Can I keep in my excitement? No, not really! Why, you ask?
Well on November 23^rd, 200 H&M stores will open their doors on the Lanvin for H&M collection! After years of watching Lanvin shows on Fashion Television, I'll be able to get my very own french label designer dress... a little piece of french couture, a little piece of an Alber Elbaz design, and of course… it'll be Lanvin!

It’s a known fact that when stressed, often our healthy eating habits go out the window. It may be due to the fact that eating fills an emotional void, so when stressed that piece of apple pie looks so much more tempting. Or it could be as simple as poor food choices due to a lack of time and popping a Mikes frozen pizza in the oven allows us to finish what’s on our “to do” list.

La rentrée approche (bouh!!), je n'ai pas vu l'été passer; comme si j'avais tout juste eu le temps de retirer mes UGG, d'enfiler mon short en jeans, et voilà c'est fini, 10 secondes chrono, retour de la laine, des joues rouges, des bottes, chaussettes hautes tricotées par grand-mère...tout un programme...

I have been asked by retailers and other business owners about how one can go about finding good fashion writers in our city. Since we at MontrealFashionBizvie.com know a few, we’ve decided to endorse the ones we love, and publish a list that will be updated regularly. Those listed have expressed an interest in freelance writing assignments and have proven their professionalism in their dealings with us. See below for the selection criteria. So now if you are looking for talented fashion writers in Montreal, you know where to find them...

In the West Island where there seems to be a never ending stream of new gyms popping up, Vanakays Mouvement Santé stands alone as a unique holistic center that not only treats the physical dimension of the body, but the spiritual element and the mental discipline as well. Vanakays combines a private health club, osteopathy, endermologie, massage therapy and nutritional consultations. Each service is managed by some of the top professionals in their field.

Do you ever find that you may be focusing on things that aren’t of great importance to the world? I know I sometimes do. Oh, it may be just a passing thought as I struggle over which shoes to put on in the morning, but I wonder nonetheless. Well, I just found a way to combine a fashionable world with good etiquette.

On August 12, for a 4th consecutive year, close to 300 ALDO employees chose to leave the designer shoes at home in favour of denim overalls – if only for a very, very brief, incognito moment – all in the name of a good cause: the complete overhaul of Moisson Montreal's headquarters.

Canadian clothing retailer Dynamite knows how to spot the hottest trends. For Fall 2010, the company takes its trendsetting abilities to a new level with a state-of-the-art marketing initiative that maximizes on the popularity of social media. In order to create a buzz around the brand, Dynamite has created a customized viral video, now available on Dynamite.ca and on the brand’s Facebook page.

Most of you have, by now, heard or attended B.A.B.E., but few of you know that it actually started out as a lunch idea only a few weeks before the actual event was to unfold. We thought, now that the event has passed and that most of you are already anticipating the next one, we’d let you in on the action-packed challenges we encountered.

The Festival Mode & Design Montréal just wrapped up its 10^th year, with 50 fashion shows and special events. The outdoor event, which was open to the general public from August 4^th through the 7^th in the heart of downtown Montreal, had a diverse line-up of shows, including Micalla, Dom Rebel, and everything in between.

Sometimes, life throws people in your path for a reason. It’s never fun to trip over them but if you take the time to wonder why they’re there, it can be quite the eye opener.

Over the past few months, Montreal Fashion BizVie has grown immensely, much thanks to the support of multi-talented contributors. The magazine is intended to promote local talent and give them an opportunity to speak and be heard, and it is now being recognized as such. There is no better glory than to succeed at what you set out to do. It is therefore very important to always remember to pause, take a look back and remember why and for whom you started this journey.