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There’s no denying it, winter is coming. And to help you avoid freezing your buns off when the snow hits the ground, we stopped by the new RUDSAK store at Yorkdale to break down what makes a winter coat great.
There are three important features that I always look for in a coat – warmth, fit, and style. Here’s what we found:
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Not to sound like @NotCoatFactory Twitter account, but #COATS, you guys! Yesterday I wrote about the RUDSAK Sample Sale that’s happening this weekend in Toronto, and today I wanted to share a sneak peek of what this sale has to offer. This awesome RUDSAK parka was my fave item from the sale – it’s Canadian, warm, stylish, doesn’t make me feel like the Michelin Man…and best of all – you can buy it for a fraction of its original price! Score! There were so many coats to choose from, I had a really tough time picking just one. And as I mentioned before – there are bags, shoes, and accessories galore too! If you have time, you should definitely stop by and check it out – it’s one of the best sample sales I’ve been to in a while.
To wrap this post up, I’ll leave you with these words of wisdom from my favourite Twitter account ever – @NotCoatFactory: “Who does like coats? Let us know with #YesIDoLikeCoatsBigTime and tell others about this.” You know what to do!
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Drop whatever you’re doing, because this one’s EPIC! Just in time for those freezing temperatures, RUDSAK is having a Sample Sale starting this Thursday, November 21st to Sunday, November 24th…and it’s amazing! I stopped by on Wednesday to check out the selection and I have to tell you – if you’re on the market for a winter (or fall) coat – don’t walk, RUN! With endless rows of outerwear for both men and women (parkas, wool coats, leather coats), a ton of footwear, bags, and accessories – all at 50-70% off, you won’t be able to walk away empty-handed.
WHAT: RUDSAK SAMPLE SALE 50%-70% OFF
WHERE: 580 Front St West, Toronto (a quick walk from King and Bathurst)
WHEN: Thursday, November 21st – Friday, November 22nd 10am – 9pm
Saturday, November 23rd – Sunday, November 24th 10am – 5pm
BUT…that’s not all! If you are not in Toronto, or can’t make it to the sample sale in time, RUDSAK currently has a welcome offer on their website – $50 off $500 purchase (regular items only). And they are also giving away a $1000 Gift Card on their Facebook page. CLICK HERE to enter.
Good luck and happy shopping!
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Have you always dreamed of buying one of Rudsak’s beautiful coats, but couldn’t justify the price tag? Well, now is the time to finally get your hands on one! Starting Saturday, May 18th and until Monday, May 20, you can use a special promo code RUDSAK2012NELIA to receive 50% off Spring and Fall 2012 regular priced merchandise! That means that THIS gorgeous trench (originally $295) will now cost less than $150, and THIS stylish coat will set you back less than $300! As a fan of this kick-ass Canadian brand, I will surely be doing some damage myself, and I hope you get to take advantage too!
It might be May, but when a deal this good comes around, you’ve gotta pull the trigger! Coats are such timeless items, and I’m confident that each and every Rudsak piece will stand the test of time. Quantities and sizes are limited…so don’t wait! Go and get your shop on!
This is my seasonal challenge with Toronto Fashion Week(s)…attend the shows, get a feel for my favorites and then…delay posting them. Sorry if this comes a bit late, but some rest (and reflection) was in order. So now that I’m somewhat refreshed and ready to go, I give you my favorite looks from LGFW Fall 2011 shows.
Having written about VAWK already, I have to say that it was my favorite of the season, but there were definitely some notable looks from other collections that caught my eye.
1. RUDSAK
In Canada, we spend most of the year bundled up…And what I love about RUDSAK is that they prove time and time again that you don’t have to look like Michelin Man in order to stay warm. The variety of gorgeous leather coats, fur collars, interspersed with smart knit detailing really made me want to throw away my old Aritzia parka, in exchange for a more grown-up coat. It’s on my list for next fall. Stay tuned.
2. Juma
The Juma show, made my heart skip a beat with their gauzy dresses in beautiful prints. Pants and anoraks were also on my “must buy” list, with their perfect flow and fit.
Not part of LGFW, but rather the Rogue Fashion Week, Greta Constantine never disappoints. My favorite looks consisted of GC signature jersey gowns in deep rich shades – which looked comfortable enough to lounge in, yet glamourous enough for the red carpet. Love.
The show started out strong, with exposed zippers, leather and sheer detailing galore – kick-ass and feminine all at the same time. The second part of the show, however, was much more…ahem…daring – visions of tinsel, Christmas, and Halloween came to mind, as well as Lindsay Lohan for Ungaro (rosettes on boobs? come on!). But I guess we can just forget about the second part, and focus on the leather detailing and the sheer maxi skirts for now, which really were pretty amazing.
The final show of LGFW, with an encore to boot, LINE was one of the must-see collections of the season. And though lately, there’s a lot more to LINE that just knitwear, I loved their crochet and knit pieces the most – that yellow maxi dress was perfection!
What about you? Did you attend any of the shows this season? Any items on your “must-buy” list for fall? Share in the comments.
Photos: Greta Constantine, Amanda Lew Kee, Juma, Line Knitwear – by Jenna Marie Wakani via Toronto Life; Rudsak – via Rock-it Promo Flickr
