Women’s Fashion

Stephen LovekinShutterstock When we caught up with Gabriela Hearst this summer, the sustainability champion remained optimistic about the future of the industry. Hearst, who was just awarded Womenswear Designer of the Year by the CFDA, also wanted to set the record straight about the misconception that being green means spending more. She spoke to ELLE

image courtesy tiffNomadland, One Night in Miami, No Ordinary Man and more. By Pahull Bains Date September 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Although much of the world shut down this year—live events were cancelled, awards ceremonies were moved online and concerts began taking place in living rooms—the Toronto International Film Festival decided to soldier on with

The fashion industry has changed significantly since model-turned-advocate Bethann Hardison got her start in a Garment District button factory. As part of ELLE’s look at the future of fashion, she shares her views on the industry’s current struggles and how she personally has effected change over the decades. When did you decide to leave modeling

Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicHere’s why Emmy-winning Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany made headlines this week. By Pahull Bains Date September 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter From Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk in Marvel’s upcoming Disney+ series to Apple’s new content subscription plan, here’s all the news you missed this week. Tatiana Maslany was announced as She-HulkOrphan Black star (and

It wasn’t supposed to be this way. In another dimension—the one where science isn’t “an opinion,” where health is a human right, where Quibi is the name of a celebrity baby instead of, like, whatever it is—Fashion Week would be moving right along. There would be triumphs and trends, breakout faces wearing sponsored mascara, and

Photography courtesy of Lux Second Chance.“People are still coveting these styles.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date September 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter While Diana Nguyen, founder of the consignment site Lux Second Chance, knows that the concept of “luxury is based on scarcity”, she actually launched her business to provide more opportunities for consumers and collectors

Fernanda CalfatGetty Images From hot takes on the buzziest fashion shows and the latest happenings in the industry to Outfit of the Day pictures, Antoine Gregory’s Twitter account @bibbygregory has always served as a window into his mind. And at its forefront? Black designers—always. As one of the few Black students in his design class

Photograph courtesy of Apple. Design by Kayleen Dicuangco. FASHION spoke with Apple’s senior director of fitness for health technologies Jay Blahnik about the new launch. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter It’s been a big week for Apple and its fans. The California-based tech giant held its annual September keynote virtually on

When so many “fashion people” speak in tentative, pre-digested sound bites, Virgil Abloh’s candor and refusal to go along with conventional wisdom is refreshing. For ELLE’s look at the future of fashion, the Off-White founder and artistic director of menswear at Louis Vuitton talks about how creativity is like a sprint, why brunch is the

Photograph courtesy of Peace CollectiveMaitreyi Ramakrishnan is the face of the new collection. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Today, Canadian athleisure brand Peace Collective launches its new Self F/W20 collection, fronted by Never Have I Ever actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. The collection aims to highlight the important of loving ourselves. The brand worked

Amanda Demme/Courtesy of the Subject Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. When Imitation of Christ began showing in 2000, the press immediately latched on to the sexiest talking points. There was the memorable name, with its hint of sacrilege. The site-specific shows that verged on performance art:

Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesTaylor used her NYFW time slot for an important cause. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Canadian designer Tanya Taylor opted out of showing her new collection at New York Fashion Week today – a first for the brand. Instead, Taylor, whose brand is based in the city,

The Savage x Fenty fashion show will soon be back and better than ever. In a video uploaded today, Rihanna and Amazon announced that the mogul’s extravagant presentation highlighting her hit namesake intimates line is indeed presenting Volume 2 this year—on October 2 to be exact. Featuring Rihanna in a protective face mask and shield

Photograph courtesy of L’Oréal Paris. Design by Kayleen Dicuangco. 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 September 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “Subversion

If there’s one designer who can make his customers feel things, it’s Telfar Clemens. Telfar fans aren’t just shoppers but a community who take pride in flaunting the label’s signature (and always sold-out) “Bushwick Birkin” tote. To carry Telfar is to broadcast your support for a young Liberian-American designer who renounces exclusivity in luxury fashion

Photography by Timothy Hung. Styling by George Antonopoulos. Timothy Hung pushes the boundaries of what makeup is meant to do. By Bernadette Morra Date September 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Timothy Hung was looking forward to his Grade 9 fashion studies course when his guidance counsellor called him into the office. “You will be the only

This summer, when I spoke with Fernando Garcia and Laura Kim, who are co-creative directors of both Oscar de la Renta and Monse, they said the pace of running two brands meant that working remotely had already become a way of life for them. As Garcia put it, the two “are on our phones no

Photo by Mehdi Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIn support of Oxfam. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 16, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Secondhand September is officially underway, and Vestiaire Collective is giving consumers even more of a reason to buy secondhand wares this month with the launch of its second charity sale. The idea is to encourage people

Janie and Jack rolls out very cute wares for the small set seasonally. But its most recent collection has a more high fashion bent— a collaboration on a children’s collection with Harlem’s Fashion Row, founded in 2007 by Brandice Daniel as a platform for multi-cultural designers. And BAZAAR has a sneak peek at three of

image courtesy of Timelapse Pictures and Big & Quiet PicturesHis new short film, The Archivists, is now available to view via TIFF’s Digital Cinema platform. By Pahull Bains Date September 16, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Schitt’s Creek is one of the most-watched shows during lockdown and Noah Reid, who played Patrick Brewer on the beloved series,

Giorgio Armani has always had a singular vision. Back in late February when cases of COVID-19 were beginning to rise in Italy, the designer made a snap decision to stage a virtual presentation. Here, as part of ELLE’s look at the future of fashion, he reflects on that decisiveness and lessons learned from 2020 so

Les 3 Boutons by Agnès Varda. Image courtesy Miu Miu. The films “celebrate vanity and femininity in the 21st century with a critical eye.” By Pahull Bains Date September 15, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Since 2011, Miu Miu has been commissioning some of the industry’s boldest filmmakers to create short films as part of its ongoing

Victor VIRGILEGetty Images “When it comes to energy, we need to look to the future, and when it comes to garments, into the past,” Gabriela Hearst said at a preview of her fall 2020 collection in February, a month before the world, and the industry, got turned upside down. Eco-pioneers like Hearst and Stella McCartney

Photo by Kevin Winter/WireImageWhen couture comes to Canada. By Eliza Grossman Date September 15, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Fill the void you may be feeling from missing the glamour and excitement of the Toronto Film Festival by looking back at the most memorable  TIFF red carpet looks. Below, scroll through the best brocades, embroidery and tulle