Styling by Andrew Sardone. Hair, makeup and nails by Wendy Rorong for TRESemmé Hair Care/M.A.C Cosmetics/Essie Canada. PALRUF corrugated roofing panel backdrop material provided by The Home Depot (www.homedepot.ca).
Raising the barre
There’s a definite dancewear
influence in Michelle Watson’s
made-in-Canada line, Michi. Tops,
bottoms and bodysuits are accented with sheer panels and athletic mesh details
that create a graphic look. Michi Epic
bodysuit, $325 through www.michiny.com. Poc Lid frameless goggles, $279.99 at Sporting Life (www.sportinglife.ca). Volkl V-Werks RTM
skis, $1,399.95, Atomic Hawk 110 boots, $499.95, and Atomic Affinity poles,
$49.95, all at The Sign of the Skier (www.thesignoftheskier.com).
Pop-art movement
The spring collection from London-based Lucas Hugh includes leggings with
criss-cross seams that create the
illusion of one layer of fabric zipping open to reveal a contrasting textile
underneath. Lucas Hugh Ion sport bra, $140 US, and Prism Shard leggings, $374
US, both through www.lucashugh.com. Oakley
Radarlock Path sunglasses,
$269.99 at Sporting Life (www.sportinglife.ca).
In the details
While separates in a black-and-white abstract print stand out in the collection by Los Angeles label Vimmia, it’s also known for more subtle design details like crossover waistbands on capris and lace inserts on sports bras. Vimmia abstract print V-neck bra, $81, and compression leggings, $104, both through www.vimmia.com. Goldline Podium Gold curling shoes, $269, and carbon fibre broom, $159, both through www.goldline.ca. Canada Curling Stone Co. blue trefor granite stone, $686 through www.canadacurlingstone.on.ca.