Women’s Fashion

Image courtesy of Témi Shobowale. Design by Danielle CampbellWelcome to My Story, our new weekly series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By championing these diverse stories and backgrounds, we hope that our understanding of the cultural conversations around beauty and fashion will expand and that respect for our differences will

Amplifying Black voices involves more than just collectively heralding it in the streets. Indeed, it is a great start, but to really stimulate continuing change and repeal systemic racism in myriad industries, those in positions of power and influence need to put their money where their mouths are. This is what Aurora James was requesting

Photo by Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThe Friendly Stranger Digital Drag Show will be hosted by Brock McGillis and Brooke Lynn Hytes on June 16. By Pahull Bains Date June 9, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Friendly Stranger, a cannabis retailer and culture shop in Toronto, has joined forces with Brock McGillis and Brooke Lynn Hytes

Photography courtesy of Instagram/@maguireboutiqueMeet Maguire, which recently opened a Toronto boutique (and yes, it’s open) By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 8, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter When sisters Myriam and Romy Maguire launched their namesake footwear and accessory label just a few years ago, it was spurred on by an understanding of how the footwear industry

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Photograph courtesy of Chanel/Karim SadliTake a virtual trip to Capri, courtesy of Chanel. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 8, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Each year in May, some of the world’s most renowned fashion houses host elaborate shows in far-flung destinations to fête the launch of their newest Cruise collections. For Chanel, this year’s locale was

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Photo by Arindam Shivaani/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesHere are the important culture stories we covered this week. By Pahull Bains Date June 6, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In light of the events this week, we’ve decided to use our weekly culture news round-up to highlight some of the important pieces we’ve run over the past five days

Photography courtesy of Instagram/@luomostranoIn light of the events this week, we’ve decided to use our weekly fashion news round-up to highlight some of the important pieces we’ve run over the past five days that amplify Black voices and businesses. By Eliza Grossman Date June 6, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We compiled a list of 51 Black-run

Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star via Getty ImagesHere’s how Saskatoon, Victoria, Toronto, Guelph and other cities are celebrating #Pride2020. By Pahull Bains Date June 5, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We may not be allowed to celebrate together in the streets, but Pride 2020 is far from cancelled. Here’s your guide to all the virtual Pride events taking place

Photography by Justin Aranha.“It’s time for a call to action,” says the innovator at two community-focused platforms. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 5, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “I’m a creative problem solver,” says Summer Ruddock-Ellis, the Toronto-based founder of second-hand retail and editorial platform Pseudonym and partner in 4ye, the entertainment-meets-fashion hub with a robust

Image courtesy Meghan Yuri Young. Design by Danielle Campbell.“I admittedly did not handle the first month of isolation well. Thankfully, the first week I distracted myself by creating a survival guide for my mental health platform, The Sad Collective.” By Meghan Yuri Young Date June 5, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We’re officially in Month 4 of

Photograph courtesy of Instagram/@PullupforchangeThe campaign is calling on brands to tell consumers how many Black executives they have employed. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 4, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter A new campaign is making waves on social media – and with good reason. #PullUpOrShutUp is the brainchild of Uoma Beauty founder, Sharon Chuter, and its aim

Runway images courtesy of Imaxtree. Design by Danielle Campbell. Expert tips worth knowing. By Natasha Bruno Date June 4, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Welcome to Texture Talk, our weekly column that celebrates and deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to hair that’s tucked away in

Like every industry, the fashion world is being hit hard by COVID-19. Stores have shut down indefinitely, and the annual star-studded Met Gala was postponed indefinitely. But as the world grapples with a new reality, a slew of powerhouse brands are pivoting from producing clothes to manufacturing protective masks, gowns, and other supplies to help

The Duchess of Sussex spoke to the graduating class of 2020. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 4, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, shared an emotional video message to the graduating class at her former high school overnight, addressing the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and more and the issue of

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image via istockHere’s one way you can help fight anti-Black racism in Canada. By Pahull Bains Date June 3, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Systemic and institutionalized racism is a very real problem here in Canada. Aside from educating yourself on anti-Black racism, supporting Black-owned businesses, attending protests and speaking out about injustice, donating to worthy causes

Photography by Renata Kaveh.“I want things to have more of a life span,” says designer Edilou Canedo. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 1, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We’re all looking for ways to consume style goods more mindfully right now; and it’s something that jewellery brand Cuchara’s founder has been thinking about for years. “In

Photograph courtesy of Instagram/@MejuriWe’re all in this together. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 2, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter As social media feeds across the world black out today in support of #BlackOutTuesday, we’re taking a look at the Canadian brands that are supporting the Black Lives Matter movement in the fight against police brutality and systemic

Photo by Arindam Shivaani/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIf you’re a non-Black person who has never fully engaged with the reality of systemic racism due to your own privilege, it’s on you to educate yourself. By Pahull Bains Date June 1, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The past week has been a heavy one. The reality of anti-Black racism

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Photo by Claudio Lavenia/Getty ImagesAce Ventura but make it fashion. Hawaiian shirts may not be the first piece of clothing you think of when planning a fashionable look but designers and street style stars are helping shed the piece’s negative reputation one tropical print at a time. Previously reserved for vacation, these boxy styles were