I was fortunate enough to discover the brand Blanc De Noir at a recent TFI event during WMCFW and fell for their leather. Hard. I appreciate their design approach to otherwise ordinary objects, redesigning them in luxe leathers. Although this approach is not new, in fact, it’s the founding principle of many designers with intellectually approaches to fashion (ie Jil Sander or CDG). But BdN offers a much more affordable option and the bags are made in Canada.

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The Bloor Tote is a remaking of a classic paper shopper bag but in luxe leather, $340

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The Cumberland Clutch feels like a reinterpretation of an over-sized old school paper lunch bag. Laid back luxe, $200.

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The Spadina Shopper is the luxe reinterpretation of a classic plastic grocery bag, $280.

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Christian has been a cultural and style junkie since the age of 6; while most kids were swiping cookies, he was swiping his grandfathers' Patek Philippe. Raised to appreciate art, fashion,design and  literature (yeah, this one actually reads) by a single mother fondly called Jackie-O. Christian quickly went from childhood cultural capital thief to academia protégé. Referred to as the cat's meow by some, too clever by half by others, Christian eschewed the academic life and ran away to join the circus -the fashion circus. Several well-appointed positions later and a career on the rise would be most people's dream but it was time to say fuck off and start all over again.

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