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Once again, she graces the cover of a magazine in Fashion Crimes!

Kreesha Turner on the cover of FAZE mag.

FC in the NYpost

GO NOW: Toronto

the premiere

Sarah Brightman on set as 'Blind Mag' (in a belt that you can find at FC!)

Alexa Vega playing 'Shilo'.
She is so small that REPO's costume designer, Alex Kavanagh, had her crinoline taken in to fit a teeny little waist! This item is one of the pieces that Alex discovered at Fashion Crimes to complete her wardrobe masterpiece.

Jake Reardon and guest at the premiere.

The dress from Fashion Crimes that Reardon glowed in this past Friday was particularly special to her- as she landed the part of the 'Single Mother' after sporting an FC dress to her audition!

winter wonderland

Perfect date:
Hot Chocolate.
An evening stroll along Queen West.

Lose yourself in the winter wonderland you will find within the FC window display.

Discover your dream gift...

Don't you LOVE the posh shopper illustrated on the holiday postcard!? (see last post). She embodies all kinds of fabulous FC style. Danielle Meder is the talent behind this one- and will be providing many more gorgeous illustrations for us!
You can also find her lovely renderings on Rags & Mags. This fashion/style blog is so refreshing and perfectly reflects the Canadian fashion perspective that we love... kudos to writer Carolyn Rohaly! (Also a very dear friend and member of the fashion crimes society)

ahhh! it's coming!

couldn't help an additional post with more REPO images!
Jake just left the store after her final fitting
with the premier worthy dress.
Can't believe the hype for this movie release.
It's going to be a BIG one. Definately up there with Rocky Horror.

Tara Mobayen is one of the lovely contestants for the
Miss Universe Canada Pageant.
She embodies a beauty of vintage Hollywood with her
felted headpiece and pearl encrusted handbag, both from FC.

antici----Pation...

REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA
TORONTO PREMIERE
BLOOR CINEMA
NOV.21 6:15PM

Jake Reardon, one of the gorgeous cast members of the flick
will be wearing her fav FC dress for the premiere.
All of the FC staff are going to be making a night of it!

they're so glam.

Once again- the wine ladies were fab in FC@ Flourish!

red carpet

a few weeks ago we attended the "ticket to Ride" BELL celebrity gala, (a fundraiser for Sick Kids). Fashion Crimes dressed the performers for the evening- including Suzie McNeil, Kreesha Turner, Lindsay Ell, and Cleo.

Pam and Kreesha

Enza Supermodel's Metro article for the event.

Cleo, Lindsay & Suzie

...and more Suzie

FC

I like that "FC" pertains to both Fashion Crimes & Fashion Cares. It makes sense. Especially for the reason that 20+ years ago when Fashion Cares began, Fashion Crimes worked as one of the sole designers for the show.
This year the relationship was re-hatched, as the show once again featured FC alongside with 3 other Toronto greats: David Dixon, Izzy Camilleri & Greta Constantine. (the jet crystal make-up perfectly complimented our plume jezebel wiggle dress!)





Katy Perry has a love for Fashion Crimes accessories- see her below in our pink swarovski "queen mum" necklace.


All in all---FC loves being a part of FC. Between Phillip Ing, the reps at MAC cosmetics, stylist Juliana Schiavinatto , the AMAZING team from ACT, and all of the excited guests and performers (Anne Mroczkowski, Katy Perry, Kreesha Turner, etc) it is obvious that this incredibly successful event is a direct result from all of the passion behind the scenes.

Looking forward to Fashion Cares 2009.

cover girl

Kreesha Turner recently confessed to a Toronto stylist that her fav store in Toronto is yours truly...

See the cover girl this month for FASHION magazine in Fashion Crimes accessories

Melanie Doane was a stylish attendee and performer at the Rally for Kids With Cancer fundraising event. See her in FC above....
Other guests included NBA alum Jerome Williams, playboys Monica Leigh and Stephanie Glasson, Tie Domi and his girlfriend- actress Kelly Carlson, NFL alum Richard Dent, Ben Mulroney, Suzie Mcneil. Suzie also rocks FC at any opportunity- this year as one of the best dressed @ the Juno awards.

breath of fresh air

Jelena Adzic is for real. This lovely on-air entertainment host for CBC television is exactly what you get in person too!
Arriving to FC even at 8a.m. to be dressed for her fancy-shmansy TIFF events, she was all smiles with tea and treats for the girls in hand.

check yourself

...are you waiting in great anticipation to see the shots of yourself from our party on friday night!?


Please visit the official event site for "a TIFF affair" to discover the beautiful pictures of YOU as a Fashion Crimes super model.

Feel free to copy the images for yourself!
New facebook profile pictures perhaps?
Thanks to the crazy amazing Peter Tucker for the creative direction and photography.

a very bright star

For one of the youngest stars to gallivant the red carpet last week for the film festival- 13 year old Samantha Weinstein must be by far one of the wisest. Years beyond her age.
I found myself deeply conversing with her about such topics as modern Jazz, the benefits of specialized school curriculum's and the realities of the film industry when she was at the store being fitted for her red carpet dress. She is so eloquent, articulate, and truly talented! Definatley a Toronto talent to follow.
Fashion/Lifestyle columnist, Rita Zekas of the Toronto Star agrees- she featured Samantha last week in one of her TIFF columns.

very serious staff meetings. pt1

At our recent staff meeting the team @ the store examined a very exciting topic: FALL FASHION. This fall season is revealing itself to be one of the most exciting we have seen in years. The feminine classic silhouettes with the contrasting oversized chunky metal belt buckles, bangles, and necklaces encompasses the unique amalgamation that Pam loves to collect in the boutique. It is particularily exciting to throw in loads of unexpected combinations: turtle necks under strapless cocktail dresses, evening gloves with jeans to the grocery store, feather headpieces for drinks at the neighbourhood bar... 

It's not surprising either actually, that this fall features lots of florals and vibrant colours after the exuberantly colourful, flowy and floral spring that we had. Thanks to spring for the light-girly details that have trickled into fall. 

A part of of the Fall discussion at the staff meeting included product knowledge and awareness. A crucial part of this analyzing was to test run some of the feature dresses, accessories and gift items ourselves...

  

TIFF was a hit! One of the many events that featured Pam's designs on the red carpet was the after party for the premiere of the movie It Might Get Loud. Guests mingled and listened to the musical notes of Lindsay Ell- she was all in FC glitz.

as you can see, Caitlin and Crystal had a grand time!

it's a comin'

TIFF is upon us!

Once again- Fashion Crimes is paying tribute to the elite of the film industry for the Toronto International Film Festival!
This year, FC designs will mingle & schmooze amongst the stars & VIP's for multiple premiers, parties & events.
here's a sneak peek of our annual Festival themed window display:

Taxidermy monkeys predate 1870,
which are from the collection of William Jamieson.
All pieces were originally collected by
Thomas Barnett for the Niagra Falls Museum.
The stunning 6 foot ostrich is also from the collection of
William Jamieson, by Toronto artist Ryan McCullough.
Window design/concept/ production: Pam Chorley, Cynthia Rea
& Crystal Rickard
Photography: Geoffrey Knott

neighbourly fashion love...

Check out the DAILY THREAD, a fantastic blog written by a group of hip Queen west stylists.

Our neighbours from stylus communications found a few of their favorite pieces last week to shoot for their recent editorial.

KOMA DESIGNS

Remember our PROM window display? The amazing sphere chair and lighting was provided by KOMA.



I have to tell you about this wonderful store- as I find myself telling friends about it ALL THE TIME as one of my favorite places to visit.

The experience and visual spectacle of furniture & home design accessories in KOMA is the equivalent to dresses & fashion accessories in FC. Such an accomplishment by Jamie and Pam alike to give Queen West wanderers a total escape upon stepping into their worlds...


The store and furniture gallery also caught the attention of BLOGTO. check it out. visit the store/gallery. Introduce yourself to shop owner Jamie Cheveldeyoff. you never know- the introduction may someday bloom into a lovely friendship...

we are in great anticipation of the new fall collections!
One line in particular that is very exciting- Karen Wilson Handbags.
(we refer to her as Canada's Kate Spade)

Three reasons to love Karen Wilson handbags:

1- most of the KW handbags that we sell are exclusively designed for Fashion Crimes, ensuring one-of-a-kind styles with limited edition fabrications
2- the wonderful vintage inspired frame, with a practical modern size
3- the large tag inside that reads: "MADE IN CANADA"

window shots

The midsummer-midnight-garden theme window is a show-stopper! here are some sneak peeks, photographed by the wonderfully gifted Geoffrey Knott.

Window concept/design/production by Pam Chorley, Cynthia Rea, & Crystal Rickard