Rock ‘n’ roll. Fashion. Art. You can’t have one without the other, and they all meet on the streets of the city. Go on. Mix vintage with new, high with low, leather with lace. Check out the street art or stroll through a gallery and always dance to your own beat. Rules? What rules? Make your own. After all, it’s only rock ‘n’ roll.

Fashion Stylist: Janine Metcalfe  | Photographer: Jeffrey Bosdet

Model: Malaina Stopchycki/Lizbell Agency
Hair and makeup: Anya Ellis/Lizbell Agency 
On Malaina: Makeup from MAC, including the forever classic Russian Red lipstick; for her hair, products by Oribe
Special thanks to: Gallery Merrick

Jitterbug 

Style Watch - May/June 2023
White top with peek-a-boo sleeves by See by Chloé, black leather bustier by Versace, B Sides high-waisted jeans, all available at Verve Fashion. Scarves and earrings upcycled at Value Village Victoria. Photographed at: The Turntable.

Waltz

Style Watch - May/June 2023
Vally dress by Culture, Benja leather vest by Culture and Selima Scarf by Part Two, all available at Moden Boutique. Black tights by Leg Avenue, available at De Mode En Vogue. Floral sandals by Unity in Diversity, available at Waterlily Shoes. Photographed at: Gallery Merrick; Le Mans painting by Dylan Cram.

The Twist

Style Watch - May/June 2023
Maureen Smith black sequin fringe skirt, lace ruffled blouse and Guess black sheer halter, all available at De Mode En Vogue. Gucci belt bag from Verve Fashion. Photographed at: Phillips Brewing & Malting Co.

Jive

Style Watch - May/June 2023
Smythe long notched blazer in chartreuse, OWAIS jumper in noir by ba&sh and Plein High Straight jeans by B Sides, all available at Bernstein & Gold. Pink bag by The Trend, available at Waterlily Shoes. Studded western boots by Chloé, available at Verve Fashion. Earrings and necklace stylist’s own. Photographed at: Archer Airbrushing.

Thriller

Style Watch - May/June 2023
Michael Jackson tee, white lace skirt and grey leather vest, all upcycled fashions available at francesgrey.com and @shopfrancesgrey. Necklaces stylist’s own. Photographed at: Chinese Canadian Museum.

Tango 

Style Watch - May/June 2023
Satin striped blouse by Soaked in Luxury, floral kimono by Culture, Megan super-high-rise shorts in dark tan vegan leather by Dear John, all available at Amelia Lee Boutique. Remy soft convertible clutch in gilt and Bimba belt in black by ba&sh, both available at Bernstein & Gold. Black beaded necklace stylist’s own. Photographed on: Fisgard Street, Chinatown.