The Nightmare Fades..

taken by staff member Logan, Sunday night, while police arrests were happening down the street in the rain.

Thanks to a few determined Ryerson students we will soon put the memories to rest and be stronger than ever.

Fashion Crimes has endured quite a bit over the past 27 years, the G20 being another obstacle that we all faced together, and will overcome as a team.

A group of Ryerson students have banded together to help build a buzz for the small businesses affected by the protests last month during the G20 summit, downtown Toronto.

Project co-ordinator Laura Miller, said a major aim is creating awareness of these businesses.

Our general manager Kathryn Mcewan had this to say: “We couldn’t open on Sunday, we weren’t open long enough to make any money on Saturday, really,” McEwan said. “And no one came down the next week because everyone was afraid of Queen Street.”

Volunteers handed out maps showcasing the affected businesses all throughout the downtown core. They said they handed out 1,000 maps, and plan to hand out 1,000 more.

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G20 Effecting Store hours Sunday June 27.

Dear Customers:
We closed the store early yesterday,(approx 2pm) just before the heart of the protest hit queen street west. Our staff were able to make it off of queen just before things turned violent.
Our store is in safe condition and encountered no damages. We are remaining closed today as advised by Toronto Police Services, we feel it is in the best interest of our customers and staffs safety. Most stores on Queen Street are closed at this time. We will re open tomorrow, (monday june 28)business as usual at 11am.
Please do not let this drama keep you away from queen street west as there are so many exciting things happening this week.


+++++++++++++Other News!++++++++++++++
CANADA DAY! We will be open from 12-5
and all PRIDE weekend long.

We have lots of costume tiara's feather boa's and feathered eye lashes as well as some new corsets in for the makings of some fabulous pride outfits.
http://fashioncrimestoronto.blogspot.com/2010/06/amber-ellert-rocks-fc.html
Check out on of our favorite Drag Queens rocking an FC frock at her show, that dress is now on sale... (all i can say is its now under $100!!!)

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Early Closure : G20

DUE TO THE MASS PROTESTS ON QUEEN STREET, WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED FOR OUR SAFETY, (AND PROTESTERS DON'T REALLY NEED PARTY DRESSES) TO CLOSE EARLY.

We will re-open tomorrow, business as usual. 12-6.

Check the TWITTER and BLOG for updates.


(image courtesy of CP24)

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G20 Fashions! Make protesting trendy!

When Toronto Star reporter Katie Daubs called and pitched the idea of doing a story on fashion for protesters during the upcoming G20 Summit, that has taken over Toronto, we jumped. Head Stylist and Manager Kat McEwen got right to buzzing around the store pulling looks, some that would not absorb tear gas or blend into hotel wallpapers and others that gave off a peaceful hippy vibe.

Featured in today's Toronto Star, favorite Fashion Crimes Model, Jasmine Foster strutted her stuff and just happened to come in wearing her hunter rain boots, perfect footwear for these G20 Fashions!

The cire tied-up dress is similar to PVC, but is more form-fitting, "to cut through the crowds," And Hey! the jewelry, embellished with designs of barbed wire and chains, could double as a projectile in a pinch.

This white PVC dress doesn't go well with a gas mask, so you wouldn't want to cause any trouble, But in case trouble finds you, the PVC material provides pretty decent protection for tear gas.

An optional bandana is made with polyester to protect from noxious fumes, but it also pampers the protestor with the luxury of satin. The Sailor Girl dress gives off that militant vibe, but says come and get me in a much different way!

This Boho dress with wooden accessories gives off that peaceful hippy vibe.

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