Corset News Archive - 22-Feb-2008
Frida Kahlo painted her broken body to turn weaknesses into strengths Frida Kahlo was feeling crucified. She was divorced from Diego Rivera, fellow painter and philanderer. The strain was wrecking her body, which was already racked by polio, a broken pelvis and miscarriages. She sought relief the usual way, turning herself into a modern martyr.
From practical suiting to oversized proportions -- five designers' winter 2008 collections.
Toys based on popular TV heroes sell well, but often -- a number of years after the TV show has aired -- the meaning of the toy has been forgotten.
Wobbly Amy Winehouse paid tribute to jailed husband Blake Fielder-Civil during her hit-and-miss performance at last night's Brit awards. The singer mouthed 'I love you' during her performance of heart-rending song Love Is A Losing Game
I'm broke. And except for that cute sweater my mother-in-law gave me for Christmas -- thanks, Fran! -- my wardrobe looks pretty tired. I took my "closet of clothes, nothing to wear" blues to Judy Oshiver.
After 4 nominations, costume designer appears ripe to win an Oscar. Alexandra Byrne may not have outfitted Katherine Heigl in her 27 Dresses, but she certainly understands the sentiment behind that hit comedy: "always the bridesmaid."
Hilary Alexander reports from Milan Fashion Week.
Yarn is cool. It's so hip that knitters, crocheters and needlepointers have been flocking to the Internet to share designs, blog about projects and shop for patterns and supplies.
The Times/LUCY SCHALY The guides at Old Economy are getting new outfits to wear while they lead visitors around the grounds starting this spring. Sarah Buffington, left, adjusts guide Jo Ellen Purciavalle's bonnet.
Angell Gallery (890 Queen St. W. 416-530-0444): Kadar Brock's "You Only Live Once" is on display Fri. (reception 6 p.m.) to Mar. 29. City of Toronto Archives (255 Spadina Rd. 416-397-0778): "A Work in Progress: Preserving Toronto's Architectural Record" with an overview of the City's architectural holdings from 1900 to the present is on display to Dec. 31.
