With most of us having a closet stuffed full of a rotating stock of bags, wallets, and shoes, not too many coveted items have the honour of being toted along all day, every day, so it is of utmost importance that those that do make the right statement. To help you along the way to making just the right statement with your phone case this season, I rounded up my favourite statement pieces.
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Barbie Keeps Up With the Times.
Since her inception in 1959, Barbie has been a CEO, a doctor, a pilot, an athlete in almost every sport, and a naval officer (and all while wearing those telling hot pink heels). With a resume of over 150 careers, Barbie has been breaking the “plastic ceiling” and inspiring young girls to do the same for nearly 50 years. Now with a new Fashionista line, Barbie is helping to inspire young girls in a whole new way.
Louis Vuitton Versus the World.
Louis Vuitton has had little luck with their legal proceedings as of late, most recently in their lawsuit against Los Angeles-based designer house, My Other Bag. MOB screen prints sketches of iconic bag silhouettes from high end designers like Chanel and Céline to create a stylish reimagining of reusable bags.
Przemek Pyszczek’s Soviet Sculptures.
Found in Berlin’s Schöneweide region, sculptor Przemek Pyszczek’s studio is a long way from home. Drawn to his home country of Poland’s kitschy charm, Pyszczek found his future muses in Soviet-era artifacts. With a background in architecture his artistic obsession began with photography of Wielka Płyta, Poland’s solution to the immediate need for post-war housing, and later evolved to sculptures that incorporated Soviet architecture-inspired elements.
Elie Saab’s $400,000 Couture Dream.
Lebanese designer Elie Saab has a reputation for creating indulgent gowns, having previously dressed a Belgian Countess and Princess Claire of Luxembourg (whose gown had 50,000 pearls and a 13 foot train, taking a rumoured 3,900 hours to make) for their royal weddings. While it may seem Elie Saab is at the peak of extravagance, he out did himself with a gown costing more than $404,000.
Toronto’s One of a Kind.
For more than 40 years One of a Kind has been a part of the Toronto artisanal movement with its design show, which provides a curated marketplace for creatives. Having previously been limited to the physical realm, with fairs only occurring a few times a year, they have recently expanded with an online shop. With a stock of gifts, home decor, and accessories, think of it as your own curated, Canadian Etsy.
Malala Yousafzai and Muzoon Almellehan Rally for Education.
Seventeen-year-old Syrian refugee, Muzoon Almellehan, has found an ally in Malala Yousafzai. Inspired by their similar pasts, the duo now stand for the same cause: providing an education to those who have been denied one. They have rallied for support via a Change.org petition with the ultimate goal to raise the number of Syrian children in school from its current number of one in five.
Moisturizing Hair Masks.
Taking care of dry, damaged hair is easier than ever with the recent popularity surge of hair masks. I reviewed three unique treatments that promise simple solutions to brittle tresses in the cold winter months, just slather on and wait.
Anisha Parmar London.
Jewellery designer Anisha Parmar was born and raised in North West London, where she was tempered by her own familial heritage and the eclectic medley of cultures around her. While drawing inspiration from her own experience as part of a migrant family, Parmar’s designs also explore the themes of immigration and identity.
Mihaela Noroc’s the Atlas of Beauty.
Mihaela Noroc is a Romanian photographer who is on the hunt for untraditional beauties. Her search has her travelling the globe, stopping in countries like Kyrgyzstan, India, and even North Korea in order to chronicle women in her photography project, titled the Atlas of Beauty.
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