October 28, 2020 at 03:04PM “I definitely dressed a little Craft-influenced in high school and into my early twenties,” costume designer Avery Plewes says when asked about what the movie’s memorable wardrobing meant to her. Plewes – who won a CAFTCAD award earlier this year for her work on Ready
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Why the Launch of New Website Juniper UNLTD is a Very Big Deal
October 28, 2020 at 01:10PM “We want to break barriers and stereotypes, we want to open the conversation to many more people,” Maura Horton, the founder of MagnaReady clothing, tells us over the phone about her newest venture, Juniper UNLTD, a website focused on providing content, community and commerce to
15 Pairs of Lug Sole Boots to Wear All Season
October 27, 2020 at 08:53PM If there’s one thing you don’t want to have to worry about in winter, it’s falling over outside – which is why lug sole boots are one of the most popular shoe silhouettes for the upcoming months. The thick tread and sleek upper make them
Montreal Brands Call It Spring and Noize Just Launched a Curated Collaboration
October 27, 2020 at 08:00PM It’s clear that many of us are going to be spending more time outdoors in the coming weeks than usual in the name of socializing, and a new collaboration between beloved Montreal-based brands Call It Spring and Noize – who both champion cruelty-free design –
My Story: This Young Activist is on a Mission to Build a More Inclusive Mental Health Space
October 27, 2020 at 07:25PM While sheltering in place at home in Surrey, British Columbia during the coronavirus clampdown, Rabiah Dhaliwal mastered winged liner. “I’ve become an eyeliner god,” laughs the 21-year-old. Drawing the perfect cat-eye flick is the latest addition to Dhaliwal’s self-care menu, a range of go-to activities
8 Shows and Movies We’re Excited to Stream in November 2020
October 27, 2020 at 06:36PM 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 on streaming services—including Netflix Canada, Crave and Amazon Prime Video—in November 2020. Netflix Canada Shawn Mendes: In Wonder Over the course
Emily Ratajkowski is Already Nailing Pregnancy Style
October 27, 2020 at 03:14PM Yesterday, model Emily Ratajkowski announced she is expecting her first child via a special digital edition Vogue cover and hours later, the mom-to-be was already putting her stellar pregnancy style on display. Stepping out in New York mere hours after the news broke, Ratajkowski looked thrilled to
Etsy Just Gave an Award to This Quebec-based Brand
October 27, 2020 at 02:00PM Earlier today it was announced that Quebec-based brand Noemiah, helmed by creative Noemie Vaillancourt, won top prize in the Global Clothing category at the 2020 Etsy Design Awards. The accolade – which was decided in part by celebrity judge Drew Barrymore along with Etsy’s trend
How to Handle the Mental Stress of a Winter Lockdown
October 26, 2020 at 09:35PM By now, we’ve spent eight months navigating the coronavirus pandemic. Although we’ve already been through the stress and anxiety of a lockdown and have slowly learned to adjust to an unprecedented situation, the impending winter months will pose new challenges. Without the stress-busting outlets we’ve
Smash + Tess is Launching Another Collab with The Birds Papaya
October 26, 2020 at 06:53PM As winter settles in and we revert to our OG pandemic wardrobe of sweats and loungewear for the foreseeable, news of the upcoming collab between Vacnouver-based fashion brand Smash + Tess and influencer Sarah Landry of The Birds Papaya is music to our ears. The
What Billie Eilish’s Livestream Tells Us About the Future of Concerts
October 26, 2020 at 06:08PM Billie Eilish treated fans to a livestream show on Saturday, where viewers became part of an innovative event that cleverly illustrated what the future of concerts will be – that is, to take a phrase many MuchMusic fans will be familiar with – both intimate
The Radical Power of Scent: Meet the Game-Changing New Fragrances from YSL Beauty
October 26, 2020 at 01:15PM Fragrance has always had a rebellious streak, whether it’s a head-turning sillage or a bold perfume ad. In the era of COVID where our movement and travels are limited, perfume has the power to inspire, embolden and even whisk us away on an olfactive journey
Here’s All the Culture News You Missed This Week
October 24, 2020 at 03:00PM From an immersive concert livestream by Billie Eilish to the latest season of David Letterman’s talk show, here’s all the news you missed this week. Billie Eilish announced an immersive virtual concert Billie Eilish is here to entertain us all this weekend. The Grammy-winning singer
This Week’s Need-to-Know Beauty News
October 24, 2020 at 02:00PM Supermodel Gisele Bundchen hosts a Dior digital skincare panel Photograph courtesy of Dior Dior skincare ambassador Gisele Bundchen was joined by a handful of leading beauty and fashion experts for a digital conversation celebrating the beauty brand’s Capture Totale Super Potent Age-Defying Intense Serum ($115).
Here’s the Fashion News You Need To Know This Week
October 24, 2020 at 01:00PM From a Canada Goose x Y/Project collab to a virtual Vancouver Fashion Week showcase, here’s everything making headlines this week. The Y/Project x Canada Goose collaboration is here If you’re in the market to up your outerwear game, the new six-piece collection from avant-garde Paris-based
3 Exciting Canadian Fashion Launches On Our Radar Right Now
October 23, 2020 at 08:34PM From the first knitwear offering by Kotn to a limited edition line of blanket-wraps from Comrags to a curated edit of wardrobe essentials by Smythe, here are all the new launches from Canadian brands we’re looking forward to adding to our closets. Comrags has released
Here’s How Love & Nudes Founder Chantal Carter Addressed a Need in the Lingerie Market
October 23, 2020 at 07:33PM “I knew from a young age that I wanted to work in fashion but I didn’t know how that was going to happen,” says Chantal Carter, founder of the Toronto-based undergarment brand Love & Nudes. Growing up in Montreal–her mother worked in the garment industry
6 Halloween Costume Ideas from Your Favourite TV Shows
October 23, 2020 at 07:16PM Halloween may look a little different this year but that doesn’t mean we can’t still get in the spooky spirit. There’s no need to look anxiously at the weather forecast in anticipation of the 31st when your costume parties take place virtually from your living
Exclusive: Sephora Canada Launches First Diwali Campaign
October 23, 2020 at 02:11PM Every year in November, Diwali, the five-day Hindu religious festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, takes place – and this year, Sephora Canada is celebrating the event with its first dedicated Diwali campaign. The Diwali campaign is the latest in Sephora Canada’s ‘We
These Two Canadian Hotels Have Launched Artful Tees for COVID-19 Relief
October 23, 2020 at 02:00PM Canadian-owned sister hotels Matachica Resort and GAÏA Riverlodge just released a trio of tees, illustrated by renowned Montréal-based creative Cécile Gariépy, in the name of COVID-19 relief. Proceeds from sales of the Egyptian cotton shirts – which are manufactured by Kotn – will go to supporting food
These Two Canadian Hotels Have Launched Artful Tees for COVID-19 Relief
October 23, 2020 at 02:00PM Canadian-owned sister hotels Matachica Resort and GAÏA Riverlodge just released a trio of tees, illustrated by renowned Montréal-based creative Cécile Gariépy, in the name of COVID-19 relief. Proceeds from sales of the Egyptian cotton shirts – which are manufactured by Kotn – will go to supporting food
Frame Launches First Jewellery Collaboration with Mejuri
October 22, 2020 at 08:54PM Canadian jewellery brand Mejuri has teamed up with cult American clothing brand Frame on a limited edition new collab that will gives you everything you need to get ready for a Zoom call. The 10-piece collection – which will be available to purchase from October
How to Celebrate Halloween at Home This Year
October 22, 2020 at 07:18PM With cases on the rise in certain regions of Ontario and Quebec and a second lockdown in place, Halloween is going to look very different this year. And for those parts of the country fortunate to not be dealing with stricter Covid restrictions, it’s still
All of the Outfits Meghan Markle Has Worn in Her Virtual Appearances This Year
October 22, 2020 at 02:54PM Though her outfits have always undoubtedly been great, since relocating to her home state of California earlier this year, Meghan Markle has really honed in on her signature style. Taking part in an array of Zoom calls to talk about various topics close to her
Olivia Rubens Will Represent Canada in This Year’s International Talent Support Competition
October 21, 2020 at 09:05PM Later this week, sustainable knitwear designer Olivia Rubens, who hails from Ottawa, will compete in the International Talent Support competition taking place virtually this Friday at 10am EST. The 11 finalists in the Fashion category of the prestigious competition (who follow in the footsteps of
Harry and Meghan Just Launched the Archewell Website
October 21, 2020 at 08:14PM Six months after announcing they were launching their own organization called Archewell, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have officially unveiled the website for their foundation. Launched today, the website features only a holding page with a soft neutral background and the word Archewell accompanied by
Sasha Lane on Being Pregnant While Filming Utopia, Empathy for Jessica Hyde and More
October 21, 2020 at 07:32PM Anyone familiar with the career of Utopia star Sasha Lane likely knows this already but it’s such a good story it bears repeating: the actress was discovered laying on a beach during spring break by acclaimed British director Andrea Arnold, who scouted her for her
20 Halloween Nail Designs to Get You Excited for Spooky Season
October 21, 2020 at 05:26PM As we hit the final weeks of October, Halloween is right around the corner. And, as with many other major events this year, Halloween 2020 is looking like it will be different than any other. Social distancing measures are still in effect across most of
The Humble Tee Gets a Sustainable Makeover in Allbirds’ Debut Clothing Line
October 20, 2020 at 10:09PM Sustainable footwear brand Allbirds is expanding its offering today with the launch of its first clothing line. The US-NZ brand is now bringing its expertise in textile innovation to clothing in the form of a curated collection of essentials. The brand’s debut clothing line includes
My Story: Model Nova Stevens on Beauty Pageants, Activism and More
October 20, 2020 at 09:47PM Nova Stevens’ path to her current career as a model and actress hasn’t come easy. She was born in Kenya to parents who, fleeing the civil war in South Sudan, decided to send her to Canada at the age of six with the hope of