One more Sleep Until Etsy: Made in Canada!

Did you catch TEST's own Ele of minouette and Bianca of Kid Icarus on the local CBC TV tonight? Tune in at 11:00 to see them.

Bianca and Mike of Kid Icarus, at their store in Kensington Market where CBC filmed the spot about our Etsy: Made in Canada show this morning

We hope to see you tomorrow at MaRS! Here's a taste of some of the fashion you may find:

Etsy: MIC Fashion
curated by Toronto Etsy Street Team on Etsy

and last, but not least, our biggest section, jewellery!

Etsy: MIC Jewellery
curated by Toronto Etsy Street Team on Etsy

FAT - Fashion Art Toronto

Arts & Fashion Week

APRIL 22-26, 2014 / 585 Dundas St E

 

FAT is back for 2014 and will include TEST's own Masha Apparel and Simone's Rose as well as a collaboration between Simple Smiles & Co and Sainte Genovefa.

Masha Apparrel's Ombre Maxi skirt

 

Victoria minimalist doubleknit dress by Simone's Rose Boutique

See SS&Co's collaboration show Formal Rebellion April 25th

Also check out the Formal Rebellion teaser video here

T.E.S.T. Interview: Kostimusha

We hope to introduce you to all the great Etsy sellers to be found right here in Toronto. Here at the T.E.S.T. blog, we plan to interview them all. This is the 59^th in our series with Snezana of Kostimusha.

Does the name of your shop have a particular significance?

I would say that it probably does not have a particular significance on some larger, human or philosophical level, but it does have a particular significance for my personal development and me. I established the shop in order to explore my own style, both as a designer and a consumer, and to discover what I am drawn to in terms of fashion design. All this was important to me as I do have education in fashion, as well as interest and love for it, but so far I did not have an opportunity to dedicate to that aspect of design. In a way, my Etsy shop is my baby step towards more independence and individuality in my work.

What kind of person/people do you envision wearing your pieces, and for what type of events?

I always imagined that woman who would wear my pieces will have a strong personality, with good sense of fashion and courage to express her individuality through her clothing. Events in this case would be less relevant.

How would you describe the "Kostimusha" style?

That is hard question… I am doing it, so I do not have to describe it ☺
I would say that my jewelry is eclectic, inspired by primitive ways of jewelry making but with modern twist to it.

Who or what are your main influences as an artist?

As a jewelry designer, my main influences are coming from African tribes, antique jewelry making, and fashion designers such as Haider Ackerman, Rick Owens and Damir Doma.

Where do you source your materials from?

There are a few stores in Toronto where I often go to check out their leather stock. I usually do not purchase big quantities and I need to touch and feel every single piece of material that I am going to use. For metal bits, I keep my eyes open wherever I go – from hardware and bead stores to old metal shops. Some of the metal that I use is custom made for me in those shops.

Check out the other items available from Snezana in her Etsy shop! You can find more of her work on Facebook and Pinterest.

Interviewed by Christa of ChristaRowley in November 2013 in Toronto.

Upcoming Events: FAT Alternative Arts & Fashion Week

Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week is a platform for inventive, pioneering and contemporary expression. This annual multi-arts event features 200 national and international fashion designers, visual artists, bands and performers each year. The festival delivers a packed schedule of runway shows, live performances, music, photography exhibits, video screenings and installation exhibits, to celebrate leaders in a wide range of art forms. Held every April, the event welcomes 5,000 people including stylists, buyers, curators, critics, members of the media, the arts, music and fashion related industry as well as the stylish general public.

Come out and enjoy some amazing fashion, art and design at FAT - Alternative Fashion Week, on April 27th!
99 Sudbury Street
6PM-12AM DAILY

Venders include T.E.S.T.'s jool.

Check out details and ticket info here.

Toronto Fashion Incubator

This news is quite late, as the deadline is TODAY at 5:00 pm. However, if T.E.S.T. fashion creators did not know about this program, we would like to introduce them:

The TFI is looking for new womenswear designers who need $10,000 cash, who also desire a $30,000 FEATURE editorial in FLARE magazine.

Enter TFI New Labels® Fashion Design Competition by December 6 at 5:00pm for YOUR chance to WIN!

It's free to apply to TFI New Labels® FIND OUT MORE HERE

Upcoming Event: Holiday Night Market

Because holiday shopping in the mall sucks, we're offering a way-more-pleasant alternative.

What & who to look forward to:

* Holiday photo booth
* Holiday card making station
* Live music
* Art installation by Mae to Jun

* home-made chai tea
* hot cocoa
* hot apple cider
* hearty hearty chilli

and fashion, including pieces from T.E.S.T. member an eye for vintage

Vender Calls

Vender Call Wrap-up Today:

1. Via TCA Forums:
Looking for local (Parkdale/Roncesvalles/High Park) crafters to sell their awesome handmade goods at The Sorauren Park Festival Saturday August 21st 2010. Very reasonable rates & great music, food & more! If interested please email a description of your work, contact info, price range of goods and 3-5 photos of your work to: info '@' soraurenparkfestival.ca. Submission Deadline August 15th

2. Via TCA Forums
The Clothes Horse Bazaar is looking for clothing and accessories designers as well as vintage dealers to participate in a sale happening this fall in the West Queen West neighbourhood.

The event which will include a clothing swap, diy fashion workshops and styling advice from professional image consultants, will be a Mecca for the city’s fashionistas!

Date: Sunday, October 3, 2010
Time: 12pm-5pm
Location: Twist Gallery, 1100 Queen St. West
Table fee: $50

If interested in more information or an application, contact clotheshorsebazaar@gmail.com.

3. Also, for all you crafty sewing & mending types, examples of mended items with great stories are sought for
For Keeps: a mending show

Presented by Toronto Craft Alert in partnership with City of Craft and Worn Fashion Journal
Cream Tangerine Café Gallery at the Great Hall
December 9-18, 2010
Opening reception hosted by Worn Fashion Journal December 9/10 (exact date and time TBA)

In For Keeps, Toronto Craft Alert will present your mended works - originals and photographic portraits by photographer Danijela Pruginic - in a celebration of everyday beauty and the evocative stories behind things we care enough about to fix when broken.

Details: here
Application: here