Articles tagged with: Roots
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By: Jill Klausen
Red mittens. Cowichan sweaters. Knit toques.
These were just some of the many pieces of Canadiana found on the massive crowds in Vancouver and all across the country as Canada played host to the 2010 Winter Olympics. For seventeen days we’ve seen (and felt) a surge of patriotic pride as our athletes landed on the podium again and again. For seventeen days it wasn’t strange to see a grown man wear a Canadian flag as a cape.
The Games may be over, but that …
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By: Sara Koonar
The holidays are the one time of year many of us can just hang out and relax. Most of us spend our break from work or school at our parent’s house where we can rely on mom and dad to do the cooking, cleaning and laundry. We get to sleep in, spend the day in our pajamas and be pampered by our family who are happy to have us home. So, why not chill out in style this year with our selection of comfy clothes that will keep …
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By: Sara Koonar
The Roots flagship store on Bloor Street was buzzing with fashionistas, industry big wigs and Olympic athletes on Thursday all there to see the new Canada Collection by Roots. Roots, Canada’s most recognizable homegrown brand, paired up with MasterCard and Right To Play to make this collection a special one.
A portion of the proceeds from every purchase of the collection with go to Right To Play, a Canadian-based humanitarian organization that sets out to improve the lives of children in war-torn counties around the world.
“Roots, MasterCard and Right …
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By: Madelyn Chung
Having trouble finding that perfect summer staple for your wardrobe?
You might want to consider picking up this season’s must-have: the romper.
The trend emerged last summer and made its way onto Derek Lam, Betsey Johnson, and Alexander Wang’s runways this season. Gossip Girl’s Blake Lively is a fan, recently sporting a teal-blue ADAM romper at the CW Network Party.
The romper first appeared in 1910 as playwear for younger children, particularly boys. It is believed to have originated from the bloomer, and is known as the first “true” play suit. …
