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613 Style File: Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show

Adria May — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 15:18:23 +0000

All photos courtesy of Adria May

There were swells of vintage-lovers looking to buy that special one-of-a kind item at this year’s Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show on November 18. This years’ event has held for the first time at the Ottawa Convention Centre and was packed with enthusiastic fashion-lovers. I had the good fortune of meeting four fabulous women: Julia, Rosa, Erin and Erica.

	Name: JULIA CARON Occupation: Works for CBC Radio, Quebec City Outfit: Dress – Toronto, somewhere on Queen Street West Shoes – Mexico City (she recalled entering a store where there were hand-made leather shoes in every colour of the rainbow imaginable. Glasses – Clearly Contacts Purse – Free from a thrift store Her attitude/inspiration: Laid-back vintage. Julia’s haircut is Louise Brooks inspired (because she loves silent film). See her Etsy shop, à la garçonniere
	Name:ROSA Occupation: Telecommunications engineer Outfit: Jacket – Allegro Dress and belt – Tribal Behavior Cat purse – Carlingwood mall, unique accessories Shoes – Naturalizer Tights – H&M Her attitude/inspiration: retro, see her blog (http://whatisrosawearing.com/)
	Name: ERIN EWING Occupation: Works for the Feds and plays in the band, The Visitors Her outfit: Jacket – somewhere in Westboro a few years ago (vintage inspired) Glasses – Marc Jacobs Pants – Club Monaco Boots – Frye Pins – A select few from her ziplock bag of punk rock pins Her attitude/inspiration: Unique and out-of-the-box
	Name: ERIKA CAO Occupation: CanRad Beauty Ltd. Her outfit: Jacket – Ragtime Broach – Mom Headband – Ottawa Vintage Clothing Show Shirt and skirt: Suzy Shier Boots – Sirens Skull tights – dollar store Earrings – Great Glebe Garage Sale. Her attitude/inspiration: Pin-up, rockabilly, vintage retro (sews retro clothes for fun)

Style File: Ottawa Style Mavens Take to the Streets

Adria May — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:00:24 +0000

I took to the streets of Ottawa during some days of great weather, not knowing who I would meet or what they might be wearing. Unlike some previous Style File posts I had no specific theme in mind, I just knew I wanted to see something ‘original’. These ladies pulled off varying eclectic styles from a range of sources, some surprising. At the end of the day, every person, every outfit had a story.


Name: EFFIE VAICOUSSIS Occupation: Works at a community resource centre for seniors Her outfit: Headband – Mom’s closet Sunglasses – H&M Dress – Dynamite Shoes – A market in India Her attitude/inspiration: “Reflect your personality, take pride, and have fun. Audrey Hepburn is an inspiration because of her classic elegance and simplicity.”	Name: SARAH AINSLEY Occupation: General Manager of the Mercury Lounge; Production, House of SAS Her outfit: Boots – Sirens Dress – Ragtime Vintage Clothing Jacket – Forever21 Accessories – Le Chateau and the lost and found at the Mercury Lounge Her attitude/inspiration: “Fabulous daywear. You don’t need a reason to get dressed up.”

Name: EMMA L Occupation: Communications Advisor Her outfit: Earrings – Value Village Sweater – Walmart Dress – Walmart Shoes – Walmart Her attitude/inspiration: “Bohemian chic. I have my own style and I don’t depend on other people for inspiration. I just know it when I see it.”	Name: STEPHANIE GAN Occupation: Analyzer of Policies Her outfit: Jacket – Femme de Carriere Skirt – Le Chateau Shirt – Laura Shoes – Lola Ramona (wow!) Purse – Femme de Carriere Her attitude/inspiration: http://madamejulietta.blogspot.ca/

Name: RONG ROSE LIU Occupation: Just came back after six months away doing grad research, stopping in 20 different airports in Europe and Asia. Her outfit: Shirt – Italian knitwear purchased in Paris Skirt – Winners, Ottawa (she said she bought it because it reminded her of a postcard) Bag – Kate Spade Sunglasses – Sears Rideau Centre (on sale!) Necklace – Spain (in Sevilla during Semana Santa) Bracelet – Vienna Shoes – Aerosoles Her attitude/inspiration: “I find something evocative because of its quality. The store on Sussex Drive, Ca Va de Soi, is a good example. You know it’s good quality, and you don’t need a label to distinguish it. This is something important in life as well as clothing!”

613 Style File: Chinatown Remixed 2012

Katie Marsh — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:28 +0000

Chinatown Remixed, the annual celebration of Ottawa’s most eclectic neighborhood, went off without a hitch this weekend. The art was fun, the crowds were cool and the fashion was hot! Here are some of the fashionistas that caught our eye (sorry guys, but while many of you turned out in style, you were too fast for our crew to catch you).


Name:Greta Grip Occupation:Knitter Describe your personal style:Quirky, Witty, Knittery Where did you get your outfit? I made my knitted blond wig and dress, which is a copy of my knitted flesh dress now on exhibit at Invisible Cinema. The fabric is available for sale. Tell us about your art for Chinatown Remixed:The knitted QR codes take a couple of hours to knit, but you can retrieve the message instantly. I really like the play between an old art form that takes a lot of time to do, with a new and instantaneous technology.	Name: Ella Westhaver Occupation: Librarian Describe your personal style:Keeping cool at all costs and trying not to be overheated. Where did you get your outfit?Dress at Old Navy, hat at H&M, Button necklace was a gift. What has been your favorite thing at Chinatown Remixed? The dancing human-sized robots!

Name: ROBOT Occupation: ROBOT Describe your personal style: KILL THE HUMANS Where did you get your outfit? MR ROBOTO’S ROBOT HOUSE OF STYLE, THE GAP What has been your favorite thing at Chinatown Remixed? KILL THE HUMANS The Latest Artists (Andrew + Deborah O’Malley) unleashed their “Remote Control Robots,” at Chinatown live opening day. The robots were controlled by the public and were in no way homicidal.	Name: Natalie Fournier Occupation:Pre-School Teacher Describe your personal style: Colorful, fun patterns, cheerful Where did you get your outfit? Tights at the Bay, Dress at Kensington Market in Toronto, Apron at Value Village Tell us about your art for Chinatown Remixed: Its a community collaborative project to make cloth banners that will be shown around Chinatown. Its like non-permanent graffiti. The positive messages in the banners counteract the negativity we see everyday.

Name: China Doll Occupation: Gal about town, host of Shanghai’s Karaoke night Describe your personal style: Always the best I can afford. If it looks good, get it. What has been your favorite thing at Chinatown Remixed? The joy of art and the community, the people and the reactions, especially from those that don’t know what’s going on	Names: Justine Bell (left) and Rozemarijn Oudejans (right)Occupation:Justine’s a policy analyst, Rozemarijn’s an artist Describe your personal style:Justine – Bright, cool with influences from Mexico and Vancouver. Rozemarijn – Natural and colorful with lots of contrasts What has been your favorite thing at Chinatown Remixed? Justine – Getting to explore businesses I usually walk by everyday. Rozemarijn – The different combinations of artists and venues

613 Style File: Men’s Clothing Swap Edition

Stephan Telka — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:27:43 +0000

Photographs and text by Stephan Telka

In mid-June, Raw Sugar played host to one of Ottawa’s first Men’s Clothing Swaps. Finally a chance for the men of Ottawa to come together to get rid of some gently used clothing and pick up a few new pieces! Style File reporter Stephan Telka was on the scene to capture some of the cool and some of the quirky finds. The organizers are hoping to make this a regular occurrence, so check back in the coming months for the next date.

Rolf, Server at the Manx

What did you find today? An H&M golf shirt, which someone here received as a gift. It fits like a glove, and it’s perfect for summer wear.

What else are you wearing?

Jeans: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: From a nondescript cobbler shop on First Avenue in New York City

Glasses: Guess, purchased at Decadence (on Whyte Avenue in Edmonton)

How would you describe your style? Swiss Panic (I’m ½ Swiss and ½ Central American)

Ross, Manager

What did you find today? A Saudi Arabian “longshirt”

What else are you wearing?

Shoes: Doc Maartens, from “Rock Junction”

Glasses: Lens Crafters

How would you describe your style? Rockability indie style, inspired by Ben Sherman

Jonah, Theatre Student

What did you find today? A collared, sleeveless shirt from an Israeli store, purchased in Saint Petersburg (Russia), an Adidas track jacket, a polo shirt advertising the Virginia State Lottery, and a tie clip

What else are you wearing?

Shoes: Birkenstock sandals from The Glebe Trotters

Jeans: Urban Outfitters

Belt: JMB [http://www.jmbcanada.com/] (a Chelsea-based leather maker), purchased at The Glebe Trotters

Oxford: Value Village

Jacket: Ragtime

How would you describe your style? Today I’m sporting a Canadian tuxedo. Otherwise jeans, comfy shoes, and blank shirts.

Joël, Purchaser at the Ottawa Folklore Centre

What did you find today? A black jacket

What else are you wearing?

Shoes: The Glebe Trotters

Pants: Value Village

T-shirt: It was a gift from my girlfriend

Hat: A gift from my girlfriend. It replaced one I had lost. I tend to lose hats a lot.

Glasses: Laurier Optical (on Rideau)

How would you describe your style? It’s a mixed bag. It’s casual. I source it from the best of used clothing and hand-me-downs.

613 Style File: Fringe Festival Edition!

Apartment613 — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:50:24 +0000

Thespians are known for their attention grabbing ways, but does their flare for the dramatic extend to the wardrobe? Melanie Yugo, crafter extraordinaire and co-founder of Spins & Needles, and Lauryn Kronick, a vintage-obsessed fashion junkie, were on hand at the 2011 Fringe Festival to find out. While the festival ended last week, we hope that some of the styles that made their way to the famous fringe beer tent last all summer long.

Rachel (left)
Dress: C Mart (in Baltimore) – I’ve had it in my closet for more than 20 years!

Hat: From Polly Hill Arboretum (Martha’s Vineyards)

Bag: Raven Sarah on Wellington St.

Fave Fringe Show: Roller Derby Saved My Soul

Jay (Left)

Shirt: From Black Dog (Martha’s Vineyards)

Fave Fringe Show: Momma’s Boy

Kiersten (Right)

Dress: Value Village

Bag: Her grandmother’s, had it since I was a child!

Shoes: Banana Republic

Fave Fringe Show: Fucking Stephen Harper (for political reasons), Playing Dead

Tim (Left)
Shirt and tie: Tip Top Tailors

Pants: Zellers

Shoes: Spring

Fave Fringe Show: Momma’s Boy

Grace (Right)

Dress: From my best friend’s closet

Jacket: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Bargain in Montreal Flea Market

Fave Fringe Show: Falling Open

The Apt613 Style File: Great Glebe Garage Sale Edition

Apartment613 — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:30:12 +0000

Stephan Telka takes the reins for Apartment613′s Style File team this week, giving our usual fashionista-finders Melanie Yugo and Lauryn Kronick a break. All photos and text by Stephan.

While there was no shortage of “yoga” pants and Mountain Equipment Coop/North Face gear on display at yesterday’s Great Glebe Garage Sale (not to mention the wares for sale), I was lucky enough to cross paths with a handful of Ottawans who stood out from the crowd. I doff my hat to them, as they effortlessly rose the fashion bar on a rainy Saturday morning.


Ben, 26, Biochemist What are you looking for at the GGGS? Not too many books Shoes: Value Village Pants: Zara Belt: Value Village T-Shirt: American Apparel Jacket: Club Monacco Bag: A vendor in Kensington Market (Toronto) Sofija, 21, Nonprofit Worker What are you looking for at the GGGS? “The Sticky Fingers” album by The Rolling Stones Shoes: Winners Tights: “No clue. I’m not so sure that they’re mine” Jacket: Somewhere in Montreal Shawl: Street vendor in New York City (it was a present) Bag: “Cat’s Meow” in Guelph	Derek, 21, Communications Student/Retail Worker What are you looking for at the GGGS? Artwork and knick knacks. Shoes: Value Village Pants: American Apparel T-shirt: American Apparel Oxford: American Apparel Hoodie: American Apparel Jacket: A street vendor in Toronto Bag: It belongs to an old roommate Glasses: Lens Crafters

Neil, 31, Policy Wonk What are you looking for at the GGGS? Coloured 70s-style glassware. And a dining room table Shoes: A gift Pants: H&M Shirt: H&M Jacket: Mountain Equipment Coop Glasses: OptometristAttic.com (A Maine-based outfit). Vintage frames, from the 1940s	Amber, 23, Henna Tattoo Artist / Clothes Maker What are you looking for at the GGGS? Anything. I bought this basket, for example” Shoes: Zellers Dress: Quichua International (Ottawa) Jacket: It’s my roomate’s. She doesn’t know I’m wearing it Jacket accessories: Ottawa Tulip Festival Shopping bag: self made Brief case: Eganville Clothing Bank Basket: GGGS find

613 Style File: PROMdemonium edition

Apartment613 — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:00:10 +0000

With the coming of spring, Ottawans strip off their bulky winter shells to reveal the fashionistas and fashionistos hidden beneath. The return of warm weather fashions also means the return of Apartment613′s Style File team and their tireless pursuit of the fabulous. Melanie Yugo, crafter extraordinaire and co-founder of Spins & Needles, and Lauryn Kronick, a vintage-obsessed fashion junkie, compile the 613 Style File. This month the ladies hit up PROMdemonium, Ottawa favourite radical, community-oriented, gender-bendin’, bike-lovin’, enviro-humpin’, queer-diggin’, slow dancin’, big dress wearin’ dance party. With outfits ranging from elegant to outrageous, what better way to kick off the beginning of the fashion-hunting season!


Jackie Preoccupation/passion: TV listings editor, but I’d love to edit books. What are you wearing: Dress from Tiffany’s! Ooh La La Describe your style in three words: Casual, Eclectic, Smart Why are you here tonight: The opportunity to wear this massive dress again!	Bob Preoccupation/passion: Public opinion researcher What are you wearing: Tux jacket – found in the attic (left by previous homeowners) Pants – Holt Renfrew Shirt – Mexx All things pink – Ragtime Describe your style in three words: Imperfect Gentleman Why are you here tonight: Had the hots for the coat-check chick

Julie Preoccupation/passion: Feminist assassin What she’s wearing: Vintage dress from Milan. My mom paid top dollar back in ’83 for it. Three words to describe your style: Colourful. Offbeat. Simple. Why are you here tonight: I heart PROMdemonium because it’s a safe space for Ottawa’s social justice community to be its flashy, sassy self.	Myron Preoccupation/passion: Arts administrator What are you wearing: SARS Guard- Ruffeo Hearts Lil’ Snotty Tights – American Apparel Shoes – Osborn Shoes Ring – Grandma’s Eyelashes – Malabar Describe your style in three words: Featherbrained, self-deprecating Why are you here tonight: Music and dance, of course!

Jacky Outfit: Bandeau is from Silver Lotus (Winnipeg) Bloomers (DIY project – Jacky cut her white pants and weaved ribbon through them to turn them into bloomers) Shoes: Vintage store in Brooklyn, NY	Kate (left), Julie (right) Kate’s dress: Vintage Laura Ashley (bought in Ireland) Julie’s dress: Original from an independent designer in Amsterdam