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Inspiring local fashion.
FASHION • TRENDS • STYLE IN ATLANTIC CANADA
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Table of Contents
December 2012
FEATURES
4
[Phase} Emerging Designer’s Showcase
6
Fashion VS Finance
10
Mills | A History of Style and Change
11
J&R Grimsmo
15
Splurge
17
Veronica MacIsaac Accessories
20
Stella & Dot
22
Orphanage Clothing
26
Bhavana Yoga Emporium
27
Behind the Mask
COLUMNS
11
Designers/Shops/Bloggers
12
Where We’ve Been
31
Fashion Tweets
Et CETERA
2	 Lettter from the Publisher
2	 Lettter from the Fashion Editor
28	 Credits
29	 Where to Buy
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Letter from the Publisher
Letter from the Fashion Editor
Fashion is alive and well in
Halifax.More and more local shops
and designers are popping up, but
there still seems to be a bit of a
divide between the local fashion
industry and the fashion consumer.
That line is about to become a lot
thinner. As someone who knows,
owns and wears Halifax designers,
and does her best to shop local, I
want everyone to know what’s out
there in our city.
Yes, I love to dress in “labeled”
fashions! It’s hard to not want to.
But even Louis Vuitton didn’t start out as a famous
designer right away. Coco Chanel started as a cabaret
singer. Manolo Blahnik was a writer for Vogue Italia
before starting to focus on designing shoes. Vivienne
Westwood was working as a primary school teacher when
she created her own line of jewelry and Michael Kors
was a child actor appearing in a variety of commercials,
including one for Lucky Charms. Just like all designers
and shop owners in HRM and surrounding communities,
everyone has to start somewhere. We are lucky to have
so many starting in Halifax.
Issue one is also the start of what I hope will become the
go to place for fashion, trends and style in the Atlantic
Provinces. We started in Halifax and hope to expand in
the coming issues. We also hope to become a guide to
the who’s who in the industry.
Line Magazine will spotlight designers, photographers,
models and shop owners, who are the fabric of the
Halifax fashion community. We are the resource for
all who want to be fashionably conscious of their local
options.
Line Magazine: Inspiring local fashion
Trained in Los Angeles shooting beauty
and glamour photography, Brent decided to
pursue his first love - fashion photography
- three years ago. His first fashion shoot
was done for Halifax based tartan designer
Veronica MacIsaac’s fall/winter 2009 line.
Since then, photography has taken Brent
literally to the ends of the earth. From New
York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Vancouver,
Montreal to Argentina, China, Iceland,
Norway, Ireland and Antarctica.
With a portfolio recently published on Vogue
Italia’s website, Brent’s clients include
designers from across North America.
In love with the landscape and people of
Atlantic Canada, Brent has chosen to always
returntoHalifax,andinSeptember2012,along
with his studio partner, opened Shadow House
Studios, which is the largest photography
studio east of Montreal in the country.
Brent has been a strong supporter of and
advocate for the Atlantic Canadian Fashion
Community, working with numerous
established and emerging designers, and
acting as lead photographer for Atlantic
Fashion Week.
Brent McCombs
Fashion Editor &
Photographer
AMANDA KINCAID
PUBLISHER &
OWNER
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Congratulations to the first graduating class of the
Fashion Design and Merchandising Program at
Halifax’s Centre for Arts and Technology.
The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia played host to the
gala showcase finale and featured the designs of
Eman Mustafa, Ashley Reading, Whadah Al-
Abdujader and Mitchell Stuart Gilroy.
emerging designer
showcase
[PHASE]
Designers (from left to right) Eman Mustafa, Ashley Reading,
Wadha Al-Abduljader and Mitchell Stuart Gilroy.
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Fashion Finance
This is the ever present dilemma faced by most shoppers. Killer dress
over rent, perfectly fitted suit over the grocery bill. When endless
rooting through discount racks and waiting for end of season sales
won’t due, try these tips to help win the fight for your closet.
Layaway
A concept first developed in the
1930s as a way of allowing customers
to make purchases during the Great
Depression, layaway has come in and
out of favour over the years. In the
current economic climate, the concept
is making a comeback.
Unlike credit cards, a major advantage
of layaway is that there are no interests
fees associated with it. The trade off
is that you don’t get to take the item
home with you until final payment is
made. Some shops allow customers to
develop their own payment plans.
Layaway has become a desirable
option for customers and merchants
alike. Always read store policies
before entering into a layaway
agreement. Some payment plans
require customers to adhere to a
specific payment schedule or add an
additional charge to use their layaway
program.
Pre Paid Credit Cards
Justlikethenameimplies,yousetyour
limit based on a pre payment. These
cards are a great way to shop without
getting out of control. There are two
types of prepaid cards, anonymous
and registered. Anonymous card card
are purchased at retail stores. There is
no application, but they usually have
activation and usage fees. Once they
are used, no interest charges apply
unless you decided to keep the card
active. These cards also do not affect
your credit score.
Registered cards must be applied
for and are offered through finical
institutions as regular cards. An
initial limit is set and must be paid
on the card before it can be used.
Unlike anonymous cards, registered
cards must be paid back and carry
regular interest charges. Since
registered cards go through financial
institutions, they can be used almost
anywhere. Most anonymous cards
cannot be used for online purchases.
Online Daily Interest
Accounts
Most people have switched to online
banking and banks are now offering
online daily or high interest saving
accounts. Unlike normal savings
accounts, they cannot be accessed
through your bank card, putting an
end to impulse or overspending.
You can transfer money into or out
of the account at anytime without
penalty. However, the more money in
the account, the higher the interest.
These accounts are usually free to set
up and do not involve transactions
fees. Check with your bank about
minimal investments and balances.
Most banks also require that you have
an existing account or credit line
with them to take advantage of these
interest accounts.
VS
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DESIGNERS
JERE BROOKS
SEBASTIAN COUTURE NO MSG ADDED
DREAMBOAT LUCY
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Veronica MacIsaac	
Veronica MacIsaac Apparel
Kim Munson	
Orphanage Clothing
Jere Brooks	
Jere Brooks	
Louanna and Hilary Murphy	
Dreamboat Lucy
Lisa Drader-Murphy	
Turbine 	
Pamela McInnis	
Cranky
John Michael Brewer	
Drunk Gurl Collection
Katrina Tuttle	
Katrina Tuttle
Mo Handahu	
Clutch Culture
Mitchell Stuart Gilroy	
No Added MSG
Overman
Eman Mustafa
Sebastian Couture
Connie Zafiris	
Zafira Apparel
Twisted Muse
Sweet Pea
Mills
Duggers
D2
HIM
Foreign Affair
Turbine
Wildflower Clothing
Crimson & Clover
Debut
All Dressed Up
KAS
Biscuit General Store
Winsby Shoes
Vogue Men’s Wear
House of Moda
Envy
Pseudio
Renaissance Clothing Company
Unicorn Ladies Fashion & Shoes
Pink Mascara Accessories
Boutique Joliette
Frida
FASHION
DESIGNERS
FASHION
DESIGNERS
Fashion Roadkill
Short Presents
Boho Bisous
House of Winchester
Fashion East
Fashionable People,
Questionable Things
Curvy Geekery
Classic Noise
The Fashionable
Bureaucrat
FASHION
BLOGGERS
FASHION
BLOGGERS
WHERE TO
SHOP
WHERE TO
SHOP
Designers | Shops | Bloggers
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As Mills prepares to enter the next
chapter of its history, we take a look
back at Halifax’s oldest retail store.
Opened in 1919 by brothers Hugh and Willet Mills, the
original name on the store front read “Mills Brothers”.
During the early 1900’s, style was being heavily influenced
by international fashion. The two European brothers were
quick to fill that need, right here in Halifax. They brought
in top lines not available locally at the time, beginning the
legacy of being the city’s high end fashion store, as it has
become known to this day.
Today Mills continues to carry quality European lines
like Hugo Boss from Germany, Jaeger from the United
Kingdom and Armani Collezioni from Italy. Paired with
major American lines BCBG and Nicole Miller, it is also
the only store this side of Montreal to carry the MICHAEL
Michael Kors collection. Constantly bringing in new lines
and continuing to offer cosmetics and lingerie, Mills has
seen many changes in its 93 year history.
Mills has gone from a multi level department store carrying
housewears, men’s wear and a gift shop, to housing just
three major departments; Ladies wear, cosmetics and
lingerie now occupy just a level and a half. Sharing room
with businesses like Twisted Muse, Casa Dante hair studio
and House of Moda was the idea of previous owner Mickey
MacDonald.
MacDonald became part of the Mills history when he
purchased it in 2007. He started the change of Mills being
owned by someone outside the extended Mills family. He
soon started to section off space to rent commercially under
the “Shops of Mills” banner. During renovations, a fire in
the upper levels threatened to end the Mills legacy. After
reconstruction and a huge fire sale, new shops started to
occupy the upper spaces.
Although ownership of the building where Mills has
been located for over one hundred years is still under
MacDonald’s Micco Companies, the Mills retail company
is undergoing another major change: it has again been
sold- this time to four fashionable, professional women.
Three of the new owners are partners in the Halifax office
of Stewart McKelvey, Atlantic Canada’s largest law firm.
New ownership will also mean another stylish change for
Mills – a move! The store will relocate to Spring Garden
Place in the current Roots and Thornbloom locations early
next year.
So if you haven’t been to Mills before, it’s your last chance
to take a walk through the original location, but your
first chance to experience the ever changing and always
fashionable legacy that is Mills.
Mills A History of
Style & Change
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The first time I walked into the store, I felt
as if I had walked into a swanky boutique
in Toronto or New York. I was drawn in by
the unique displays, antique fixtures, hard wood floors
and elegant layout. Once inside I was treated to some of
the most creative and stunning jewelry I had ever seen.
Moving to the clothing racks, my eyes were immediately
drawn to a beautiful green full length cocktail dress.
But this was not the only item I would be drawn to.
Between the old fashion desk with homemade paper
decorations hanging above and a western themed
diorama, there was a treasure chest of unique finds.
Classic yet relaxed clothing draped between every rack
and including Canadian designers such as Melissa
Nepton and Dace. Don’t worry about putting together an
outfit here. Every mannequin is perfectly styled, taking
the guess work out of what to wear tomorrow!
This may be due in part to the owners or proprietors
as it states on what they have named “acquaintance
card” rather than business card. Jessy Lacourciere
and Rachael Grant are the talent behind the shop, or
as the logo states “clothing, confection and bespoke”
and they have left no detail to the ordinary. One source
of their creativity may stem from working on TV and
Film costumes for years, but their dedication to their
business shines through with every step you take.
So whether you’re an avid sailor who loves all things
nautical, or just looking to expand the casual chic side
of your closet, J & R Grimsmo should be at or near the
top of your downtown shopping itinerary.
Visit J & R Grimsmo located at 1533 Barrington St
Halifax. Follow them on Facebook- facebook.com/
jandrgrimsmo
J & R Grimsmo
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SARAH AINSLEY
HARRISON
Miss Universe 2012
competition
Finished Top 12 out of 62 national
delegates, and she’s competing
again 2013. “The best part of the
experience was getting to know
and learning from such a diverse
and incredible group of women.”
Follow Sarah on Twitter @
SarahAinsleyH
CONNI ZAFIRIS
Former Veronica MacIsaac intern, Conni recently sold her designs to fashion
Boutique “Dressed to Kill” in Miami. Connie is currently attending school in
Quebec.
Shop her designs at www.etsy.com/shop/zafiraapparel
MITCHELL STUART
GILROY
Last February, Mitchell travelled
to Montreal to participate in
Telio’s Canada’s Breakthrough
Designers Competition. He
won the Technical Merit for his
transformable dress, and placed
in the Top 5 nationally. More
information on Mitchell’s line No
MGS Added, can be found at
Noaddedmsg.com
VERONICA MACISAAC
“From Scotland with
Love” 2012 NYC
Starting at “Dressed to Kilt” in
2011, Veronica was the first fashion
designer asked back a second year,
as well as being the only Canadian
designer in the newly named “From
Scotland with Love” fashion show
both years in NYC. Celebrity models
included Fantastic 4’s Ioan Gruffudd
and Gossip Girl’s Kelly Rutherford.
www.veronicamacisaac.com
Where We’ve Been
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Splurge
Behind her soft voice, sparkling eyes and
smile that almost hugs you, there’s a story.
Hers starts when she was in diapers “As a baby my mother
tells the story about me coming down the stairs on my bum,
cause I couldn’t walk yet. But she said she went around the
corner because she could hear a thump and I had my arms
up and I had all her jewelery on my little arms.”
Sarah deWolf owner of Splurge Handbags, is a single
mother and Halifax business owner who has managed to
turn her passion into profit. After high school Sarah found
herself in Indonesia working in a garment factory producing
garments for export. Previously she was working at a store
in Halifax who produced most of their garments there. It
would be 12 years before she would return home to deliver
her son.
After a short two year break, she was right back into to the
fashion industry “At first I was actually sort of retired, but
I just love to shop and there weren’t very many boutiques
back in the early 2000’s” Her solution; open her own
boutique! In October 2002 Splurge Handbags open its
doors at its original location in Spring Garden Place. Later
Splurge moved to Park Lane before ending up in its current
location on Brenton St.
Sarah works at the store Monday through Thursday and
loves it “For me it doesn’t feel like work. It’s really fun. I
enjoy it and I would rather be here than home.” But Sarah
knows the importance of being home for her son, 2 cats, a
dog and two exchange students. she takes the weekends off
and has opted to do her buying online rather than attend
buying shows. “I’m a single mom, I own my own business,
I don’t have a partner. So for me to be away, I have a lot of
responsibility.”
A responsibility her son is helping to share. According to
Sarah, he has inherited her eye for fashion and helps with
buying and pricing of jewelry. She hopes he will someday
take Splurge to another level. For now Sarah is happy to
provide her customers with unique and original fashions
“Everyone should be able to express their individuality
and their personality through the pieces that they choose.”
To chose your own pieces, visit Splurge at 1480 Brenton
Street. Follow Splurge on Twitter @SplurgeHandbags or on
Facebook Splurge Handbag Ltd.
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Veronica MacIsaac’s collections have graced the
runways of Atlantic and Ottawa Fashion Weeks,
From Scotland with Love in New York, and recently
found this iconic photo featured in Vogue Italia.
Like her clothing line, Veronica was born in Halifax. She is the
sole designer, seamstress, and salesperson for Veronica MacIsaac
Apparel. She is constantly setting up fashion shows and expanding
her collections. Her recent accessories line comes in a variety of
tartans and colors. This winter Veronica will be working on a men’s
collection due out this spring.
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Stella
& DotDo you have the
jewels for the job?
The accessories market is a $20 billion dollar a year industry and
one company is taking that industry by storm. Stella and Dot is
a direct sales business that in a few short years went from a one
women show, to an Inc. 500 company. If you haven’t heard of it,
chances are you have at least seen one of its hundreds of stylish
pieces.
Stella and Dot has been seen on celebrities from Katy Perry to
Kim Kardashian. Talk show host Kathy Lee Gifford and her guests
are wearing it. Magazines have also picked up on the line. Stella
and Dot has been featured in numerous publications such as
Vogue, Elle and InStyle. For those who have already discovered
these stylish jems, chances are you’ve gotten compliments on it.
Women everywhere are discovering the fashion forward line
and falling in love with it.
StellaandDotStylistNirahVillenueknowsthatfeeling.Her
love affair started during an episode of the Bachelorette,
“A few years ago I fell in love with a pair of earrings that
a contestant was wearing and spent an ungodly amount
of time searching for them online. I found out they were
from Stella and Dot!” Two and a half years later she is the
only Director for the company in the Maritimes.
“I can’t talk enough about being a stylist! I honestly have
never been happier in a job,” Villenue says excidedly.
“I don’t know of any other job that is this much fun. It
is entrepreneurial, fashion forward, creative, flexible,
exciting. I could go on and on!” Villenue’s passion
for the company can be contagious when you speak
to her. “The company itself is fantastic.I have never
worked for a company so focused on making their
stylists happy. The other women that I have met
during my time here have been amazing; lots are
now very good friends. And there is such a great
community of women helping women at S&D. That
is something I haven’t experienced before either,”
recounts Villenue of past employers.
Whether you simply want to purchase your
favourite accessories, earn extra cash or take on
a new career path, Stella and Dot has found a
way to inspire and empower women all over
the globe. Hosting a trunk show can earn you
hundreds of dollars in free jewellery depending
on sales. Go a step further and become a stylist
to earn hundreds to thousands of dollars in
commission.This year the company broke into
the European market making it not only a global
brand, but creating endless possibilities for the
company and its stylists.
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Models:
Hannah McNeil (above) and Ashley Wolochuk
(previous page and far right)
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Orphanage Clothing
Taking inspiration from smokey southern rock’n roll and
dark gothic fairy tales, designer Kim Munson of Orphanage
Clothing fuses two very diverse aesthetics into an edgy,
fashion forward, urban chic line which has propelled her
to the top of Atlantic Canadian fashion.
With her most recent creations, Kim has evolved Orphanage
beyond it’s origins and into a sort of ‘waste couture’ brand,
constructing new gowns and suits that look stunning in
ballrooms, at cocktail parties and gallery openings.
With this expansion has come the opportunity to work
with musicians like Hawksley Workman and on major
commercial projects.
All Orphanage designs are cut from post-consumer,
deconstructed clothing, sourced from second hand stores.
“I believe there to be a lot of waste in this world. It is
important to use what we have. For this reason, I love to
make clothing from garments that have already existed.
They have been made and worn, and have a story unto
themselves. I take these garments and renew their stories.”
Kim designs, drafts, cuts and sews every garment in the
Orphanage line from her studio in downtown Halifax. The
re-use of materials results in renewed life for old garments,
and completely original, unique designs in each Orphanage
piece.
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Model: Jason Chemij
Model: Emma Gosen
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Model: Kyla Nicolle
Model: Teghan Gosley
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Yoga
Models:
Stephanie Bullock
Lin Lin Ngu
Instructor Kim Nicholson
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Pushing boundaries and defying convention is a way of life
for Andrea LaGassie, the designer behind Halifax based
leather accessory design company Necrobilia.
LaGassie says that her leather masks (featured in our
cover photo -ed.) appeal to a wider audience than she’d
have imagined when she began making them from scratch
in 2010. “Some people buy them as art pieces, others use
them as fetish wear, and recently a couple commissioned a
pair of puzzle-piece masks to wear at their wedding,” says
LaGassie.
LaGassie has always been into making garments and
accessories. Design work is a strong part of her family
history. “My mother was a professional seamstress and a
craftsperson,” she says, “and I just learned from her.”
From metal work to jewelry, belly dance costumes and
beadwork, LaGassie has explored numerous areas for her
creativity, but in 2009, when she was searching without
success for a particular style of mask, she decided she could
probably make what she was looking for easier than finding
it elsewhere. “I was looking for a high quality leather cat-
woman style mask. But none of the ones I could find were
very good, so I found a pattern online, sourced the leather
from Tandy leather and starting building.”
The reaction to the first mask was immediate and
overwhelming.
“I decided to learn more about leatherwork. I took a class at
Tandy Leather Factory. I realized I could do a lot more - from
curing to tooling and dying techniques, I started doing it
all,” she says.
With her knowledge of the local alternative community,
LaGassie believed she had access to a market, so she began
building pieces and testing the waters at trade and craft
shows like the Gothic Little Christmas Show and HalCon,
and the line also sold out of the gothic boutique Morrigan
LeFay’s before that shop closed.
In the future, LaGassie would like to explore whether
another local boutique would pick up her line, and she’s
looking to expand her line and perhaps get some recognition
as a craftsperson.
“It’s my creative outlet, but sure, I’d like to be a bit better
known for being a talented craftsperson. I’m moving forward
with my coffin and heart shaped purse designs.” LaGassie
also mentions that she is working on a large new project.
She’s encountered some technical challenges, but while
she’s not ready to reveal the details of the project to the world
yet, she does say with a twinkle in her eye that if it turns out
as hoped, “It will be big.”
Find Necrobilia online at www.necrobilia.ca
Behind the Masks
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Coming Soon
Leviathan
Thank you
Special Thanks Sponsors
Hair	 Vlad Snytkin,
	 Orphanage Clothing, pages 24-25
	 Cody Fryday, Nuance Hair Studio 			
	 Stella and Dot, pages 20-21
Stylist	 Jonathan Neil Salon
Makeup Artists	 Amanda Wood, Amanda Wood Makeup Artistry
	 Stella and Dot, pages 20-21
	 Splurge, page 15
	 Yoga, page 28
	 Elle Munster,
	 Maritime Beauty Sales Associate
	 Orphanage Clothing, pages 24-25
Thank you to Yoga institutor Kim Nicholson and Pure Freedom Yoga
for the location for the yoga shoot on page 28.
Special thanks to Brent McCombs of AlterEgo Photography for taking all of the
photography shown in this issue.
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Where to buy
@RentfrockRepeat
Brides can benefit from
guests renting dresses-
here’s how! - http://
ow.ly/evKDQ
@Jeanne_Beker
See if you can find
me on the St. John’s
Int’l Women’s Film
Fest Reel 2012. @
iamruthlawrence film
premieres this wknd:
http://youtu.be/GHaV7-
P8jq0
@sorrenisler Not
ashamed, this is a
great desk dance
party to end my
day on!! #noshame
#dancepartyhttp://
instagr.am/p/
Q22oCwHoZ9/
@creativecurve1
Turbine fashion
showcase by Lisa
Drader-Murphy
October 18th at
7-10PM @ Casino NS
(Schooner Showroom).
#turbine #halifax
#fashion
@ShaundraBoyd
@SplurgeHandbags Oh
my LOVE and NEED!
@ArtsyCloset We’ve
just launched our
latest giveaway! To win
this cute wrap, just
‘like’ and ‘share’ our
Facebook page. Easy!
xo pic.twitter.com/
fAnUBQK0
@bohobisous styling
some lovely ladies for
a fashion segment
on @CTVAtlantic -
showing all of the
fall trends from @
TwistedMuseHali :)
@SavannahPEI
Sometimes you have
to polish off your look
with some expensive
lacquer. #chanel #nail
#polish #nailpolish #c
http://instagr.am/p/
QZrqTVAgub/
@DuggersD2 ‘I feel
tough in this, like If
I met a bear in the
woods I’d do alright”
Cory & his thoughts
on the new Hugo Boss
coat. pic.twitter.com/
ik4WTmUw
@AshleyWoodworth
I just want those
intergalactically-
themed neoprene tops
from Balenciaga f/w
2012 to disappear..
#sorrynotsorry
@jeffdblack
@HIMboutique is
where it’s at for mens
fashion! Check it out
on Dresdon folks!
@TomsHavana
Tuesday at #Toms!
Happy hour from 5-8 to
celebrate a productive
day or to lament a
wasted one. #Halifax
Fashion Tweets
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Photo Editor	 BRENT McCOMBS
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Editors	 SARAH LYON
	 VERONICA MacISAAC
Creative Director 	 LAURA FLETCHER
	 laura@laurafletcherdesign.com
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Cover Masks, Necrobilia, http://www.necrobilia.ca/ Pages 3, 22, 23 and
24 Orphanage, http://orphanageclothing.com/, also available at Pro Skates
6451 Quinpool Rd. Halifax, and Put me on Consignment, 1532 Queen St,
Halifax Page 8 Jere Brooks, http://jerebrooks.com/, also available at Put
Me Consignment, 1532 Queen St,Halifax Dreamboat Lucy, http://www.
dreamboatlucy.com/, also available at Biscuit General Store 1661 Argyle St,
Halifax Sebastian Couture No MSG Added http://noaddedmsg.com/#_
Pages 17-18 Veronica MacIsaac Apparel http://www.veronicamacisaac.
com/ Page 20-21 Stella and Dot Jewelry Nirah Villeneuve http://www.
stelladot.com/sites/nirah, Clothing provided by Twisted Muse 5486 Spring
Garden Rd, located upstairs in The Shops of Mills and Splurge Handbags
1480 Brenton St, Halifax. Shoes provided by KAS 5475 Spring Garden Rd,
Halifax. Page 26 Bhavana http://www.bhavanayogaboutique.com/ 6252
Quinpool Rd,Halifax.
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Line_Dec2012

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  • 2. Inspiring local fashion. FASHION • TRENDS • STYLE IN ATLANTIC CANADA To advertise in the next issue of LINE magazine, contact us at sales@linemagazine.ca or visit www.linemagazine.ca for more information
  • 3. l i n e 1D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 Table of Contents December 2012 FEATURES 4 [Phase} Emerging Designer’s Showcase 6 Fashion VS Finance 10 Mills | A History of Style and Change 11 J&R Grimsmo 15 Splurge 17 Veronica MacIsaac Accessories 20 Stella & Dot 22 Orphanage Clothing 26 Bhavana Yoga Emporium 27 Behind the Mask COLUMNS 11 Designers/Shops/Bloggers 12 Where We’ve Been 31 Fashion Tweets Et CETERA 2 Lettter from the Publisher 2 Lettter from the Fashion Editor 28 Credits 29 Where to Buy 2217 15
  • 4. 2 l i n e D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 Letter from the Publisher Letter from the Fashion Editor Fashion is alive and well in Halifax.More and more local shops and designers are popping up, but there still seems to be a bit of a divide between the local fashion industry and the fashion consumer. That line is about to become a lot thinner. As someone who knows, owns and wears Halifax designers, and does her best to shop local, I want everyone to know what’s out there in our city. Yes, I love to dress in “labeled” fashions! It’s hard to not want to. But even Louis Vuitton didn’t start out as a famous designer right away. Coco Chanel started as a cabaret singer. Manolo Blahnik was a writer for Vogue Italia before starting to focus on designing shoes. Vivienne Westwood was working as a primary school teacher when she created her own line of jewelry and Michael Kors was a child actor appearing in a variety of commercials, including one for Lucky Charms. Just like all designers and shop owners in HRM and surrounding communities, everyone has to start somewhere. We are lucky to have so many starting in Halifax. Issue one is also the start of what I hope will become the go to place for fashion, trends and style in the Atlantic Provinces. We started in Halifax and hope to expand in the coming issues. We also hope to become a guide to the who’s who in the industry. Line Magazine will spotlight designers, photographers, models and shop owners, who are the fabric of the Halifax fashion community. We are the resource for all who want to be fashionably conscious of their local options. Line Magazine: Inspiring local fashion Trained in Los Angeles shooting beauty and glamour photography, Brent decided to pursue his first love - fashion photography - three years ago. His first fashion shoot was done for Halifax based tartan designer Veronica MacIsaac’s fall/winter 2009 line. Since then, photography has taken Brent literally to the ends of the earth. From New York, Toronto, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Montreal to Argentina, China, Iceland, Norway, Ireland and Antarctica. With a portfolio recently published on Vogue Italia’s website, Brent’s clients include designers from across North America. In love with the landscape and people of Atlantic Canada, Brent has chosen to always returntoHalifax,andinSeptember2012,along with his studio partner, opened Shadow House Studios, which is the largest photography studio east of Montreal in the country. Brent has been a strong supporter of and advocate for the Atlantic Canadian Fashion Community, working with numerous established and emerging designers, and acting as lead photographer for Atlantic Fashion Week. Brent McCombs Fashion Editor & Photographer AMANDA KINCAID PUBLISHER & OWNER
  • 5. l i n e 3D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2
  • 6. 4 l i n e D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 Congratulations to the first graduating class of the Fashion Design and Merchandising Program at Halifax’s Centre for Arts and Technology. The Art Gallery of Nova Scotia played host to the gala showcase finale and featured the designs of Eman Mustafa, Ashley Reading, Whadah Al- Abdujader and Mitchell Stuart Gilroy. emerging designer showcase [PHASE] Designers (from left to right) Eman Mustafa, Ashley Reading, Wadha Al-Abduljader and Mitchell Stuart Gilroy.
  • 7. l i n e 5D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2
  • 8. 6 l i n e D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 Fashion Finance This is the ever present dilemma faced by most shoppers. Killer dress over rent, perfectly fitted suit over the grocery bill. When endless rooting through discount racks and waiting for end of season sales won’t due, try these tips to help win the fight for your closet. Layaway A concept first developed in the 1930s as a way of allowing customers to make purchases during the Great Depression, layaway has come in and out of favour over the years. In the current economic climate, the concept is making a comeback. Unlike credit cards, a major advantage of layaway is that there are no interests fees associated with it. The trade off is that you don’t get to take the item home with you until final payment is made. Some shops allow customers to develop their own payment plans. Layaway has become a desirable option for customers and merchants alike. Always read store policies before entering into a layaway agreement. Some payment plans require customers to adhere to a specific payment schedule or add an additional charge to use their layaway program. Pre Paid Credit Cards Justlikethenameimplies,yousetyour limit based on a pre payment. These cards are a great way to shop without getting out of control. There are two types of prepaid cards, anonymous and registered. Anonymous card card are purchased at retail stores. There is no application, but they usually have activation and usage fees. Once they are used, no interest charges apply unless you decided to keep the card active. These cards also do not affect your credit score. Registered cards must be applied for and are offered through finical institutions as regular cards. An initial limit is set and must be paid on the card before it can be used. Unlike anonymous cards, registered cards must be paid back and carry regular interest charges. Since registered cards go through financial institutions, they can be used almost anywhere. Most anonymous cards cannot be used for online purchases. Online Daily Interest Accounts Most people have switched to online banking and banks are now offering online daily or high interest saving accounts. Unlike normal savings accounts, they cannot be accessed through your bank card, putting an end to impulse or overspending. You can transfer money into or out of the account at anytime without penalty. However, the more money in the account, the higher the interest. These accounts are usually free to set up and do not involve transactions fees. Check with your bank about minimal investments and balances. Most banks also require that you have an existing account or credit line with them to take advantage of these interest accounts. VS
  • 9. l i n e 7D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2
  • 10. 8 l i n e D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 DESIGNERS JERE BROOKS SEBASTIAN COUTURE NO MSG ADDED DREAMBOAT LUCY
  • 11. l i n e 9D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 Veronica MacIsaac Veronica MacIsaac Apparel Kim Munson Orphanage Clothing Jere Brooks Jere Brooks Louanna and Hilary Murphy Dreamboat Lucy Lisa Drader-Murphy Turbine Pamela McInnis Cranky John Michael Brewer Drunk Gurl Collection Katrina Tuttle Katrina Tuttle Mo Handahu Clutch Culture Mitchell Stuart Gilroy No Added MSG Overman Eman Mustafa Sebastian Couture Connie Zafiris Zafira Apparel Twisted Muse Sweet Pea Mills Duggers D2 HIM Foreign Affair Turbine Wildflower Clothing Crimson & Clover Debut All Dressed Up KAS Biscuit General Store Winsby Shoes Vogue Men’s Wear House of Moda Envy Pseudio Renaissance Clothing Company Unicorn Ladies Fashion & Shoes Pink Mascara Accessories Boutique Joliette Frida FASHION DESIGNERS FASHION DESIGNERS Fashion Roadkill Short Presents Boho Bisous House of Winchester Fashion East Fashionable People, Questionable Things Curvy Geekery Classic Noise The Fashionable Bureaucrat FASHION BLOGGERS FASHION BLOGGERS WHERE TO SHOP WHERE TO SHOP Designers | Shops | Bloggers
  • 12. 10 l i n e D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 As Mills prepares to enter the next chapter of its history, we take a look back at Halifax’s oldest retail store. Opened in 1919 by brothers Hugh and Willet Mills, the original name on the store front read “Mills Brothers”. During the early 1900’s, style was being heavily influenced by international fashion. The two European brothers were quick to fill that need, right here in Halifax. They brought in top lines not available locally at the time, beginning the legacy of being the city’s high end fashion store, as it has become known to this day. Today Mills continues to carry quality European lines like Hugo Boss from Germany, Jaeger from the United Kingdom and Armani Collezioni from Italy. Paired with major American lines BCBG and Nicole Miller, it is also the only store this side of Montreal to carry the MICHAEL Michael Kors collection. Constantly bringing in new lines and continuing to offer cosmetics and lingerie, Mills has seen many changes in its 93 year history. Mills has gone from a multi level department store carrying housewears, men’s wear and a gift shop, to housing just three major departments; Ladies wear, cosmetics and lingerie now occupy just a level and a half. Sharing room with businesses like Twisted Muse, Casa Dante hair studio and House of Moda was the idea of previous owner Mickey MacDonald. MacDonald became part of the Mills history when he purchased it in 2007. He started the change of Mills being owned by someone outside the extended Mills family. He soon started to section off space to rent commercially under the “Shops of Mills” banner. During renovations, a fire in the upper levels threatened to end the Mills legacy. After reconstruction and a huge fire sale, new shops started to occupy the upper spaces. Although ownership of the building where Mills has been located for over one hundred years is still under MacDonald’s Micco Companies, the Mills retail company is undergoing another major change: it has again been sold- this time to four fashionable, professional women. Three of the new owners are partners in the Halifax office of Stewart McKelvey, Atlantic Canada’s largest law firm. New ownership will also mean another stylish change for Mills – a move! The store will relocate to Spring Garden Place in the current Roots and Thornbloom locations early next year. So if you haven’t been to Mills before, it’s your last chance to take a walk through the original location, but your first chance to experience the ever changing and always fashionable legacy that is Mills. Mills A History of Style & Change
  • 13. l i n e 1 1D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 The first time I walked into the store, I felt as if I had walked into a swanky boutique in Toronto or New York. I was drawn in by the unique displays, antique fixtures, hard wood floors and elegant layout. Once inside I was treated to some of the most creative and stunning jewelry I had ever seen. Moving to the clothing racks, my eyes were immediately drawn to a beautiful green full length cocktail dress. But this was not the only item I would be drawn to. Between the old fashion desk with homemade paper decorations hanging above and a western themed diorama, there was a treasure chest of unique finds. Classic yet relaxed clothing draped between every rack and including Canadian designers such as Melissa Nepton and Dace. Don’t worry about putting together an outfit here. Every mannequin is perfectly styled, taking the guess work out of what to wear tomorrow! This may be due in part to the owners or proprietors as it states on what they have named “acquaintance card” rather than business card. Jessy Lacourciere and Rachael Grant are the talent behind the shop, or as the logo states “clothing, confection and bespoke” and they have left no detail to the ordinary. One source of their creativity may stem from working on TV and Film costumes for years, but their dedication to their business shines through with every step you take. So whether you’re an avid sailor who loves all things nautical, or just looking to expand the casual chic side of your closet, J & R Grimsmo should be at or near the top of your downtown shopping itinerary. Visit J & R Grimsmo located at 1533 Barrington St Halifax. Follow them on Facebook- facebook.com/ jandrgrimsmo J & R Grimsmo
  • 14. 12 l i n e D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 SARAH AINSLEY HARRISON Miss Universe 2012 competition Finished Top 12 out of 62 national delegates, and she’s competing again 2013. “The best part of the experience was getting to know and learning from such a diverse and incredible group of women.” Follow Sarah on Twitter @ SarahAinsleyH CONNI ZAFIRIS Former Veronica MacIsaac intern, Conni recently sold her designs to fashion Boutique “Dressed to Kill” in Miami. Connie is currently attending school in Quebec. Shop her designs at www.etsy.com/shop/zafiraapparel MITCHELL STUART GILROY Last February, Mitchell travelled to Montreal to participate in Telio’s Canada’s Breakthrough Designers Competition. He won the Technical Merit for his transformable dress, and placed in the Top 5 nationally. More information on Mitchell’s line No MGS Added, can be found at Noaddedmsg.com VERONICA MACISAAC “From Scotland with Love” 2012 NYC Starting at “Dressed to Kilt” in 2011, Veronica was the first fashion designer asked back a second year, as well as being the only Canadian designer in the newly named “From Scotland with Love” fashion show both years in NYC. Celebrity models included Fantastic 4’s Ioan Gruffudd and Gossip Girl’s Kelly Rutherford. www.veronicamacisaac.com Where We’ve Been
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  • 17. l i n e 1 5D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 Splurge Behind her soft voice, sparkling eyes and smile that almost hugs you, there’s a story. Hers starts when she was in diapers “As a baby my mother tells the story about me coming down the stairs on my bum, cause I couldn’t walk yet. But she said she went around the corner because she could hear a thump and I had my arms up and I had all her jewelery on my little arms.” Sarah deWolf owner of Splurge Handbags, is a single mother and Halifax business owner who has managed to turn her passion into profit. After high school Sarah found herself in Indonesia working in a garment factory producing garments for export. Previously she was working at a store in Halifax who produced most of their garments there. It would be 12 years before she would return home to deliver her son. After a short two year break, she was right back into to the fashion industry “At first I was actually sort of retired, but I just love to shop and there weren’t very many boutiques back in the early 2000’s” Her solution; open her own boutique! In October 2002 Splurge Handbags open its doors at its original location in Spring Garden Place. Later Splurge moved to Park Lane before ending up in its current location on Brenton St. Sarah works at the store Monday through Thursday and loves it “For me it doesn’t feel like work. It’s really fun. I enjoy it and I would rather be here than home.” But Sarah knows the importance of being home for her son, 2 cats, a dog and two exchange students. she takes the weekends off and has opted to do her buying online rather than attend buying shows. “I’m a single mom, I own my own business, I don’t have a partner. So for me to be away, I have a lot of responsibility.” A responsibility her son is helping to share. According to Sarah, he has inherited her eye for fashion and helps with buying and pricing of jewelry. She hopes he will someday take Splurge to another level. For now Sarah is happy to provide her customers with unique and original fashions “Everyone should be able to express their individuality and their personality through the pieces that they choose.” To chose your own pieces, visit Splurge at 1480 Brenton Street. Follow Splurge on Twitter @SplurgeHandbags or on Facebook Splurge Handbag Ltd.
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  • 19. Veronica MacIsaac’s collections have graced the runways of Atlantic and Ottawa Fashion Weeks, From Scotland with Love in New York, and recently found this iconic photo featured in Vogue Italia. Like her clothing line, Veronica was born in Halifax. She is the sole designer, seamstress, and salesperson for Veronica MacIsaac Apparel. She is constantly setting up fashion shows and expanding her collections. Her recent accessories line comes in a variety of tartans and colors. This winter Veronica will be working on a men’s collection due out this spring. l i n e 1 7D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2
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  • 22. 20 l i n e D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 Stella & DotDo you have the jewels for the job? The accessories market is a $20 billion dollar a year industry and one company is taking that industry by storm. Stella and Dot is a direct sales business that in a few short years went from a one women show, to an Inc. 500 company. If you haven’t heard of it, chances are you have at least seen one of its hundreds of stylish pieces. Stella and Dot has been seen on celebrities from Katy Perry to Kim Kardashian. Talk show host Kathy Lee Gifford and her guests are wearing it. Magazines have also picked up on the line. Stella and Dot has been featured in numerous publications such as Vogue, Elle and InStyle. For those who have already discovered these stylish jems, chances are you’ve gotten compliments on it. Women everywhere are discovering the fashion forward line and falling in love with it. StellaandDotStylistNirahVillenueknowsthatfeeling.Her love affair started during an episode of the Bachelorette, “A few years ago I fell in love with a pair of earrings that a contestant was wearing and spent an ungodly amount of time searching for them online. I found out they were from Stella and Dot!” Two and a half years later she is the only Director for the company in the Maritimes. “I can’t talk enough about being a stylist! I honestly have never been happier in a job,” Villenue says excidedly. “I don’t know of any other job that is this much fun. It is entrepreneurial, fashion forward, creative, flexible, exciting. I could go on and on!” Villenue’s passion for the company can be contagious when you speak to her. “The company itself is fantastic.I have never worked for a company so focused on making their stylists happy. The other women that I have met during my time here have been amazing; lots are now very good friends. And there is such a great community of women helping women at S&D. That is something I haven’t experienced before either,” recounts Villenue of past employers. Whether you simply want to purchase your favourite accessories, earn extra cash or take on a new career path, Stella and Dot has found a way to inspire and empower women all over the globe. Hosting a trunk show can earn you hundreds of dollars in free jewellery depending on sales. Go a step further and become a stylist to earn hundreds to thousands of dollars in commission.This year the company broke into the European market making it not only a global brand, but creating endless possibilities for the company and its stylists.
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  • 24. 22 l i n e D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 Orphanage Clothing Taking inspiration from smokey southern rock’n roll and dark gothic fairy tales, designer Kim Munson of Orphanage Clothing fuses two very diverse aesthetics into an edgy, fashion forward, urban chic line which has propelled her to the top of Atlantic Canadian fashion. With her most recent creations, Kim has evolved Orphanage beyond it’s origins and into a sort of ‘waste couture’ brand, constructing new gowns and suits that look stunning in ballrooms, at cocktail parties and gallery openings. With this expansion has come the opportunity to work with musicians like Hawksley Workman and on major commercial projects. All Orphanage designs are cut from post-consumer, deconstructed clothing, sourced from second hand stores. “I believe there to be a lot of waste in this world. It is important to use what we have. For this reason, I love to make clothing from garments that have already existed. They have been made and worn, and have a story unto themselves. I take these garments and renew their stories.” Kim designs, drafts, cuts and sews every garment in the Orphanage line from her studio in downtown Halifax. The re-use of materials results in renewed life for old garments, and completely original, unique designs in each Orphanage piece. D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 222 l i n e
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  • 29. l i n e 2 7D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 Pushing boundaries and defying convention is a way of life for Andrea LaGassie, the designer behind Halifax based leather accessory design company Necrobilia. LaGassie says that her leather masks (featured in our cover photo -ed.) appeal to a wider audience than she’d have imagined when she began making them from scratch in 2010. “Some people buy them as art pieces, others use them as fetish wear, and recently a couple commissioned a pair of puzzle-piece masks to wear at their wedding,” says LaGassie. LaGassie has always been into making garments and accessories. Design work is a strong part of her family history. “My mother was a professional seamstress and a craftsperson,” she says, “and I just learned from her.” From metal work to jewelry, belly dance costumes and beadwork, LaGassie has explored numerous areas for her creativity, but in 2009, when she was searching without success for a particular style of mask, she decided she could probably make what she was looking for easier than finding it elsewhere. “I was looking for a high quality leather cat- woman style mask. But none of the ones I could find were very good, so I found a pattern online, sourced the leather from Tandy leather and starting building.” The reaction to the first mask was immediate and overwhelming. “I decided to learn more about leatherwork. I took a class at Tandy Leather Factory. I realized I could do a lot more - from curing to tooling and dying techniques, I started doing it all,” she says. With her knowledge of the local alternative community, LaGassie believed she had access to a market, so she began building pieces and testing the waters at trade and craft shows like the Gothic Little Christmas Show and HalCon, and the line also sold out of the gothic boutique Morrigan LeFay’s before that shop closed. In the future, LaGassie would like to explore whether another local boutique would pick up her line, and she’s looking to expand her line and perhaps get some recognition as a craftsperson. “It’s my creative outlet, but sure, I’d like to be a bit better known for being a talented craftsperson. I’m moving forward with my coffin and heart shaped purse designs.” LaGassie also mentions that she is working on a large new project. She’s encountered some technical challenges, but while she’s not ready to reveal the details of the project to the world yet, she does say with a twinkle in her eye that if it turns out as hoped, “It will be big.” Find Necrobilia online at www.necrobilia.ca Behind the Masks
  • 30. 28 l i n e D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 Coming Soon Leviathan Thank you Special Thanks Sponsors Hair Vlad Snytkin, Orphanage Clothing, pages 24-25 Cody Fryday, Nuance Hair Studio Stella and Dot, pages 20-21 Stylist Jonathan Neil Salon Makeup Artists Amanda Wood, Amanda Wood Makeup Artistry Stella and Dot, pages 20-21 Splurge, page 15 Yoga, page 28 Elle Munster, Maritime Beauty Sales Associate Orphanage Clothing, pages 24-25 Thank you to Yoga institutor Kim Nicholson and Pure Freedom Yoga for the location for the yoga shoot on page 28. Special thanks to Brent McCombs of AlterEgo Photography for taking all of the photography shown in this issue.
  • 31. l i n e 2 9D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 Where to buy @RentfrockRepeat Brides can benefit from guests renting dresses- here’s how! - http:// ow.ly/evKDQ @Jeanne_Beker See if you can find me on the St. John’s Int’l Women’s Film Fest Reel 2012. @ iamruthlawrence film premieres this wknd: http://youtu.be/GHaV7- P8jq0 @sorrenisler Not ashamed, this is a great desk dance party to end my day on!! #noshame #dancepartyhttp:// instagr.am/p/ Q22oCwHoZ9/ @creativecurve1 Turbine fashion showcase by Lisa Drader-Murphy October 18th at 7-10PM @ Casino NS (Schooner Showroom). #turbine #halifax #fashion @ShaundraBoyd @SplurgeHandbags Oh my LOVE and NEED! @ArtsyCloset We’ve just launched our latest giveaway! To win this cute wrap, just ‘like’ and ‘share’ our Facebook page. Easy! xo pic.twitter.com/ fAnUBQK0 @bohobisous styling some lovely ladies for a fashion segment on @CTVAtlantic - showing all of the fall trends from @ TwistedMuseHali :) @SavannahPEI Sometimes you have to polish off your look with some expensive lacquer. #chanel #nail #polish #nailpolish #c http://instagr.am/p/ QZrqTVAgub/ @DuggersD2 ‘I feel tough in this, like If I met a bear in the woods I’d do alright” Cory & his thoughts on the new Hugo Boss coat. pic.twitter.com/ ik4WTmUw @AshleyWoodworth I just want those intergalactically- themed neoprene tops from Balenciaga f/w 2012 to disappear.. #sorrynotsorry @jeffdblack @HIMboutique is where it’s at for mens fashion! Check it out on Dresdon folks! @TomsHavana Tuesday at #Toms! Happy hour from 5-8 to celebrate a productive day or to lament a wasted one. #Halifax Fashion Tweets LINE MAGAZINE Owner/Publisher AMANDA KINCAID amanda@linemagazine.ca Photo Editor BRENT McCOMBS alteregohalifax@mac.com Editors SARAH LYON VERONICA MacISAAC Creative Director LAURA FLETCHER laura@laurafletcherdesign.com Advertising sales@linemagazine.ca linemagazine.ca | alterego.zenfolio.com For the first edition we tried to include as much local content as possible. If you have story suggestions, article submissions, photos or events you would like to see in Line, contact us at style@linemagazine.ca If you would like to discuss advertising or sponsorship, contact us at sales@linemagazine.ca Follow Line on Twitter @linemaghalifax Follow Line on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/linemagazinehali?ref=hl Cover Masks, Necrobilia, http://www.necrobilia.ca/ Pages 3, 22, 23 and 24 Orphanage, http://orphanageclothing.com/, also available at Pro Skates 6451 Quinpool Rd. Halifax, and Put me on Consignment, 1532 Queen St, Halifax Page 8 Jere Brooks, http://jerebrooks.com/, also available at Put Me Consignment, 1532 Queen St,Halifax Dreamboat Lucy, http://www. dreamboatlucy.com/, also available at Biscuit General Store 1661 Argyle St, Halifax Sebastian Couture No MSG Added http://noaddedmsg.com/#_ Pages 17-18 Veronica MacIsaac Apparel http://www.veronicamacisaac. com/ Page 20-21 Stella and Dot Jewelry Nirah Villeneuve http://www. stelladot.com/sites/nirah, Clothing provided by Twisted Muse 5486 Spring Garden Rd, located upstairs in The Shops of Mills and Splurge Handbags 1480 Brenton St, Halifax. Shoes provided by KAS 5475 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax. Page 26 Bhavana http://www.bhavanayogaboutique.com/ 6252 Quinpool Rd,Halifax.
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