Women’s Fashion

Photograph courtesy of CAPTVEHBC has teamed up with INLAND to highlight some of the country’s most exciting design talents. By Maddison Glendinning Date October 2, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter If the focus of your new purchases of late has been on local and BIPOC designers, then the new partnership between Hudson’s Bay and INLAND is set

Shaquilla “Shaq” Blake at Pine Hill Farm in Taunton, Massachusetts. Celeste Sloman At 10 a.m., it’s already as hot as midday. Shaquilla “Shaq” Blake, a rising Black equestrian, finishes feeding the horses at a stable in Massachusetts as part of her student work in exchange for riding lessons. Wearing black breeches and a T-shirt that

Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty ImagesThe Holt Renfrew pop-up is the only place you can get your hands on this colour in the country. By Maddison Glendinning Date October 1, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter If you’ve been pondering buying a Pouch bag from Bottega Veneta, might we suggest that now is the perfect time to do so, given

Edward BerthelotGetty Images Do you ever ask yourself, “Why the hell didn’t I scoop up that vintage Fendi Baguette on eBay years ago?” Anticipating the renaissance of a brand’s once iconic it-bag is at best intuitive, and at worst a bad investment. According to ThredUp’s 2020 consumer report, the resale market is estimated to be

Photograph courtesy of Aaron Wallace. Design by Danielle Campbell.This is Texture Talk, a column that celebrates and deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to strands that are tucked away in a protective style. By Natasha Bruno Date October 1, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The male

Earlier this week, we witnessed the first presidential debate between President Trump and former vice president Joe Biden, which sent one very clear and obvious message: we really need to vote. It’s a message that has reverberated through TV commercials, social media posts, newspapers, magazines, and, thanks to organizations like When We All Vote, clothing

Photograph courtesy of Fancy FaceLimited-time bundles, brightening creams and beyond. By Maddison Glendinning Date October 1, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Whilst none of us are entirely sure how it’s October, we can indeed confirm today is October 1. And as we mark our eighth month of our “new” normal, what better time to treat yourself to

©imaxtree.comThe materials will be phased out by the end of 2021. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 30, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Nordstrom Canada has joined the growing list of department stores, designers and e-tailers worldwide to go fur-free. Plus, the Seattle-born company is also going one step further by banning exotic skins, too (making it the

When Kerby Jean-Raymond joined forces with Reebok in 2017, the Pyer Moss designer had one job: to create a sneaker and a few clothing items to support the shoe’s debut. That inaugural collection blossomed into an ongoing partnership between the two brands that spawned several collections and sneakers. After making an indelible mark on the

Photo by Manny Carabel/Getty ImagesIn other words, it’s simply the best. By Pahull Bains Date September 30, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Following their Emmys sweep earlier this month, Schitt’s Creek shot to the top of global social media charts. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Canadian show reached No. 1 on its Social Climbers chart, a

This year has offered a rare opportunity for many artists to slow down, reflect on what they value most, and delve deeper into their creative process. “Coming up for air,” (followed by a turtle emoji) is how rising star, Oyinda, describes the current state of her creativity in an Instagram bio. But for the London-bred,

Photography by Vai Yu Law.“Joy was a big word for me when I was designing this collection.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date September 30, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter When Sammi Smith, founder of the Toronto-based loungewear label Soft Focus, began designing looks for the brand’s Fall 2020 offering, she didn’t know what kind of world we’d

For fashion fans growing up in the ’90s, Helmut Lang was it. The New York–based Austrian designer was largely credited with defining the style of the decade. He emphasized minimalism by tapering his silhouettes and nixing the frills and embellishments that characterized the designs of his contemporaries. He pioneered the use of denim, metals, and

©imaxtree.comDay one has started off *very* strong. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 29, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The shows have wrapped in Milan for the Spring 2021 season and now the street style set has moved across to Paris for the final fashion week shows. Much like the weeks before it, Paris Fashion Week will see

Maria Grazia Chiuri wants us to heal. The creative director reflected on moving through a world battling with COVID-19, and explored how fashion fits into our new reality. “We are traversing a period of crisis that is radically transforming behaviors, habits and rituals,” the brand stated in its press release. “Our spirits have changed, as

Photograph courtesy of Jacinta Kanakaratnam. Design by Danielle Campbell.Welcome to My Story, our 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 flourish. By

image courtesy of appleIncluding On the Rocks starring Rashida Jones and Bill Murray, the final season of Schitt’s Creek, and new CBC show Trickster. By Pahull Bains Date September 29, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We’ve got a lot of time on our hands right now. Here are all the movies and television shows we can’t wait

image via istockLavender, eucalyptus, vetiver, bergamot and more. By Pahull Bains Date September 28, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter As we make our way into fall and start spending more time indoors, it’s more important than ever to create as relaxing a home environment as possible. Fragrance plays a key role in that, so read on for

Pascal Le SegretainGetty Images Dior will premiere its spring-summer 2021 runway show live from Paris on Tuesday, September 29 at 2:30 PM CET (8:30AM EST). Every designer is getting creative with their seasonal outputs in the time of COVID, from quarantine-inspired fashion to audience-free unveilings. For the very first time, Dior will stream its ready-to-wear

Photograph courtesy of Instagram/@SephoraCanadaNo, we’re not kidding. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 28, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We’ve all felt the sting of running out of our favourite beauty product at a crucial moment and wishing we could close our eyes and have a whole new bottle/palette/tube appear in our hands. And although you’ll need to

Join me on a quick trip to fall 2007. The orange enV is the hot phone everyone wants. Regular paparazzi muses are still wearing cleavage-y dresses on top of jeans. The decision to wear one’s Uggs rolled or unrolled causes the occasional existential crises. And one fashion item reigns supreme: North Face’s zip-up fleece. Not

Shopping local on Prime Day just became even easier. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 28, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter If you’ve currently got plans on October 13 and 14, you may want to cancel them as Amazon Canada has just announced that those are the dates that Prime Day will be taking place this year. For

Photograph courtesy of MejuriHere’s what you need to know about the newest launch from the Canadian brand. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 25, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Canadian jewellery brand Mejuri is expanding its offering next month, announcing this week that it will offer a men’s jewellery line from October 5. The line will include nine

Photography by Petra CollinsPetra Collins’ design debut at SSENSE and a big birthday for Club Monaco and Kanuk. By Eliza Grossman Date September 26, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter SSENSE Teams Up With Petra Collins For Her First Fashion Collection Canadian artist Petra Collins has joined forces with luxury Canadian retailer SSENSE for a fashion capsule collection