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August 14, 2009 | 12:27 pm

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Hot studs: an edgy take on the diamond ring

ringsThis collection of rings by the Italian jeweller Demaria is called Antagonista for a reason: the stones are set upside down, exposing the cut for a fierce, thorny look. At $3490, these gems are more in the price range of an ultra-edgy engagement ring—the 18 karat white gold version is set with white diamonds, and the brown and black ones ($2750) are darkened with a rhodium finish—but they’re also perfect for all the single ladies who aren’t afraid to flash their inner Beyoncé.

Available at Cupido, Vaughn Mills, 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr., 905-669-8522.

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The Find
August 7, 2009 | 9:10 am

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Shop like an Egyptian: a trendy tee with history cred

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(Photo by Carmen Cheung)

Chunky jewellery and outsized neckwear may be the city’s current accessory obsession, but the inspiration for Toronto designer Sarra Tang’s graphic tee ($50) goes way, way back: it’s based on an ancient Egyptian necklace. Her past two collections for Hoi Bo have featured edgy necklines, because, as she says, “it’s the first place people look when they meet you.” The fresh look is the result of a painstaking process. The colour on each shirt (we found them at Delphic) is painted on and the gold foil is applied by hand. Nefertiti would be proud.

Delphic, 706 Queen St. W., 416-603-3334.

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The Find
July 31, 2009 | 9:00 am

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Caught necking: scrap the scarf for this artful collar

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With her asymmetrical lace collars, Vancouver designer Heather Martin gives Victoriana a mod update (Photo by Carmen Cheung)

These handmade lace collars from Heather Martin may look avant-garde, but Kasha Bilobram, owner of the chic Fawn boutique, disagrees. “Put it on with a simple dress or jeans a blazer, and you’re instantly dressed,” she says. “It’s effortless, and they make an ordinary outfit interesting.”

We like them because they’re an artful mix of the trendy chunky necklaces we’re seeing everywhere and the lightweight scarves that Torontonians can’t get enough of.

$195 at Fawn. 967 Queen St. W., 647-344-4703.

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The Find
July 27, 2009 | 1:53 pm

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Kangaroo leather boots designed for summer heat

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These kangaroo leather boots from Kia Waese’s boutique R.A.D. are meant for hot summer days—the material is so thin, it’s translucent when held up to the light. The shoes also come with a shocking price tag of $1,895. “They’re timeless, and the quality is incomparable,” says Waese. Sure, we’ve heard it before: an economic slump is the time to invest in high-end, and presumably classic, fashions. But no one means it quite like Waese. Open since May, R.A.D. deals in handmade, artisanal pieces meant to last a lifetime. These unisex boots, designed by Maurizio Amadei, were handcrafted by a cobbler in Florence. “Especially with this designer, you’re paying for the quality and intensity of the labour,” says Waese. Slow food is all the rage, why not slow fashion?

R.A.D., 899 Dundas St. W., 416-231-0266.

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July 17, 2009 | 9:10 am

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The new Canadiana (with no maple leaf in sight)

totemmugs1The Drake General Store can barely keep its Hudson’s Bay blankets and
Mountie-themed cocktail napkins in stock. And these stackable porcelain
cups? Store co-director Carlo Colacci had to call up Toronto designer Rob Southcott, a recent OCAD grad, for more.

“In the past year, there’s been a stronger sense of pride in being Canadian,” says Colacci. “It’s kind of trendy.”

$82 for a set of four. The Drake General Store, 1144 Queen St. W., 416-531-5042, ext. 101, thedrakehotel.ca.

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