Ottawa Salon Wins a Blush-Worthy Amount of Awards

 One of Blushes' entries for the 'Contemporary Classic' and 'Editorial Stylist of the Year' awards.  All photos courtesy of Silas Tsang.  A local salon with international inspiration was recognized in a big way during February's Canadian Hairdresser Awards/Mirror Awards. Blushes, an already multi-award winning salon located in Ottawa, walked out

Ottawa’s Couturier of the Year

 Nine contestants were in the running for the top spot as they showed their collections at the Grande Premiere fashion show held by Richard Robinson at the Hilton Lac Leamy. The judge’s panel consisted of Ottawa’s top fashion influencers:  Katherine Ellis from FAJO Magazine, Angie from Angies Models and Talent,

Avenir Designs: Putting Family in Fashion

 When you meet mother-daughter duo, Donna and Micaela Cook, you quickly learn their smiles and upbeat personalities reflect the bright, bold colours and fun designs of their clothing. Their women’s boutique in Almonte, Avenir Design Studios, features their fashion label, Avenir. Honing their slogan “Fashions for the rhythm of your

Ottawa’s Absolutely Fabulous Fashion Week

 By Regan Harney I was one of the luckiest people around, last weekend; I got to attend Ottawa’s eighth fashion week. The festivities started on Friday evening at the elegant Sala San Marco on Preston Street. The main foyer was filled with beautiful, well-dressed people, but there was still a

A New Face for Ottawa’s Fashion Scene

 Ottawa is home to a fashion week, fashion magazine and many fashion bloggers. Each member of this tight-knit community has their own niche, superior networking skills, and often works for free. Breaking into this microcosm is no small feat, but it is a challenge Rosina Mahlangu has accepted. On Aug.

Ottawa Fashion Week launches in style…

 It's September 28th, a Wednesday night in the capital, but not a regular weekday like any other because this day marks the launch of an official week of fashion with Ottawa Fashion Week (OFW). This year, Ottawa Fashion Week premiered in style at Ottawa's The Arc Hotel.  If the launch