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Yes, these famous faces, seen stalking down the runway in everything completely gorgeous–or is it that they are, and so the looks seem that way?–are really, truly Canadian. Watch for them on the hottest magazine covers and in the world’s fashion capitals.

Top Famous Canadian Faces

1. Heather Marks
Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta
Claim to fame: debuted at the spring Givenchy couture show in Paris

2. Jessica Stam
Birthplace: Kincardine, Ontario
Claim to fame: uber photog Steven Meisel’s muse

3.Coco Rocha
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario
Claim to fame: Doing an Irish jig down the runway at Jean Paul Gaultier

4.Linda Evangelista
Birthplace: St. Catharines, Ontario
Claim to fame: Chopping her hair into a crop, causing cancellations from all important runway shows that season, and then shooting her to fame as the face of Versace

5.Lisa Cant
Birthplace: Alberta
Claim to fame: Walked Fall shows for Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Marc Jacobs, Nina Ricci, Dolce & Gabbana, and many others in February 2004

6.Daria
Birthplace: Poland, but moved to Mississauga, Ontario at age 3
Claim to fame: Holds the record for opening and closing the most shows in one season

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Which face is your fave?

What the heck are jeggings? If you’re wondering, we’ve got the definition, plus more terms you should know to be in the know. 

Top Fashion Terms
1. Jegging: leggings that look like jeans

2. Skort: skirt and short hybrid

3. Thigh scraper: thigh high boots

4. Closet shopper: recessionista who shops her closet

5. Chanel surfing: repeatedly watching the two Chanel films out: Coco Avant Chanel, and Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky

6. On the verge of a Lacroix: going broke

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Jeggings: love ‘em or love to hate ‘em?

We’re continually amazed by couture. It seems the one place where fashion stays fashion–pure and untinged by mass marketing. Who wants wearable when you can have a true impact? And it’s at the couture shows where hairstylists and make-up artists truly get to shine. We scoured them all to come up with our fave looks from the runways. 

1. Jean Paul Gaultier
   Tall updos and Hollywood glamour.
2. Chanel
   Bows and flowers made out of loose hair strands.
3. Givenchy
   Rhinestones and sequins on faces.
4. Christian Lacroix
   Shimmer eyes and peachy cheeks.
5. Christian Dior
   Different lip and eye shadow combos.

Too much for Vancouver nightlife? We disagree. Let’s inspire.

Get the Look
For right-on-trend, or just-right-for-you hair and make-up tips visit M.A.C., Shifeon, The Bay, Botticelli for Hair, or Hennessey Salon + Spa.

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Where and when can we get away with truly inspired hair and make-up?

Our Dress for Success Purse Fundraiser is inspiring us this week. Here’s a look at what some of our favourite designers showed for Spring 2009 bags.

• Marc Jacobs showed multi-layered skins and prints, and quilted totes with sporty stripes, and one in green-and-red check.
• Vera Wang’s sober colours-white, black, grey, and silver-popped beneath heavy chains and snap-tops.
• Chanel’s carrier bags-sturdy, keep-for-life versions of the paper shopping purchase bags are a study in tongue-in-cheek chic.  
• Jil Sander’s bright blue satchel and white with orange-strip weekender are casual yet innovative enough to be fashionable.

Get The Look
Find runway-inspired purses at Coach, Edward Chapman, Michael Kors, Valise and The Bay.

Win $1000
Want to help economically disadvantaged women literally Dress for Success? Read our post on How to Hold a Purse Party–and be entered to win a $1000 shopping spree.

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What purse do you bring to a job interview?

Rumours have been flying that Karl Lagerfeld is leaving Chanel, as an unrenewed contract sat waiting for his signature. There was even talk of Alber Elbaz from Lanvin replacing him. As of press time, a Chanel rep had confirmed that the Keiser is not, repeat, not, leaving the company. Phew. 

Man With More
Lagerfeld’s been Chanel’s art director since 1983, but that’s not all. He’s illustrated Hans Christian Anderson’s The Emperor’s New Clothes, and has created opera costumes for La Scala, the Florence opera house, the Burgtheater of Vienna, and costumes for the Salzburg festival and the Monte-Carlo ballet.

We’re wondering if the work with Audrey Tautou, on the Chanel biopic, is done… 

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If Karl did leave, who do you think could replace him?