LIZARES is an emerging men’s ready-to-wear line, under the creative direction of Brian Maristela. Maristela happens to be a keeper of an interesting bio – born and raised in Sudbury, a top graduate of Fashion Design at Fanshawe college, and integrates his Filipino roots into design (cultural materials). The makings of something refreshingly original.

The mission? “To create timeless, powerful pieces that appeal to the likes of global opinion leaders and style makers”.

The line is new (started in 2009), crisp, meticulously detailed, and a welcomed edginess. It debuted at LG Fashion Week (unfortunately during the day so I wasn’t able to attend). Have a look at two other campaign shots below, and more images here.

image credit to Navy Nhum, www.dtourphotography.com

The Roosevelt Room is a hotly anticipated supper club slated to open late November (though I’ve heard so much about it, and might perhaps stop by the media preview tomorrow. With a menu inspired by the first ever Academy Awards and a beautifully themed reception, it’s pretty hard to pass up). The venue is located behind the TIFF Tower, located on 328 Adelaide St. W., downtown Toronto. Love the theme of old Hollywood glamour and the 20s theme (flapper dresses and sophisticated head pieces?)

Here’s a smidge more:

The Roosevelt Room is more than just a restaurant and nightclub. It is an unprecedented approach to dining and dancefloor entertainment; a place where the ‘big bands’ of the 1920s have been exchanged for fantastic DJs, but the cabaret girls remain.

Beauty. www.therooseveltroom.ca for more

Jessica Jensen is a fantastic bag designer. Her pieces have stunning textures, weaves, waves, and more. What’s more is that she’s extended her great eye to encompass six pieces in a capsule collection made of cotton sateen. Romantic and hazy imagery has my heart sold on her beautiful dresses.

Looking for a price list? See these images here. Jessica Jensen’s been a busy one, with an event prior to fashion week, involvement in Shadowbox, and upcoming holiday sale (November 6 + 7 at the Gladstone Hotel, up to 75% off). An early start on Christmas shopping anyone?

> thanks Tat!