The Fall/Winter 2011 Collection from Inna features multiple combinations of materials used in each design. The use of tweed and leather detailing gives a modern and edgy look. There's also a fun element with the the use of pink trim and appliques in such designs as the White Boucle Coat and the White Dress. As the label continues to grow and the collections getting stronger each season, we can't wait to see what S/S 2012 brings.

Purchase the Inna F/W 2011 collection here, while previous collections are now on sale.

White Boucle Coat (Inna)

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Winter season is gaining momentum, and we've already felt it's presence with the current chilly temperatures. It's best to stay warm when you're indoors. When facing the winter chill, these handmade knitwear sweaters and dresses will make a great asset. Our latest designer label, Espiritu Folk, presents a line of designer knitwear made of the highest quality. Each piece is handmade using natural yarn, which are handpicked by the designer herself. With different styles from dresses, ponchos and cardigans, they also come in the brightest colours for those grey winter days.

Stay warm with Espiritu Folk knitwear, now available here.

Cardigan Chile (Espiritu Folk)

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In celebration of our one year anniversary, we brought some of our talented designers to design exclusive pieces into one collection. Each piece showcases each designer's interpretation of Ukamaku using our Ukamaku colours, and each brings a story or inspiration behind them. The pieces are limited in quantity and are now available exclusively online at www.ukamaku.com

The Story of the TEN

The exclusive to ukamaku.com and limited edition items are a first for Canada -- where we bring together some of Canada's talented fashion designers and merged them together in one collection. Proceeds from the sales of the items will benefit Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC), a charitable organization which supplies sewing machines to communities in need. -- "A sewing machine gives a poor family a wonderful opportunity to earn income by making clothing. Food For The Poor sewing machines are equipped to operate by either electricity or foot pedals in homes without electricity. They are compact, easy to maintain and operate, and take up little space so a family can set up shop in their home. Give the gift of a sewing machine, and help lift a family out of poverty."

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Breeyn McCarney

The Night Ensemble (combination of dress and necklace) / Blue Sequin Cross-over Dress

Blue Beaded Knot Necklace

"Breeyn McCarney and Emily Woudenberg worked together in collaboration to design two outfits inspired by Ukamaku's signature colours.

Breeyn's vision reflects Ukamaku in a sparkly holiday dress, accessorized by Emily's white stone and rope necklace. Emily's piece takes inspiration from blue pottery, the print of the dress tying together the colours of Ukamaku and the beaded strand necklace made by Breeyn. Together, each contributing jewelry to the other, is a well-rounded day-to-night, easy wear pairing."

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We introduced to you one of our newest jewellery brand over a month ago. Now we have an interview with the designing duo of Marlu.

Q: Describe your design style. What would you tell others about your designs?

We create go-to statement jewellery for everyday and special occasions using metals and natural materials. Our pieces are strong, sleek, and classic with an edge.


Q: Describe your intended audience. What kind of people would you want to buy your designs?

Our customer is fearless. She doesn’t apologize for her style, her age, or her size, she knows what she wants and always steps out in eye-catching style.

Q: How did you get into the fashion business?

MARLU was launched in 2010 and we presented our runway collection during Toronto Fashion Week. The response to our statement pieces was instant and we realized that there was a customer who coveted the MARLU brand.


Q: Why did you choose fashion as a career?

Monika: I have always buried myself in fashion and lifestyle magazines. To this day, it’s my favorite way to pass time and be inspired. I also have a bit of an entrepreneurial streak, so I think it was a natural transition for me to figure out how I could make a career out of something I really enjoyed.

Marta: I had a really hard time finding jewellery that I liked and the stuff I loved was out of my price range. I also found it difficult to commit to investing in one great piece. So I started to make my own jewellery. Monika approached me about putting my skills into a business for us, and so MARLU was born.


Q: Who or what is your design inspiration?

Our inspiration comes from different sources depending on the collection we’re working on. However, we love the fearless style of today’s fashion icons like Carine Roitfeld, Giovanna Battaglia and Olivia Palermo.


Q: Currently, what's your favourite trend?

Our favourite trend is and always will be the statement piece. Whether earrings, a necklace, a jacket, pant, or shoe, commit to it and wear it fearlessly!


Q: Who is your favourite designer?

Too many to name! Any designer that pushes the envelope while still maintaining the look of their house is tops on our list, for example, the late Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, Marc Jacobs.


Q: What's your favourite material to use for your designs?

We use rhodium plating as our favourite metal finish. It is the plating used to give white gold the clean, crisp shine.

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The MARLU collection can be purchased here.

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Our 2011 Holiday Shopping Guide arrives! To download the full and high resolution version, click here.

Nautical Jacket; Signature - VICS0021; Fly Pocket Scarf; Song of Solomon

Jessica Rose Dress; Ruffle Dress; Alexis

Paneled Dress; Slouchy Bomber Jacket; Print Long Sleeves Dress

Alba; the Luminiferous Bracelet; Totem Bracelet

Marx Earrings; Squiggle Your Way; Rough Candy Turquoise; Monster Ring

Istanbul; Pocahontas; Summer Blaze

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Designer, Morgan Mallett, of Design + Conquer presents a brand new collection inspired by electronic music. Just like her previous Expo collection, the Electro collection is light and comfortable to wear. What sets this collection apart from everything else is the use of a unique 3D printing process in the creation of the pieces. Each piece is like a puzzle piece, which you can construct to fit your style. With it's electronic music inspiration, each piece has it's own electronica track inspired design. This is why we love the unique designs and creative process from Design + Conquer. She sets a new level of design inspiration in fashion.

With the release of the Electro collection, we present to you a special launch price starting today (for 10 days) -- November 1-10. You can purchase from the collection here.

Mayhem Earrings (Design + Conquer)

Design + Conquer Electro Collection Preview

from DESIGN + CONQUER on Vimeo.

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