Snoflake by Debbie Sutton

A collection that blends modern influences with timeless shapes from the past for a refreshingly chic look

It is a rare occurrence when a fashion brand blends influences from the past with modern aesthetics gracefully and with ease. This rarity comes in the form of Toronto-based clothing line snoflake by Debbie Sutton. Inspired by the timeless style of the late Audrey Hepburn, snoflake focuses on feminine silhouettes and classic shapes. snoflake believes in fashion that never goes out of style, but that we will want to wear for generations to come because of its simplicity and versatility.

Designer Debbie Sutton wanted to create a brand that would allow all women to express their individuality, confidence, and creativity through their choice of clothes. By creating the foundation of snoflake on fashion’s three most important aspects – quality, detail, and tailoring – her brand provides limitless options for every kind of girl because they are so flattering to all types of feminine figures. snoflake offers a wide range of elegant pieces like A-line skirts, slouchy trousers, shift dresses, tailored dress shorts, and impeccably structured jackets that can all be combined to create mistake-proof looks that are ridiculously chic without being overly trendy.

Still, the brand understands the importance of staying on top of today’s most statement-making trends to keep things fresh and fun. For her latest spring/summer 2010 collection, Sutton experiments with minimal patterns in rich hues, monochromatic neutrals, and touches of soft pastels. By combining these unexpected color schemes with classic, retro-inspired silhouettes, the result is a look that is young, a little off beat, and totally unique.

snoflake’s lilac Love in The Afternoon dress is perfect for a day spent taking a stroll around the park. The colorful Holly Go Lightly shift dress is a conglomeration of pretty colors that sparks the imaginative dreamer in all of us. And the Eliza Doolittle dress is a fashion-forward mix of a dress and a trench coat that will have heads turning with its voluminous sleeves and oversized bow waist tie. And for those who prefer a little masculine influence in their everyday look, the Monte Carlo trousers are the best bet.

snoflake makes up a dream wardrobe that is sophisticated, yet playful; classic, yet inspired; lightweight, yet eye-catching. It is everything you want to be wearing this summer when the days are long and the weather is warm. snoflake is for the girl who imagines she is Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday, adventuring around the streets of the most lively city in the world. It is all about taking risks yet still being practical and staying down to earth. It truly is the best of both worlds, and that is why we adore it so much.

Visit www.shopsnoflake.com to check out more of snoflake’s whimsical yet classic designs.

Published June 21, 2010 on LVCMag.com