Georgia Straight Style

Issue 8, Volume 3

Winter 2007

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Georgia Straight Style is published four times a year by the Vancouver Free Press Publishing Corp.

  • Editor Janet Smith
  • Art Director Matt McLeod
  • Assistant Art Direction Mark Pilon / Janet McDonald
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In This Issue...

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Golf wear gets a funky new swing

Your dad’s plaids are getting hip, because the game that made Tiger Woods famous has a funky new swing to it, with fashion plates such Halle Berry and Jessica Alba puttering around on the links.
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Babydust busts the rules

Heather Young injects French chic into her designs for children in a limited collection of playful pieces that are meticulously crafted with her signature pleating, button details, and trims.
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Go ask Alice Zhou, she’s got the knack

Connectors are those who seem to know hundreds or thousands of people and have an incredible knack for making friends and acquaintances. Vancouver event planner Alice Zhou is one of them.
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Vintage style at Lace Embrace Atelier

Mount Pleasant will soon have a new vintage lingerie shop, which will bring some sizzle to the neighbourhood. On June 15 at its grand opening at 219 East 16th Avenue, Lace Embrace Atelier will feature live lingerie models in the window, starting at noon. In the evening, there will be a “corset soiree” for those who want to come dressed as Scarlett O’Hara or any other diva of a bygone era.
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Get a touch of Sweden at J. Lindeberg

Brad Pitt wore the designs of J. Lindeberg alongside his partner Angelina Jolie at the 2006 Golden Globe Awards. Now, thanks to Boys’ Co. owner David Goldman, local clothing stallions can wear the same Swedish duds. Late last month, Boys’ Co. opened the first J. Lindeberg store in the region adjacent to its recently renovated store in Metropolis at Metrotown. J.
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June's fashion calendar

Bags & Bling On June 7 and 8, dozens of local designers will display a mix of jewellery, handbags, scarves, hats, belts, and other accessories at the Bags & Bling Summer Sale at Heritage Hall at 3102 Main Street. For more information, phone 604-874-9535.
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Denim days of summer

Photography by shawn taylor / Styling by Luisa Rino
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Summer lovin’

Billowing or figure-hugging, floral or understated, take a look at some of this season's hottest dresses that are bound to ensure the living is easy.