I was first introduced to the thoughts of Ingrid Mida in a lecture hall. But do not fear, the most refreshing aspect of that lecture was learning about the academic side of fashion. Ever since that power-point, I have kept Ingrid Mida’s ideas and connection between art and fashion logged in my memory. Soon enough, her blog was dug up. Seriously, keep her blog bookmarked and slowly start to peel through her history of work. This includes an interview with Jeanne Beker about fashion and art, several reviews of exhibitions, creative processes of her work, and more more more! While you’re at it, her website is a destination to further look into her art work.
While further surfing the cyberspace wave, an article by Mida entitled “When Does Fashion Become Art?” caught my eye. Ingrid edited the overwhelming topic, is fashion art, down to “when does fashion become art?”

(Revolutionary Fashion Plate #3 by Ingrid Mida 2010)

Look what we found, welcome C Comme Ca, to Shopgirls!

C Comme Ca is all made in Montreal, the brand courtesy of Cindy Cantin. She has made felt her material of choice. Why? Well because felt has many unexpected and remarkable qualities. Made from merino wool or recycled fibres, felt is sustainable, durable, and water resistant. C Comme Ca also uses recycled leather for their products. You can’t help but attach your eyes to these unique pieces. Certainly, I have never owned a felt bag….for now.

Among the C Comme Ca selection are wallets, laptop sleeves, a backpack, and – well stop by for a peak!

Howdy Yoga Jean lovers!
We’ve got more good news for your behind. Not only do we have Yoga Jean Cords in the high rise straight army green as pictured, but we have the cords in high rise black, and high rise straight AND skinny in taupe.
You really can’t go wrong with any pair, and well you know why: they’re Yoga Jeans!

We had a s’wonderful and s’marvelous 4th birthday partay!
Among the delicious, mini cupcakes (courtesy of Yummy Stuff)  were familiar faces and birthday fun.
Balloons were popped, wine was poured, and munchies were had.

Thanks for celebrating our birthday with us,
Check out our Flickr photostream to see more photos!

Shopgirls recently acquired LOVELY pieces from Luxetto!

Luxetto is made in Montreal, from leather furniture roll ends. The leather is extremely soft, and their materials are either plated in gold or silver, and all pearls and semi-precious stones are genuine,
Take your pick, you can’t go wrong!

Located at 78 Brock Avenue, The Japanese Paper Place is a warehouse that welcomes artists and conservators alike. Recently the JPP teamed up with OCADU‘s second year lithography students (formerly known as OCAD). They gave the OCADU students paper to work with, and taught them about the paper making process.

By Carlie Woodworth

The JPP will be hosting an exhibit of the second year students work, displaying their final lithography projects. The student’s prints will be shown at the JPP on December 7th for about a month, be sure to go check it out!

Now, you ask, what exactly is lithography?

Lithography is a type of  printmaking with an OLD process. OCAD(U) is one of the few universities left that still teaches this process. The process involves drawing with grease on a limestone (which is an extremely rare stone), and then using nitric acid to burn into it. Lithography is based on the principle that grease and water repel each other. These students are assigned a giant rock at the beginning of the semester, told to name it, and away they went.

Visit The Japanese Paper Place’s website if you want to know more!