Behind the scenes: Mulberry's Spring Summer '14 Campaign

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We’re Cara Delevingne obsessed (let’s be honest…who isn’t?), so naturally we fell in love with Mulberry’s Spring Summer ’14 campaign starring the beautiful Cara and co-stars including a Parson’s Jack Russell, a Patterdale Terrier and a Great Dane, a pelican, two cockatoos, a tortoise and a pony. The campaign is incredibly cute and quintessentially British, shot by Tim Walker and art directed by Ronnie Cooke Newhouse of House and Holme.

NKPR got a behind the scenes look at the making of the campaign – in the words of Cara, “it’s the kind of girl you are I guess, you have the Mulberry-ness factor”. With regards to her love of Mulberry and the new collection, Cara says “it’s something about the heritage, but it’s still just really cool and unique and new.”

We couldn’t agree more.

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What’s your favourite piece from the new collection? Tweet us at @natashaNKPR!

Behind the scenes: Mulberry’s Spring Summer ’14 Campaign

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We’re Cara Delevingne obsessed (let’s be honest…who isn’t?), so naturally we fell in love with Mulberry’s Spring Summer ’14 campaign starring the beautiful Cara and co-stars including a Parson’s Jack Russell, a Patterdale Terrier and a Great Dane, a pelican, two cockatoos, a tortoise and a pony. The campaign is incredibly cute and quintessentially British, shot by Tim Walker and art directed by Ronnie Cooke Newhouse of House and Holme.

NKPR got a behind the scenes look at the making of the campaign – in the words of Cara, “it’s the kind of girl you are I guess, you have the Mulberry-ness factor”. With regards to her love of Mulberry and the new collection, Cara says “it’s something about the heritage, but it’s still just really cool and unique and new.”

We couldn’t agree more.

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Mullbery_SS14_Cara in hair and makeup

Mullbery_SS14_percy the pelican

Mullbery_SS14_Shotover House

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What’s your favourite piece from the new collection? Tweet us at @natashaNKPR!

Hayden Christensen for RW&CO

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This just in! Canadian actor Hayden Christensen is adding another creative project to his portfolio: designing menswear! Hayden has designed a Holiday 2013 collection with RW&CO, that which has already received lots of buzz on social media since the announcement this morning. The 20 piece collection – which includes sweaters, coats, pants, knitwear and accessories – has a young, modern look while taking inspiration from Hayden’s time growing up on a farm in Ontario. We can’t get enough of the relaxed, on-trend looks; suspenders, rich colours and patterns, elbow patches, contrasting lapel details… we’ve got a lot of pieces on our radar for holiday gifting, available November 7th! We’re really impressed by Hayden’s design capabilities; as a self-proclaimed appreciator of fashion and design, his passion is evident in the collection. RW&CO worked hand in hand with Hayden, who was fully integrated in every step of the design process – from colour and fabric selection to button detailing, it was a true collaboration encompassing Hayden’s personal style influence and RW&CO’s signature fashion, quality and comfort.

Here’s a preview of Hayden’s designs!

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What pieces are you coveting? Tweet us at @Natashankpr with the hashtag #HaydenRWCO!

Hayden Christensen for RW&CO

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This just in! Canadian actor Hayden Christensen is adding another creative project to his portfolio: designing menswear! Hayden has designed a Holiday 2013 collection with RW&CO, that which has already received lots of buzz on social media since the announcement this morning. The 20 piece collection – which includes sweaters, coats, pants, knitwear and accessories – has a young, modern look while taking inspiration from Hayden’s time growing up on a farm in Ontario. We can’t get enough of the relaxed, on-trend looks; suspenders, rich colours and patterns, elbow patches, contrasting lapel details… we’ve got a lot of pieces on our radar for holiday gifting, available November 7th! We’re really impressed by Hayden’s design capabilities; as a self-proclaimed appreciator of fashion and design, his passion is evident in the collection. RW&CO worked hand in hand with Hayden, who was fully integrated in every step of the design process – from colour and fabric selection to button detailing, it was a true collaboration encompassing Hayden’s personal style influence and RW&CO’s signature fashion, quality and comfort.

Here’s a preview of Hayden’s designs!

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What pieces are you coveting? Tweet us at @Natashankpr with the hashtag #HaydenRWCO!

Boohoo Canada Launch Party

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Last week we had the pleasure of hosting the #boohoocalling launch party, a night dedicated to welcoming the UK based e-retailer to Canada! We mingled with a fashionable group of style mavens and had an amazing time playing dress up (and posing for the camera in our favourite pieces)! From bodycon dresses to floral jumpsuits, we fell in love with boohoo Canada’s on-trend, affordable fashions, all of which are available online…did you know there are over 8,000 pieces on the site at all times?! From the affordable mainline collection to the new boutique collection (which boasts more aspirational fashion pieces), we’re falling for boohoo! With free shipping on orders over $25…what’s not to love?

Check out some of our favourite highlights of the event!

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What are your favourite looks? Tweet us at @natashankpr! 

The 2013 Met Gala: Our Top Picks

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When we heard that the 2013 Met Gala would have a ‘punk’ theme, we were intrigued as to how the red carpet would approach such a bold, unique look. Suffice to say we were impressed by the diversity and unique take each celeb took with the grunge-inspired look. Some went all out (hello Madonna!) while others seemed to stray away from the theme (Anna Wintour with her florals, for example). Overall, it was a great night for fashion. Here are some of our favourite looks from the red carpet!

Stacy Keibler in Rachel Roy!!! Not being biased at all (maybe I am..) –Lisa

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Madonna and SJP. They totally *got* the spirit and fun of the punk theme. So perfect! –Bunmi

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Jessica Biel –Andre

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My vote goes to Blake Lively! LOVE her dress and she’s just such a babe. –Leah

Blake Lively in Gucci! So flattering and love the feather detailing. –Trilby

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Elle Fanning in Rodarte! –Christine

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Nina Dobrev hands down. She looked like a punk princess! –Hayley

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Miranda Kerr! –Sari

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Cara Delevingne stole the show in her edgy black studded Burberry number. –Carly

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What was your favourite look from the night? Tweet us at @natashankpr!

Vote for Your Fave Fila T-Shirt

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Most of us have dreamed of designing (okay, maybe just owning!) a custom-piece of clothing: the ultimate pair of pumps, the perfect little black dress or jeans that hug in all the right places.

To celebrate their 100th anniversary, our friends at Fila Canada are letting fans put their stamp on another wardrobe essential. The t-shirt!

During the month of June, Fila fans submitted innovative t-shirt designs for a chance to win exclusive access to a celebrity gifting suite and share their limited-edition t-shirt design with the stars of the Toronto film festival.

Well, the designs are in and now it’s your turn to help change the face of Fila!

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Until Thursday, July 7, vote for your favourite design once per day to help select ten contest finalists. From those ten finalists, one grand prize winner will be selected by Fila Canada.

Voting is easy! Just click on over to the Fila Facebook page to check out the t-shirt designs and choose the one you’d want to wear.

We’ll keep you posted on the winner.

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A Showdown in Chinadown

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Last week a few of the NKPR team jetted to NYC to join NBA athletes and custom menswear e-tailer Indochino for the ultimate sports and style showdown: a Showdown in Chinatown to be precise.

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Seven-Time NBA All-Star Steve Nash wearing the Indochino Showdown in Chinatown Suit (left). Newcastle United footballer Demba Ba accessories his Indochino suit (right).

NBA athletes including Tony Parker, Marcin Gortat, Brandon Jennings and Steve Nash were suited up by Indochino for the 4th annual charity soccer match. The event benefits under-served children with medical support, education and personal development through the Steve Nash Foundation. But before the athletes hit the field, they connected one-on-one over ties and tape measures.

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Three-time NBA Champion Tony Parker of the San Antonio Spurs checks himself out in the The Giallo Three-Piece Plaid Suit (left); ESPN columnist LZ Ganderson tweeted “thanks guys, you got urself a new fan/client” (right).

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6’11” NBA Player Marcin Gortat and Indochino CEO Kyle Vucko (left); NBA Star and Utah Jazz Shooting Guard Raja Bell proves the Indochino Diplomat Suit loses none of its style when paired with a casual look.

Aimed at sophisticated, stylish guys, event sponsor Indochino is the world’s first online provider of made-to-measure suits. Bloomberg Businessweek dubbed Indochino a start-up to watch.

And if there’s one thing the ladies on the NKPR team would watch a lot more of, it’s basketball – but only if the players are wearing stylish Indochino suits!

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Indochino CEO Kyle Vucko, Two-Time NBA MVP Steve Nash, Indochino Creative Director Heikal Gani

 

How to throw an A-list party

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