24VAN_P014_1130 11/29/07 7:13 PM Page 14 14 NOVEMBER 30, 2007 • 24HRS.CA fashion DESIGNER OF THE WEEK Cory Judge bridges East and West with accessories You really can’t go wrong mean I’ve always with traditional Chinese loved going to and Japanese silks. Chinatown ever since I was a kid – love all The vibrant colours, the those dragons and I embroidered detailing, silky tex- can’t get enough of tures – all spell timeless beauty. the cherry blossoms The trick these days is adding a motif.” modern twist to it. And that’s exactly what Cory Judge did with So how do you rock Shi Studio, a line of accessories Cory Judge a Shi piece? that combines West Coast “I know I sound stained glass artistry with Asian biased, but they actually look good with textiles. Using a special light- almost everything,” says the local designer, weight glass, she covers silk who points out that you can customize her brocades and sets them in ster- accessories by ordering them online ling silver. The result is the (www.shistudio.com). ultimate East meets West With 120 silks to choose from you can go fusion. matchy, matchy or you can do high contrast “I’ve always been attracted with a rising-sun red jewel set against a clas- to Asian influences,” says the sic black outfit. Or you can just work a teal Vancouver native who attribut- belt buckle on with a pair of jeans and a es her love of all things Asian favourite T. to growing up in a city where It’s a versatile aesthetic that seems to Shi Studio large earrings ($58), medium nearly 40 per cent of the pop- appeal to people of all ethnic backgrounds. pendant with omega wire ($60) and buckle ulation is Asian. “It’s probably “We do have quite a few Asian customers,” & belt ($110). Shi Studio accessories are carried at several Lower Mainland bou- one of those things that you’re says Judge. “I think for them it’s quite exciting tiques and galleries including Liquid (2050 not conscious of because it’s to see something that is part of their tradi- W. 4th Ave.), Vancouver Art Gallery Store - Shane Ward Photography around you all the time. But tional culture translated and used in a very (750 Hornby St.) and Front & Co. (3772 Main Shi Studio buckle & belt ($110) and large pendant with you can’t help but be influ- different way.” St.). All prices are suggested retail. omega wire ($66). enced in a positive way. I - Sarah Rowland, 24 hours Porizkova on ANTM America’s Next Top Model viewers will see a new face on the judging panel for the reality The New Balance 977 competition’s next installment. Supermodel Paulina Porizkova has joined the CW series as a judge for Cycle 10, replac- ing Twiggy, who is departing the series because of scheduling conflicts. On the judging panel, Porizkova joins Tyra Banks, the show’s creator/executive produc- er/star, runway expert J. Alexander and fashion photographer Nigel Barker, along with special guest judges. Porizkova, who has graced the covers of hundreds of magazines over the span of two decades, recently competed on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars. We did one extra thing with - Reuters these shoes just for West Coasters: waterproofed them. The MW977 is a light hiker featuring Rock Stop™, waterproof leather and seam sealing for Ray’s Beauty School athletic walking in adventurous environments. - cutting edge training in hair- dressing and nails since 1991 For registration info please call New Balance Robson 990 Robson Street | Vancouver | 604.685.2281 | newbalancevancouver.ca 604.325.9547 To enjoy our quality services, please Available for men and women use one of the coupons below: Features: • Abzorb® Heel and Forefoot • Rollbar® with M/L TPU Post $ $ • Rock Stop™ Read more online: 5OFF 5OFF • Waterproof Leather Permanent Colour • Seam Sealed www.24hrs.ca Wave Perm Treatment Ray’s Beauty School: 604-325-9547 Ray’s Beauty School: 604-325-9547 568 W. Broadway Exp. Dec 17 568 W. Broadway Exp. Dec. 17.