Thirteen Winter Scarves

The perfect accessory to complete any winter ensemble, the ubiquitous scarf as fashion must-have dates back to the days of ancient Rome, where it started as a sudarium (Latin for sweat cloth). Still a functional adornment as much as sartorial statement, current times have the scarf focused more on keeping in warmth rather than wiping it away. To round out our guide to this season's …

Cha Cha Handbags

by Stephanie Miles Handmade and mostly one-off leather handbags, headbands and belts have Canadians buzzing about Cha Cha, a new eco-friendly accessories label created by young designer Lori Chalmers. From Ostrich-print hip bags to woven totes made out of salvaged leather, the purses in Chalmers' line look as individual and unique as the women wearing them. After losing her job in graphic design, Chalmers channeled …

Isaora Snowboard-Inspired Apparel

With a name loosely derived from the Spanish phrase "ahora es," new snowboard-inspired line Isaora founders Ricky Hendry and Marc Daniels recently embraced that attitude to launch a collection that blends sophisticated urban style with technical, on-mountain functionality. You may have noticed their garment-dyed puffer jacket in our recent round-up of winter wear. But of the many standout items from their debut Winter season, the …