which was designed by Artistic Director of Jewelery and Watches Francesca Amfitheatrof, features bold style, contemporary shapes and unique details. From the initials LV to the iconic monogram flowers, there are plenty of signs that nod to the French fashion house’s heritage.
Betsey Johnson uses fashion to celebrate a milestone
Designer Betsey Johnson turns 80 this year, and her namesake brand is celebrating with an 80th birthday collection. For the capsule, the New York-based OTT style connoisseur draws inspiration from her heritage in the fashion industry and her “cool and punk” aesthetic. Find reprints of her 80s and 90s bestsellers with colorful illustrated prints on ready-to-wear, handbags, jewelry and shoes.
RW&CO. cooperates with Trumze Maternity
This week, the first Thyme Maternity collection hit the RW&CO website and will hit shelves across Canada this September. Her purpose? To help expectant mothers feel better before the fall season. The fall includes a wide variety of styles—workwear and basics to loungewear and intimates—for every activity. While designing the collection, Thyme Maternity and RW&CO. aimed to support and empower their community at every stage of life, including the journey to and through modern parenthood.
Paris Jewelers wants to elevate your ring stack
Canadian-Vietnamese sister-owned company Paris Jewelers has just released their Diamond Everyday Stacking sets. Finely crafted in 10 and 14 karat gold with ethically sourced diamonds, each of the collection’s 12 rings offers high quality, elegant sparkle at a great price. Trees are the perfect choice for anyone starting their fine jewelry collection, or perhaps looking to refresh their everyday ring stack.
Vancouver-based Indochino launches women’s clothing
Fifteen years after its inception, Vancouver-based Indochino has sold one million suits, and now the global leader in custom clothing is expanding into womenswear. Its proprietary system for best-in-class, made-to-measure clothing will now offer a core women’s model that accommodates a variety of body shapes and silhouette trends popular in the market. Ladies, it’s time to suit up.
