September 15, 2020 at 05:30PM With social distancing orders still very much in effect across Canada, fashion brands are increasingly coming up with ways to help support the community at this time, including pivoting manufacturing to produce PPE for hospitals and frontline workers. Now, a handful of brands have also
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The Winners of the 2020 CFDA Awards Are The Most Diverse in the Event’s 39-Year History
September 15, 2020 at 04:03PM As with most things this year, awards ceremonies are looking a little different in that most of them are taking place virtually. The CFDA Awards is one such event. Taking place in June each year, the CFDA Awards – dubbed the Oscars of the fashion
Indya Moore Makes NYFW Debut to Open Jason Wu
September 14, 2020 at 09:13PM New York Fashion Week is officially underway for the Spring 2021 season, though it looks a little different from past seasons. With social distancing measures still very much in effect across the States, many designers have opted to show virtually or have decided to forgo
Here’s Why Mena Massoud Travelled Around North America For a Vegan Cookbook
September 14, 2020 at 07:58PM Mena Massoud doesn’t believe in labels—he believes everyone is a work in progress, and that’s why he’s releasing a cookbook titled Evolving Vegan. “When I was growing up, vegans got a bad rap of being very militant or strict—a ‘one way or the highway’ kind
Four Must-Have Galaxy Devices for This Back-to-School Season
September 14, 2020 at 05:30PM Back-to-school season is right around the corner, and while you may be fixated on your “first-day-back outfits” after months of leggings and matching tracksuits, we’re shifting our focus to the hot new tech from the Galaxy laptop and tablet lineup. In addition to providing you
How to Watch Burberry’s Spring 2021 Show Live This Week
September 14, 2020 at 04:54PM This week, Burberry will hold its Spring 2021 runway show in London – without an audience. But, that’s not to say that fans of the brand can’t take in all the front row action from the comfort of their own home. Today, Burberry has announced
This Week’s Need-to-Know Beauty News
September 12, 2020 at 03:00PM Canadian-made True and You skincare is officially available for pre-order View this post on Instagram Our jars have finally arrived!!! We couldn’t wait to show you guys a sneak peak😍 The white glacial clay mask shown here is the base of our customized mask. On
ICYMI: Here’s This Week’s Need-to-Know Fashion News
September 12, 2020 at 02:00PM From cool fashion collaborations to design-curated music playlists, here’s all the news you need to know. The J Brand x Halpern Collection is here Photography by Carin Backoff After hinting at a union during British designer Michael Halpern’s runway show in London this past February,
Here’s All the Culture News You Missed This Week
September 12, 2020 at 01:00PM From a live tour with the top 3 Canada’s Drag Race queens to an initiative announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to support Black creative entrepreneurs and business owners, here’s what you missed this week. Tickets are on sale for Canada’s Drag Race Live at
Canada’s Drag Race Winner Priyanka On Her Favourite Looks, Wardrobe Malfunctions and More
September 11, 2020 at 09:45PM Shortly after Priyanka won the first season of Canada’s Drag Race, we got on the phone with the Toronto queen to discuss her historic win. “It feels so cool that in the gay history books to come, it’s going to say “… and Priyanka won
Canadian Label RVNG Makes Its NYFW Debut This Weekend
September 11, 2020 at 05:53PM “I want to be able to communicate the feelings that these outfits were made to inspire.” Designer Jordan Stewart, who helms the brand RVNG, is talking about producing an online event instead of a runway show to launch her next collection. The virtual showcase will
Texture Talk: This Montreal Hairstylist Runs Workshops for Young Black Girls Struggling With Their Curls
September 10, 2020 at 10:24PM Meet Nancy Falaise, a go-to natural hair specialist based in Montreal. Before the pandemic, Nancy would close her self-titled salon one Sunday every month and lead workshops for young local Black girls struggling to embrace their respective hair textures, a passion-filled side project she started
8 Face Mask Chains to Help Keep Your Mask Close
September 10, 2020 at 09:44PM Face mask chains may be the solution to the stray masks you’ve spotted crumpled on the street corner and for the many times you’ve watched your mask fall from your lap to the ground when getting out of the car (eek!). Keeping track of your
Katherine Ryan Talks Fashion, Meghan Markle and Her New Netflix Show, The Duchess
September 10, 2020 at 08:31PM After two standup comedy specials on Netflix, Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan is back on the platform but this time with a scripted series titled The Duchess. The show centres around a “fashionably disruptive” single mom in London, toying with the idea of having a second
Is a Simple Skincare Routine Better For You (And Your Skin)?
September 10, 2020 at 02:00PM When Into the Gloss launched in 2010, the beauty site inadvertently developed a formula for every stylized medicine cabinet photo (lovingly referred to as a “top shelfie”) that has graced Instagram since then. Each snap must include serums (at least one for each day of
Is a Simple Skincare Routine Better For You (And Your Skin)?
September 10, 2020 at 02:00PM When Into the Gloss launched in 2010, the beauty site inadvertently developed a formula for every stylized medicine cabinet photo (lovingly referred to as a “top shelfie”) that has graced Instagram since then. Each snap must include serums (at least one for each day of
Here’s How to Get Your Celeb Fix at TIFF 2020
September 09, 2020 at 10:36PM Every September, celebrities take over the city of Toronto to premiere, promote and talk about their latest films. This year, of course, the Toronto International Film Festival will look very different. With no red carpet events, there won’t be any celeb sightings but that doesn’t
Kim Jones is Fendi’s New Artistic Director of Women’s Collections
September 09, 2020 at 10:10PM Fendi surprised and delighted many today with its announcement that British designer Kim Jones is its new Artistic Director of womenswear, and that he will present his first collection with the venerable Italian house during next February’s Milan Fashion Week. Jones, who has
Kim Jones is Fendi’s New Artistic Director of Women’s Collections
September 09, 2020 at 10:10PM Fendi surprised and delighted many today with its announcement that British designer Kim Jones is its new Artistic Director of womenswear, and that he will present his first collection with the venerable Italian house during next February’s Milan Fashion Week. Jones, who has established
18 Stunning Looks From the 2020 Venice Film Festival Red Carpet
September 09, 2020 at 08:30PM While many are gearing up to go back to school, it’s back to the red carpet for some of our favourite celebs. The 77th Venice Film Festival is underway and the red carpet looks a lot different this year. As the kickoff to festival season
Lululemon Just Rolled Out Its New Membership Program
September 09, 2020 at 06:02PM Today, Lululemon is officially opening registration for its new membership program, offering people in select North American cities access to sweat classes, local events, exclusive membership gear and premium shopping perks. Currently, the participating cities are Edmonton and Toronto in Canada, and Chicago, Denver and
Toronto Brand Jewels & Aces Wants to Simplify Your Jewellery Box
September 09, 2020 at 03:09PM In a world where we can constantly feel overwhelmed and our closets are often oversaturated with stuff, Grace Wong– founder of Toronto jewellery brand Jewels & Aces –finds comfort in the creativity that comes from working within boundaries. “I’ve always been passionate about jewellery, and
Five New Fragrance Launches Hitting Shelves in September
September 09, 2020 at 02:00PM As fall will soon start to settle in, why not treat yourself to a new scent to welcome the season? Whether you’re looking to keep the summer vibes going with a light floral scent or transition your perfume profile to a woodier fragrance, here are
These Are the Canadian Films We’re Looking Forward to at TIFF 2020
September 08, 2020 at 10:00PM TIFF 2020 kicks off on September 10, and while this year’s lineup is greatly reduced due to the coronavirus pandemic, there’s still plenty to look forward to. Read on for the projects by Canadian filmmakers we’re most excited to watch this year. Beans Based on
Lenny Kravitz is the New Face of YSL Beauty’s Y Fragrance
September 08, 2020 at 08:08PM Launched back in 2017, the fragrance Y from YSL Beauty just got a new ambassador: rock legend Lenny Kravitz. Turning the first letter of Yves Saint Laurent’s name into a question: Y, the fragrance is meant for “an experimenter and a creator who never stops
The Underplayed Documentary Shines a Light on Gender Inequality in Electronic Music
September 08, 2020 at 02:45PM After highlighting the issue of “diversity within the music space” in the short film Discwoman several years ago, director Stacey Lee has returned with a documentary that focuses on the routine harassment and lack of equality that women and female-identifying creatives in the world of
How Montreal-Based Model Djamilla Toure is Amplifying the Voices of the African Diaspora
September 07, 2020 at 03:00PM At the age of seven, Djamilla Toure learned what it’s like to be “the other.” She and her family had just moved to Morocco from Côte d’Ivoire, where a political war was raging, and she was a dark-skinned girl in a North African country where
Chanel is Expanding Its Boy de Chanel Collection Next Month
September 07, 2020 at 02:00PM Men wearing makeup shouldn’t be considered a novelty, yet makeup collections designed with dudes top of mind still feel like a new concept in the beauty world, especially because cosmetics to this day are still typically geared toward women. In 2018, Chanel busted up that
Why Encircled’s Jogger Set Will Be Your New Favourite WFH Outfit
September 04, 2020 at 03:00PM When Kristi Soomer founded her Toronto-based athleisure brand, Encircled, in late 2012, the guiding design concept was led by her experience as a management consultant who racked up thousands of kilometres in travel a year. “I really wanted pieces that were comfortable and versatile and
This New Unisex Rain Boot From Bottega Veneta Will Probably Be Your Fall Footwear Staple
September 04, 2020 at 02:00PM I know you might not want to hear this but fall is on its way – and it’s best you start preparing your wardrobes now so that when the temperatures inevitably drop and the rain settles in, you’re ready. Enter the Bottega Veneta Puddle Boot,