Spotlight on Canadian fashion: Smythe

The creative genius behind Smythe Inc, Andrea Lenczner and Christie Smythe, have created a beautiful line of contemporary jackets and coats that evoke emotion, inspire nostalgia, and will ultimately form the basis of any wardrobe. Each piece is flawless in its design and uniquely created using textures, colors, and patterns that derive distinctly from traditional menswear designs.




The distinctive and perfectly-tailored fit lent itself to the huge success of the Smythe collection when originally launched in 2004. Since that time, the uniquely Canadian design company has been featured in such renowned publications as Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle magazine, and Teen Vogue.

The Smythe collections are increasingly expansive, with a celebrity following that includes Anne Hathaway and Blake Lively!

The celebrity following of Smythe includes the incredibly talented Blake Lively, star of such films as The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and is currently featured on the weekly television show Gossip Girl.

This beautiful jacket is very similar in design to the one worn by Blake Lively in the previous photo. A very simple, traditional cut in an elegant color that demonstrates a timeless design. Picture this: a pair of my fashion half scoop gloves in my silver or my haze to subtley complement the already fabulous design!

This is a jacket that really pops! The firey red color makes this a perfect fall or spring jacket, and a perfect partner to a pair of leather pants, "leg gloves", or a longer leather skirt. Experiment with different fabric types for a knockout outfit!

This pale blue jacket makes a wonderful addition to a professional ensemble, or it can accompany a pair of jeans for a casual stroll. Either way, the uniquely tailored design lends itself to a slimming, sexy fit! In keeping with the traditional design, try pairing this jacket with a simple yet elegant pair of Ines' short everyday glace gloves!

- biographical information and photographs courtesy of www.smythelesvestes.com

Glovey treasures

On the day she went to the scaffold for her public execution, Mary, Queen of Scots, smartly removed her gloves so that they would not be stolen from her body.

Ines gloves can be treasured and admired for years to come... each pair of gloves is lovingly wrapped in glossy paper and tucked into a stylish black box embossed with the Ines signature. Enjoy them for a lifetime!

Ines Glove of the Week

Drive in style with... My man fingerless peccary driving gloves!

A sophisticated way for men to show their fashionable side! These gloves are the ultimate choice for driving or simply for an everyday complement to a stylish ensemble, with an outstanding grip and an incredible leathery softness that only Ines can deliver.

Gloves manufactured from peccary leather are soft, supple, warm, and are considered to be one of the most exclusive, unique, and costly types of leather. Peccary gloves are reknowned not only for their softness, but also for their durability, both of which are features rarely found together in a single leather. The palms of the gloves have also been reinforced for an augmented and steady grip.

Once you begin to wear peccary gloves, you won't turn back!

Leather sighting at the premiere of Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince!

The very talented group of actors famous for bringing J K Rowling's beloved character of Harry Potter to life have emerged, all grown up, with a more mature style for the latest installment of the series, Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince.

Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) displayed a beautiful black, white, and ivory leather halter dress at the movie premiere.

This versatile look can be reproduced via a black leather bustier, ivory leather cinch belt, and a white leather skirt. All "muggle" women should add this piece to their wardrobes to have a classic look that can add a touch of sizzle to a summer evening!

Ines Glove of the Week

This week's feature Ines glove isn't really a glove at all! Rather, it's a unique "glove" fit for dogs!

The Ines doggy glove is a cute way for our furry friends to feel some glove love from Ines! The Ines doggy glove is made, as all Ines gloves are, from the finest quality kidskin leather, and fits all small dogs. Show off your canine in style!

New 2-strap gloves... available soon at Ines!

Ines has really outdone herself this time! Soon, the Ines collection will feature 2 new elegant glove designs...

My fashionista 2-strap black and white leather gloves

My fashion fingerless black-white 2-straps gloves

Check back soon for updates on these beautiful new gloves!

Movie night with gloves galore!

To all my Friends of Elegance and fellow leather glove enthusiasts, I invite you all to curl up on the sofa with some popcorn and indulge in one of my favorite movies Down with love (2003), starring Renee Zellweger and Ewan McGregor. This is no ordinary chick flick!

Down with love gives a stylish portrayal of a young woman who comes to New York with stars in her eyes and big dreams in her heart, only to find a male-dominated workplace. Not to worry though... the very resourceful Barbara Novak (Zellweger) soon writes her way to the very top of the bestseller list, catching the eye of the most famous journalist and eligible bachelor along the way!

Apart from a very cute storyline, this movie features a wide variety of gloves, including shoulder-high and glace gloves. Enjoy the show!

Check out the Down with love trailer on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5megJgs48vI

New at Ines!

My sensual stretch leather shoulder-high gloves!

For the ultimate in sensuality, indulge your skin and envelope yourself in a pair of Ines' first stretchy gloves for women! Made from the finest, softest lambskin, these gloves have a unique thin fit for a delicate, timeless look... very chic!

This innovative leather is designed to be shape-retaining, form-fitting, and supple, for the most comfortable fit ever!

Celebrate Canada Day with Ines Gloves!

Happy Canada Day to all of our Canadian Friends of Elegance!

Bonne fete du Canada a tous mes amis d'elegance Canadiens!

The day of July 1 marks a commemoration of the July 1, 1867 enactment of the British North America Act, uniting Canada as a sovereign country of 4 provinces. Since then, 6 other provinces and 3 territories have entered Confederation to form the country we now know as Canada.

So, don your festive red leather scoop gloves and join the celebration!