Summer Pop-up Shop: Thursday, August 11 · 6:00pm - 11:00pm

Gafa's Optical, a household name in handmade and vintage eyewear and Vitamin Water the enhanced water drink that's packed with nutrients; has paired up with KATIYA: a contemporary line of unique handmade Jewellery, and Banoo by MeSa, an inimitable brand of whimsical couture as well as timeless ready to wear head-wear for special occasions.

These brands will be joining forces at Gafas’ eyewear boutique at 561 Queen St W Toronto, Canada. This event will be buzzing with many of Toronto's Fashion enthusiasts, and this collaborative sales event will be taking place from 6pm - 11pm.



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DBK (Designs By Katiya) : Lil Wayne wearing our black beaded DBK bracelets

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Our New Collection is Coming Soon...

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Kanye West at Coachella 2011 recently: wearing DBK Collection (Designs by Katiya)

Kanye West Performed at Coachella 2011 recently, and he was seen wearing around his wrist the brand that I manage called DBK Collection. (Designs by Katiya) has newer designs coming soon at that. It's that kinda year this year...BEAST MODE!





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Retro Super Future: One of my favorite designers, detail oriented craftsmenship

Via: retrosuperfuture.com

The Leather Flat Top “Randagio”


These Shades have become another iconic product of Super, the smell of the real leather and the handcrafted artesian work behind these shades give this piece a real uniqueness. I was intrigued because the design is a combination of leather and acetate: called the “Randagio”. Hand covered in top-notch leather with refined gold details that gives it a determined and accurate design.

THE BLACK HAVANA


The Black Havana can easily be defined as “The new black”. This is an attention piece, with a shiny black coating on the exterior of the frame, as it secretly hides a fierce havana acetate on the inside, that reminded me of a tropical Panamanian leopard. No question, wearing these will set you apart from the common sunglass-wearer.

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Staple Design uses a very old maxim in the shape of a well-formed fashion style.

Via: Stape Design



There is a centuries-old proverb that's still remembered and upheld by a very small minority who believe that discretion is a form of wisdom. For Spring 2011, designer Jeff Staple and his Staple Design outfit introduces that very maxim in the shapes of well-formed styles. A composition of mostly outerwears and shirting, the collection highlights design details rather than the presumptuous patterns – the taped seams found on the inside of the Gondry Tech Jacket, the buttoned sleeve pocket of West Button Shirt, or the Bogart Cargo Pants’ camouflaged cuff. Every piece features the ubiquitous copper “staple” and its own collection tab as a reminder, that sometimes, silence speaks volumes.

STPL Spring 2011 - Gondry Tech Jacket (Tan/Teal)



Freeman Long Sleeve Button Shirt…




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Fashion: Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci works with Converse - and the Y-3 Mobility Duffle

Givenchy and Riccardi Tisci have gotten together with Converse Japan to work on their Converse Addict All Star Hi sneaker. Interesting details include a tonal shiny leopard all over print on top of the black canvas upper, spiked heel and of course the added comfort with the Vibram outer sole. The sneakers will release in Japan in limited quantities on April 27th.



Made from durable Cordura Nylon, Y-3 presents the very solid Mobility Wheel Duffle as part of its Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. When it comes to backpacks and messenger bags, the choice is wide these days. But if you want something proper to travel for longer than a weekend, then this Duffle comes in a nice mix of nylon and leather and features just the right amount of details to set it apart.

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Blanc & Noir 2011 - Fall and Winter Collection

Via: www.blancandnoir.com



Blanc & Noir is a Vancouver based fashion line concieved by it's founder Jean Claude LeBlanc. The brand features many well designed pieces, from Italian footwear to Japanese selvedge denim made in the United States, the brand also has pieces designed exclusively in Canada (like this jacket pictured above which I took a liking to, hence why I posted it). This brand is dope.

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What goes into Fashion: www.BKRW.Com

THE BLACKRAINBOW LABEL
Varsity Jacket Video

"Forget photoshop and other new generation computer tools .Everything has been done by the old way. Everything is handmade. In respect of the textile tradition"



What real fashion design looks like...and this is why I admire the finer details of any true designer's craftsmanship. Watching this from start to finish was pretty cool for me. This varsity jacket is the 4th jacket in a line of well tailored designs.

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Fashion Collaboration: NEXUSVII and Porter - Medallion Wallet

NEXUSVII and Porter collaborated on this leather "Medallion-feel" wallet. The premium leather, piping details, red lining and of course the zipper details make these wallets stand out of the crowd. I think it's dope...





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SWG: Swagger - Nylon Twill Flight Jacket

Swagger presents an interesting new jacket, inspired by the classic MA-1, yet cut like a riders jacket.
It comes in two colorways and will be released at Swagger retailers this week.

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Footwear Designer Edmundo Castillo: TRON inspired

Tron’ inspired light-up shoes by Edmundo Castillo



Footwear designer Edmundo Castillo has produced a pair of LED light-up sandals to pay homage to the latest Hollywood blockbuster “Tron: The Legacy”. Made from the same electroluminescent material used for the costumes in the film, the “Light Sandals” will be sold at Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,650 from February 1. The Puerto Rican designer is a footwear industry veteran and formerly worked for the venerable Italian brand Sergio Rossi.

Other similar mentions: Tron Legacy” has also inspired a suite in the Ice Hotel in the Swedish town of Jukkasjärvi that is outfitted with futuristic, glow-in-the-dark neon decor. Eyewear company Oakley also produced special 3D glasses to celebrate the release of the film. Rendered with signature Oakley style, the new “Tron” Limited Edition 3D Gascan ($150) is accented with graphics that salute the cinematic story.

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IDEALL CLOTHING: Nollege Tee (LegendsLeague Apparell)

Via: Ideall Clothing




An independent fashion designer from Toronto by the name of Bryan Espiritu is a name well known to Torontonians who are possessed with that extra unusual flare for fashion's twist on things. His creative take on fashion has won him others from around the world who spread the word about his designs. He creates concepts that have within them deeper messages, that are brought to the forefront, and it's become a trademark style that I can honestly say is his marquee signature. I've been an admirer of his technical skill and I can easily state that he is a household Toronto name as far as dope gear goes within Toronto's artistic community.

Below is the Nollege Tee Concept...which is a twist from the word College, and it's just the right amount of defiance without seeming too revolutionary. It's definately the kind of T-shirt that's bound to get attention, and it was worthy of a post because it's something I wanna buy.



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The Hundreds: Fall Winter Cut, WOOLNUFF CHARCOAL JACKET

Via: deadstock.ca



The Hundreds have a new line where you can see everything from a new colour way in their classic striped tee and clean cut crew necks to flannel button ups, Ribbed cardigans, and rain jackets. All pretty dope to me...especially there grey wooly charcoal jacket that looks clean and adaptable for both dressing it up and dressing it down.









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Play Cloths: Fall Winter Apparel - PLAY JKT FIELD STAR BLACK

Via: deadstock.ca



Play Cloths is a relatively new brand, a business extension of Rap duo 'The Clipse' known for there productions with the Neptunes. The Collection’s pieces are all very well made and suitable for everyday wear. I've always been a silent admirer of this brand as I've watched it progress in style aesthetically, but now I can say that I'd rep it.









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