November 2nd, 2011
Let’s toque together
Last week a host of British designers, including famed milliner Philip Treacy, turned five euro toques (or beanies as they’re called in the U.K.) into fashionable headpieces in support of Action Breast Cancer.
Here in Canada social entrepreneur Colin Bhowmik is selling toques ($28) to support children’s educational programs in India. For every hat sold, four books are donated to children’s charities in India. The KOLS line is designed by local fashion maven Marika Brose and features stylish toques in black, cream, chocolate brown and charcoal gray with more colours and styles in the works.
Who knows, maybe Brose will add her signature sequins, sparkles and feathers to the next batch? —Athena Tsavliris
