Women’s Fashion

Photograph courtesy of Yoox via WWDLaunching tomorrow, the collection features 10 pieces that can be worn by everyone. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter This year marks the 20th anniversary of e-commerce platform Yoox, and to celebrate, British designer JW Anderson has designed an exclusive genderless capsule collection for the site. The

ThirdLove has always strived to make every woman feel confident and celebrated—it’s a mission that’s been the driving force behind their brand since its inception. As brands respond to worldwide demonstrations against the senseless killing of Black people by reflecting on their commitment to diversity, ThirdLove has moved beyond social statements of solidarity. On Wednesday,

Image via Breakthroughs Film FestivalTackling issues from gender identity and motherhood to race and body image, Breakthroughs’ 2020 slate is screening online from June 25 to 28. By Pahull Bains Date June 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Breakthroughs Film Festival, the only festival in Canada devoted exclusively to short films directed by emerging women and non-binary

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of the pandemic and consider what life will look like post-coronavirus, the fashion industry has been forced to make some changes of its own. Department stores like Neiman Marcus and J. Crew have filed for bankruptcy, designers are halting production, and most notably, the fate of

Images courtesy of Josef Adamu. Design by Danielle Campbelle.Welcome 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

Samir HusseinGetty Images Givenchy has tapped Matthew M. Williams as the new creative director of Givenchy. The Chicago-born designer is the seventh individual to helm the iconic French fashion label, following Clare Waight Keller, who departed the brand in April 2020 after becoming the first woman to hold the title, bringing a ladylike charm and

Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images“The collective intelligence that comes from diverse points of view and the richness of different experiences are crucial to the future of our organization,” says Kering’s chairman and CEO. By Pahull Bains Date June 16, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Actress and sustainability advocate Emma Watson has joined the board of

Photography by Brent Goldsmith.The Toronto-based creative is part of our Wear Canada Proud sale, which starts tomorrow. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 15, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter For nearly a decade, Sid Neigum has remained one of the most intriguing designers in the Canadian fashion landscape. Originally hailing from Alberta, the now Toronto-based Neigum’s collections

We wouldn’t be surprised if the current time period, specifically the late 2010s to the early 2020s, is one day branded as the age of comebacks. From ’90s revivals to the return of questionable early-aughts trends—to this season’s continuing ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s renaissance—the fashion industry has been heavy-handedly leaning into the culture’s growing obsession

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Singers from Beyoncé to Lizzo have mastered it—the “mean mug.” You bring the edges of your top and bottom teeth together and lift your lips away from your gums. You must fully commit to the pose (bonus points for a mean squint). It’s the only way to show off a bejeweled mouthpiece: “grillz,” “mouth bling,”

Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images for Michael Kors“I have long thought that the fashion calendar needs to change.” By Maddison Glendinning Date June 15, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In the wake of social distancing measures, store closures and fashion week cancellations as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, brands have begun to reassess the way

Images courtesy of heirloom hats, Andrew Coimbra, beaufille, Eliza Faulkner and hip and bone. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 14, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter This week, FASHION and CAFA are teaming up to present the Wear Canada Proud Online Shopping Event, a 48-hour sale in support of Canadian designers who have been impacted by COVID-19. Featuring

Image by Arianna Janelle/Share the Mic Now50 Black activists, authors, entrepreneurs and artists are taking over the Instagram accounts of white celebrities as part of the #ShareTheMicNow movement. By Pahull Bains Date June 10, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Today, 50 Black female activists, scholars, artists and entrepreneurs are taking over the Instagram handles of white celebrities,

Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images“I am beautiful, I am strong, I do my job, and I stay on my job.” By Maddison Glendinning Date June 11, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Lizzo has even less space in her life for body-shaming trolls than she does for anything to fit inside the Jacquemus handbag she wore

image via istockThese organizations focused on the mental health and well-being of Black communities can offer some much-needed support right now. By FASHION Staff Date June 11, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter To say there is so much happening in the world right now is an understatement. This pain, these stories and these experiences are, sadly, not

Image courtesy TIFFIncluding Falls Around Her, Blood Quantum, and There’s Something in the Water. By Pahull Bains Date June 12, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter June is National Indigenous History Month, a celebration of “the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada.” In honour of this month, and to shine a light on the varied

Photography by Nick Merzetti.The designer has moved to seasonless collections, and is using off-cut materials to make face masks. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 12, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “I’ve been trying to talk to and motivate other people that this is a good change. We really needed this pause; why don’t you just try

Cue: creativity, versatility and much more. By Natasha Bruno Date June 11, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter 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

Image via Imaxtree.A gender-neutral approach and a focus on films are highlights of this weekend’s launch, which begins tomorrow. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 11, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In April, the British Fashion Council announced it would be merging the gendered calendars of London Fashion Week into one digital platform to replace catwalk shows

Photo by Mario Tama/Getty ImagesThe beauty giant has announced it will dedicate 15 per cent of its shelf space to Black-owned beauty brands. Last week, Canadian designer Aurora James – founder of footwear brand Brother Vellies – launched the 15 Per Cent Pledge, a movement urging major retailers to dedicate 15 per cent of their

The brand has also introduced slides to its offerings this season. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 10, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Born from its founder’s innate wanderlust, Malvados — the Vancouver-based brand that recently launched an e-commerce platform — is poised to make a lasting impression on the footwear industry thanks to its offering of

Photography courtesy of Instagram/@houseofhayla“Canadians are speaking up like never before and most importantly owning up to the fact that systemic racism is here and deeply rooted,” he says. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 9, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Yesterday it was announced that Toronto-based fashion entrepreneur and footwear designer George Sully is developing a digital

Photograph courtesy of ALDOThe American influencer has teamed up with the Canadian footwear brand on a collection of summer staples. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 9, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Late last month, Canadian footwear giant ALDO unveiled its newest collaboration with global style icon, Rocky Barnes. The collection is comprised of four footwear styles, each