Wednesday, March 10, 2010

What’s in the News?!


1.
Tom Ford Recruiting Womens wear Designers

Tom Ford has confirmed he'll launch a womens wear line. Tom Ford recently told WWD that he will, in fact, be launching a womenswear line “very soon.” Ford’s businesspartner, Domenico De Sole, is on the hunt for some financing, and once the monetary aspect is all squared away, we can expect a womenswear collection to hit the runways about 18 months after! Word is Ford has been quietly recruiting designers, including accessories specialists, for the collection.

Want to know more about Ford and his secret plans?

Click here for details


2. Gareth Pugh taking over design at Alexander McQueen?


McQueen's fall 2010 collection, which he is said to have pretty much completed before his death, will be shown this week in Paris. However, instead of the scheduled runway show, the house has planned "a series of low-key, private, salon presentations," according to the Telegraph.

Just a week after Alexander McQueen's funeral, the company in charge of his fashion label is believed to have identified his successor. Gareth Pugh, 28 year-old British designer, is understood to be the designer that PPR wants as the new creative director of Alexander McQueen, of which it owns 51 per cent. After McQueen's suicide at the age of 40, Francois-Henri Pinault, the chairman of PPR, pledged to sustain his "genius".

Read more here


3. Lindsay Lohan Fired As Ungaro Artistic Adviser? “She’s No Longer Involved…”

Lindsay Lohan, whose disastrous debut as artistic adviser for Emanuel Ungaro became the laughing stock of the fashion world last fall, has been unceremoniously booted from any further dealings with the French fashion house. The line’s Fall 2010 collection, which premiered sans Lohan during Paris Fall Fashion Week on Monday, features only the work of chief designer Estrella Archs. “She’s not involved in this…” a company spokesperson told Women's Wear Daily today. Lohan’s stint as Ungaro’s celebrity style consultant was slammed by Emanuel Ungaro himself.

Read more here

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Flash Mob

This afternoon in the UCC, seven OHM dancers broke out into a clip from one of their dances.

This sneak peak dance preview was a huge hit! It was truly a site to see-- there were tonsss of people crowded around to check out the show. Everyone’s support was awesome; it was so cool to see so many OHM t-shirts and so much OHM spirit in one place.

Just another way to get everyone pumped. After all, it’s less than two weeks away from show time!

Click here to check out the video.

Want to see even more pics? Click here.

Spotlight



Our fabulous and hard working directors, Nicole and Raquel, are being interviewed on Rogers TV on Wednesday March 10th (tomorrow) on Channel 13. The show is being aired at 11am, 3pm, and 11pm.


Be sure to check it out!



Saturday, March 6, 2010

DELTA LONDON ARMOURIES HOTEL

OHM Fashion Show is quickly approaching! Everyone is working so hard to get ready for what is sure to be a fabulous night. If you have anyone coming up to London for the big event, Delta London Armouries Hotel has your back. They have offered our patrons an amazing deal at only $99 per night (before tax). But, there are limited spots available! Book rooms quickly because they are only holding them until March 12th!


To book a room, call 1-800-668-9999 and mention that you are visiting for OHM Fashion Show.


Check out their website for further information.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

WENDY'S NIGHT IN!


You don’t want to miss out on this… a chance to help raise money for Cancer by eating delicious fast food!!! I know what you’re thinking - is that really possible slash I never thought the day would come slash I’M THERE FOR SURE!


On Tuesday March 2nd (today) OHM is holding a fundraising event at Wendy’s just east of Oxford and Richmond. Come be a part of the collaborative group effort to help us reach our 1000 person goal in order to raise $1000 for OHM. Join us between 6:30 and 9:30pm to chow down on burgers, fries and frosties. For all you health nuts, Wendy’s has delicious salads too! Every person and dollar counts.


Mmmmm Wendy’s Junior Bacon Cheeseburger - the ultimate guilty pleasure. I can’t think of a better way to spend a Tuesday evening than laughing with friends, mowing on greasy delights, and raising money for an important cause. So c’mon out and bring your friends! You know you want to!


RSVP to the event here.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

LADY J. REPUBLIC and OHM Fashion Show have teamed up to ROCK YOUR VOGUE!

Lady J. has created an exclusive OHM necklace & OHM bracelet.

These extraordinary pieces are sure to sell out, so come get yours early! All profits from jewelry sales go to the Canadian Cancer Society.

The silver necklace is selling for $20 and features an official Canadian Cancer Society heart pendant and a music note, which embodies this year's rock music/culture theme. The chain is thin, but not delicate— and it can be made longer or shorter to suit your preference.


The silver bracelet is selling for $10 and features a smaller heart pendant and a music note pendant. The chain is thick but lays flat on your wrist, and it is reversible— a matte side & a textured side. This chain can also be made smaller to fit any wrist size.


Trust me, your not gonna want to miss out on these hot styles. So BUY NOW.

Lady J. Republic's exclusive OHM jewelry will be sold:

In London-

1. Booths in the UCC from March 10th - March 19th

2. From any Lady J/OHM representative

3. At 8 Kenneth Ave (contact nicole@ohmfashionshow.ca)

4. Starbucks on Richmond and Central the 2 Saturdays before the show (March 6 and March 13) from 10-4pm

In Toronto- Message Julia Driman via Facebook or email her at info@ladyjrepublic.com


From now until the show, 15% of all Lady J. purchases with the mention of OHM will be donated to OHM for the Canadian Cancer Society. This donation to our cause applies to ALL Lady J. jewelry, not just the exclusive OHM pieces.

To check our more details and join our facebook group, click here

Browse all Lady J. jewelry here

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

The Danier Student Design Challenge

The competition was fierce— 65 Ryerson School of Fashion students competing to have their leather jacket chosen as the winner of the 2010 Danier Design Challenge. The fact that none of the top three contestants had ever worked with leather before made their achievement especially impressive.

John Hillifer, 28-year-old B.C native, won the $5,000 prize and the chance to have his design sold in Danier stores this coming fall. This young guy is an inspiration for all of you young designers who hope to make it big.

“His conviction becomes apparent as he shows his design– it shows that he has thought about his design in three dimensions. The jacket features a collar, which looks terrific both open and closed as well as a unique pocket concept.”

Along with the public, a panel of judges, which included Jeanne Beker, Ryerson Fashion chair Robert Ott, stylist George Antonopoulos and Globe & Mail style writer Tiyana Grulovic, chose the winning design.

The second place prize of $3,000 went to Pamela Card and her quilted jacket, and third place to Tanya Wiebe’s double zippered design.

Watch John’s submission video and judges reactions here

Are you up for the challenge? Click here for more details