Posts by Fashion Column

Would you like a trench to go with that weather?

By Rose Behar, Fashion Columnist • October 14, 2011

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Thankfully for us Haligonians, trenches are more in style than ever before.
The trench coat has long been one of the sexiest items of outerwear …

Fashion vs. Food: Are we building a better body image?

By Rose Behar, Fashion Columnist • October 7, 2011

Body Image. Photo by Petr Kratochvil via publicdomainpictures.net

The fashion world can be an unfriendly place sometimes, especially towards healthy food consumption. But are things finally starting to change?
It peaked between 2006 …

Want to meet the best student costumers in North America? They’re here at Dal

By Rose Behar, Fashion Columnist • September 30, 2011

Ready, set, sew. Photo by Rose Behar.

Dalhousie’s four-year honours degree program unique to the continent
 
Anneke Henderson doubts that many people know just how unique Dalhousie’s costume studies program is.
“The enriched, …

In Halifax, green is the new black

By Rose Behar, Fashion Columnist • September 23, 2011

Gia Greer on market day. Photo by XXXXX.

Eco-friendly fashion alternatives in the port city
 
Eco-fashion designer Gia Greer has seen the effects of climate change first-hand.
“I worked up north for a couple …

Top fall trends on a budget

By Rose Behar, Fashion Columnist • September 14, 2011

Vintage polka-dot blouse provided by rose, found at swingfashionista.com

The Gazette takes on every fashion-forward student’s yearly challenge—how to look stylish while strapped for cash.
 
This season’s designer looks usher in an urban adult …

The fashion-lover’s guide to the city

By Rose Behar, Fashion Columnist • August 31, 2011

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When it comes to clothing, Halifax is small but mighty.
 
 
With the prestigious NSCAD design program, a thriving independent boutique scene, and several home-grown designers …