August 24, 2020 at 03:00PM Pink, purple, blue — oh my! Holographic hair has become the biggest hair trend to pop up this year. But like any new, cool, high-impact beauty look, one of the most common reactions is: “How can I make this work for me?” We feel you.
Category: Fashionmagazine
Vancouver-based Writer Lydia Okello on the Future of Fashion They Would Like to See
August 21, 2020 at 02:00PM “Oh. I guess I wear pants now….” It’s a seemingly unremarkable statement for someone to have made in 2016. But the notion was a major turning point that year for both my wardrobe choices and my gender identity. As an AFAB (assigned female at birth)
Here’s How to Get Your Hands On Local Woman’s Dreamy Dresses
August 21, 2020 at 01:00PM For Toronto-based creative Sarah Gregg Millman, there’s satisfaction to be derived from taking things slowly. The costume designer and stylist launched her line, Local Woman, at the beginning of this year after encouragement poured in from an unlikely source; and her approach is the opposite
Texture Talk: The Curl-Friendly Shampoos and Conditioners 6 Women With Natural Hair Swear By
August 20, 2020 at 10:09PM If you’re blessed with curls, then it’s important to know that pristine spirals, corkscrews and afros are born on wash day. That’s right, the shampoo and conditioner arsenal you select dictates how well your curls will form with styling products and hold up throughout the
Harry and Meghan Just Hosted a Virtual Chat About Using Digital Media for Good
August 20, 2020 at 08:34PM During the past several months of the pandemic, we’ve all been going online more than ever. Acknowledging the power and importance of digital platforms in creating a sense of community, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sat down to chat virtually with young leaders from the
Instagram’s Favourite Tracksuit Brand Teams Up With Jaden Smith
August 20, 2020 at 05:08PM If you follower a fashion influencer or two (or a stylish celebrity for that matter), there’s a high chance you’ve spotted them wearing a chic tracksuit set from The Pangaia. Designed using environmentally friendly materials – such as seaweed fibre, organic cotton and recycled materials,
This Canadian Fitness Influencer Helped Design Under Armour’s New Sport Hijab
August 19, 2020 at 10:06PM When Saman Munir left her job at an aerospace company after the birth of her first child, she had no idea she would eventually become a fitness influencer with over 150,000 followers on Instagram. Now a mother of three, Munir first entered the influencer space
Toronto-based Brand Zvelle is Opening a New Store Space Next Week
August 19, 2020 at 09:58PM After five years in business, footwear and accessory company Zvelle continues to grow. In addition to launching three new shoe styles over the summer, the label that was founded by Elle AyoubZadeh–the Toronto-based entrepreneur who formerly worked in the world of finance–will open the doors
Crossbody Bags Were the Accessory of Choice at Copenhagen Fashion Week
August 19, 2020 at 03:26PM Copenhagen Fashion Week wrapped for the SS21 season last week – but not before bringing a healthy serving of seasonal style inspo via the streets. From floaty dresses to leather separates that welcome in fall, statement T-shirts, chic looks that paired well with bicycles and
Dan Levy Wants You to Take This Online Course With Him
August 18, 2020 at 08:07PM Dan Levy is starting a new project and he wants everyone to join in. No, it’s not a new television show. It’s a 12-week online course offered by the University of Alberta, titled Indigenous Canada. On Instagram, Levy announced that he has enrolled in the
Jessie Reyez Made History With Her Performance on the CN Tower Last Night
August 18, 2020 at 05:39PM Yesterday, Jessie Reyez made history by becoming the first artist to perform a national anthem atop Toronto’s tallest building, the CN Tower. At sunset, ahead of the first game of the NBA playoffs—the Toronto Raptors vs the Brooklyn Nets–the Brampton native sang both the Canadian
Canada Goose and WANT Les Essentiels Join Forces on Capsule Collection
August 18, 2020 at 03:42PM Question: What do you get when you combine two powerhouse Canadian brands? Answer: One limited edition capsule collection of four standout items that every wardrobe should have. And that’s exactly what Canada Goose and WANT Les Essentiels are serving up to customers, beginning this week.
12 Fashion Documentaries You Can Stream Right Now
August 17, 2020 at 09:38PM We may not be heading back to movie theatres just yet, but luckily there’s plenty for us to stream right from our couches. Whether you’re interested in a deep dive into the modelling industry’s body diversity problems or looking for a spotlight on some of
Pat McGrath Labs Teams Up With Supreme on Lipstick Collab
August 17, 2020 at 07:45PM If red lipstick is your thing, then you’re going to want to get your mitts on the new collaboration between Pat McGrath Labs and Supreme. Though Supreme is known for its stellar collaborations, this partnership marks the first time the cult streetwear brand has done
How to Get Holographic Hair at Home
August 17, 2020 at 03:00PM Holographic hair is the hottest trend in hair for 2020. The futuristic look is defined by multidimensional hues with a metallic sheen. It may look complicated but it’s a look that can be nailed right from the comfort of your own bathroom. The main thing
Meet the Founders of Yard + Parish, an E-commerce Platform Focused on Black-Owned Brands
August 14, 2020 at 02:00PM “We’ve always been dreaming together,” says Alesha Bailey about her partnership with Samantha Newell and the creation of their one-year-old e-commerce site, Yard + Parish. The platform focuses on promoting the work of Black creatives, and features products from garments and accessories for all genders
Local Travel Seems to be the Focus for Canadians Through 2021
August 14, 2020 at 01:00PM When Wander, an upcoming lakeside resort in Prince Edward County, Ont., announced that it would now be taking bookings for stays from December 1 onward, they didn’t anticipate quite this response. With booking requests coming in for late 2020 through Summer 2021, this keen interest
This New Collection of Face Masks Was Designed by 4 World-Renowned Artists
August 13, 2020 at 09:00PM E-commerce company Vistaprint has just launched its first artist capsule collection of face masks, created in an effort to normalize mask-wearing while still allowing room for creative expression. “I have always been comfortable wearing a mask,” says Canadian illustrator/designer Geoff McFetridge, one of the four
23 Canadian Fashion Brands Making Face Masks for Consumers
August 13, 2020 at 05:15PM 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
L’Oréal Paris Global Makeup Director Val Garland on Creating the September Issue Cover Looks
August 13, 2020 at 04:30PM In the face of Covid-19 safety measures, FASHION had to embrace a totally new method of image-making for our September issue cover with L’Oréal Paris. A traditional photo shoot would have seen makeup artist and L’Oréal Paris global makeup director Val Garland on location in
Texture Talk: For Leslie and Gail Thompson, Voluminous Curls Are a Powerful Symbol of Self-Expression
August 13, 2020 at 02:18PM In this day and age, wigs have become a staple accessory, especially within Black beauty culture. More than ever before, women—celebs included—wear them proudly and openly praise them for their versatility. Just take it from Montreal-bred, Toronto-based sisters Gail and Leslie Thompson. For Leslie, hairpieces
You Can Now Turn Your Sephora Beauty Insider Points Into Charity Donations
August 12, 2020 at 10:31PM Earlier this year, Sephora announced a brand new update to its Beauty Insider program and now, the beauty giant is going one step further by adding a charity donation component to its rewards program. From today, customers can redeem their points in the Sephora Beauty
Hunter Schafer is Named as the New Global Brand Ambassador for Shiseido Makeup
August 12, 2020 at 08:00PM Japanese beauty brand Shiseido has today announced Hunter Schafer as its newest global brand ambassador for its makeup division. The 20-year old trans actress and artist has skyrocketed into the public eye this past year, largely thanks to her role as trans teen Jules Vaughn
Canadian Footwear Brand Vessi Launches Its Newest Waterproof Shoe Today
August 12, 2020 at 05:40PM Talk about making a splash: Since its initially crowdfunded products were introduced in 2017, innovative B.C.-based footwear brand Vessi – co-founded by Andy Wang, Tony Yu and Mikaella Go – has gained a legion of loyal fans. “We wanted to create a shoe that you
JVN Just Got The Ultimate Post-Quarantine Chop
August 12, 2020 at 04:39PM Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness – or JVN, if you will – has bid farewell to his luscious, long hair this week, opting for the ultimate post-quarantine haircut in the form of a chic, shoulder-grazing lob. Taking to Instagram to share the new look, JVN
Meghan Markle Confirms She Will Vote in the Upcoming US Election
August 12, 2020 at 02:57PM In an unprecedented and history-making move for a member of a royal family, Meghan Markle has confirmed she will be voting the 2020 US Presidential election. Historically, members of the British royal family have not voted in elections, though as noted by People, there is
Dr. Pimple Popper Shares Easy Beauty Hack to Help Prevent Maskne
August 11, 2020 at 09:28PM Now that face masks are a normal part of our lives, our skin is having to learn how to live with the coverings – and for many, that’s meant a rise in acne, or maskne as it’s been coined, in the areas which a face
The Best Street Style Looks from Copenhagen Fashion Week SS21
August 11, 2020 at 09:00PM Just as we begin to tire of loungewear dressing and WFH uniforms, Copenhagen Fashion Week SS21 is delivering a healthy serving of street style to inspire us out of our fashion rut. As the Danish capital returns to a partially traditional fashion week format of
The Best Street Style Looks from Copenhagen Fashion Week SS21
August 11, 2020 at 09:00PM Just as we begin to tire of loungewear dressing and WFH uniforms, Copenhagen Fashion Week SS21 is delivering a healthy serving of street style to inspire us out of our fashion rut. As the Danish capital returns to a partially traditional fashion week format of
The CFDA Just Appointed Its First Black Female President
August 11, 2020 at 07:13PM Today, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the appointment of their new president. It’s a milestone moment in the organization’s history since CaSandra Diggs is the first woman and the first person of colour named president since the CFDA was founded in