Via our friends at thefind.com: Plaid has been a casual-wear staple for the last handful of seasons, decking out casual-cute button-up tops, boyfriend-inspired flannels, and cozy wool coats. The result is sometimes slightly western (especially paired with a cute pair of cropped moto boots), or maybe a refined revival of the grunge era when layered [...]

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“What’s in between sexy and lacy, and cotton flannel?” asked Caroline Belhumeur, VP of Women’s Design’s for Club Monaco. The designer was mixing and mingling at the recent launch of the brand’s new collaborative collection with Fresh, Sugar and Cashmere. She shared both her inspiration for the designs and bringing Fresh on board. The idea was all about [...]

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If Jackie O has taught us anything, it’s keep it simple and classic and you can’t go wrong. For Summer 2011, Club Monaco has done just that. They’ve kept their usual palette, the muted neutrals, with pops of rich blue, sea foam, and lemon. The Vice President of Womens Designs and Club Monaco, Caroline Belhumeur, was inspired by some [...]

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Last night was a whirlwind of events. While only making it to three (there were several more on the list) it made me think and reflect on the evolution of the fashion industry, and how crucial technology is to retail. From the invention of  ‘moving staircases’ (escalators) for department store sales at the turn of [...]

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Initiated in 2009 as an event to celebrate fashion and give a much-needed boost of confidence and cash to the fashion industry, Fashion’s Night Out was a spectacular success and is back for its second year. Hundreds of stores will be open late, and they’ll be hosting tons of events: celebrity appearances, fashion shows, discounts, [...]

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