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Now I turned my attention to another iconic company
Now I turned my attention to another iconic company, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT). For the new generations of investors, you might not understand some of the obsession the “older” investors have with Microsoft. When 95 came out, geeks were lining up at midnight around the Wholesale Authentic Jerseys China block outside technology stores. While they’re not cheesy like …
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All of us not just the coaches and players and fans
environmental advocate tim dechristopher jailed For so long, of course, we were all complicit in ignoring how dangerous was America’s favorite game. All of us not just the coaches and players and fans, but no less the media and the team doctors, too. More recently, we’ve tended to excuse the virtual cavalcade of criminal actions committed …
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Canadian Rock Band Crash Karma Performs in JUZD
Lead singer of Canadian rock band Crash Karma, Edwin Ghazal, was spotted recently crooning to audiences in a JUZD black Tech tee. Featured on Montreal’s leading music channel MusiquePlus, Crash Karma Performed their top ten Canadian rock single “Fight” to fans last month. Composed of leaders of the Canadian music industry – Edwin Ghazal of I …
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Canadian Rock Band Crash Karma Performs in JUZD
crash-karma-juzd-1Lead singer of Canadian rock band Crash Karma, Edwin Ghazal, was spotted recently crooning to audiences in a JUZD black Tech tee. Featured on Montreal’s leading music channel MusiquePlus, Crash Karma Performed their top ten Canadian rock single “Fight” to fans last month. Composed of leaders of the Canadian music industry – Edwin Ghazal of …
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The Score features Canada Basketball shirts designed by JUZD’s Jing Liu
https://video.thescore.com/videos/flN_A12aprsJhdoicB8RBaHiwr4YWRdQ?width=540&height=305 Last week, a press conference was held regarding the new line of Canada Basketball tees where The Score managed to catch up with a few of the representatives grapevine pastor ed young to get their thoughts on the shirts. Well received, the shirts are bound to be a hit with not only the public, but also the team! For “The Score” …
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Canada Basketball Launches CB Classic Collection by JUZD Designer Jing Liu
Canada Basketball launches Sports Betting Service CB Classic Collection by JUZD Designer Jing Liu -Proceeds support 2010 World Championship teams though Canadian Basketball Foundation- (Toronto, ON) Just in time for the holidays, Canada Basketball is pleased to introduce the new CB Classic Collection apparel line, featuring limited edition vintage designer bamboo graphic t-shirts. Launched under the new ‘CB …
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CANOE Spotlights GotStyle Menswear’s Show Designers
In anticipation of Toronto’s LG Fashion Week, CANOE has been showcasing the designers from this week’s event on their best shaver for men website. And without a doubt, JUZD’s Jing Liu was definitely not forgotten about when CANOE ran its feature on Gotstyle Menswear’s “Made in Canada” show, which will take place at the tail-end of fashion week …
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JUZD Featured on Green Diary!
Featured several days ago on Green Diary , an online blog that focuses on eco-friendly products and lifestyles, JUZD Online Reputation Management leads the pack in using bamboo as a sustainable fabric.Charlotte Hornets In addition to discussing the exclusivity of the line and its urban style, Green Diary also does a comparison between cotton and bamboo to …
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JUZD is Keepin’ Up with SoJones
so-jones-juzdWhile “it seems like the whole world is going organic,” it really does seem that JUZD is catching on, and making a great online presence! Recently featured on the front page of SoJones (formerly urb1.com), a popular online magazine that strives to keep up with the fast paced world of urban and hip hop fashion, …
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JUZD Collection Tingles Roc4Life’s Tastebuds
Bringing together pop and urban ideas, Roc4Life connects its audience with one another through its social network and fabulous “talk with” platform. In a Roc4Life exclusive, the fashion page covers JUZD, calling it “powerful… and eco-conscious,” as well as accompanying the article with photos from previous shoots. Roc4Life Exclusive: JUZD Collection May 21, 2009 at 9:00am This collection truly makes …
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Fergie’s Birthday Party to Showcase JUZD Streetwear Fashion Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fergie’s Birthday Party to Showcase JUZD Streetwear Fashion ShowCanadian-based JUZD Bamboo Streetwear (www.juzd.com) will be hosting a fashion show for Fergie (from the Black Eyed Peas) at her Birthday Party in Miami. The event will take place as part of Mash Appeal on Friday, March 27th at Dolce Ultralounge in Miami Beach, Florida.Mash Appeal, …
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Chris Bosh on Primetime CTV with Big 25 shirt
chris-bosh-ctv On Thursday March 12th 2009 Chris Bosh was on CTV News at 6, a celebrity fill in for the retiring Dave Devall. On the show Chris did the weather and gave out the JUZD Big 25 shirt which is a ticket into his private birthday party on Sunday March 22 2009.
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JUZD Releases Limited Edition “BIG 2-5″ Item in Honour of Chris Bosh’s 25th Birthday
big2-5-public-flyer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUZD Releases Limited Edition “BIG 2-5″ Item in Honour of Chris Bosh’s 25th Birthday Chris Bosh, of the Toronto Raptors, is turning 25 and to celebrate this milestone JUZD Bamboo Streetwear (www.juzd.com) is releasing a special, limited edition item. Each item is handmade by JUZD lead reusable shopping bags designer Jing Liu. Wearing the item will …
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Spotted: Devo Brown is an
devo_brownWe last spotted Melanie Martin of Flow 93.5 being “original” in her JUZD shirt. However, she’s not the only Flow 93.5 DJ rocking the airwaves fashionably in a bamboo shirt. We caught Devo Brown rocking his All-Star shirt with hip-hop artist Q-Tip. No amateur to the radio airwaves, Brown has worked at numerous radio stations before finding his niche at Toronto’s #1 hip-hop radio station …
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Sweetspot “Swag Spots” JUZD
Soon going for its fifth year, the Tastemakers Lounge at TIFF never fails to please its guests. This past year’s (2008) theme was “Ohhh Canada!,” which was an homage to all Canadian accomplishments in the film industry. Of the twenty companies that were selected to introduce the latest trends in clothing and interior design, JUZD was one that caught …
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The Score features Canada Basketball shirts designed by JUZD’s Jing Liu
https://video.thescore.com/videos/flN_A12aprsJhdoicB8RBaHiwr4YWRdQ?width=540&height=305 Last week, a press conference was held regarding the new line of Canada Basketball teeswhere The Score managed to catch up with a few of the representatives to get their thoughts on the shirts. Well received, the shirts are bound to be a hit with not only the public, but also the team! For “The Score” coverage, it can …
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Canada Basketball Launches CB Classic Collection by JUZD Designer Jing Liu
-Proceeds support 2010 World Championship Engage The Crowd teams though Canadian Basketball Foundation- (Toronto, ON) Just in time for the holidays, Canada Basketball is pleased to introduce the new CB Classic Collection apparel line, featuring limited edition vintage designer bamboo graphic t-shirts. Launched under the new ‘CB Authentic’ label and created by Canadian designer Jing Liu of ‘JUZD’, this five-series …
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Exclusive Interview with Miss Asia Constentant Jolene Berube
When we were dressing the ladies for Miss Asia 2011, we had a little bit of downtime to chat with some of the contestants. That said, we had the opportunity to interview Miss Asia Pageant winner Jolene Berube, who is now competing in Hong Kong as the Toronto representative. Check out the video below.
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Dancing Miss Asia 2012 Contestants
The summer is heating up with 21 Miss Asia Toronto 2012 contestants. This past Sunday they had a performance and the semi final at Pacific Mall in Markham Ontario. All the ladies were great and did a great performance in their juzd shirts. Check it out! miss asia toronto 2012 pacific mall Contestants: Miss Asia Toronto Winnie Shi Miss Asia …
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Men: Why you should not wear tshirts!
Here’s a great video from our friend Antonio from RealMenRealStyle. He explains why men shouldn’t wear tshirts, well except for a JUZD shirt of course. Check out the near the end of the video of how great and flashy he looks just by putting on a jacket. Great video on how the science of a suit jacket accentuates your body. Great …
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JUZD All Star feature on Cover of Ecstasy Blue Ray Disc
juzd-shirt-on-blueray-cover JUZD All-Star Limited Edition Tshirt featured on the cover of the the Ecstasy Blue Ray Disc. This is a first for us! Check out more on the movie here: Irvine Welsh’s Ecstasy.
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LG Toronto Fashion Week Parties contintues for JUZD tonight
LG Toronto Fashion Week parties continues tonight at Cheval. JUZD will be hosting a photo shoot. Come out for a drink and a glimpse of JUZD in action. JUZD Fashion Shoot Thursday March 31st 2011 Resident DJ Bobby K $100 Grey Goose Before Midnight Cheval 606 King St W. Toronto 416-363-4933 RSVP for Toronto Fashion Week Party at …
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Craig Henry Shoots For Sweat Equity Magazine
Craig Henry at the Sweat Equity Magazine shootThis past January, JUZD model Craig Henry suited up at Gotstyle Menswear in Toronto for a photo shoot with Sweat Equity Magazine. The photo shoot team captured a great behind-the-scenes clip featuring the crew at the store. Check it out below: Gotstyle Menswear Photo Shoot – Behind The Scenes from Sweat Equity Magazine on Vimeo.
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Behind the Scenes of the
Adam Sinclair on set wearing our comfy and stylish teeWe last brought you information on the new Ecstasy movie starring Kristin Kreuk and Adam Sinclair, and directed by award-winning Rob Heydon. Recently, we’ve come across a new behind-the-scenes clip of the film and noticed our All-Star shirt (available at our online store for $69) having some fun on set. For more information, head …
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Toronto Fashion Week Party 2011
Join us for the 2011 Toronto Fashion Week at Nyood Wednesday March 30th 2011. JUZD Bamboo Streetwear Toronto Fashion Week Party Hosted by Taj the Blacklion Music by DJ Lissa Monet Nyood – 1096 Queen Street West Wed March 30th 2011 10PM
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JUZD Stars in Irvine Welsh’s
To be more accurate, our brand is vicariously starring in the upcoming dark romantic comedy Ecstasy. Directed by the award-winning Rob Heydon, the film stars Adam Sinclair and Kristin Kreuk, as well as features Colin Mochrie. The movie, based on Irvine Welsh’s 1996 collection of three novellas, Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance, spins a love story about the …
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Product Model Veronika London Stars in the gritty thriller “Searching for Angels” alongside Vivica A. Fox
Poster for Searching for AngelsWhen we last mentioned our product model Veronika London, she was undertaking several projects, such as co-hosting “Damage Control” for Toro TV. With international recognition garnered from her roles on HBO’s “Lingerie” and SHOWTIME’s “Body Language,” London enters the “serious actress” pool, starring alongside American actress Vivica Fox, playing a heroin addict …
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JUZD Hosts Live Photoshoot at Cheval
Model shotHosting a party the night before doesn’t stop the JUZD team from another evening out on the town. The team was hard at work at Toronto’s Cheval last Thursday evening (March 31st) working at a live photo shoot. Check out the photos below for evening and photo shoot highlights. Looking fabulous at Nyood Hanging out Ball like an All-Star Modeling …
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JUZD Website Gets Facelift
Like our new look?If you’ve visited the JUZD website before, the first thing that will probably come to mind is that things seem a little different around here – and you are certainly right. We’ve given the website a much needed facelift so that everything is now much more accessible – our past collections, exposure, and …
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JUZD Celebrates Toronto Fashion Week at Nyood
Designer Jing Liu with friendsLast Wednesday (March 30th), JUZD celebrated Toronto Fashion Week in the only way they know how – with a party. Hosted by Taj the Blacklion, with music by DJ Lissa Monet, guests gathered at Queen West West’s Nyood for an evening night out. In case you missed the excitement, check out the photos below (click for …
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Miss Asia Pageant Contestant Talks JUZD
Screen-Shot-2011-09-05-at-9.17.33-PM We caught up with Miss Asia Pageant contestant to see what she thought of our shirts. Curious? You can find out what she had to say via the video below:https://www.youtube.com/embed/kQJNgR_ugdY
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Miss Asia Pageant Contestants Strut The Runway in JUZD
Miss Asia Pageant Toronto In late August, competitors of the Miss Asia Pageant in Toronto showcased their edginess and raw styles in a variety of our designs, in both tees and long-sleeves. This round’s winner goes on to compete in Miss Asia World in China/Hong Kong, competing for a prize of $3 million HKD. For those that missed out …
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Product Model Veronika London Hosts Toronto Screamfest
Movie star Veronika LondonIn the span of about a year, Veronika London has seemingly come from nowhere to being one of the fastest, hottest actresses shooting out of Canada into America mainstream after appearing in two TV- Series for “HBO” and “ SHOWTIME”. Maxim has placed her beauty on par with Megan Fox and Angelina …
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The Story Behind FW09 Collection
The Story Behind FW09 Collection Posted on October 9, 2010 by JUZD We may know bits and pieces of the legend of 1898 as it unveils with each season of JUZD, but there is always more to learn about the brand. Catch up with lead designer Jing as he explains the color story and development of the FW09 …
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First step to being good is knowing you suck
When I first started in graphic design I met this guy who wanted me to do a logo for him. At the age of 23 my ego was bigger than that of an ignorant 21 year old (the pinnacle age of ignorance of ones ability). I was honest and admitted to myself that I haven’t …
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Another Eco-Friendly Line to Check Out!
Those working tirelessly at People Tree do so to ensure that areas of the world suffering from economic instability are given fair working opportunities. People Tree offers the impoverished a chance to receive worker benefits and their efforts help support the local economy. The entire project follows te FairTrade guideines stricty from the growing of …
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YouTube’s MakeupByLeinaBaaaby Reviews JUZD Shirts
Well-known for her make-up tutorials on YouTube, aspiring make-up artist Leina reviews two JUZD shirts that she orderedWant to know which ones she bought and what she thinks of them? Watch the video below to hear her thoughts.
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Model Amber Rose Loves Getting JUZD
Even though Amber Rose and Kanye West may no longer be the hottest couple on the block, nothing is stopping Rose from jazzing up her wardrobe with a little JUZD. The Original tee, which Rose is wearing, can be purchased at the JUZD online shop (shop.juzd.com) for $79.35 CDN. Bo Jackson That”s the secret of success.”
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Top 10 Men’s Lifestyle Magazine
Last week we introduced to you the Top 10 Streetwear Sites you should check out for your latest fashion needs. Today we will talk about lifestyle magazines you should check out to stay current with the latest technology , fashion, hot women, and of course maintaining your health. You will also be able to find out what is Jing Liu’s favourite magazine to …
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Weekly Style Redux: Spring Ahead of the Shopping Crowd
1. The obvious necessity here is the JUZD Original shirt, get yours from the online shop for $79.35 CDN 2. Jazz up your stockings with these popular thigh-high tattoo stockings/nylons. Our favorite is the butterfly stockings selling for only $18.00 USD on etsy. 3. Sometimes you’re going to have to splurge a little, even in our redux edition. Go for the Banana Republic belted …
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Weekly Style Redux: Patterns Warm up the Closet
It’s the last of the major fashion weeks – Paris – for the fall/winter 2010 season. Not too long before we begin reconsidering the warmth of spring again. So in this edition of the weekly style redux, we’ve opted for a very summery outfit, which you can wear with your Koncept tee from the online JUZD shop. Get …
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Product Model Jonathan Steen Takes on the Big Screen in Zombie Flick
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Juzd Clothing – Friendly For Tattoos
Getting a tattoo can be a painful experience, but taking care of it after can be even more of a pain. Since Juzd clothing is made from bamboo, it will actually make caring for your tattoo much more easier and hassle free. 1. Juzd clothing is anti-bacterial, the biggest concern after getting your tattoo is risk of getting …
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ManCrunch.com Refused Airtime During Superbowl Commercial Breaks
The JUZD team is taking the day to give you the scoop on another one of our product models, Jonathan Steen. While Veronika seems to be hitting the big screen with her movies, Jonathan’s latest commercial has been getting loads of interest from television networks. Why? Because the advertisement is featuring a dating service – for …
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JUZD Collection Spotted in Europe via Singer Massari
Lebanese Canadian hip-hop singer Massari was spotted wearing pieces from our Fall-Winter ’09 and first collections during his tour in Europe. The singer recently released his second album, Forever Massari, in November 2009 featuring collaborations with well-known writers and producers, such as Rupert Gayle, Alex Greggs, and Justin Forsley. Be sure to check out the videos and pictures below to …
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Someone’s personal photos on YouTube?
About 10 minutes ago I contemplated going to bed but decided to check a few things online then I found myself on a MySpace page with a youtube video. For some reason I click play. I hate MySpace, all pages look like crap and with little content. This is one of those. I clicked it because I didn’t …
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Secrets to an Edgy Photoshoot
Ever wondered what goes into an amazing photoshoot? Check out the video below as the JUZD team guides you through what makes a photoshoot great.
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King West Supports Haiti Charity Event
On Feburary 2nd, the spirit of King Street West community will come alive at the King West Supports Haiti event to demonstrate its support for the Haitian people and to raise funds to aid in the country’s recovery. The first event will take place Tuesday, February 2 at Kiwe Kitchen. It will be a sit down dinner beginning …
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Weekly Style: Set Your Sights on a New Style in 2010
1. Hop on over to the JUZD shop to grab your own Stylez tee in white for $79.35 CDN 2. On sale now for almost 50% off, snag a pair of Straight Fit Straight Leg jeans by Lee for only $26.99 USD 3. White watches are in this season, so be sure to add one to your accessory drawer by purchasing the Nixon’s …
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Spotlight: TeoJasmin Bags and More!
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Juzd Clothing At Circa’s HadeNation
HadeNatioN presents the first ever Deadly Sins Fashion Show which features Juzd clothing. HadeNatioN is a new Toronto based company founded by Maral Azhadi and Steven Nicolas Harris that runs events in the GTA and raises money to provide grants for local indie film makers. Come support their cause and kickoff Valentine’s Day. A hot night filled with …
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Be authentic – The most important lesson you can learn about your brand
I learned one of the most important lessons from this book. I read Chasing Cool about a month ago as it was recommended by my friend Yvonne of HeyDoYou. Eddie Lacy Jersey As I started reading I begin to think it was a composition of articles throwing out catch phases and cliches about going within to find yourself and not …
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Jing Liu Featured on TalentEgg.ca
Jing Liu featured on TalentEgg.ca Last month, TalentEgg’s Mira Saraf cuaght up with Jing Liu for a feature in their young entrepreneur column. Read the article below or view it online at: http://talentegg.ca/incubator/2010/04/young-entrepreneur-profile-juzds-lead-designer-jing-liu/?awesm=fbshare.me_AN5ki Young entrepreneur profile: JUZD’s lead designer, Jing Liu What gives someone the idea to start the planet’s first bamboo designer label? To find …
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Launch party for 2nd season of HBO Lingerie
Jonathan Steen and Veronika London at the HBO Lingerie launchOn Wednesday night the crew of HBO Lingerie series held their 2nd season launch party at Lobby in Toronto. And of course our favourite JUZD models Jonathan Steen and Veronika London took some time off from their busy shooting schedules to have some fun.
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JUZD’s Product Model Veronika London is Bitter, Talented, and Sexy
(Los Angeles, USA June 25, 2010) From small screen to big screen, London re-visits her SHOWTIME “Body Language” role in Jason Armstrong’s feature film “Bitter” as a sultry dancer. The Mexican beauty who was dubbed by Maxim Magazine as Fox for her sex appeal and now Jolie for her talent in her anticipated “Gia” role in feature film “Jane Doe”, might just be …
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Go Green with Preloved!
When one thinks of being “green” , the first thought that comes to mind is the phrase “reducing, reusing, and recycling”. A Toronto based brand has latched onto this idea effectively in the form of stylish and practical designs making use of gently used fabrics. The founder of Preloved, Julia Grieve, opened the first store in 1995 and …
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Millions The Series Interviews JUZD
Kick-starting a series of interviews entitled HUSTLERS & GRINDERS, the minds behind Millions: The Series seek to feature entrepreneurs, artists and industry leaders. In the new series’ first installment, Andrew Chung gets down to the nitty-gritty with Jing Liu of JUZD clothing. Check out the video below: Link: http://millionstheseries.com/hustlers-grinders-juzd/
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Funniest Memory on set of JUZD Photoshoot
Sometimes, you just have to take things in stride and have a good laugh if you are going to survive in the fashion industry. Check out this week’s video below to see what made designer Jing Liu laugh, when asked about most memorable moments on set. Funniest moment at topless photoshoot
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Weekly Style Redux: Fight for those savings!
1. Able to wick well, in addition to insulate, the Tech tee can be worn in all seasons. Pick yours up from the JUZD shop for $79.35 CDN 2. Make the plain fashionable with your JUZD tee – pull on a pair of stain resistant relaxed fit trousers from GAP for $49.50 USD 3. These might not be a pair of Maui Jims, …
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Bamboo not for the huts on Gilligan’s Island anymore!
John De Laurentiis of www.lefirme.com caught up with Sean of www.proudfm.com on Bespokeman Radio to talk about the awesome bamboo fabric from which JUZD creates its clothes. The guys were fascinated with the softness and benefits of the material, as well as its recent debut in clothing. The guys were thrilled with their shirts, especially the one featured above. Catch the …
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Top JUZD model Craig Henry dropped by the studio
Craig Henry with poster of himselfHere’s a pic of our top JUZD model, Craig Henry who dropped by the studio last week. He really likes the bigger than life size poster of himself.
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Weekly Style Redux: Hats Off!
1. The essential in this case is the JUZD Studio tee, which is available for $79.20 CDN at the JUZD online shop 2. Sometimes it does get chilly in Canada (understatement of the year), so be prepared with this standard draped cardigan from Urban Outfitters on sale now for $29.99 USD. 3. Also on sale are this hot Super Skinny …
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How To Wash Your Raw Denim Jeans
To many denim aficionados, raw denim is considered an art form. Raw denim is essentially a pair of jeans in its natural state, protected from the intervention of human hands. It is a reflection of the wearer’s body and possesses the unique ability to tell the story the denim has imprinted through the test of time. Jing …
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Weekly Style Redux: Exposing Sweet Deals
1. Grab the All-Star JUZD tee for $75.20 from the online JUZD shop. 2. Throw on a pair of Saturday Sweats, Lined Hoodie from LL Bean, which is on sale now for $42.99 USD 3. Not too into the skinny jean? Here’s an option: Washed Twill Khaki (British Khaki). It is not too baggy, and fits well against the body. And what’s …
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Eco-Friendly Feature: Aime
Eco-Friendly Feature: Aime Posted on January 16, 2010 by JUZD
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Meet the Models of JUZD
Often, you only ever hear about the brand and the designer, but what about other team members? JUZD brings you behind the scenes with this scoop on its models.
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FUZE Presents The Red Carpet Room Spring Trend Report
Still uncertain about what’s hot this season or need some inspiration to spice up the wardrobe? Join us the Spring Trend Report at Canada’s exclusive style showroom The Red Carpet. Sip on cocktails and snack on hors d’oeuvres as you enjoy a runway fashion show and brush up on the latest trends. And for the curious, the …
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Hot Coverage: Deadly Sins Fashion Show
Circa Nightclub found itself filled with models covered in bodypaint and clad in sexy lingerie on Thursday night. The fashion show featured several designers, including JUZD. For more coverage on the event, check out Fashion. Style. Culture fan Dejana’s article:http://www.shopsterium.com/2010/02/deadly-sins-fashion-show.html Here’s a snapshot from her camera of JUZD in action below.
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Famed and Edgy British Design Alexander McQueen Commits Suicide
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Kidrobot: Fun For All Ages
When you read up on Paul Budnitz’s accomplishments and his philosphy in the way he conducts business, you will be inspired by his words of wisdom. One of my favourite quotes is: “The other secret is not to be afraid of doing something stupid because, if it wasn’t stupid, everyone would be doing it. Kidrobot is …
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Canadian Rock Band Crash Karma Performs in JUZD
Lead singer of Canadian rock band Crash Karma, Edwin Ghazal, was spotted recently crooning to audiences in a JUZD black Tech tee. Nike Air Max Thea Femme Bleu new balance 577 damskie Featured on Montreal’s leading music channel MusiquePlus, Crash Karma Performed their top ten Canadian rock single “Fight” to fans last month. nik shox homme Composed of leaders of …
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Product Model London adds the sexual element to the film’s chemistry in Black Eve
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Weekly Style: Bounce High, Bounce Low
1. Get your groove on with the Stylez JUZD tee in white for $78.20 CDN 2. Be the talk of the talk of the town with these snazzy Billy Super Big T Jeans by True Religion for $319.00 CDN at SSENSE 3. Show off chicness in a watch with the Fluid Negative Space Watch, which is available at Urban Outfitters for $98 USD …
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Weekly Style Redux: Outfits for less than $150!
I read that the inspiration for the current flannel craze originated from thrifty hipsters getting their shirts for cheap from second hand stores. Now all the lines are going after that has been and washed up look. Even though the “vintage and distressed” look has always been in vogue, you will see a lot more in the upcoming seasons, …
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The Old New Trend: Vintage
I read that the inspiration for the current flannel craze originated from thrifty hipsters getting their shirts for cheap from second hand stores. Now all the lines are going after that has been and washed up look. Even though the “vintage and distressed” look has always been in vogue, you will see a lot more in the upcoming seasons, …
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Product Model Veronika London – “Damage Control” and “Shoot Me Naked”
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JUZD Weekly Style: Giving the Alpha State a Feminine Flair
Think that the JUZD shirt was only meant to be paired with denim? And think that there wasn’t a very feminine, yet very chic, alpha state? Think again! The JUZD Original Tee gets paired with a great tulip skirt and lace tights. Adding more femininity to the alpha state, a headband, from Oh Dina! by Nicole McInnis, as well as …
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Caring For Your Juzd Clothing
If you follow these simple tips, you will be able to protect your investment and keep your clothes looking new for a long time to come.
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The Beginning: The First JUZD Collection
The idea was to use simple base elements, really limit the parameters of the designs. I remember how the artists that worked with me on this project bitched about the limited colours we can use and my demand for adding a piece of gold to every design. I even had many stores tell me that …
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Weekly Style: “Face” Fall in Style
1. Hit the sales and grab a pair of Paige Premium Denim ‘Laurel Canyon’ jeans from Nordstrom for $112.90 USD 2. Don’t let the fierce weather see what’s on your mind. Sport a pair of ‘Duchess’ Shades of Couture by Juicy Couture sunglasses from Nordstrom for $135 USD 3. And finally, don’t let your brain freeze. Cover your head with the unisex aviator …
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How to start a graphic tee line without design ability or even designs!
So you would think the most important skill in doing a graphic tee line is the ability to design or the ability to have designers to design for you right? That’s how most of the lines I come across do it. The artist is the president and the main person running the business. But if …
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JUZD Weekly Style: Hats are In!
Even though it is summer, hats are so in! Paired with a JUZD shirt, here are two great outfits that make use of these great accessories. Wearing a toque from Urban Outfitters, Chris is wearing his All-Star tee with a pair of dark-washed jeans and a great watch. Steering away from the toque and opting for a cap from Nobis, …
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Spotted: Nalini Sharma Gets JUZD!
Forecasting Toronto as having awesome fashion sense for the next year, Nalini Sharma shows off her JUZD shirt. Sharma, a Ryerson alumnus, is known for her frequent appearances on CityNews at 6, CityNews Tonight, Toronto International Film Festivals‘ 2008 feature: Red Carpet Tonight, as well as on CP24.
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Chris Bosh’s 25th birthday gala gets JUZD
JUZD Poses with Cool Partygoers
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The Score: Checking out the new Canada Basketball Line
The JUZD team last updated you on the Canada Basketball shirts with the down-lo on the new line, as well as a friends and family offer. Last week, The Score caught up with several representatives of Canada Basketball, including designer Jing Liu, to get their thoughts on the shirts. Check it out!
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The Score features Canada Basketball shirts designed by JUZD’s Jing Liu
https://video.thescore.com/videos/flN_A12aprsJhdoicB8RBaHiwr4YWRdQ?width=540&height=305 Last week, a press conference was held regarding the new line of Canada Basketball tees where The Score managed to catch up with a few of the representatives to get their thoughts on the shirts. Well received, the shirts are bound to be a hit with not only the public, but also the team! For “The Score” coverage, it …
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Roc4Life Feature on JUZD
Saying that the JUZD collection makes their “tastebuds tingle,” Roc4Life, a hip trendsetting social network, captures the essence of JUZD in this sweet exclusive. With images from previous photoshoots, Roc4Life surely shows off their love for the fashion-forward bamboo line. Check it out at http://www.roc4life.com/profiles/blogs/roc4life-exclusive-juzd
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The Bay Olympic Collection is on point!
I finally checked out the Bay on Queen Street yesterday. Haven’t been in this place for maybe a decade? Wow, that’s a long time! I remember when I was a kid and crossing that Eaton Centre tunnel to enter the bay and go through all the cool stuff I can’t afford. I remember going there …
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JUZD is in the “Trendy Zone!”
Following up from the behind-the-scenes exclusive post about Omni TV featuring JUZD, the tv show Trendy Zone aired the episode this past weekend. Featured in the lady’s segment, Jing introduces to the Chinese speaking community his clothing line by discussing what distinguishes his line from others (i.e. the use of customly-milled bamboo), as well as explaining the benefits of wearing such …
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Weekly Style: “Face” the Bargains and Happy Holidays!
1. Keeping the budget low may be hard, but there are definitely some good deals to be had. Take for instance this pair of Roxy Skyscraper Super Skinny Jeans, which are available for $54.50 USD at Zappos 2. For a hot deal, grab this pair of cat eye sunglasses, which are a new release from Forever 21 …
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Win 2 VIP passes to the Cream Magazine launch party sponsored by JUZD
Come join us to celebrate the launch of Cream Magazine’s winter ’09 issue. Event features members of the Toronto Raptors and MTV host Nicole Holness. Toronto-based rapper and Flow 93.5 personality Famous, a You Tube sensation who has received media attention with his Barack Obama-inspired rap titled “President Too”, takes to the stage as the event’s host. Send RSVP to rsvp@juzd.com before Wednesday …
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JUZD was featured on www.t-shirtmagazineonline.com!
Don’t forget to stay tune for our upcoming collection for 2009! Check it out: www.t-shirtmagazineonline.com
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JUZD Collection Tingles Roc4Life’s Tastebuds
Bringing together pop and urban ideas, Roc4Life connects its audience with one another through its social network and fabulous “talk with” platform. In a Roc4Life exclusive, the fashion page covers JUZD, calling it “powerful… and eco-conscious,” as well as accompanying the article with photos from previous shoots. Original Article: http://www.roc4life.com/profiles/blogs/roc4life-exclusive-juzd Roc4Life Exclusive: JUZD Collection May 21, 2009 at 9:00am This collection …
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Fergie Birthday Party to Showcase JUZD Streetwear!
Celebrating her 34th birthday this upcoming Friday (March 27, 2009) in style at Dolce Ultralounge in Miami, Florida, Fergie has a whole slew of musical performances planned (with artists such as Will.I.Am and DJ Craze), as well as a fashion show hosted by JUZD Streetwear showcasing the fashion line’s edgy designs. As much as we would like to, we can’t take our fans down …
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Spotted: Melanie Martin of Flow 93.5 Rocks the Airwaves with JUZD
While some of the fashion conscious population rock their JUZD shirts in the club scene, on the street, and on television (think Nalini Sharma!), others rock it on the air waves. Posing with Nico, winner of Canada’s So You Think You Can Dance, Melanie Martin proudly shows off her JUZD shirt. Martin, a Sudbury native, is well known as the …
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Fergie’s Birthday Party to Showcase JUZD Streetwear Fashion Show
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fergie’s Birthday Party to Showcase JUZD Streetwear Fashion Show Canadian-based JUZD Bamboo Streetwear (www.juzd.com) will be hosting a fashion show for Fergie (from the Black Eyed Peas) at her Birthday Party in Miami. The event will take place as part of Mash Appeal on Friday, March 27th at Dolce Ultralounge in Miami Beach, Florida. …
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Spotted: Melanie Martin of Flow 93.5 Rocks the Airwaves with JUZD
While some of the fashion conscious population rock their JUZD shirts in the club scene, on the street, and on television (think Nalini Sharma!), others rock it on air. Posing with Nico, winner of Canada’s So You Think You Can Dance, Melanie Martin proudly shows off her JUZD shirt. Martin, a Sudbury native, is well known as the co-host of …
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Top 10 Streetwear Sites
Let’s face it, keeping up with the latest fashion trends and newest releases can be a hassle. But if you want to stay one step ahead of the game, take a look at some of these sites. This is my list of the top 10 must read streetwear sites. 1. www.hypebeast.com A conglomeration for all your …
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Sneak Peeks! Chris Bosh BIG 2-5 Private Party last night @ Maro
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Weekly Style: Pose Like You Mean It
1. Be suave in a Cheap Monday Basic Jacket, which can be purchased from SSENSE for $156 USD 2. Dressing nice doesn’t always mean you have to drop the nice bills. Grab a pair of BDG Overdyed Skinny jeans for $49 USD 3. Nothing says slick like a pair of Ray-Bans. Grab this pair of Ray-Ban wrap sunglasses from Nordstrom for $129 USD …
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JUZD Parties like a Rockstar at Atelier
Releasing the Party like a Rockstar shirt last Saturday night at Atelier, JUZD Streetwear starts off its new line of shirts with a bang! Check out the photos below to see the awesome time that everyone had. Be sure to check in on Monday to see the next shirt released!
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Fashion Industry from New York City – Project Show, Blue Collective, and Capsule
Jumped in the shuttle taxi which Project New York offers and headed to Capsule down at the church. It was pretty packed last year, see photos and blog. It was still pretty packed this year. Looks like things are getting better for this show. This is a show that everyone talks about. Very hipster underground New York …
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JUZD Weekly Style: A Shirt for All Seasons
While some pieces of clothing can only be worn depending on the season (e.g. floral print in winter? Global warming hasn’t affected us that much!), the JUZD shirt is an item that can be worn anytime, no matter the weather or the season. Ready to head into the sunset’s cool summer evening, our model Sebastian sports his JUZD …
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Celebrate the prelaunch of Creamworld Magazine – Creamworld Magazine inks national distribution deal –
TORONTO, ON – On Thursday, January 29th (2009), the red carpet will be rolled out in celebration of the launch of Creamworld Magazine’s winter ‘09 issue. Join Creamworld founder/publisher Marcus S. as he welcomes revellers, well-wishers and local celebs, including members of the Toronto Raptors and MTV host Nicole Holness. Toronto-based rapper and Flow 93.5 personality Famous, a You Tube sensation …
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JUZD’s spot on “Trendy Zone” now on YouTube
In case you missed your chance to watch the clip of JUZD being spotlighted on OmniTv’s Trendy zone, here’s your opportunity to still catch it. Just uploaded onto our YouTube channel, you can see JUZD being featured on the hip, and of course, “trendy” Chinese show.
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Japanese Luxury: Are Those Days Over?
While the global recession has affected countries around the world, it’s interesting to see how these tumultuous times has affected everyone else. The Japanese has always been one of the world’s biggest spenders in the luxury goods market, however that’s all about to change.In the past, Japanese resorted to conformity rather than individualism in order …
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Weekly Re-Style – Shia LaBeouf
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JUZD Weekly Style: Smoking Up The Sidewalk
Remember that heat wave several years back when we thought we might as well fry our eggs on the sidewalk? Well, we have something else that can smoke up the sidewalk these days – this awesome outfit worn by model Veronika. Seen in a black Stylez tee, Veronika pairs her smoking look with a denim miniskirt, …
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The Importance of Failure
Are you scare of making the biggest mistake of your life? Do you have choices you just can’t make because you are petrified of what would happen if it doesn’t go right? I have made the biggest mistakes of my life over and over again. (It’s not the same mistake just that I have different …
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CANOE Spotlights GotStyle Menswear’s Show Designers
In anticipation of Toronto’s LG Fashion Week, CANOE has been showcasing the designers from this week’s event on their website. And without a doubt, JUZD’s Jing Liu was definitely not forgotten about when CANOE ran its feature on Gotstyle Menswear’s “Made in Canada” show, which will take place at the tail-end of fashion week on the 23rd at 6PM. Original article: …
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Weekly Style: Ready to Rock LG Fashion Week
1. Toughness comes at a price. Make sure your scuffles are worth it in your Kenna-T Leather Moto Jacket at Nordstrom for 398 USD. C’mon, you have to clobber those other papparazi in style to get your interview with the designers. 2. Take advantage of sale prices, and swipe this pair of DIESEL Nevy Jeans at RevolveClothing.com for only $119 USD …
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CANOE Shows That It’s Gotstyle for LG Fashion Week
Making sure that readers always have the up-to-the-minute news, CANOE.ca doesn’t deviate from its usual by delivering the down-lo on whose pieces you’ll be seeing on the runway at LG Fashion Week. Showcasing the Gotstyle Menswear “Made in Canada” show, which will take place on October 23 at 6PM, CANOE spotlighted several of the designers, including JUZD’s lead designer Jing Liu. …
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Weekly Re-Style: Chris Brown
Lets calm this look down while still incorporating bold pieces to withhold Chris Browns trendy look. If we add in a basic tee, it gives us a lot of lead way for a busier sweater. If you are not a fashion expert, my advice would be avoid mixing patterns and too many colors. Stick with …
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2008, best year of my life! More to come!
It’s a quiet lonely Saturday night here in Toronto. Freezing cold outside, the landscape buried in knee high snow. What a prefect night to reflect on life and the year past. 365 days ago no one really knew who I was. I was just a regular guy, like the too many millions trying to start …
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JUZD to be featured in Toronto Fashion Week this October!
LG Fashion Week JUZD new collection – 1030 King st. West When someone says they’re buying “local,” it’s usually a reference to the groceries in their baskets, but in the fashion world, this concept takes on a whole new meaning. Poised on showing off Canada’s talent in fashion, menswear store GotStyle will be hosting the …
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JUZD Product Model Veronika London to be Featured on HBO Show
What do we love more than when JUZD gets noticed? Obviously, we love it when affiliates of JUZD gets recognition for their hard work! Product model for the Big 2-5 handmade shirt (i.e. your sure invite to Chris Bosh’s 25th birthday bash) Veronika London got noticed by always trendy HBO. London will be featured in the series “Lingerie,” which is …
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Weekly Style Redux: One for the Bargain Shopper
1. Go for these shiny leggings by Volcom for $38 USD at PacSun.com – these leggings are hard to get a hold of for a decent price, so grab’em while you can! 2. We’re going to cut it real close with the budget today by adding the Burton Sly Vest, which retails for $99.95 USD, but it’s worth …
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LouLou Shopping Magazine Spotlights JUZD
LouLou Magazine, Canada’s source for great fashion finds and tips, always treats its readers with party finds and last minute holiday shopping in their December issues. This past December’s issue is no different. Amongst the dozens of suggestions for shoppers, one can find a variety of products, including stationary, home decor, makeup, and clothing. Going …
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Weekly Style: Keeping it Stylish While Being Extreme
1. Keep cool in this hot and humid weather with a JUZD Tech tee, available at the JUZD shop for $78.20 CDN 2. Making sure that your clothing breathes easy is important, especially in this weather. So be sure to grab a pair of All-Son Cotton Linen Cape Cod Pants from Urban Outfitters on sale now for $29.99 USD! …
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Spotlight: Room 322
Creative Designer Robert with his online manager Maria Room 32210988 – 124StEdmonton, Ab T5M-0H8 Store Hours:Monday – Wednesday 12pm – 7pmThursday – Saturday 12pm – 8pmSunday 1pm – 5pm Contact:Tel: (780) 758 – 4496Email: info@room322.caWeb: http://www.room322.caOnline Store: http://www.room322shop.ca/
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Three Lines Worth Checking Out!
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Spotted: Estelle Shows Off What Her American Boy Should Wear!
Recalling that JUZD showcased its hot collection during LA Fashion Week at TaTou lounge in downtown Los Angeles this past October, we noted in attendance of this event was hip-hop/R&B sensation Estelle. What we didn’t tell fans was that lead designer, Jing Liu, met with Estelle and presented to her a JUZD shirt, which she absolutely loved! Even though Estelle has already …
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Spotted: Estelle Shows Off What Her American Boy Should Wear!
Recalling that JUZD showcased its hot collection during LA Fashion Week at TaTou lounge in downtown Los Angeles this past October, we noted in attendance of this event was hip-hop/R&B sensation Estelle. What we didn’t tell fans was that lead designer, Jing Liu, met with Estelle and presented to her a JUZD shirt, which she absolutely loved! She loved it …
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Weekly Style: Boho Meets Punk
1. Yes, the shirts are in! Get your grey bamboo longsleeve at the JUZD shop now for $54.05 CDN2. While we couldn’t find a scarf similar to the one in the picture, silk/polyester scarves also work great to get the bohemian effect. Try on this scarf from Careta Imports, which retails for $65 CDN 3. Shimmery and patterned leggings/tights are in …
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JUZD at the Shopaholic event in Toronto
Jing Liu and Kori Skeffington of Universal Music and Nader Zananiry of Sony
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LouLou Shopping Magazine Spotlights JUZD
LouLou Shopping Magazine December 2008 Issue LouLou Magazine, Canada’s source for great fashion finds and tips, always treats its readers with party finds and last minute holiday shopping in their December issues. This past December’s issue is no different. Amongst the dozens of suggestions for shoppers, one can find a variety of products, including stationary, …
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Weekly Re-Style: Katy Perry
I understand that celebs can’t look red carpet ready all the time, but I find it difficult to understand why sometimes they end up looking like this….
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Our Fab Spring Summer 2010 Product Models: Veronika London and Jonathan Steen
When you go traveling abroad and ask the locals what they think of Canadians, the answer is always the same: nice and friendly. So it comes as no surprise that when actress Veronika London (who is also our fabulous product model) was cast and started filming HBO’s “Lingerie,” she decided to share her love for JUZD with the rest …
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Weekly Re-Style – Ashley Tisdale
The Big 25 tee also pairs very nicely with Ashley’s black leggings. To complete the restyle and to add some color to the darkness of the ensemble, we will add a multi color Tolani scarf. Continuing to work our way down lets repeat the gold from our Juzd tee and add some Steve Madden t-strap ruffled sandals. The final touch will …
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Weekly Re-Style: Robert Pattinson
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JUZD Featured on Slice’s “Beautiful People”
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Launch Party for Creamworld Magazine – A Complete Hit!
Welcoming revelers, well-wishers, and local celebrities Banksy Prints (including members of the Toronto Raptors, and MTV host Nicole Holness), into Toronto’s Tryst nightclub, Creamworld Magazine celebrated the launch of its ‘09 winter issue. Ensuring that everyone had a great time, Famous, the Flow 93.5 personality who became a YouTube sensation with his President Too video, took to the stage as the night’s host. And …
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Chris Bosh on Primetime CTV with Big 25 shirt
Chris Bosh on CTV with JUZD Big 2-5 shirtOn Thursday March 12th 2009 Chris Bosh was on CTV News at 6, a celebrity fill in for the retiring Dave Devall. On the show Chris did the weather and gave out the JUZD Big 25 shirt which is a ticket into his private birthday party on Sunday March …
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Weekly Style: On the Go for New York Fashion Week
1. Want to be a bit different? Give a go to a black twill vest by Kag, which is on sale now for $75 CDN at SSENSE. 2. Also from SSENSE, you can find a great pair of straight leg trousers. Try on Diesel’s Paraguasi grey trousers for $120 CDN 3. Getting a nice men’s bag is always hard to find, …
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The Four Dominant Trends and Their Effects on Fashion
Even Siriano has pulled back on the lavishness for his Spring 2010 collection We are at the start of a generation of new trends. Many major trends from the last decade have sharply turned. While in prosperous environments and rapid technology advancements, the focus was on disposable, low-cost material goods. Such can be seen in …
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Chris Bosh on Primetime CTV with Big 25 shirt
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Not Just a Sex Icon, London also has Jolie's raw attitude in her next Indie Feature Film “Jane Doe”
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Weekly Style: One for the Lookbooks
Just as much as we love being unique, we love being in vogue. Looking like we come straight out of any store’s lookbook, this one is sure to be “that look,” which everyone’ll be pointing to and asked for. Everything about it just says hot and stylish: the vest, liquid tights/rubber leggings, big sunglasses, and …
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JUZD Featured on Green Diary!
We were surprised to find an article on us several days ago on SoJones, but we were even more stoked when we found another article the next day on Green Diary!An online blog that focuses on eco-friendly products and lifestyles, Green Diary examines how JUZD leads the pack in using bamboo as a sustainable fabric. In addition to discussing …
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Launch Party for Creamworld Magazine – A Complete Hit!
Welcoming revelers, well-wishers, and local celebrities (including members of the Toronto Raptors, and MTV host Nicole Holness), into Toronto’s Tryst nightclub, Creamworld Magazine celebrated the launch of its ’09 winter issue. Ensuring that everyone had a great time, Famous, the Flow 93.5 personality who became a YouTube sensation with his President Too video, took to the stage as the night’s host. And …
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JUZD Weekly Style: Unleashing the Power of being JUZD
Where we picture Clark Kent pulling apart the buttons of his dress shirt to reveal Superman, we can easily picture the unleashing of another power, that of being JUZD. As Craig pulls back his jacket to reveal more of the Stylez JUZD tee, we find that he has already energized his look with a snazzy watch, …
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Naked & Famous Denim is our favourite jeans!
Naked & Famous Denim are the best rated in quality and value by JUZD Lead Designer, Jing Liu. Offering premium denim and the latest innovation in fabric technology is the driving force behind the Naked & Famous labels’ success. As the exclusive producer of ‘Silk Denim’, a rare and unique blended fabric originating from Japan, than brought …
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JUST IN: JUZD custom made Bamboo Hangers
Another way where JUZD is being innovatively green in the closet… BAMBOO HANGERS!JUZD bamboo t-shirts have been such a big hit, we decided to further expand the usage of bamboo in the closet… Bamboo Hangers, which are environmentally friendly because it is a renewable and sustainable resource; as one of the earth’s fastest growing plants, it …
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Friends and Family Offer for all Fashion. Style. Culture. Readers
As promised, we have the friends and family coupon to offer to you – our dear reader. This offer allows you to save 10% off your preorder purchase. And in the spirit of giving, please note that 10% of proceeds from each shirt purchase will benefit the Canadian Basketball Foundation – a registered charitable organization seeking to …
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Weekly Re-Style: Whitney Port
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The Reality of Reality TV: My experience on a reality show
Many of my friends and people I haven’t seen for up to three years see me and say something in the regards of “those guys are asses”, “they don’t know what they are talking about”, or “the show isn’t that good”. They say this to make me feel better or maybe because they do seem …
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JUZD Re-style: Joy Bryant
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Feature: JUZD Product Model and Actress Veronika London Named the Megan Fox of North Hollywood
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Weekly Style: Hats Off To You!
1. Be sure to grab a JUZD studio tee for $78.20 CDN from the JUZD online shop to ensure the stylish look! 2. Excellent deduction my dear Watson. The summer’s winding down, so grab the Watson Sweater Cardigan from Heritage1981 ($21.90 USD) for those cool breezes and chilly nights. 3. Pair this look with a pair of black straight-cut jeans from …
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Canada Basketball Launches CB Classic Collection by JUZD Designer Jing Liu
Canada Basketball launches CB Classic Collection by JUZD Designer Jing Liu -Proceeds support 2010 World Championship teams though Canadian Basketball Foundation- (Toronto, ON) Just in time for the holidays, Canada Basketball is pleased to introduce the new CB Classic Collection apparel line, featuring limited edition vintage designer bamboo graphic t-shirts. Launched under the new ‘CB …
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JUZD is Keepin’ Up with SoJones
JUZD featured on So Jones While “it seems like the whole world is going organic,” it really does seem that JUZD is catching on, and making a great online presence! Recently featured on the front page of SoJones (formerly urb1.com), a popular online magazine that strives to keep up with the fast paced world of …
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Weekly Re-Style: Ellen Pompeo
Ellen Pompeo looks fantastic for having her baby daughter Stella only a month ago!! Most new mothers don’t have a second to spare, however Ellen didn’t do half bad with her outfit on this day. The outfit is easy to fix! You just need to re-style her in something that can brighten it up, the …
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Canada Basketball launches “CB Classic Collection” with shirts designed by Jing Liu
Sold Exclusively at:Canada Basketball – http://www.Basketball.ca The Sport Gallery – http://www.TheSportGallery.comToronto Distillery55 Mill St., Building 32, Suite 103Toronto, ON, M5A 3C4(416) 861-8514 Centre Sports – http://www.TheAirCanadaCentre.comAir Canada Centre40 Bay StToronto, ON M5J 2X2(416) 815-5500
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This is F*cking AmaZinG! Doing tricks in JUZD shirt
We gave one of our good friends Johnny Caines a JUZD shirt and he sent us a Thank you video. It is quite F*cKinG AmaZinG! You have to see it! If you like that you may also like our JUZD private party 2008 video
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JUZD is Keepin’ Up with SoJones
While “it seems like the whole world is going organic,” it really does seem that JUZD is catching on, and making a great online presence! Recently featured on the front page of SoJones (formerly urb1.com), a popular online magazine that strives to keep up with the fast paced world of urban and hip hop fashion, one finds …
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Weekly Style Redux: Be Suave With Your Wallet Too
1. For the slim figure, try on the BDG Shrunken Blazer, which is available at Urban Outfitters for $68 USD 2. Keeping on the $150 budget, add some denim into your outfit with the Crease & Frayed jean from Heritage1981 for $32.90 USD 3. And finally, keep your cool with this pair of Dymytrov sunglasses for only $12 USD …
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The one simple missing link to success
I love reading Inc. magazine and one of my favourite sections is Joel Spolsky. In his column he talks about his experience as an entrepreneur and gives monthly advice. I find that his advice really connects with the true reality of everyday business issues. In this month’s issue which features Marc Ecko on the cover (which also is a good …
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JUZD Releases Limited Edition “BIG 2-5” Item in Honour of Chris Bosh’s 25th Birthday
Chris Bosh\’s 25th Birthday Celebration GalaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUZD Releases Limited Edition “BIG 2-5” Item in Honour of Chris Bosh’s 25th Birthday Chris Bosh, of the Toronto Raptors, is turning 25 and to celebrate this milestone JUZD Bamboo Streetwear (www.juzd.com) is releasing a special, limited edition item. Each item is handmade by JUZD lead designer Jing Liu. …
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Dream Control: Keep Cool By Being Cool
With the great summer sun beating its rays down on our heads, we need something to keep our brains cool, while still looking as if we just came off the runway. With our fashion sense in mind, our dear friends in New York Jin and James sent us some hats by Dream Control. These hats are …
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Weekly Style: Be Original. Be JUZD
1. For a something that fits your credit card budget and your body, try on the Levis Matchstick, which is a slim straight fit with small tears. Available now on sale at SSENSE for $128 USD 2. Chucks can be worn by anyone. But step up yours with a bit of class by sporting a pair …
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La Mimi Interviews Jing Liu of JUZD
Filmed by friends over at TheBizMedia, Mimi over at La Mimi recently interviewed lead designer Jing Liu for an up close and personal look at the fashion line that has made its way to the TIFF ’08 Tastemakers Lounge and the recent LG Fashion week. After a little Q&A, Mimi went for a wardrobe change and tried on a …
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Jing Liu handmakes JUZD shirt for Chris Bosh’s 25th birthday gala
Gotstyle 489 King St W Toronto ON, M5V 1K4 416.260.9696 Show Room 278B Queen St W Toronto ON, M5V 2A1 416.977.3888 TNT Blu Hazelton Lanes 55 Avenue Rd Toronto ON 416.972.1593 Over the Rainbow 101 Yorkville ave Toronto ON, M5R 1C1 416.967.7448 Coal 803 Queen St W Toronto ON 416.301.COAL Almost Naked 479 Queen St …
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CiRCA Nightclub gets JUZD with Craig Henry and Johnny Caines
If you live in Toronto and are even the least bit in the party scene, you without a doubt know CiRCA Nightclub. So it comes as no surprise that JUZD shirts can be spotted at one of the hottest clubs on any given evening. Check out the video below, which features Craig Henry and Johnny Caines …
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JUZD Re-Style: Jordan Sparks
Next throw on this S.W.O.R.D Ardea Leather Jacket, which is a longer fit for her as well it adds some great detailing with its ribbed collar, cuffs, and hem.To complete this cool-chic look that Jordan was originally going for, we will add a blue faux patent croc clutch from Forever21 and some Loeffler Randall Mabel Strappy black pumps.See more JUZD …
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Spotted: Darrin Henson “Falling” for the New JUZD Line
Actor and choreographer Darrin Henson was recently seen wearing a basic long-sleeve JUZD shirt during his spot on BET’s The Mo’Nique Show. This long-sleeve shirt is part of the new JUZD fall/winter line, which features strong colors – hot pink, blue, and grey – and crazy designs, as well as several basics to widen the selection. As a …
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Weekly Re-Style: Jessica Alba
Since we are sticking to basic black, we need to make sure she is wearing a statement trend. It seems only fit to throw on some classy harem pants found at Urban Outfitters. And for a bold pop we will add a Deepa Gurnani black and white tye dye scarf that pairs perfect with her jacket. In a …
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JUZD Weekly Style: Rock-Chic
Outdoor festivals are one of the greatest parts of summer, and JUZD is here to help you with an easy look for rockin’ out all day and night.Model Lena brings sassy rock-chic to her white Stylez JUZD shirt by adding multiple bracelets by designed by Suzanne Lorraine and cap from Nobis Hats.Her light grey skinny jeans complete this look so …
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Weekly Style: Fall Right Into The Basics
Get the rest of the look online before the JUZD fall collection is out: 1. Snag these aviator sunglasses by “Marc by Marc Jacobs” at Nordstrom for only $98 USD! 2. Pay attention to the little details: they can elevate your status from ordinary to super chic. Paint your nails with the long lasting “Dark Room Nail Color” nail polish …
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The difference bewteen Toronto and Miami stores
I have heard many times before that Toronto is slow with fashion, that Toronto follows other cities. I didn’t know what this truly meant but it was fun to joke about it. I was quite surprise on my visits to stores in Miami that the managers actually told me the time the buyers would be …
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JUZD Tech Tee Seen in Action on “The Random Basterd”
Ever wonder how a JUZD tee moved? Think about it: you’ve only ever seen it in still-photos and in promos for not longer than 30 seconds at a time. Check out this Canadian short film by Jonathan Dowds-Hott and Daniel Lee where Jonathan Steen is featured wearing the JUZD Tech Tee – one of our best sellers.
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JUZD Weekly Style: Boyfriend Fit your JUZD Shirt
The boyfriend clothing trend is very popular these days, and it comes as no surprise when we see girls sporting their beau’s shirt! Showing off the comic that is found inside every JUZD tee, Lena flips her boyfriend’s tee inside out, and pairs it with cute denim shorts and a hat from Urban Outfitters. Given that this …
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JUZD Shows LG Fashion Week that Men do, in fact, Gotstyle
Today marks two weeks since the huge tent down in Liberty Village showed off beautiful fashion lines and designs to media and fashionistas for LG Fashion Week. As a part of the jam-packed (both lineup and audience wise) Gotstyle menswear fashion show, JUZD strutted down the runway with a fierce energy to showcase one of the many …
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Shopaholic Cocktail Party in Toronto
Our friend Yvonne Kai is having a Shopaholic party in Toronto. Over 400 RSVPs on Facebook :D!Get your girlfriends, plan your outfit, buy something new, and have the time of your life.“If I don’t stop shopping, I’ll send up a bag lady; a Fendi bag lady, but a bag lady…” Carrie With music from Toronto’s #1 …
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Weekly Style: Against the Wall for Good Style?
1. Make your outfit cute and retro with this Kimchi Blue Solid Full Tie Back Skirt from Urban Outfitters for $58 USD 2. Keep your legs warm from that occasional cool breeze with this Fab Basic Tights Set from Forever 21 for only $4.50 USD 3. Doll up your outfit with this pair of round-toed Browns ID leather shoes for $198 CDN Click here …
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50% increase in blog traffic – thanks for the support!
We received 3,120 visits last month. That’s 50% increase over the previous month. This does not include those that subscribe to our RSS feeds, follow us on FACEBOOK, follow us on Twitter, and read our blogs from the many other sites that grab our content. Thanks to all readers and partners that support our fashion blog. We will continue …
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Trend Forecasting for Fall Winter 2009 2010 – Effects of recession on fashion
Who really dictates the fashion trends, buyers or consumers? I was in New York City last week and met with a lot of buyers, showrooms, buying services, and designers and was quite enlighten about the trends coming up for the season. Pretty much all of it is affected by the recession. 1. Lower price points. From online …
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SPOTTED: DJ Agile in JUZD Tech shirt at 2009 DJ Stylus Awards Monday night!
Toronto’s own DJ Agile spotted not only winning an award for “Mixtape of the Year” at the 2009 DJ Stylus Awards, but winning in style in his JUZD Tech T. We know Agile appreciates the feel and style of his JUZD Tech. Huge congratulations to Agile on his win! Agile has been on the Canadian music scene for …
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Why logo shirts don’ sell and the one exception
What does Al Ries say about logo t-shirts? Wait, who the heck is Al Ries? Marketing genius, Al Ries, is one of the top and most respected marketing gurus, having written some of the most important marketing books. I not only love his stuff, but also highly respect his work.So what does he say about logo t-shirts? They …
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Juzd Weekly Re-Style Christina Aguilera
I really don’t mind the flannel trend of the moment, however the one she is sporting is way too boxy and over sized. Lets trade it up for a Charlotte Russe flannel button up and, why not toss the leggings at the same time. Add a pair of boyfriend jeans and that’s it! We have a chic …
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JUZD Re-style: Keri Hilson
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Weekly Style: Gearing up for Fall/Winter ’10
1. Treat yourself to a Mackage (a great fellow Canadian brand) leather jacket, the Adrian motorcycle jacket fits snugly and is absolutely worth the $693 USD splurge. Who knows? It’s listed in the SS09, so it may go on sale soon… 2. Now need a pair of jeans that won’t break the bank? Check out the good …
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Spotted: Devo Brown is an “All Star”
Devo brown Q tip with juzd streetwear We last spotted Melanie Martin of Flow 93.5 being “original” in her JUZD shirt. However, she’s not the only Flow 93.5 DJ rocking the airwaves fashionably in a bamboo shirt. We caught Devo Brown rocking his All-Star shirt with hip-hop artist Q-Tip. No amateur to the radio airwaves, Brown has worked at numerous radio stations before …
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Behind-the-Scenes: Chris Bosh on CTV News
Several months ago we brought to you the Telling the city of Toronto the weather, NBA style
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Sweetspot “Swag Spots” JUZD
Soon going for its fifth year, the Tastemakers Lounge at TIFF never fails to please its guests. This past year’s (2008) theme was “Ohhh Canada!,” which was an homage to all Canadian accomplishments in the film industry. Of the twenty companies that were selected to introduce the latest trends in clothing and interior design, JUZD was one …
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Cosmo TV Stars JUZD in Search for “Next Fun Fearless Female Rockstar”
Even though Toronto was bogged down in rain this past summer, Cosmo TV was getting ready to sizzle with its search for the next female rockstar. Previewing the excitement to come in the fall, Cosmo TV ran a television spot showing off the busy streets of a metropolitan, as well as the perfect rockstar outfit – jeans and sunglasses …
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Weekly Style: Race To Be Simple, Yet Chic
1. Grab your black skinny jean fix with the Ava Star jeans by Citizens of Humanity for $158 USD at SSENSE2. Slip into these Ginger T-Strap heels from Urban Outfitters for $68 USD. Order them online today, since they’re only available on the web! 3. Serious about riding? Try on Joe Rocket’s Women Jet Set gloves for $59.99 USD at Motorcycle Giant Click …
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2010 is the year Ed Hardy officially dies
2010 is the year Ed Hardy officially dies. I’ve heard a lot from people in the industry that Ed Hardy is ugly and that it’s too busy and so forth. It’s easy to hate on Ed Hardy but the truth is that the aesthetics are not inherently awful. Yes, some of them were and they …
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Cosmo TV Promo Stars JUZD in Search for Next Female Rockstar
Even though this past summer was recorded as being one of the wettest that Toronto has ever seen, Cosmo TV got ready to sizzle with its search for the “next fun and fearless female rockstar.” Previewing the excitement to come in the fall, Cosmo TV ran a television spot showing off the busy streets of Toronto, as well as …
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How I got my line into the top boutiques on the most prestigious street on Miami beach
I stroll into Astoria on Lincoln Road rolling my suitcase with a bag on top. Either I was a tourist catching a flight or just landed or I was a salesperson. Not sure here but usually from Toronto solicitors are frown upon, this is understandable because of all the crap these solicitors try to push …
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JUZD Weekly Style: Street Florals
Have you seen pictures of your favourite JUZD items, but are wondering how to get the whole look? Every week we will feature a JUZD look, and let you know where we picked up all of the other items for styling. The stylish people over here at JUZD have picked some amazing items which work to complete the whole look, starting …
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Be In Touch with JUZD at BeforeLastCall
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Sneak peek at JUZD handmade shirt for Chris Bosh’s 25th Birthday
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Behind the Scenes – OMNI TV gets JUZD
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Go Big or Go Home…Sex and the City Style!
If you don’t know who Mr. Big is or where Charlotte keeps her rabbit… (we’re not talking about the chocolate bar or a cute bunny)by now you probably recognize the following names – Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda. They taught us how to be strong, independent women all while setting some of today’s hottest fashion trends. Who …
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Chinese government deems JUZD shirt too violent for release
It’s 1 am and I just got off the phone with my agent in China. For the last 2 weeks I’ve been talking to him up to three four times a day 10AM, 10PM, 2AM, 8AM, and anytime in between. Then add email and instant messaging, we stay in touch like lovebirds. As JUZD is days …
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People go crazy, pays $2 for a free JUZD bag
The JUZD team was at its first tradeshow, Green Living Show at the Toronto Exhibition place. And people there went crazy for the JUZD bag. People were dropping by ever so often saying “Here’s the booth with that bag.” They apparently saw other people carrying it around. I was thinking, no way, everyone is giving away free eco-friendly bags, …
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Getting JUZD at The Green Living Show…
It was also exciting to see Evan Biddell and Lucian Matis (from Project Runway Canada) display their Canadian talent with their new Summer collection. It’s easy to see why Biddell won Project Plantar Fasciitis cure Runway Canada – his collection left the audience begging for more. Read more here mintlaserclinic Despite the TTC strike, we had a great turn out as we saw numerous people …
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Cosmopolitan StarLaunch™ CosmoTV commercial features JUZD shirt
If you seen the following commercial on TV or one of the 17,000 (as of today) viewers of the youtube video and you are wondering “what tee is the blond rockstar wearing on the Cosmo magazine StarLaunch commercial?” It’s JUZD silly! With this tee shirt being launch just a couple of months ago it’s surprising it’s already on a …
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MSN.ca takes notice of JUZD
Seems as though the word about JUZD is getting out! With success in Holt Renfrew, GotStyle and Green is Black more and more people are quick to grab the one-of-a-kind JUZD t-shirt. The fashion world is seeking new, innovative and eco-friendly designs and being the planet’s first bamboo designer label, it’s hard to avoid getting JUZD…Take a look below to …
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The Chinese got style…and culture!
My journey back to China my birthplace started March 25th. This is a mission to learn more of the Chinese culture and seek inspiration for the Spring Summer 2009 collection. My trip takes me Qingdao a beautiful coastal city on the eastern edge of China. Qingdao city has been a German colony in the 19th century. What really surprised …
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Taking Organic Designs to the Streets
by Danielle Wong of www.theGreenCity.ca– Toronto – Nov. 22 2007 Jing Liu designs clothes for the urban space, but his inspiration comes from nature. Unlike Baby Phat or Sean Jean, this newcomer’s line of high-end street wear, JUZD (pronounced “joost”), is organic. The clothing brand, which is based in Toronto, uses organic bamboo as its primary material and …
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JUZD Bamboo Streetwear – an Asian Inspiration
Date: Tues. Mar 25 2008.
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Nalini Sharma, award winning weathergirl for CityTV gets JUZD
I met with Nalini Sharma the weathergirl for CityTV (CityNews) yesterday. Just in February she was hounoured with the Anokhi Magazine’s Most Successful TV Personality in Toronto award. But she have also won many not so formal awards such as the News Hottie of the Week award, she won this twice within 6 months! A friend of mine who works at CityTV …
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Bamboo line Juzd provides Eco-Aggression
Date: Wed. June 25 2008 Original article written by Jatinder Dhoot of www.toronto.cityguide.ca on Wed June 25 2008. Ever wake up one morning and decide to create clothing line? It’s not an ordinary occurrence but Torontonian Jing Liu is not an ordinary individual. Liu, creator of Juzd clothing, which is promoted as being the first bamboo designer label, is the …
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Finding the spots for the first big JUZD photoshoot
The other day we went cruising around Toronto to check out a few potential locations for our big photo shoot. I decided to work with one of Toronto’s top fashion photographers , Igor Yu. It feels like I’ve seen portfolios of every single photographer in Toronto, but I instantly fell in love with his work. We’ve done a shoot before and it was …
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What’s falling from the Fashion skies this FALL?
Anything and everything seems to be “in”. Confidence is always in style and if you have that then you can rock anything. Warm colors such as deep reds, oranges, greens and navies seem to be fall staples. I’ve seen the old school sweaters with patch crest making a comeback and I may just have to …
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Chris Bosh loves his JUZD shirt
Chris Bosh of the Raptors and one of the top NBA players have been one of the biggest supporter of JUZD. Chris Bosh have been a three-time NBA All-star and have been named to the All-NBA team. He also was on the US national team which won gold the 2008 Olympics. Here’s a video of him wearing his JUZD shirt. This video …
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Chris Bosh loves JUZD shirts
Chris Bosh of the Raptors and one of the top NBA players have been one of the biggest supporter of JUZD. Chris Bosh have been a three-time NBA All-star and have been named to the All-NBA team. He also was on the US national team which won gold the 2008 Olympics. Here’s a video of him wearing his JUZD shirt. This video will …
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JUZD Photoshoot for Glamcity 1 year anniversary party
Photoshoot for Glamcity anniversary at Atelier in Toronto Saturday December 20th. Photographer: Trevor Godinho
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JUZD team at Magic / Pool / Project shows in Las Vegas
The colorful Creative Recreation showcased its new sneaker collection and style for Fall. While smaller labels such as Shmack Footwear were making head waves and extending their distribution for the fist time to Japan. I was able to check out Raw 7. It maintained it’s high end grudge style. It brought its unique style of art to sandals …
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Bamboo line Juzd provides Eco-Aggression
Ever wake up one morning and decide to create clothing line? It’s not an ordinary occurrence but Torontonian Jing Liu is not an ordinary individual. Liu, creator of Juzd clothing, which is promoted as being the first bamboo designer label, is the lead designer for the urban streetwear line. “I just woke up one day and decided …
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JUZD Bamboo Streetwear – an Asian Inspiration
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JUZD Streetwear LA Fashion Week Fashion Show Oct 17th 2008
JUZD Streetwear showcased it’s hot collection at the LA Fashion Week 2008 on Friday October 17th 2008 at TaTou Lounge in downtown Los Angeles. In attendance was Estelle, DJ Questlove of The Roots, Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes, and Sway!
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Adam Spagnolo, influenced by architecture dad and fashion model mom
I really like this shirt. Modern yet pays respect to the classic elements. Tuck this baby into a nice pair of raw slim denim, put on a pair of high cut leather boots, strap a guitar on my back, and I’m ready to tour America in my ol’ Chevy. The boy who grew up in …
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LA Weekly: OMG at Avalon
Originally posted http://www.laweekly.com/2008-10-16/music/dance-club-pick-omg-at-avalon/ Orginally written by Lina Lecardo Whoever came up with the name of Avalon’s new Friday-night free-for-all, OMG (as in “Oh My God!”), gets a blingy gold star. It’s the perfect mash moniker, not only because of the oh-so-timely text-era lingo, but because it evokes excitement and something of significance. Even without the name, though, this one deserves …
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JUZD Official launch on hold
There have been delays in the production of the samples for the Fall/Winter collection. The JUZD official party has been postpone
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One of the world’s largest fabric markets turns fashion designers dreams into reality
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Become a JUZD Facebook fan within 48hrs and win a shirt
The contest has started! In less than 48hrs one lucky JUZD fan will win a FREE JUZD bamboo shirt. Join now, tell your friends! Hurry time is running out. Become a fan now! Details:Contest ends at May 22th 2008 Noon. Winner will be chosen randomly and announced on our FACEBOOK PAGE. Winner has 48hrs to …
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JUZD Private Party was a success!
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. …
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Toronto Fashion Week – JUZD event
JUZD Toronto Fashion Week event at Rockwood Club, 31 Mercer St. Toronto, on Thursday October 23rd 2008. Doors open at 9pm. Straight back from LA Fashion Week, JUZD will be showcasing its current collection. Cristofer Carrado will be showcasing it’s inaugural Spring 2009 collection. Sponsor Cream World will be giving away it’s latest issue. Make sure to get …
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Dark Knight, a reflection of our Dark Society
I remember popping the bootlegged video cassette tape into our dusty old VCR. Lights off, window curtains closed. Sitting on the ground of our small stuffy rented room arms length from the new 17 inch TV my parents treated us to. No remote, just dial channel turner. This was after couple years of my sister and I …
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JUZD appears in The Wyre: Stuff guys can actually use
Original Post: http://xyyz.ca/thewyre.php?wc=8&wid=1007 Originally written by Zack Medicoff , The Wyre We all try our best to help save the planet, so it’s good to know that Jing Liu has our environmentally-friendly back. His organic bamboo graphic T-shirt line, JUZD, offers men a way of uniting social awareness with style. Pronounced “juiced”, the line is Canada’s …
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Holt Renfrew sold 20% of its first batch of JUZD shirts in less than 5 days!
If 5 days of sale is any indication of the future, JUZD is expected to be a overwhelming success. In less than 5 days of having the first batch of JUZD shirts in the Holt Renfrew locations, 20% of it has been sold. “Looks like a pretty good start” says Brent Weisgerber, Merchandise Associate of …
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PK Session at Gotstyle
bout the line, the edginess and eco-friendliness of the product, and even hinted at the possibility of carrying our woman’s line as well! With the beautiful JUZD packaging, it would be perfect for the boyfriend or husband to grab a matching shirt for their girlfriend of wife. Perfect for birthdays or the holiday season coming …
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Nalini Sharma, award winning weathergirl for CityTV gets JUZD
I met with Nalini Sharma the weathergirl for CityTV (CityNews) yesterday. Just in February she was hounoured with the Anokhi Magazine’sMost Successful TV Personality in Toronto award. But she have also won many not so formal awards such as the News Hottie of the Week award, she won this twice within 6 months! A friend of mine who works at CityTV …
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How Jing Got JUZD
Original Post: http://www.chickadvisor.com/video/chickadvisor-vids/how-jing-got-juzd.html Watch our exclusive interview with JUZD designer, Jing Liu about his luxury line of organic bamboo clothing. Made of the highest quality, silky soft bamboo, JUZD’s edgy one of a kind $100 T’s rank right up there on our must have list. They are anti-bacterial, low maintenance and highly covetable.
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NYC get JUZD this fall!
The New Agenda is a “lifestyle magazine for the socially conscious”. JUZD’s photo (displayed above) will be featured in this fall’s premiere magazine. Jing Liu, lead designer, of JUZD talked to the creators of the magazine this past July; he will also be featured in the premiere issue. Grab your copy this fall to see how …
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LA Fashion Week – Behind the scenes photos
Here are some of the behind the scenes photos from the JUZD Streetwear LA Fashion show at TaTou Friday October 17th 2008 during LA Fashion Week.
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JUZD Streetwear LA Fashion Week Fashion Show Oct 17th 2008
JUZD Streetwear showcased it’s hot collection at the LA Fashion Week 2008 on Friday October 17th 2008 at TaTou Lounge in downtown Los Angeles. In attendance was Estelle, DJ Questlove of The Roots, Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes, and Sway!
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Guangzhou Clothing Market – wow!
Guangzhou City Clothing market Fresh fur with the animal head attached. These guys look like they came straight out of the jungle.
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JUZD Featured in 24hrs Daily Newspaper
Original post in July 29th 2008 issue of 24 Hours.Original article written by Tanya Enberg, 24 hours Bamboo firstHolt Renfrew keeps sharpening its edge.The retail chain, which gives great play to Canuck clothing labels, has gone one step further by bringing on a largely unknown Toronto designer. His name is Jing Liu and if you’ve never hear of …
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Streetwear Quintessential Contradiction
brand options and marketing savvy of the multinationals, another reason for the acceptance of these products is that sneaker culture predates the streetwear phenomenon and, by consequence, the more recent startups. In this context the traditional sneaker brands have been engrained into the culture. This is evidenced in books such as Sneaker Freaker and Sneakers: The Complete Collectors Guide, which document the …
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Due to popular demand, here are more photos from CHIC.
I received a lot of feedback from my pictures from the CHIC show. So here’s the last batch of it.
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Holt Renfrew to Debut JUZD Bamboo Collection by Unknown Canadian Designer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Holt Renfrew to Debut JUZD Bamboo Collection by Unknown Canadian Designer Luxury retailer, Holt Renfrew, will be the first retail chain to unveil the JUZD Bamboo Streetwear collection from unknown Canadian designer, Jing Liu. The collection, consisting of edgy graphics on an exclusive bamboo fabric, will debut in stores as early as next week. Toronto, …
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BE A JUZD VIP FOR A NIGHT SWEEPSTAKES!
On Wednesday February 6th 2008 JUZD is hosting an invite-only VIP party at a secret exclusive location in Toronto. This party is for Toronto’s elite, tastemakers, trendsetters, buyers, and social media. We reserved spots at the JUZD VIP booth for two lucky JUZD facebook members. You get appetizers, bottle service, two bamboo JUZD shirts, performances, a preview of the JUZD …
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Much Music Matte Babel getting JUZD at TIFF
Much Music’s TV VJ and c0-host, Matte Babel of “A fashion-conscious guy who incorporates the latest trends into his own distinctive look, Matte feels clothing and music can be compared. “You get a new shirt and you wear it constantly for a while, until you find a new one. “ http://www.muchmusic.com/tv/personalities/mattebabel/
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Private Party footage finally released
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Miss Universe Canada loves JUZD!
miss Universe/Canada Samantha Tajik Samantha competed in the Miss Universe Canada 2008 pageant, and on April 28, 2008 was crowned the winner by outgoing titleholder, Inga Skaya. She represented Canada at the Miss Universe 2008 pageant in Vietnam in July 2008.
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Get JUZD at EcoSavvy Festival this Saturday!
With summer starting to wind down, Toronto is still pumping out festivals until the summer dog days are over and best part is, most of them are free to attend! In the heart of North York, visit Mel Lastman Square between 11am-9pm, to see what’s happening at the FREE EcoSavvy Festival! Going green is not just …
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JUZD on 104.9 EZ ROCK MORNING SHOW!
On Monday August 4, 2008 Jing was featured on Edmonton’s EZ Rock Morning Show. Take a listen to hear about all the many benefits JUZD bamboo has to offer!http://juzd.com/audio/ezrock-juzd-interview.mp3
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Exclusive Trafik Tradeshow in Miami to showcase JUZD
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Exclusive Trafik Tradeshow in Miami to showcase JUZD
Many buyers do not head over to the Las Vegas show instead chooses to stay on the east coast and go to Miami to finish off their buying. Miami fashion is more vibrant with a lot more colours and certain major brands don’t attend the Trafik show just because their brands don’t fit in. However …
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Much Music Matte Babel getting JUZD at TIFF
Much Music’s TV VJ and Co-host, Matte Babel of MuchOnDemand shows his JUZD support at Ecstacy’s launch party. “A fashion-conscious guy who incorporates the latest trends into his own distinctive look, Matte feels clothing and music can be compared. “You get a new shirt and you wear it constantly for a while, until you find a new …
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JUZD now in Yorkdale and Bloor Holt Renfrew
Yesterday was an exciting day for the staff at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale and Bloor street. They finally received their first shipment of the JUZD shirts. Marc Baudendistel the Yorkdale store manager was so excited about the product that he organized a Product Knowledge session not only with the mens contemporary department with but many of …
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Canadian Designer Showcases Inaugural Collection During L.A. Fashion Week
For Immediate Release Canadian Designer Showcases Inaugural Collection During L.A. Fashion Week Canadian-based JUZD Bamboo Streetwear (www.juzd.com) will showcase their first collection during the L.A. Fashion Week on Friday October 17th. The event will be held at Versus Night Club – the renovated 22,000 square foot former L.A. Stock Exchange. The fashion showcase includes L.A.-based labels LRG, Factory Girl, and Grefphenreed. JUZD will …
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Bedouin Soundclash performs at JUZD sponsored TIFF event!
Each party-goer also received a JUZD swag bag on their way out! But there just wasn’t enough bags for the 800+ guest. We’re all still trying to wind down after a great night!
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Q&A with JUZD Street Wear
The following blog was written by Gloria Chik of UrbaneBloc. See original story. I came across a really interesting streetwear concept early in the year – bamboo designer clothing. JUZD is a local brand that has established its line based on the concept of organic bamboo fabric. Want to learn more? Jing Liu, JUZD’s Lead Designer, takes us through …
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JUZD to showcase for LA Fashion Week
Sponsors for the event includes Step Up Productions, Booky Entertainment, Fusicology, Metromix, G-Shock Watches, Artist Related, Speck Products, Wantickets, Okayplayer, LRG Clothing, JUZD Bamboo, Monster Cable, Moodswing 360, Value Creators, Fashion Meets Music, Facotry Girl, and CRUSH Management.
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Dom Rebel – one of the hottest up and coming labels
Dom Rebel ~ Justin Svatina (head designer Dom Rebel), Jing Liu (Co-designer JUZD) – Terence Chung (Co-designer JUZD), Don Nguyen (Sales Marketing Dom Rebel)Justin Svatina (Head designer Dom Rebel), Jing Liu (Co-designer JUZD) – Terence Chung (Co-designer JUZD), Don Nguyen (Sales Marketing Dom Rebel) Some of the shirts take 5 to 8 hours of labor (of love) …
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How Jay-Z killed a legend
To my disgust when I saw the new Artful Dodger’s collection at Project NYC. Not only did the line looked plain and boring the prices had dropped too. The sales rep told me that they were planning to lower the prices before Jay-Z bought it out. Artful Dodgers are ARtful Dodgers no more. It’s just …
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Jing Liu celebrates his birthday in style with a Private Party
Jing Liu lead designer of JUZD is having a private birthday party on Thursday June 19th at Toula Lounge. Located on the 38th floor of the high end Westin Harbour Castle Hotel, Toula Lounge has the most amazing view of Toronto. DJ Sean Chatrath will be spinning sexy house, old school, and hiphop. Hosted by Yvonne Kai of LongOverdew.com and Benjamin DeGraff. Zero Vodka will sampling it’s …
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Chinese CHIC models
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Is this the best selling JUZD shirt?
This shirt is the favourite of many people. I wasn’t surprised when the first report I got showed it sold 2-3 times more than the other shirts. Can’t confirm how many days it was actually on the floor. Then on the second week it went all the way to second last. What was going on here! …
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Saturday August 16th JUZD at EcoSavvy Festival!
With summer starting to wind down, Toronto is still pumping out festivals until the summer dog days are over and best part is, most of them are free to attend! In the heart of North York, visit Mel Lastman Square between 11am-9pm, to see what’s happening at the FREE EcoSavvy Festival! Going green is not just …
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JUZD on RogersTV
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The future of eco-conscious clothing
Today I was interviewed by Alex, a New York magazine and UrbaneBloc a popular Toronto online blog. There was one important recurring question. What’s the future for eco-conscious clothing. Where is this trend heading? I think the perception is that this trend is moving fast and furious. That may be true based on the media coverage but the innovation …
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Be the first on the planet to rock a JUZD bamboo shirt
Bamboo Clothing – JUZD Original – Buy online at the JUZD streetwear shop Everyone have been asking since the JUZD private party fashion show. “Where can we get one of ’em shirts?” Wait no more! We finally got an early shipment in. We got a very limited supply of the infamous JUZD original, for men …
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Jing stars in Beautiful People Reality Show
The popularity of the Beautiful People networking website has led to a reality show on the Slice Network where Jing, JUZD’s lead designer guest starred. Check out the show in the fall on the Slice Network to see what Jing was up to! Probably the most controversial online dating/networking website on the market today, Beautiful People is Canada’s first website where …
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JUZD Head designer Jing Liu Sponsors TIFF Event
At the Toronto Film Festival, celebs can expect to get a piece of Holt Renfrew’s hottest new bamboo clothing line on order – JUZD. Unique t-shirts were designed for the event will be included within Tastemakers Celebrity Lounge’s swag bags. The head designer and owner of the brand is marked as the youngest who can make such a …
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Darrin Hensen is fully JUZD for Hollywood!
Acting is just one of Darrin Hensen’s skills, he’s also a choreographer. Darrin has appeared in the movie Stomp the Yard, appeared in the TV series Lincoln Heights and has choreographed and gone on tour with the likes of New Kids On The Block, Brandy, Salt N Peppa and N SYNC. Darrin choreographed several music …
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CBC’s Steven and Chris get JUZD!
CBC’s Steven Sabados and co-host Chris Hyndman, are a part of one of today’s hot day-time talk show, Steven and Chris. You can catch them talking about up and coming fashion(Maybe they’ll even wear our shirts on-air!) , home decor, celebrities and lifestyle tips. Steven & Chris day-time talk show airs weekdays at 2 p.m. on …
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JUZD exhibiting in Las Vegas Pool Tradeshow August 25-27th!
The much anticipated fashion event of the summer is weeks away and JUZD is getting ready to showcase and exhibit our collection! The Pool tradeshow was established in 2001 for the boutique market and better retailers world-wide. Over 350+ brands show their merchandise to influential buyers for boutique shops across the world. New products from emerging designers and established brands showcase …
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JUZD in the National Post!
Swag Hag Nathalie Atkinson, National Post Published: Wednesday, September 10, 2008 THE TASTEMAKERS LOUNGE The theme of this year’s Tastemakers Lounge at the Inter-Continental is Ohhh Canada!, and stars sip libations from Northern Quebec (ESKA spring water) and British Columbia (fair trade, organic and carbon-neutral Salt Spring Coffee). The Good Hipster design gallery-boutique Ministry of the Interior …
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National Post cover Star wearing JUZD shirt on TIFF red carpet
National Post mentioned JUZD in the September 10th 2008 onlline. Swag Hag: The Tastemakers LoungePosted: September 10, 2008, 8:33 AM by Nathalie Atkinson The theme of this year’s Tastemakers Lounge at the InterContinental is Ohhh Canada! and stars sip libations from Northern Quebec (ESKA spring water) and B.C. (fair trade, organic and carbon-neutral Salt Spring Coffee) while they “shop.” …
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TIFF celebrities go crazy for the new JUZD bamboo collection!
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) celebrities go crazy for the JUZD shirts. In the last 24 hours I’ve been told by three different people spotting celebrities wearing the JUZD shirts. Remind you that most of these people just got their JUZD shirt the same day or the day before and they are already pimping it! Monday September …
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JUZD Designer Appearance at Holt Renfrew Yorkdale
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The discovery of JUZD
“Your line has no sex.” enthusiastically yelps Michael Yarde. As if it was a compliment. “It’s like the third sex, something between male and female but yet neither totally male nor female.” I felt insulted. Here’s a reporter who’s talking about my line as if he knew more about it than I. But I have …
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Toronto Eco-Fashion Designer Jing Liu to be Youngest Sponsor of 2008 TIFF Tastemakers Celebrity Lounge
Jing Liu (27) will represent young entrepreneurs at this year’s Fourth Annual Tastemakers Celebrity Lounge event, part of the Toronto International Film Festival from September 6 – 12. The Owner and Lead Designer of Toronto-based JUZD bamboo, designers of organic bamboo streetwear, Liu will be the youngest sponsor of the event which introduces tastemakers to innovative product …
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Photos from JUZD’s first collection released today to the public
Her: JUZD Original (black) Photos from the shoot for the 1st collection of JUZD shirts. In stores in late July.Available at Green is Black and Got Style. Green is BlackFashion for the conscious624 Yonge Street416.454.5650www.GreenisBlack.cainfo@greenisblack.ca Got Style489 King St. West416-260-9696www.gsmen.cominfo@gsmen.com Photographer: Igor YuCreative Direction: Dale HodderLead Stylist: Nikita StanleyAssisting Stylist: Eda GreffMake Up & Hair Artist: Sasha SimlerAssistants: Ashley Athill, Michael Nguyen, Davi Tam …
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More photos from the JUZD Private Party
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 …
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Jing Guest Stars on Controversial Beautiful People Reality Show
(Robert Hintze of BeautifulPeople.net, Jing Liu of JUZD, Greg Hodge of BeautifulPeople.net)
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Chris Bosh got measured for custom JUZD shirts
Michael Nguyen (Fifth on King), Chris Bosh (Raptors), Jing Liu (JUZD Street wear), Angelique Knights (The New Flow 93.5) Today Chris Bosh came into Fifth on King, my buddy’s store to get measured for some custom JUZD shirts. Being that tall it was hard to get stuff that fits. Because he likes the shirts so we are custom making …
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Learn what inspires the JUZD designs!
Asian Inspiration takes a look at Garcinia Cambogia culture in the Greater Toronto area. The reporters profile up to date events, fashion, culture, people, health and lifestyle. Asian Inspiration airs Thursdays at 11:30am and Saturdays at 4:30pm.
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15 ways to get more photography business
I’m looking for a photographer for our next shoot. I posted a listing on Craig’s List and got a flood of applicants. For those that submit to online jobs and never get a reply back I want you to know I actually went through each and every single email. I would love to reply back but just …
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More pics from the CHIC!
Here’s more pics from the CHIC2008 clothing show (China International Clothing & Accessories Fair) in Beijing. The Chinese love foreign models I still got more pictures coming including some of really cute Chinese models. Like the West there is a ‘typical’ model look. I see it on all the magazines. Just like the West I can’t tell …
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The MAGIC week in Las Vegas
Hard working Yvonne!
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Behind the scenes of the JUZD photo shoot
Our first set of models were Evan and Vlada. They are top professionals and naturals. Igor really like their chemistry. We waited till it was dark and then we went to work! This photo was taken at an alley way by Bathurst and King. Look at the photo it doesn’t look like a typical Toronto location. All of …
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Blackcowboy wears JUZD shirt on MTV and MTV UK
Los Angeles\’ Blackcowboy on MTV with JUZD shirtLeonardo Dicaprio liked the Blackcowboy, a local LA favourite so much he used their songs “Lukas” and “Time” to the ending of “Gardener of Eden”. Blackcowboy have won quite a bit of awards since and made many top song and band lists. JUZD wants to congratulate them and thank …
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Comparison between Bamboo fabric and Cotton fabric
Comparison between Bamboo and Cotton The following is research on the difference between cotton fabric and bamboo fabric. Quality Cotton Bamboo Comments Strong Abrasion Resistance Both are very abrasion resistant Strength Both are strong Absorbency 100% 300% Bamboo is 300% more absorbent than cotton Hypoallergenic Both fabrics are hypoallergenic Machine-washable Bamboo will retain it’s structural …
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Nalini Sharma, CityTV’s Weather Girl shows off her JUZD shirt on air
Nalini Sharma, award winning weathergirl for CityTV shows off her JUZD bamboo shirt on air.
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Jing at Project Show New York City Summer 2008
(And I got a custom made JUZD hat off the streets of SOHO in New York City. Didn’t turn out too good as I ask him to do the logo and not his usually stuff. Note to self, let others do what they do best.)
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Toronto Eco-Fashion Designer Jing Liu to be Youngest Sponsor of 2008 TIFF Tastemaker’s Lounge
Jing Liu (27) will represent young entrepreneurs at this year’s Fourth Annual Tastemaker’s Lounge event, part of the Toronto International Film Festival from September 6 – 12. The Owner and Lead Designer of Toronto-based JUZD bamboo (www.JUZD.com), designers of organic bamboo streetwear, Liu will be the youngest sponsor of the event which introduces tastemakers to …
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CHIC, bigger than MAGIC
Simple concept manikins on the top level with vertical sliced photos on the bottom matched with the black shows a very powerful and authoritative feel.
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“Ecstacy” Film Launch Party during Toronto International Film Festival week
Ecstasy film launch party during the Toronto International Film Festival Irvine Welsh’s “ecstasy” movie launch party sponsored by JUZD Streetwear will be happening during the Toronto International Film Festival this year. d’s 7th annual film fest party “ecstasy” film environmental gala Hosted by Danielle Iverson & Nico Miami Monday, September, 8th 2008 8:30PM – 4:00AM Green Carpet Starts @ 8:30PM Empire, …
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Blackcowboy wears JUZD shirt on MTV and MTV UK
Leonardo Dicaprio liked the Blackcowboy, a local LA favourite so much he used their songs “Lukas” and “Time” to the ending of “Gardener of Eden”.Blackcowboy have won quite a bit of awards since and made many top song and band lists. JUZD wants to congratulate them and thank them for wearing our shirt on on their …
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Winner of The Be a JUZD VIP for a Night
JUZD is happy to announce Gloria Ck the winner of the be a JUZD VIP for a night sweepstakes!The whole JUZD team would like to congratulate her on her win!
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Nalini Sharma, CityTV’s Weather Girl shows off her JUZD shirt on air
Nalini Sharma, award winning weathergirl for CityTV shows off her JUZD bamboo shirt on air.
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Toronto Fashion Week JUZD Photoshoot
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Straight from tha muthaf@#%kin streets of Locash!!
At the end of the day, streetwear, regardless of whether it draws roots from the urban or skateboard worlds, isn’t something that is available to the masses through outlets such as Macy’s. Ultimately, this is what disqualifies core urban labels from being considered streetwear as even one of the newest labels, Coogi, is available in department stores …
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Magic, Project, Pool, and now Slate
POOL – This is for new brands and brands tailor to the Threadless type of customers. The younger crowd who like clever graphics and saying on tees. A lot of the shirts are Blanks from American Apparel with prints over it. Each design and concept is different from another. In addition these brands don’t have their name or logo on …
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Offering Clothing and Awareness
Dedicated to providing a sustainable future, clothing designers have begun producing lines that make use of organic materials such as bamboo, wood-pulp, and seaweed. Joining in on eco-friendly train is Linda Lundström, women’s wear designer. Slightly over a quarter of Lunström’s Spring 2007 collection can be recognized as a ‘Green Note’ item, which is an …
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From a cash flow perspective
But our goal is to get to the head. Just that the groin is in the way to get there. I will show from here when we are kicking, what I mean by that, is we want to send our power right through the groin, to the center of the body all the way up and …
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