I’m going to this! I went in the Spring and it was a pretty good time, I managed to find a vint belt that I am still obsessed with, and people like the talented Adrienne Butikofer will be there too. It may not be the most glamorous event, but they definitely have something to offer – there will be new sections and new finds to be made.

So check it out Toronto – September 26, 27 & 28, 2008, clickety here.

I started this blog/website because I love style, writing, and graphic design. Not because I wanted to create an open forum for people to scrutinize me and continually find things not-to-their liking to talk about.

I do it because I love it, not because of who people think they are and what they can say to me.

With that said – I’ve decided that it’s a good thing for people to be paying attention, it makes me grow. It’s easy to run away from what you put out there, but that would make me grossly generic.

Thanks to those that support – it’s been noted.

Chucks please – these lim edition Chuck Taylors are a continuation of the (RED) movement, with 5% of every shoe purchase donated to AIDS (the theme of ‘caution’ is prominent in the design of the shoe). Created in conjuntion with Kuntzel + Deygas (their site has incredible work showcased on it), these babies have been catching a lot of attention.

Where can you get it? Make a stopover at the NYC colette x gap concept store. Do it to it!

> images courtesy of hypebeast.com

Not to sound all groupie-like, but this is a callout to The Eatons, who will be playing at THE PEEK early October, at the New Era Flagship Store (Queen West Yall!). They’re coming out with some great new material, but in the meantime you can check their EP available on iTunes and MySpace. The Eatons are getting some good buzz around town, so check ‘em out now now now. They’re addictive man.

Did I say now? I meant now.

I think I’m going to find myself writing about American Apparel a lot more lately – it’s my latest muse (and great amusement). I’m intrigued by their sunglasses and their claims that we, the average consumer, can get our optometrists (one that I lack) to fill their frames. Roite.

Regardless, their funked out shades are just what I need. I’m a firm believer in wearing shades in the winter (yeah, albedo effect and all. Thanks gr 10 science) – consider these babies the next time you need to protect those eyeballs.

> americanapparel.net for your fix