Women’s Fashion

Celebrating local culture through an offering of comfy casualwear. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date July 29, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Jonell George didn’t think she’d ever be at the helm of a clothing brand. But in 2017, the writer and mother–who now works on her brand, Lost In, with her daughters–awoke from a dream that motivated

Buying a used designer handbag is a trust fall. You risk it all for the potential of finding your dream investment bag at a discount, while anxieties of authenticity, quality, and value retention lurk in the back of your mind. Am I going to destroy my vintage Birkin bag if I clean it with water?

We spoke to its founder, actress Tonya Williams, about the recent launch, why she dislikes the catchall term BIPOC, and her hopes for the industry moving forward. By Pahull Bains Date July 29, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter When it comes to the lack of representation of people of colour in the film and television industry, both

When Latosha Stone first attempted the sport that would later become her lifeblood, it did not go as planned. She was in sixth grade and using a “crappy” Penny board; she fell off the skateboard as soon as she started, hurt her arm, and shelved the hobby. Then, in high school, she took it up

Photo by GP Images/WireImageAs Alexis might say, “Nom nom for us, David!” By Pahull Bains Date July 28, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Schitt’s Creek is really going out with a bang, with its sixth and final season receiving a whopping 15 Emmy nominations this morning, spanning acting, writing, directing, costumes, hairstyling, makeup and several other categories.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALYSSA LAU AND ERIC YUN. 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

Photography via Instagram/terry_towellingPairs perfectly with a pool. It’s time to upgrade your loungewear to feel more like a summer essential and the terry cloth trend will do just that. As seen on the runways at Peter Pilotto and Marine Serre, the cozy fabric that is one part beach towel is an easy way to make

Photograph courtesy of Fenty SkinT-minus one day until you can get your hands on them. By Maddison Glendinning Date July 28, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Earlier this month, Rihanna announced that she would be dropping her highly anticipated Fenty Skin line on July 31 – and now, the first three products from the brand extension have

image courtesy bell mediaIncluding Margot Robbie’s Birds of Prey, a documentary about the wellness industry, and a new film from Seth Rogen. By Pahull Bains Date July 27, 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 to watch

Photograph courtesy of Jenny BirdYou can’t help but smile when you see them. By Maddison Glendinning Date July 27, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Jenny Bird has released a fun, new charms collection – a first for the Toronto-based brand – to mark the 2020 summer season. The collection, Bird tells us, has been in the works

Photograph courtesy of Neutrogena“I’ve been zeroing in and making my skincare as exact as possible by using only a handful of products that work.” By Natasha Bruno Date July 27, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter ICYMI, actress Lana Condor has a new gig as the face of wallet-friendly skincare brand Neutrogena. Best known for her breakout role

What role does fashion play in your self-expression? I wear what I feel—or how I aspire to feel. On days when I’m down, I wear quirky, fun clothing to emit positive energy. It’s part of how I take care of myself. What’s the one everyday style item you can’t live without? Vintage Levi’s 550s. I

Photography courtesy of Serapian.Founded in 1928, Serapian is one of a growing number of labels touting eco-alternatives to animal leather. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date July 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Known for its selection of sophisticated leather goods including handbags, wallets and travel pieces, Serapian – a Milanese luxury house that’s nearly 100-years-old – has

Photograph courtesy of DiorCreative and Image Director Peter Phillips described the look as “confident and natural.” By Maddison Glendinning Date July 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Dior held its Cruise 2021 show in Lecce, Italy earlier this week in an unprecedented format – namely, there was no audience present due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But

In a co-production with Karim Olen Ash and XPOSED. By Maddison Glendinning Date July 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Got plans for July 30 at 8pm? You may want to cancel them so you don’t miss FASHION’s virtual runway competition, Slay The Runway II, in support of The 519. Earlier this month, we put an official

(Photo by Tibrina Hobson/Getty ImagesThe goal is to raise $100 million over the next 10 years. By Maddison Glendinning Date July 23, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Selena Gomez has today announced the launch of the Rare Impact Fund via her beauty brand Rare Beauty which has a goal of raising $100 million over the next 10

Courtesy of Dior by Teresa Cioca While the rest of the fashion industry hit pause on IRL shows in favor of digital presentations, Dior stuck to the runway. Kind of. When it comes to resort season, designers typically produce its vacation-ready runways in historic cities like colorful Marrakesh, Cuba, (or, well, Calabasas), and Dior continued

Images courtesy of Imaxtree. Design by Danielle Campbell. Welcome to Texture Talk, a weekly 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 July 23, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter With

From Lorenzo Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers in the Piazza Navona to Francesco Borromini’s church of Sant’Agnese in Agone, the Eternal City is teeming with Baroque landmarks. The highly decorative flourishes and sense of movement so indicative of the period are not unlike the design signatures of another Roman icon, Bulgari, so it seems

Image courtesy G. LabelHere’s how Kate Moss, Gabriela Hearst and Gwyneth Paltrow got their families involved in their latest projects. By FASHION Staff Date July 23, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter For the past few months, everything’s been on pause due to coronavirus lockdowns around the world. But fashion brands are coming up with inventive ways to

Photography courtesy of Andrew Coimbra.Expect deliberately fresh pops of colour and silhouettes inspired by fine art. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date July 22, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter If you’re ready to start fantasizing about your Spring 2021 wardrobe, Toronto’s Andrew Coimbra has options for all. When it comes to dressing, the designer’s instincts have manifested in

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Cinematic is the best way to describe Valentino’s haute couture collection for the Fall 2020 season. This morning, via livestream, the Italian label’s creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, took full advantage of the video format that has become part and parcel in the fashion industry to bring viewers into a realm of fantasy. The mini film,

Photograph courtesy of Chanel In Toronto’s Holt Renfrew on Bloor Street. By Maddison Glendinning Date July 22, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter As lockdown measures begin to ease across Canada, brands are finally able to welcome customers back into stores – and Chanel is marking the occasion with a brand new space in Holt Renfrew on Bloor