Every mood has a sweater... every sweater has style.

Submitted by lindsay on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 16:34

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Plum cardigan with dyed to match jeweled buttons and ¾ rouched sleeves. $79.

Texture is the trend with this Dex sweater. Colour emphasizes the loose knits, and the contrast of these against the more traditional cables makes this sweater an edgier piece that is fun for layering. $89.

Double Breasted Long Sweater Jacket in Gray, with Vertical Fair Isle Detail: Made of 100% Lambswool, This is a nice autumn alternative to the bulk of coats when the weather is cooler but dry. $145.

Kerisma Maxine Sweater

Kerisma Double Breasted Sweater Jacket in Olive is a shorter version of the Long Sweater Jacket in Grey (shown above), and with just as nice detailing. $110.

The Kerisma Navajo sweater poncho shows off a couple of fall 2011 trends: the Navajo print and the fun poncho style, both reminiscent of the 70s. $105.

Any upcoming travel plans? With this sweater you have 2 pieces in one, making it a must-pack! This Kerisma bubble knit sweater can be worn two ways: Long and draping, or short like a bolero with a shawl collar. Having the bubble texture differentiates this piece from other sweaters in your wardrobe, and the ability to wear it two ways will have you pairing it with everything in your closet. $105.

This Kerisma belted navy tunic sweater is reversible! Wear it with the pattern facing out or wear it with the light blue facing out for a more solid basic. Two completely different looks - no one will know it’s one sweater. $120

Are you planning on getting a 'chunky' loose-knit sweater this winter? Do you get a new sweater every winter?

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Fall Outerwear at Plum

Submitted by lindsay on Wed, 10/19/2011 - 14:23

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Tobias coats designed and produced in Vancouver’s top factories are made from an exquisite blend of Italian wool/cashmere.

The soft lush finish of the fabric is complemented by kasha lining. This type of lining has a brushed interior which adds to the warmth by cutting the wind but at the same time contributing to the light weight aspect of our Tobias outerwear.

At Plum, we are wild for animal print! The Tobias Faux Fur Leopard Coat is such a fun statement to wear with jeans or over dresses that it works as a wardrobe staple. We also have a version in black for those shy of the print - though we highly recommend it - and it would be perfect to wear over your Simone printed dresses.

After seeing the popularity of the Military jacket last fall, we brought it back with some improvements only to see if fly out of the stores as soon as it hit the racks. The military-inspired button detailing stands out and stretch knit fabric allow for a body-conscious silhouette, making this an easy choice for Plum customers. We are now expecting our third cut of this popular jacket in stores soon.

This season, the jacket is a key item, and when you try on this Tobias Double Breasted Trimmed Jacket, you can see why our in-house versions are so well designed: the trim, the detailing, the fit, the shape. Not one element of this jacket is left untouched by Claudia Agusti. The dramatic silhouette of this jacket with the contrasting trim will get you noticed!

To round out the outerwear offering, Plum has a fabulous selection of trendy BB Dakota coats, capes and fur vests that are right on trend in colour and style this fall.

Outerwear doesn’t have to be neutral or basic: BB Dakota coats are fun with various prints and colours, such as this Brown Ombre Blanket Coat with Hood.

Made with 100% Lambswool, the Kerisma Sweater Cape with Toggles is a great alternative to a coat. Capes are everywhere this season (BB Dakota also has a black version with a hood), and this one blends the trendy Navajo print with the nice detailing of the toggles for a fun piece for layering.

What is your favorite outerwear? Gortex, fleece or wool? What looks the best?

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Get The Most Out of Your Jacket

Submitted by alicia on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 15:28

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Tobias jackets are designed and made in Vancouver. More on plum.ca

Get the Most Out of Your Jacket

Blazers have evolved over the last few years as a staple in every wardrobe. They’ve lost their stifling association with suits and become a hot commodity all on their own. A great jacket or blazer is the golden to ticket to fresh and trendy layering; the cherry on top of the styling cake.

Investing in a well made jacket leaves so much to the imagination. We gathered some streetstyle inspiration to show how some fashionistas are sporting their blazers through all the seasons.

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blazer + shorts, blazer + a-line skirt, blazer + denim, blazer + maxi dress, blazer buttoned up, blazer + trousers, blazer + belt

How do you like to wear your blazer?

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Plum Pick of the Week - Rainy Day Edition

Submitted by alicia on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 10:41

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Learn To Love The Sweater Again

Submitted by lindsay on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 11:40

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Officially, autumn has begun, and with the change in weather, there's nothing more appealing than knitwear, and this season, the sweater makes the outfit.

This season's prints and textures range from the quirky and non-traditional, to new varieties of age-old favorites such as fair isle or stripes. We are loving loose or gauzy knits over camisoles, or thick, chunky, knit tape sweaters over a maxi dress. Dropped stitch sweaters and cut-out shoulders are edgier options your mother would never have worn, but you could always go with the classic ribbed waist or turned cuff cardigans for lady-like ensembles for those times when she comes to visit.

Interesting details like fringe, pockets and buttons give this season's sweaters a fashionable edge over previous season basics, so you'll want to get varieties in all different of this season's rich hues. Don't think black; I'm appealed to the palette of rusts, browns, charcoals, blush pinks, burgundies, teals, greens, reds and navy blues.

Fall is here, so you can learn to love the sweater again.

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