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613 Style File: Men’s Clothing Swap Edition

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on Monday, July 11, 2011

Photographs and text by Stephan Telka

In mid-June, Raw Sugar played host to one of Ottawa’s first Men’s Clothing Swaps. Finally a chance for the men of Ottawa to come together to get rid of some gently used clothing and pick up a few new pieces! Style File reporter Stephan Telka was on the scene to capture some of the cool and some of the quirky finds. The organizers are hoping to make this a regular occurrence, so check back in the coming months for the next date.

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613 Style File: Fringe Festival Edition!

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on Monday, July 4, 2011

Thespians are known for their attention grabbing ways, but does their flare for the dramatic extend to the wardrobe? Melanie Yugo, crafter extraordinaire and co-founder of Spins & Needles, and Lauryn Kronick, a vintage-obsessed fashion junkie, were on hand at the 2011 Fringe Festival to find out. While the festival ended last week, we hope that some of the styles that made their way to the famous fringe beer tent last all summer long.

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The Apt613 Style File: Great Glebe Garage Sale Edition

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on Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Stephan Telka takes the reins for Apartment613′s Style File team this week, giving our usual fashionista-finders Melanie Yugo and Lauryn Kronick a break. All photos and text by Stephan.

While there was no shortage of “yoga” pants and Mountain Equipment Coop/North Face gear on display at yesterday’s Great Glebe Garage Sale (not to mention the wares for sale), I was lucky enough to cross paths with a handful of Ottawans who stood out from the crowd. I doff my hat to them, as they effortlessly rose the fashion bar on a rainy Saturday morning.

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613 Style File: PROMdemonium edition

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on Friday, April 15, 2011

With the coming of spring, Ottawans strip off their bulky winter shells to reveal the fashionistas and fashionistos hidden beneath. The return of warm weather fashions also means the return of Apartment613′s Style File team and their tireless pursuit of the fabulous. Melanie Yugo, crafter extraordinaire and co-founder of Spins & Needles, and Lauryn Kronick, a vintage-obsessed fashion junkie, compile the 613 Style File. This month the ladies hit up PROMdemonium, Ottawa favourite radical, community-oriented, gender-bendin’, bike-lovin’, enviro-humpin’, queer-diggin’, slow dancin’, big dress wearin’ dance party. With outfits ranging from elegant to outrageous, what better way to kick off the beginning of the fashion-hunting season!

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613 Style File: Ottawa Fashion Week edition

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on Friday, October 22, 2010

Melanie Yugo, crafter extraordinaire and co-founder of Spins & Needles, and Lauryn Kronick, a vintage-obsessed fashion junkie, compile the 613 Style File every month. This week they were gracious enough to step aside and allow a feature on the team behind the city’s biggest fashion event, Ottawa Fashion Week! These fine folks want to put Ottawa on the fashion map, and help dispel the stereotype that the OTT is all black suits and boring.

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613 Style File: Velo Vogue

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on Friday, September 24, 2010

Melanie Yugo, crafter extraordinaire and co-founder of Spins & Needles, and Lauryn Kronick, a vintage-obsessed fashion junkie, compile the 613 Style File every month. Inspired by other style blogs, they’re hitting the streets to profile interesting fashion eye-candy in different places and at events. So keep your eyes out and funk up your style – you never know when they may capture your look!

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613 Style File: The boys of summer

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on Friday, August 20, 2010

Melanie Yugo, crafter extraordinaire and co-founder of Spins & Needles, and Lauryn Kronick, a vintage-obsessed fashion junkie, compile the 613 Style File the third Friday of the month. Inspired by other style blogs, they’re hitting the streets to profile interesting fashion eye-candy in different places and at events. So keep your eyes out and funk up your style – you never know when they may capture your look!

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613 Style File: The ladies of summer

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on Saturday, July 24, 2010

Melanie Yugo, crafter extraordinaire and co-founder of Spins & Needles, and Lauryn Kronick, a vintage-obsessed fashion junkie, compile the 613 Style File the third Friday of the month. Inspired by other style blogs, they’re hitting the streets to profile interesting fashion eye-candy in different places and at events. So keep your eyes out and funk up your style – you never know when they may capture your look!

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The 613 Style File

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on Friday, June 25, 2010

As lots of independent shops and cool events continue to pop up in the city, we couldn’t help but notice that the city is home to some extremely fashion-forward, stylish people. Melanie Yugo, crafter extraordinaire and co-founder of Spins & Needles, and Lauryn Kronick, a vintage-obsessed fashion junkie, are starting a new column in Apartment613 that will (usually) air on the third Friday of the month. The column aims to debunk the myth that Ottawa is the town that fashion forgot. Inspired by other style blogs, they’re hitting the streets to profile interesting fashion eye-candy in different places and at events. So keep your eyes out and funk up your style – you never know when they may capture your look!

Fouad Matar

Occupation: Civil Servant. (Neither civil, nor servant.)

Outfit: Shirt from somewhere in Philadelphia, pants from www.revolveclothing.com, belt from Norml sample sale, suspenders from dad’s closet, tie from grandfather’s closet, bracelet from Marrakesh, socks from J. Crew, Shoes from Sisley store in Lebanon (they’re 12 years old), briefcase from African folk art store in Montreal, insanity from his childhood

Style influence: My grandparents. The tie I am wearing in the photo belonged to my grandfather. I have a black and white photo of my grandmother and great aunt at my desk, it reminds me how fashionable she was.

Things to do for fun in the city: Gyrate

Sébastien Mayer

Occupation: Researcher

Style influence: Yves St-Laurent, Eugene and Dan Levy, Justin Theroux, Hyman & Sylvia Moscot, Alexis Carrington and Joan Crawford’s eyebrows and shoulder pads.

Things to do for fun in the city: Drinking a Manhattan at Metropolitain Brasserie, drinking a Negroni at Trattoria Caffee Italia, drinking a Femme Violet at the Collection… Drinking, mostly! Shopping at Preston Hardware, visiting La Petite Mort Gallery and the Pop Life Exhibition at the National Gallery!

Tyler Johnston

Occupation: Bad-ass barista, solo musician (guitar, singer/songwriter)

Favourite store in Ottawa: Ragtime

Outfit: Hat and shoes from Value Village, Shirt from Ragtime, Jeans from Lucky Brand

Tattoo artist: Jimmy from Planet Ink

Style influence: “I am a complete sucker for plaid – I have a country taste without admitting to being ‘country.’ I’m a hick with an indie edge. I’m also DIY – creating jeans shorts, I’m an amateur in hemming and sewing

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