CARTE BLANCHE

OPEN 10am - 7pm

2011-12-24T13:25:00.000-05:00

//CAMILLA SKOVGAARD// CARTE BLANCHE

2011-12-12T07:05:00.000-05:00

A/W CAMPAIGN IMAGE for CAMILLA SKOVGAARD // A picture says a thousand words!

// I'M INTO LEATHER // SALE!!

2011-12-08T13:00:00.004-05:00

A novel idea for a winter promotion, pieces that have leather, skirts, jackets, dresses, is marked down by up to 5o%, pieces by PETAR PETROV, HORACE, PINK COBRA, V AVE. SHOE REPAIR and CHEAP MONDAY. So if you're not already, it's time to say "i'm into leather"

// PARIS VOGUE / NOVEMBRE 2011 / ISSUE No. 922 //

2011-12-05T15:55:00.002-05:00

The latest issue from the capital of all fashion capitals hath arrived for your viewing pleasure. Great editorial shoots by MARIO SORRENTI, INEZ and VINOODH & TERRY RICHARDSON. Check, check, check it out!

//LET IT BOW, LET IT BOW, LET IT BOW// CARTE BLANCHE holiday window

2011-12-01T11:57:00.003-05:00

Holiday windows can be tough when you want to maintain your love of monochromatic edge, letting the clothes speak for themselves. In this shot PAULINA wears a the grey wool, "single collar coat" by ANNE-SOFIE BACK, and the "downward spiral merino wool" dress by JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA. She has been wrapped in a clear glass box with oversized white ribbon by yours truly, DANgerous™

//HOLIDAY SHOPPING GUIDE// FRIENDS/FAMILY/FASHION

2011-11-28T10:03:00.002-05:00

Tis' the season to spread love via commercial sentiment! Well that sounds a bit harsh after proof reading, the holidays are times for friends and family and of course FASHION! Here you will find three different jewellery designers, perfect for HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING! MARIA-FRANCESCA for the fierce girl or boy. ALYNNED LAVIGNE for the more sensitive sweet one and AGENT PROVOCATEUR for naughty and nice boys and girls!!

//CARTE BLANCHE//

2011-11-27T12:42:00.002-05:00

CARTE BLANCHE provides, fashion, image, magazines, fun.......and shelter from the elements!

// JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA SALE //

2011-11-25T12:36:00.002-05:00

Its mark down season, and we have reduced JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA prices by 20% just in time to look killer//stellar for the holiday season! CHECK OUT WWW.SHOPCARTEBLANCHE.CA marked down prices are taking place in store NOW and on line as of Monday Nov 28 2011

// LATEST MAGAZINES @ CARTE BLANCHE

2011-11-25T12:22:00.006-05:00

If you have not known in the past now know in the present, CARTE BLANCHE carries all the latest & greatest fashion and culture publications from around the world. From publications in foreign languages such as FRENCH & PARIS VOGUE, to such heavy hitters as PURPLE & 10. Stay tuned as we will be adding many many more to our roster including vintage and out of print publications!

//PINK COBRA by Tania Martins//

2011-11-24T11:06:00.002-05:00

PINK COBRA by Tania Martins is the best thing in town, province, country. How AWESOME do these looks, look together! NEW LOOK // NEW OUTLOOK

//UNDER SAME OLD MANAGEMENT//

2011-11-24T10:53:00.002-05:00

The rumours are true, DANgerous™ has been un-retired from fashion, and I am working hard at planning for my "10 YEARS AT THE HELM" for next April 1st 2012. Stay tuned for exciting new times in FASHION! //SAME OLD MANAGEMENT//

//WWW.SHOPCARTEBLANCHE.CA// Re-VAMP!

2011-11-24T10:43:00.003-05:00

If you've been directed to this page from www.shopcarteblanche.ca, or facebook, you already know that we have a new operating system, designed by COREY GIBBS (www.coreygibbs.com) photography by SARAH BLAIS (www.sarahblais.com) and TANIA MARTINS, PINK COBRA designer and co-owner of CARTE BLANCHE. The new operating system will allow us to update our products much easier and quicker, and will also allow for endless possibilities of collaborations with artists as we will be adding new categories such as EDITORIAL, ART, & DANgerous™!

SALE!! up to 75% OFF!!

2011-07-28T18:37:00.001-04:00

Carte Blanche is having their final reduction on all S/S11 Merchandise
starting this Friday the 29th.
All of our favourite designers will be up to 75% off!
Come say hello!

X
CB Team

CARTE BLANCHE
758 Queen St. West
Toronto, Ontario
M6J 1E9

w:416 532 0347
info@shopcarteblanche.ca
http://www.shopcarteblanche.ca

Model Natalia Vodianova Wearing Krystof Strozyna Dress

2011-06-27T12:48:00.005-04:00

Supermodel Natalia Vodianova was recently spotted in Vogue UK wearing a Krystof Strozyna dress that we carry at Carte Blanche! We have long been a lover of Stozyna's perfectly sculpted dresses and are carrying several pieces from his spring/summer 2011 collection.

BACK ROOM SALE.

2011-06-03T17:47:00.003-04:00

TIME FOR A SPEECH!

2011-06-01T11:09:00.005-04:00

Hello Everyone! Sorry for the M.I.A business...winter blues!
But spring has finally sprung and in the spirit of new arrivals the latest collection by Speech jewelry, Paradise Lost, is in full bloom at the store!
True to his nature of hard meets soft, this collection by the talented Micheal Mercanti includes inspirations from rose thorns, tree branches, coral and of course hardware! So for all of you who have been calling us down about when we would have Speech's new stuff...come and get it!

CAMILLA SKOVGAARD F/W 2011``

2011-02-28T08:26:00.003-05:00

Sneak peek into the fashion footwear future// CAMILLA SKOVGAARD F/W 2011 as seen at LONDON FASHION WEEK.

//NEW MAGAZINES// NOW @ CARTE BLANCHE

2011-02-26T11:33:00.003-05:00

Nothing says spring like a fresh delicious copy of PARIS VOGUE or a tasty copy of Australia's finest mag RUSH......don't delay in finding out what the other continents have to say!

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN

2011-02-26T11:23:00.002-05:00

LONDON FASHION WEEK F/W 2011
MARIA FRANCESCA PEPE installation, Photographers pit at MARK FAST SHOW, JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA vs. DANgerous™ aaaaaaaaaaah yeah!

ANNE-SOFIE BACK F/W 2011 LFW

2011-02-21T08:58:00.002-05:00

The silky smooth lines of ANNE-SOFIE BACK F/W 2011 LFW

LFW// F/W 2011

2011-02-19T15:00:00.002-05:00

Day 1. KRYSTOF STROZYNA
2. JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA
...and of course champagne, cheek kisses, running and photos!
a picture says a thousand words!

LONDON FASHION WEEK F/W 2011

2011-02-18T08:18:00.004-05:00

DANgerous rides again! It's that time of the season, the time when I hit LONDON FASHION WEEK in search of new exciting and amazing designers , brands, profiles and pictures. Stay tuned for multiple updates, show photos and videos and other interesting tidbits curated by yours truly DANgerous. You might have noticed that I've dropped my TM. at the end of my tag line, thats becasue I am updating you from a DELL, which , and rightly so, rhymes with HELL! Rest assured I am still truly, welly and fully TRADEMARKED!!! here are some random photos of the calm before the storm, it all starts later today, so expect more fashionable updates to follow.

pink and read all over

2011-02-14T14:30:00.005-05:00

cheeks are red, hearts are blue
we'll give you hugs and kisses too.

happy valentines day.
xxo carte blanche crew

WAD magazine Nº 47. EGO issue

2011-02-12T12:47:00.003-05:00

What's new, shinny and is now available at Carte Blanche?

Pink Cobra S/S 11 debut @ Carte Blanche

2011-02-10T16:38:00.019-05:00

On February 8th, Pink Cobra had its S/S 11 debut at Carte Blanche.
lots of fun, lots of shopping, lots of alcohol! thank you everyone who made it out and thank you to our Sponsors Peroni and Jack Daniels.

http://www.pinkcobra.ca//ss11/

World Wildlife Foundation’s National Sweater Day campaign.

2011-02-05T11:52:00.005-05:00

This is how serious my Friend Caitlin and I are about wearing sweaters in the name of climate change.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/party-photos/party-photos-of-the-week/article1893617/

STORM WARNING ALERT!!!! ha! 10cm? Give me a break people, its Canada!!
That being said what better day to hold an event that challenges all Canadians to lower their thermostat by three degrees (and wear a sweater to keep warm) in the name of climate change? This was the World Wildlife Foundation’s goal on Feb 2nd and should be ours all winter!!
Do your part.

Night Reflections

2011-01-31T17:18:00.003-05:00

Carte Blanche's oh so beautiful neon eagle.

PINK COBRA in WOMAN.ca The 70's Trend.

2011-01-25T16:22:00.002-05:00

http://woman.ca/fashion/3669-history-repeating-the-70s-trend-in-2011

PAPER PLANES Nº4 BACK TO BLACK

2011-01-22T11:49:00.004-05:00

PAPER PLANES Nº 04 BACK TO BLACK
The Editorials in this Issue are AMAZING!!! ♥
make sure you come pick up a copy.
available @ CARTE BLANCHE.

TAR Mag Nº 4

2011-01-22T11:47:00.002-05:00

TAR mag is about the arts and aesthetics with a social awareness. Addressing a global audience of educated, fashionable and concerned consumers, TAR explores and documents the collective conscience of 21st century culture. TAR is dedicated to developing editorial that speaks to the visual arts and politics of our day.

Pink Cobra shot by Taylor James

2011-01-20T15:09:00.004-05:00

http://taylorjamesphoto.blogspot.com

PINK COBRA through the eyes of Taylor James. One of the most talented, young, hip, cool and god damn good looking photographers I know!

included in this shoot are CULT de LAISSEZ FAIRE grey track pants and HORACE loose knit sweater. All available @ CARTE BLANCHE.

CARTE BLANCHE featured in DRESS TO KILL MAGAZINE

2011-01-11T18:53:00.002-05:00

DRESS TO KILL MAGAZINE winter 2010 - Nº12
featuring, CARTE BLANCHE, PINK COBRA and CULT de LAISSEZ FAIRE
WOOTWOOT!!!

PINK COBRA in DRESS TO KILL MAGAZINE

2011-01-11T18:46:00.004-05:00

Black Cotton Gauze Crew neck, Black Hand Braided Wool Vest and leather Mini skirt all PINK COBRA
leggings, FASTER by MARK FAST
all available at CARTE BLANCHE
http://pinkcobra.ca

CULT de LAISSEZ FAIRE in DRESS TO KILL MAGAZINE

2011-01-11T18:41:00.005-05:00

Hooded black wool Blazer, Cotton Grey Sweat Pants and White Tencel Tee all
CULT de LAISSEZ FAIRE. all available at CARTE BLANCHE.
http://www.cultdelaissezfaire.com

KTZ braided sweater in this weekends Globe and Mail. available @ Carte Blanche.

2011-01-08T14:50:00.009-05:00

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/the-sweater-girl-returns/article1858882/?from=1858877

2011-01-04T17:16:00.003-05:00

RUSSH # 36
TAKE ME HOME
Ashley Smith
Devon Aoki
Juergen Teller
Melanie Thierry
Julia Restoin-Roitfeld

2011-01-04T15:01:00.004-05:00

As i'm sure you all know, Carine Roitfeld has resigned her position as editor-in-chief of French Vogue after a decade in the job. This December/January issue of French Vogue, effectively Roitfeld’s swansong is co-edited by Tom Ford. This is a must for all collectors. Available now at CARTE BLANCHE!

BOXING WEEK SALE!!!!!

2010-12-23T19:51:00.002-05:00

BEST DEALS OF THE YEAR!!!

EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS up to 70% off!!!
Come early as sizes are limited.

SPECIAL HOURS:
Sunday 26th
11am - 7pm

Happy holidays!!

W/♥

CARTE BLANCHE

//PRESS//

2010-12-23T12:08:00.004-05:00

http://woman.ca/fashion/3490-tania-martins-carte-blanche-pink-cobra

WOMAN.ca Finds Out How Pink Cobra Gets Her Bite

2010-12-17T15:04:00.002-05:00

Starting today, all items (excluding accessories/jewelry) are up to 50% off!

ALSO...

Our gift to you...

Spend $100+ (before taxes) and receive 20% back in a gift certificate!!!

FOR YOU/HER/HIM/IT, the possibilities are endless!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

// FLARE MAGAZINE //

2010-12-08T12:03:00.006-05:00

Long sleeve Bodysuit from Pink Cobra by Tania Martins

Featured in January 2011 issue of Flare Magazine

xox

// HOLIDAY GIFTS //

2010-12-05T12:33:00.003-05:00

"INDUSTRIAL" NECKLACE by ALYNNE LAVIGNE

$129 CAD

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT CARTE BLANCHE

Seen above on Diamond Rings aka John O'Regan in concert in Chicago

CARTE BLANCHE HOLIDAY SALE!

2010-12-04T16:42:00.000-05:00

Up to 30% off on selected items by:

Pink Cobra
Cult de Laissez Faire
Mark Fast
Ann-Sofie Back
Krystof Strozyna
KTZ
Petar Petrov
Lick My Legs
Them Atelier
Cheap Monday
C-Neeon
Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair
Jean-Pierre Braganza
Pleasure Principle
Horace

xox

// HOLIDAY STORE HOURS //

2010-12-01T15:05:00.003-05:00

STARTING DECEMBER 1

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY
11:00am-7:00pm

THURSDAY-SATURDAY
11:00am-8:00pm

SUNDAY
12:00-6:00pm

HAPPY SHOPPING!!

xox

// IN STOCK NOW //

2010-11-30T11:57:00.004-05:00

The much-in-demand CULT DE LAISSEZ FAIRE drop-crotch sweats are now in store... available in Italian nappa leather-front black!

Limited sizing, get 'em quick!

// CHEAP MONDAY SALE CONTINUES //

2010-11-27T17:10:00.004-05:00

How cute is the "Samira" cardigan??

Swing by the shop and stock up on your Cheap Monday basics before sizes run out!

xox

// CHEAPER MONDAY SALE //

2010-11-24T12:01:00.005-05:00

Starting today, Cheap Monday is CHEAPER MONDAY!

Buy any one Cheap Monday item:

JEANS!
SWEATERS!
HOODIES!
BLAZERS!
PARKAS!

... And get the second item (of equal or lesser value) HALF OFF!!!

Time to stock up!

xox

// KNITWEAR+OUTERWEAR SALE //

2010-11-17T14:52:00.002-05:00

Hello again!

November Rain: Not just for badly aging rockstars and still-hot 80s supermodels any more!

BUT HOW TO PROTECT ONESELF FROM THE CHILLY TEMPS OF FALL?? Not to mention the winter... OH, THE WINTER!

Ok guys, let's get a grip. We're fully cognizant of the situnario and are there for you, as always.

SALE
KNITWEAR
OUTERWEAR
30% OFF
NOVEMBER 19-22

Parkas, crewnecks, cardigans and skirts!
Time to bundle up, that windchill factor is just around the corner..

See you this weekend!

xox

// SUSIE BUBBLE LOVES KTZ //

2010-11-17T14:43:00.001-05:00

... and we love her in them!

Here she is in one of the London duo's fantastically detailed denim dresses...
swing by the shop to check out our version!

xox

FEATURED DESIGNER: C.NEEON

2010-11-17T12:32:00.005-05:00

When we first discovered C.NEEON, it was instant love for the German brand's fresh take on knitwear and prints.

Check out this video that gives some interesting insight into the ladies behind the label!

// LOVESEXDANCE MAGAZINE //

2010-11-10T17:36:00.002-05:00

We love Italy!

We love blogs!

Italian fashion blog lovesexdance magazine features Pink Cobra by Tania Martins fashion film by the Eady Bros....

xox

// BACK TO BLACK SALE //

2010-11-10T13:50:00.005-05:00

ALL BLACK CLOTHING

ALL ON SALE

20% OFF

STARTING FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12th

ENDS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15th

xox

// LICK MY LEGS //

2010-11-09T16:32:00.001-05:00

LONG-SLEEVE TEES

ORGANIC COTTON

LIMITED EDITION

PARISIAN CHIC/CHEEK

... CHECK PLEASE!

// WE ARE DIFFERENT: ISSUE #46 //

2010-11-09T16:20:00.003-05:00

THE MAN ISSUE

IN STORE NOW

LIMITED COPIES AVAILABLE

// GORGEOUS LITTLE BLACK THINGS //

2010-11-08T13:15:00.008-05:00

LITTLE BLACK DRESS

PINK COBRA by TANIA MARTINS
COTTON GAUZE HALF+HALF DRESS
$295 CAD

LONG BLACK BLAZER

ON HER: CHEAP MONDAY
AMBER BLAZER
$149 CAD

COZY BLACK KNITS

JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA
GIANT KNIT MERINO CARDIGAN
$995 CAD

SECOND SKIN BLACK LEATHER

HORACE
WASHED LEATHER JACKET
$534 CAD

// GIRLS ON FILM //

2010-11-02T13:58:00.001-04:00

PINK COBRA S/S 2011: A FASHION FILM BY THE EADY BROS.

Pink Cobra Fashion Film Summer 2011 from Jordan Eady on Vimeo.

// GOD SAVE THE QUEEN //

2010-10-16T15:16:00.016-04:00

Thursday night saw the glitteriest of Toronto's glitterati sipping on champers and air-kissing at The Bay's The Room, in celebration of five of England's top young designers (two of which are Canadian born!)

Giles Deacon spinning chunes.

Mark Fast works it with the ladies.
L-R: Isa Spalding (Petar Petrov top, Pink Cobra by Tania Martins elastic skirt), Mark Fast, lovely lady, Tania Martins (Petar Petrov top, Pink Cobra by Tania Martins skirt)

Just some happy-go-lucky (tipsy) fashionistos we ran into...

Head-scratching discussions happening... fashion is SO complicated.
L-R: Nicholas Kirkwood, Isa Spalding.

Smiles for miles at the afterparty! L-R: Aimee Tobolka, Meghan Roche, Erdem looking entranced by Randi.

Goodnight! Tania Martins (pouting), Randi Bergman (glowing).

xox

//MAG ATTACK//PURPLE//10//POP//@ CARTE BLANCHE™

2010-10-08T17:32:00.002-04:00

//MAG ATTACK// @ CARTE BLANCHE™. Just in, hot off the international fashion presses...
//PURPLE// featuring CHLOE SEVIGNY......//10// The Anniversary Issue//featuring GUINEVERE//cover shot by MARIO TESTINO.....//POP// featuring BRITNEY SPEARS and shot by MURAKAMI......ALWAYS ,FOREVER, NOW.....CARTE BLANCHE™

NAKED EYE editorial featuring KTZ

2010-10-07T13:02:00.003-04:00

Tribal blazing colors, kaleidescope of dreams, styled by SALEM MOUSALLEM for NAKEDEYETV.COM. ....these pieces used here have been SOLD OUT...but the new KTZ collection is now available at CARTE BLANCHE™. Here are front/back shots of the last nylon shrug/scarf/..its blacker in real life, super human, super warm, super super KTZ!

PARIS//LICK MY LEGS//TASTE YOUR FUCKABILITY//CARTE BLANCHE

2010-10-06T09:38:00.003-04:00

..When in Paris, do as the Parisians....get sleeeeezy! //LICK MY LEGS// super cool Parisian t-shirt line has landed in Canada, and where do all things impossibly cool decide to land when venturing into the vast True North Strong & Free....CARTE BLANCHE™ of course. All shirts are made of the most supple organic cotton with a splash of lycra for that stretchy sexy feeling. Each top is individually numbered with only a limited number produced worldwide, so if your gonna get down, get down on the ground "PARISIAN" style, and LICK MY LEGS!

your truly
DANgerous™

MARK FAST in PARIS//ODD magazine @ POMPIDOU CENTRE

2010-10-05T09:05:00.003-04:00

Yes the rumors are true, CARTE BLANCHE has FASTER by MARK FAST in stock now. Expatriated Canadian MARK FAST has been killing it ever since he uprooted and took the Empire by storm. Here is a shot of one of his form fitting pieces for S/S 2011, and a shot of the designer himself in the LONDON SHOWROOMS in PARIS!
...and whilst TANIA MARTINS designer of PINK COBRA™ and co-owner of CARTE BLANCHE™ was selling/buying/mesmerizing in gay Paris, she had a moment to enjoy the modern art at the POMPIDOU CENTRE. Whilst in the gift shop, she noticed the latest edition of ODD MAGAZINE, you know the one that featured TANIA MARTINS on the cover as well as two full pages shots of our talented enchantress and an editorial shoot about PINK COBRA™. She was in good company, although departed company, on one side ISABELLA BLOW, next to her PIERRE CARDIN and underneath COCO CHANEL and YSL.
stay tuned.........
yours truly
DANgerous™

//NEW ARRIVALS @ CARTE BLANCHE//

2010-10-04T18:13:00.004-04:00

In case you haven't noticed the fall winds are a blowing, summer is no longer the present..but rather a long distant hypothetical gift/present thats been wrapped carefully and is waiting to be opened when the warm winds blow. And with the fall winds comes fall fashions, NEW LOOK, NEW OUTLOOK! So in case you haven't been reading our minds, we have the most beautiful fancy things to help keep you warm, and more importantly keep you looking and feeling and behaving like an unstoppable force.
LOOK #1. KRYSTOF STROZNYA top with PINK COBRA by TANIA MARTINS elastic skirt
LOOK #2. KTZ midnight blue sweater dres with gold zip
LOOK #3. BACK by ANNE-SOFIE BACK front fold zip dress

...........stay tuned for new updates daily, morningly, afternoonly, hourly, minutely, but not secondly........CARTE BLANCHE... ALWAYS, FOREVER, NOW™

// FASTER BY MARK FAST //

2010-09-29T16:52:00.008-04:00

NEW NEW NEW

Bodycon stretchy knits with cut-out details, a design by Mark Fast is already
an instantly recognizeable classic.

Simple pieces perfect for the girl who loves a high waist, skinny leg and a flash of skin..

IN STORE NOW

// FEATURED DESIGNER OF THE WEEK: TENDER TALONS //

2010-09-28T14:38:00.002-04:00

A brief glimpse of Tender Talons' Sterling Pendant with Brooches ($175)
Video: Ron Wan, ROSTAM Magazine shoot at Gamine Studio

Tender Talons is a multimedia artist based in Toronto who has been working primarily in the jewelry field for the better part of two years. Most of his works are one of a kind and not reproduced in mass quantities due to his love of the handmade process and the materiality of the jewelry.

The F/W 2010 collection is crafted using found materials consisting of but not limited to animal parts, insects and other interesting artifacts. Combining these parts with sterling handwork makes for unique pieces suited to forward thinkers who want items that cannot be subject to simple replication.

Exclusive to CARTE BLANCHE.

// KRYSTOF STROZYNA IN STORE NOW //

2010-09-27T13:21:00.006-04:00

and it... is... GLORIOUS!!!

FAMOUS, CUTE AS HELL....Julia Restoin Roitfeld....

2010-09-22T10:49:00.002-04:00

So, little miss ICE T ran into JULIA RESTOIN ROITFELD, daughter of super influential PARIS VOGUE editor CARINE ROITFELD. Yours truly DANgerous™ met the later last year at LFW F/W 2010 at the HAKKAN show, and she was very accomodating, super stylish and actually very lovely....but this little one is beyond cute!
....and awesome is this venue for some of the shows in LONDON.....but , not the best for runway shots from the seats alas....MORE TO COME
DANgerous™

LONDON FASHION WEEK....MARK FAST//@ CARTE BLANCHE THIS WEEK!!!!

2010-09-22T10:44:00.001-04:00

Our lovely lady, Tania "ICE T" was in attendance at the MARK FAST S/S 2011 show in LONDON a day or two ago...camera settings were a bit whatever, thus only this wee shot....CARTE BLANCHE is now a proud stockist of the expatriated Canadian...later this week jersey pieces arrive....DO NOT DELAY!
DANgerous™

FLASHBACK// LAST WEEK//BUSY P IN DA HOUSE....the House of PINK COBRA CARTE BLANCHE APPAREL INC.

2010-09-22T10:32:00.001-04:00

When BUSY P is in town with his entourage where and with whom does he wish to spend his time...at CARTE BLANCHE with PINK COBRA designer TANIA MARTINS of course!!

// OOH LA LA //

2010-09-21T17:56:00.001-04:00

Two of our fave Parisiennes, Fafi and Amandine stop by the shop while in town for TIFF
... ooh la la in PINK COBRA!

// LONDON CALLING //

2010-09-19T13:25:00.000-04:00

Ahoy fashion sailors! Our lovely Tania Martins is currently on a whirlwind tour of the European style capitals... first stop: London!

Outside a show... Nothing says fashion week like stilettos on cobblestone..

Hoping to discover the next Great Fashion Hope at the Newgen presentation.. past notables including Alexander McQueen and Mark Fast.

With the gorgeous Stacy Troke, super-stylist and Dover Street Market babe who is clearly very in demand as she multi-tasks a phone call, bevvie and photo-op with T!

Deep chats with Sarah Nicole..

Deep love with Nicholas Kirkwood shoes..

Ethereal in bondage on the Jean-Pierre Braganza runway.

..that's all for now, more to come from London, Milan and Paris!

xox

// CARTE BLANCHE ON CAMPUS //

2010-09-18T18:56:00.001-04:00

Photo: TAYLOR JAMES http://taylorjamesphoto.comTalk

Oversize Motorcycle Jacket, wool with leather sleeves, Pink Cobra, $595

// ARRIVALS UP THE WAZOO!! //

2010-09-11T17:38:00.000-04:00

NEW FALL STOCK IN STORE NOW!!!

--> HORACE

--> JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA

--> PLEASURE PRINCIPLE

--> CHEAP MONDAY

--> PINK COBRA

// SNEAK PEEK: MINIMARKET //

2010-08-25T18:33:00.001-04:00

MINIMARKET SHOES ARRIVING FOR FALL!

Click through for the previous season's vid!

// SNEAK PEEK: KRYSTOF STROZYNA //

2010-08-15T14:17:00.001-04:00

Krystof Strozyna F/W 2010 by Zuza Krajewska and Bartek Wieczorek(HD) from bartek wieczorek on Vimeo.

New for fall: KRYSTOF STROZYNA

COMING SOON!

// STYLE NOTEBOOK //

2010-08-10T13:03:00.000-04:00

Check us out on the Style Map. Thanks Justine and Brendan!

xox

// NEW IN FOR FALL: TENDER TALONS JEWELRY //

2010-08-08T14:28:00.000-04:00

New for Fall/Winter!

Silver baubles for men and women.

"Mouth" ring in store now!

// OF THE NOW //

2010-08-01T14:21:00.000-04:00

In case you missed it the first time, check out this sand-washed, rock-strewn fashion shoot at OfTheNow.

// THINK CONTRA //

2010-07-27T18:50:00.001-04:00

Check out our buddies at CONTRA Magazine and their photo shoot featuring a PASSARELLA DEATH SQUAD jersey print tank!

// SUMMER SALE CONTINUES //

2010-07-26T12:55:00.001-04:00

Hey friends!

Our sale continues with items marked up to 50% off regular price!

Swing by and let's tawk turkey!

Exclamation points!!!

xox

// STREET STYLE SNAP //

2010-07-20T14:30:00.000-04:00

As seen on!
Do's and Don't's!
Spotted on the street!

Do you have an amazing piece from CARTE BLANCHE? We've decided that your love needs spreading and want to help. Send in a pic of your fave look and we'll post it: info@shopcarteblanche.ca.

bloggingly yours,
xox

// ODD MAG ISSUE # 1 OUT NOW //

2010-07-18T12:39:00.000-04:00

Pick up a copy of the debut issue of the magazine of the Amsterdam Fashion Institute..

Featuring an interview with designer and shop owner Tania Martins!

// MARK FAST PRESS //

2010-07-13T13:32:00.000-04:00

New for fall we will be carrying the hot young Canadian dynamo MARK FAST

Exciting, yes??

Take a look at selected press on the talented dude!

// BIF! BANG! WOW! //

2010-07-12T12:15:00.000-04:00

Canadian-born, UK resident JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA is on sale now!

Pink plunge-front dress
100% Wool
100% Silk
Original: $650 CAD
SALE: $549 CAD

//LOVE HOLE//

2010-07-10T12:21:00.000-04:00

Hey buddies.
Tonight some people we are fond of are opening their new gallery.
It looks like it could be fun, yes?
Perhaps if you're not doing anything you can stop by, no?
You could have a drink, chat with that cutie you've been seeing around a lot lately, dance a little maybe?
Hey friend, it's up to you, all I'm saying is that life is for living, music is for listening, friends are for chilling and the proof is in the pudding.

xox

WE'RE HAVING A SALE AND EVERYONE'S INVITED!!

2010-06-28T12:07:00.000-04:00

// SHEER FRIDAY //

2010-06-25T12:50:00.001-04:00

What comes first the tan or the tank??

It's a never-ending conundrum wrapped in a HORACE knit top!

Guy and gal-friendly only a couple left in stock...

//PUMP IT UP//

2010-06-24T13:44:00.000-04:00

(photo: Hannah Sider)

It's summer time in the city.
Can you feel the heat?
Hot babes.
Short shorts.
Water pistols.
AND GO!

//LOOK AT ME//

2010-06-17T12:33:00.000-04:00

Compadres! It has been a while. Lack of blog post updates aside, we have been busy bees in our little shop around the corner.

Our lovely друзья from Russia have written a article about our private label PINK COBRA: http://www.lookatme.ru/flows/marka/posts/96509-marka-pink-sobra

We love them because they understand subzero climes and the fortifying refreshment of a hot cuppa... and of course also because they love PINK COBRA!

WENT 2 THE MOUNTAIN AND ITS JUST A BIG HILL//

2010-05-11T13:04:00.000-04:00

Hi all, DANgerous™ went to the mountain only to find out its just a big hill, in my one month absense alot has happened, CULT DE LAISSEZ FAIRE got some commendable press from INTERVIEW MAGAZINE, DOSSIER & PLAID among others, if you go to the www.cultdelaissezfaire.com site there are direct links, good articles, and great photo.The collection is selling briskly at CARTE BLANCHE. The new whiter tighter website www.shopcarteblanche.ca.is up and running. I am back on track, off the crack.....working on MIRAGE™......WHAT LIES BEYOND™, now LIES BEHIND!!!!

DANgerous™

NEW PINK COBRA SITE LIVE//NEW PINK COBRA SITE LIVE

2010-03-25T08:04:00.001-04:00

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh yeeeeeeahhhhhhhh! Check out the new PINK COBRA SITE, with photography provided by KAVIN WONG & SARAH BLAIS, and motion video by DEREK BLAIS & CARLY BANGS. CREATIVE DIRECTION for the entire site and lookbook by TANIA MARTINS, DEREK BLAIS & CARLY BANGS.

//////////// WWW.PINKCOBRA.CA ////////////////

IMPORTANT READ THIS//ALL PHOTOS ON THIS BLOG EXPAND WITH A CLICK

2010-03-25T07:59:00.000-04:00

Dear FRIENDS, FOLLOWERS, FAMILY & FOES......IT HAS COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT MANY DID NOT KNOW THAT IF YOU CLicK ON THE IMAGES ON THIS BLOG THAT THEY EXPAND INTO A BEAUTIFUL LARGE VERSION OF THE IMAGERY......PLEASE TRY IT
DANgerous™

ATTENTION//IMPORTANT NEWS//ATTENTION//IMPORTANT NEWS

2010-03-25T07:51:00.000-04:00

Hello loyal friends, followers and foes! //ATTENTION//IMPORTANT BULLETIN//ATTENTION
I have been very busy preparing for the OFFICIAL LAUNCH of my mens wear range CULT DE LAISSEZ FAIRE. I have PRODUCED & DIRECTED my first ever MOVIE/VIDEO all shot in HD and using many tricks,effects and green screen trickery. Please see invite and if interested in attending RSVP to the address on flyer, KATE@KATEMULLIN.COM, it is this FRIDAY MARCH 26TH FROM 7-10, WITH THE OFFICIAL AFTERPARTY AT THE SOCIAL! See you there, otherwise look here for the video in a few days!
DANgerous™

CARTE BLANCHE DOMESTIC PRESS//INTERNATIONAL PRESS//

2010-03-15T08:27:00.000-04:00

DANgerous™ .....missing in action! So sorry that I have been unable//not willing//pre-disposed to update the CARTE BLANCHE BLOG. What with Ice T away for PARIS FASHION WEEK & the build up for the CULT DE LAISSEZ FAIRE launch, I just couldn't//wouldn't//didn't find the time! Over the last month we received a bit of press that I wanted to share,. Firstly there was a full page spread on PINK COBRA designer & CARTE BLANCHE co-owner TANIA MARTINS in FASHION MAGAZINE. She plugs super soft black and white leather pieces from everyone's favourite brand HORACE. Then whilst I was in my home and native land of ENGLAND a nice blurb came in THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH weekly fashion supplement STELLA about super designer JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA in which he lists his favourite boutique worldwide, and it is none other than CARTE BLANCHE. That boy has talent & taste!

HUSSEIN CHALAYAN//DOVER STREET MARKET//CHANEL//CARTIER

2010-03-03T09:45:00.000-05:00

How cool is HUSSEIN CHALAYAN display at DOVER STREET MARKET. Which brings me to think of other amazing shops, CHANEL, CARTIER and so on.......one can dream!

NEW MAGAZINE ARRIVALS//WAD//PARIS VOGUE//RUSH

2010-02-27T16:47:00.000-05:00

CARTE BLANCHE...Toronto's leading purveyor of forward fashions also brings you the best in INTERNATIONAL FASHION MAGAZINES! These great titles just in...WAD//PARIS VOGUE//RUSH.... DO NOT DELAY!

LFW// JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA @ THE STUDIO//AND THE PUB

2010-02-27T09:16:00.000-05:00

Got the chance to hang with my good friend , the immensely talented JEAN-PIERRE BRAGANZA. First I arrived at his studio in east London, had a quick chat about my new venture CULT DE LAISSEZ FAIRE, which he was all too eager to covet for his own closet. I was flattered to say the least, so expect to see him cruising around London wearing a wool P-Coat and some of our drop crotch track pants in the not too distant future. Then it was off to his local pub, the kind of grotty unrefirsbished pub that are far and few between in London nowadays, called "THE INDO". We chatted about all things pertaining to fashion, from the sourcing of fabrics, the design and production process and ofcourse the retail element. We downed two pints of lager had a good gossip about friends and foes and then yours truly had to run...of to more LFW adventures...
DANgerous™

//NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD for RODARTE//LFW F/W 2010

2010-02-25T19:04:00.000-05:00

These shoes designed by NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD for mega ultra luxury shoe brand RODARTE were on display at SOMERSET HOUSE at LFW. Available in amazingly expensive leading boutiques worldwide this coming September, they feature lava heels, that actually have lights inside them, so they glow and pulsate.......how you feelin', HOT HOT HOT. Which do you prefer?

DANgerous

STOLEN BULGARI INNER B...PETERS B-DAY PRESENT

2010-02-24T06:17:00.000-05:00

Forgot to mention on my way to the DEPECHE MODE birthday party for good friend PETER GORDENO I realized that I had no present, and full well knowing that he would be recieving valuable guitars, and massive cakes from expensive bakers I had a panic attack about what to get on my meagre means....and then like a burst of lightening I saw the entrance to super expensive jewellers BULGARI was being fixed, a tradesman had painstakingly and methodically took out the inner filling of the "B" in BULGARI in order to repair the metal inlay...thats when DANgerous struck....and pinched the inner "B"...see the before and after.....

MARKUS LUPFUR// INFLATABLES//LFW F/W 2010

2010-02-24T06:00:00.000-05:00

These massive inflatable lips by MARKUS LUPFUR at his installation in the PORTICO ROOM @ SOMERSET HOUSE for his fall/winter 2010 collection where about 17 ft. across and ten ft. high....tres impressive, the sequined shirts were really cute too!

PETER PILOTTO F/W 2010// WALKOUT VIDEO

2010-02-23T08:00:00.000-05:00

Had to get up early for this show which took place at a super cool location, in SELFRIDGES underground car park, I like some of the cuts/fits/shapes but the colour palette was not for me, I'm not a big fan of anything orange, brown or earth tones...but there were a few key pieces, and my friend STACY-T pointed out that what seemed to be tights were actually very very tall NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD boots...and they were f+ckin awesome!
DANgerous