More photos from the JUZD Private Party. 24 hand selected of the best from each of the 3 photographers, Krist Papas, Vivian Hui, and Daniel Merhar. Check it out in the new JUZD Fashion & Style Photo Gallery. Also take a glimpse of the beautiful and sexy crowd that showed up to the party. Below is a sneak peek of a few of photos. See gallery for full collection.

On February 6th 2008, JUZD hosted it’s very first private party for Toronto’s elite, tastemakers, trendsetters, buyers, and social media. The night featured the spinnings of DJ T-Wrecks, and amazing performances from the ABS Crew and Poizunus. In addition, the crowd was amongst the first to preview the JUZD Spring/Summer 08 and Fall/Winter 08/09 collections. It was an event to remember!

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Photographers: Krist Papas, Vivian Hui, and Daniel Merhar

I was browsing through the Winter 2008 issue of FASHION when I came across a really interesting article on current trends of the fashion landscape and the movement of designer labels and Contemporary Fashion. Johanna Lenader puts it best when she describes contemporary labels as “brands that exist in the realm between H&M and Prada” (style and price) where an H&M shirt is $30 and a Prada shirt is $400.

Contemporary would be “the industry term for fashionable yet affordable new designer labels”. Which got me thinking… that is SO TRUE. Think the “Midway” designers like Arthur Mendonca, TIBI, Pink Tartan, Club Monaco, all which are fashionably chic and not overly expensive (by overly expensive I mean $15 000 for a evening cocktail dress) … which got me really thinking… and JUZD!

Although I wouldn’t say the JUZD collections are high fashion or couture inspired, we are definitely a combination of that which is inspired by high and low labels. The JUZD tee’s and hoodies are basics but made with bamboo fabric (high quality & eco-friendly).

With the designs being organically aggressive, the fabric unbelievably comfortable, the style and fit practical, JUZD is fashion forward and appeals to everyone. Could this be? JUZD has found a place in between the black and white fashion landscape as green and contemporary fashion.