Toronto’s first lady of fashion reveals her must-have pieces for the chillier months ahead, plus all the shops and boutiques around the city where you can buy them.
BIKER JACKETS
Although totally timeless, they’re especially hot this season
1. JEANNE’S PICK FOR LADIES:
MACKAGE, BELLA
498 Eglinton Ave. W., $750
I love the quilted sleeves on this one. It’s just sexy.
2. ALC, THE NARWHAL
8 Price St., #101, $1,895
It’s fun, it’s fresh and quite fashion forward!
3. ROOTS
100 Bloor St. W., $488
It would look great either opened up or closed.
4. JEANNE’S PICK FOR MEN:
M0851
38 Avenue Rd., $925
This is perfect for the guy with a sense of adventure.
PENCIL SKIRTS
The tried-and-true classic gets a little bolder and a little busier
1. HALE BOB, WANT BOUTIQUE
9301 Bathurst St., $140
It’s a burgundy, which is a hip colour for the season.
2. PINK TARTAN
77 Yorkville Ave., $295
This would look beautiful with a navy shirt or a turquoise sweater.
3. EDIT, THE BAY
3401 Dufferin St., $80
It’s got a nice length and a beautiful trim around the waistline.
4. JEANNE’S PICK:
J.CREW
3401 Dufferin St., $1,950
Leopard print will never die, and this is a fantastic way to wear it.
OVER-THE-KNEE BOOTS
If you’ve got some moxie, make like Kate Moss and try a pair on …
1. STUART WEITZMAN, SHOE BAG
426 Eglinton Ave. W., $660
Very smart, very comfortable and lightweight, too.
2. STEVE MADDEN, TOWN SHOES
1 Promenade Cir., $160
A great, no-nonsense boot with just the right amount of detailing.
3. JEANNE'S PICK:
BROWNS SHOES
100 Bloor St. W., $298
I want to wear them right now! These are just plain old sexy.
4. DAVIDS FOOTWEAR
2901 Bayview Ave., $595
Just beautiful, beautiful lines.
PLAID (EVERYTHING)
’90s grunge has officially made its return
1. JEANNE’S PICK:
SMYTHE, ANDREWS
2901 Bayview Ave., $595
It is classic, it is hip, it is just perfection!
2. UNITED, UNCLE OTIS
26 Bellair St., $198
This is a beautiful, yet subtle kind of plaid.
3. ALICE+OLIVIA, THE BAY
176 Yonge St., $310
It would go so well with a red (or black) turtleneck.
4. SMYTHE, SHOP NYLA
1062 Yonge St., $395
These are cute; they’re cropped with little cuffs.