Published Mar 30th, 2009

By Lincoln PhillipPhotography by Angel Man

His and Hers Fashion for a Calgary Spring

With places to go in the city this month like the ballet, the theatre and the Farmers’ Market, putting together the perfect outfit is half t

For the Ballet 1.
For the Ballet 1.

For the Ballet — Dramatic elegance with a touch of quirky is the right partner for opening night of Alberta Ballet’s production of Alice in Wonderland. Choose classic cuts and colours, and add flair with accessories that sparkle and pop as you enter the enchanting and topsy-turvy world of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale.

1. Strapless dress, Zoa Couture, $275 at Azul Couture. Bracelet, Auclair, $165 at Azul Couture. Blue and green slingbacks, Coach, $188 at Holt Renfrew.

2. Suit, Etro, $1,795 at Henry Singer. Blue dress shirt, Etro, $395 at Henry Singer. Tie, Ted Baker, $95 at Henry Singer. Brogue shoes, Canali, $695 at Henry Singer.

3. Bauble bracelet, Glitz n’ Glamour, $150 at Azul Couture. Black one-shoulder dress, Black Halo, $420 at Azul Couture Clutch, Steve Madden, $65 at Azul Couture Black satin slingbacks, Coach, $188 at Holt Renfrew.

4. Black jacket, Hugo Boss, $825 at Henry Singer. White shirt,
Hugo Boss, $185 at Henry Singer. Tie, Ted Baker, $95 at Henry Singer.
Belt, Canali, $135 at Henry Singer. Grey pants, Armani, $395 at
Henry Singer. Square-toe shoes, Hugo Boss, $395 at Henry Singer.

The Old Trouts — The Old Trout Puppet Workshop sets the stage for daring outfits with its retelling of the legend of Don Juan, the greatest lover in the world at Alberta Theatre Projects.  Experiment with cut, colour and combinations for ensembles that fit the flavour of the night.

1. Blouse with pearl details, By Francine, $255 at Coco + Violet. Cuff, Cocoon, $65 at Land & Sea. Quilted croc clutch, Sydney Love, $34.95 at Land & Sea. Black pants, Mint by Jodi Arnold, $255 at Coco + Violet. Black wedge sandals, Coach, $188 at Holt Renfrew. 

2. Pinstripe jacket, Wrath and Arcane, $312 at Worth. Pinstripe shirt, Greyhound, $205 at Worth. Black icon belt, Ken Diamond, $130 at Worth. Cuffed denim pants, Greyhound, $217 at Worth. Shoes, Canali, $695 at Henry Singer.

3. Peace charm bracelet, Good Charma, $390 at Land & Sea. Black vest, Rachel Pally, $225 at Coco + Violet. Printed dress with leather belt, Mint by Jodi Arnold, $540 at Coco + Violet. Flat patent sandals, Theory, $240 at Holt Renfrew. 

4. Print T-shirt, Hugo Boss, $155 at Henry Singer. Pinstriped cotton jacket, Hugo Boss, $695 at Henry Singer. Brown belt, Hugo Boss,
$135 at Henry Singer. Black cotton pants, CP Company, $295 at
Henry Singer. Brown loafers, Prada, $485 at Henry Singer. 

Farmers’ Market — A trip to the Calgary Farmers' Market calls for cool, casual comfort. An earthy palette and natural fabrics are in sync with the market’s support for local, organic and artisanal products.

1. Scarf, Trussardi, $585 at La Chic. Necklace, Gorgeous Jewels, $69 (chain), $34 (large bead), $34 (silver charms), $23 (small beads) at Land
& Sea. Leather jacket, Marc Cain, $1,575 at La Chic. Print blouse, Marc Cain, $385 at La Chic. Bag, Trussardi, $1,800 at La Chic. Linen pants, Marc Cain, $369 at La Chic. Sandals, Marc Cain, $720 at La Chic. 

2. Polo top, Diesel, $100 at Henry. 9. Linen and cotton jacket, Armani Jeans, $375 at Henry. 10. Reversible belt, Hugo Boss, $135 at Henry. 11. Jeans, Nudie, $199 at Henry. 12. Sneakers, J. Lindeberg, $135 at Henry.

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