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Old Style for the New World

Stephanie Brown | Posted 06.13.2013 | Canada British Columbia
Stephanie Brown

What may have begun with a few inspirational designers creating fresh interiors with traditional pieces (Vicente Wolf, Daryl Carter, for starters) now has mass-market momentum. Stores such as Restoration Hardware simply cater to our hunger, offering nothing but time-worn furniture and fixtures with that certain industrial flair. And the online shopping world is no straggler when it comes to this trend. Sites such as 1st dibs have exploded in popularity. Now featuring leading decorators and style-makers offering their curated wish-lists and wares.... And anything from Victorian chandeliers to vintage Hermes can be snatched up, for a not-so-vintage price.

Karl Lagerfeld Muse Anna Piaggi Dies At 81

AP | The Associated Press | Posted 10.07.2012 | Canada Style

Vogue Italia says Anna Piaggi, a fashion journalist who provided inspiration for designer Karl Lagerfeld, has died. She was 81. The magazine said o...

Milan Furniture Fair Focuses On Quality Pieces At Accessible Prices

AP | Colleen Barry | Posted 09.06.2012 | Canada Style

MILAN - Philippe Starck says his philosophy of democratic design, or quality pieces at accessible prices, is paying off in the ongoing economic crisis...

Winter's Fashion Forecast From Milan

CP | Colleen Barry, Daniela Petroff, The Associated Press | Posted 01.17.2012 | Canada Style

MILAN - Milan fashion designers are offering an escape route for next winter. Fantasy was the mood permeating runways on the third day of previews ...