Category: Authentic Appropriations – Indigenous Street Style

authentic appropriations: street style (Deandra “Beaudee” Wells/Blackfoot/Calgary) Who: Make-Up Artist (@deandracourtney) Where: 401 Richmond Building, Toronto Why: Going to Sovereign Acts curated by Wanda Nanibush When: Apr. 18, 2012 get the look ($80) Camel Handkerchief Hem Cardigan: Voluptuous Clothing ($30) Black Tiered Dress: H&M ($20) Gold Triangle Mesh Earrings: Gift from Actor Justin Manyfingers (@justinmanyf) […]

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authentic appropriations: street style (jessica flamingo/metis/toronto) Who: Actor/Writer/Arts Administrator Where: Fashion District, Toronto Why: Going to an art opening When: Mar. 2012 Jessica Flamingo is funny – read her blog and laugh  get the look 3/4 Cowl Shirt: Costa Blanca ($25) Super High Waist Pants: Sage Paul ($120) Long chain earrings: French Connection ($35) Skinny […]

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authentic appropriations: street style (denesee/dene/toronto) Who: Cook/Chef Where: Parkdale, Toronto Why: Going to a show When: Feb. 2012 get the look John Marley Tee: Gift, Kensington Market (Est. $20) Obey Juvee Work Pants: Urban Outfitters ($80) Sk8-Hi Vans: Get Outside ($60) More Authentic Appropriations About the blog The Authentic Appropriations blog explores current fashion trends of […]

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authentic appropriations: street style (jenifer rudski-bonnetplume/tetlit gwich’en/toronto) Who: Yoga teacher and Stand Up Paddle Board instructor. Where: Toronto Free Gallery Why: Community Fundraiser When: Jan. 2012 Tiger Print Scarf: Friend-of-a-friend (Clothing Swap) 3/4 Black Tee: American Apparel ($40) Studded Belt: Aldo ($40 – sale) Skinny Jeans: London Jeans ($unknown – purchased years ago) Over-knee Flat Boots: Town Shoes […]

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authentic appropriations: street style (sage paul/dene/toronto) Business 401 Rose Painted Birch Earrings: @Erin Konsmo ($15/deal of the century) Lace up Shoe Boots: Top Shop ($80/sale) Short Sateen Blazer: H&M ($35) Blue Navy Sweater: Club Monaco ($40/sale) w/basic white tee under Black Cotton Skinny Pants: H&M ($30)  

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authentic appropriations: street style (sage paul/dene/toronto) Eagle Necklace: Kvell (gift) Grey Blazer: H&M ($35) Navy Sweater: H&M ($20) Band Tee: Wild Beasts, Mod Club, Fall 2010 ($20) Black Mini Skirt: H&M($5) Almost Famous Glasses: Urban Outfitters ($20) Knee High Socks: Toronto store… (I’d pay $15) Sneaker Platforms: Scotland Discount Store ($30) (realizing i wear a lot of H&M… it’s cheap […]

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authentic appropriations: street style (sage paul/dene/toronto) V-Neck Owl Tee (Where The Wild Things Are): Urban Outfitters ($35) Black Cargo-ish Shorts: Friend (hand-me down) Skinny White Belt: Timmins Value Village ($1) Lacey Tights: maybe 4 years ago… (I’d pay $15-$20) Knee-highs: H&M ($8) Sneaker Platforms: Scotland Discount Store ($30) Photography: Michael Ruszczycki

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