Ines spotlight on Canadian designers: Jason Meyers

Jason Meyers is an incredibly talented designer originally from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and he was the first Canadian designer to bring Ines Gloves to the Canadian catwalks at Toronto Fashion Week in 2010!

 ~ My fashion half scoop gloves make their Canadian runway debut in my night black. 

 

First debuted in 2006, Jason's first collection was based upon the tuxedo design, specifically for professional women with a love of beautiful things. In other words, glamorous clothing that inspires confidence. 

Jason also made a name for himself by finishing among the top 3 finalists on Canada's Project Runway (season 2)! Because of his talent, skill, and dedication to the art of design, Jason has definitely made a name for himself not only in Canada, but all over the world. His designs are recognized for their detailed tailoring, garment structure, and timeless yet edgy fashions. 

Jason's inspiration is derived from architecture, art, music, and female confidence. The result? Elegant haute couture with street-smart appeal. 

Take a look at Ines Gloves' appearance at Toronto Fashion Week 2010:

 ~ the light, pastel colors of this Jason Meyers dress is complemented by my fashion half scoop gloves in my apple green. 

 ~ an interesting way to wear my where are my fingers gloves! These gloves are designed to be like a second skin, but can easily be scrunched toward the wrist for a new look. 

Unique leather artistry hits Vancouver's Xixo Apparel

We all know that leather fashion is huge, and it is because of the unique style brought about by leather that Vancouver-based clothing retailer XiXo Apparel has decided to invest in Cuadra leather products.

Carlos and Mar Ramirez are the husband-and-wife owners of Xixo (pronounced "shee-sho" Apparel, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Meaning "well done" in the native Aztec language of Nahuatl, it is perhaps an understatement, considering the superior quality of the products they carry. Similar to Ines Gloves, Xixo Apparel is known for its unique leather artistry and design.

The brand name of Cuadra was originally founded in Mexico by Augustin Cuadra 22 years ago, but Xixo Apparel is the first Canadian distributor of their leather products. And just like Ines van den Born of Ines Gloves, each article created for the Cuadra line is completely handmade with painstaking detail. This means that each Cuadra piece and each Ines glove is made entirely exclusively - each piece is like no other of its kind.

The fashions of the Cuadra line pair beautifully with the artistry of Ines Gloves...

Handmade genuine leather boots, jackets, and vests... the perfect match for my where are my fingers gloves for her and my man black driving gloves for him. Style for style...

The elbow-length sleeves of this sheer top demand an artistic Ines glove to complement the beautiful embroidery of the Cuadra leather bag and belt. Might I suggest the elegant my pearl shorty gloves? Entirely visible at the wrist, the sweet pearl matches the delicacy of the handbag embroidery. A perfect match!

This brown is such a warm, comforting color... why not wear your Cuadra leather jacket with a pair of my short every day glace gloves or my man silk lined elk leather gloves.

With Cuadra, you have already treated yourself to something beautiful... why not treat yourself to something elegant with Ines Gloves?

Ines Gloves from a Canadian perspective...

Friends of Elegance Canada has returned with a new take on leather fashion... all from a uniquely Canadian perspective!

Here in the Great White North, we depend on our favourite Ines Gloves to keep our hands warm and looking elegant all year long.

Check back with Friends of Elegance Canada each week to explore Ines news in Canada, our talented Canadian designers, and, of course, leather trendspotting on the streets of our provinces!