July 30, 2020 at 09:08PM In light of Covid restrictions, the Toronto International Film Festival is going largely virtual this September with a limited schedule of socially-distanced screenings and a reduced slate of 50 films, down from the usual 200+, available to view online. Today, a first look at the
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The One Drugstore Beauty Product Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Can’t Live Without
July 30, 2020 at 06:09PM If there’s one thing that makes me particularly happy, it’s getting a peek into celebrity beauty bags. What do they love when they have access to everything? What products do they re-purchase themselves, despite all the products they would be sent for free? And given
Celine Taps Canadian Rapper Tiagz to Soundtrack Spring 2021 Menswear Collection
July 30, 2020 at 05:29PM Overnight, Hedi Slimane unveiled his Spring 2021 menswear collection for Celine in a digital format. Called The Dancing Boy, the collection was shot at the Circuit Paul Ricard Formula 1 race track in the South of France and aimed seemingly entirely at Gen Z, with
63 Black-Run Fashion Businesses To Support Today and Always
July 30, 2020 at 03:06PM We all have a responsibility to cultivate black culture in order for communities to thrive. After investing your time into bettering your awareness of systemic racism, familiarize yourself with those making a contribution to today’s style industry and make a purchase from a Black-run fashion
This New Database Spotlights People of Colour in the Canadian Entertainment Industry
July 29, 2020 at 09:56PM When it comes to the lack of representation of people of colour in the film and television industry, both in front of and behind the camera, there’s an all too familiar refrain from the industry’s gatekeepers: we don’t know where to look for them. Tonya
Toronto-based Brand Lost In Helps Its Fans Stay Connected to Their City
July 29, 2020 at 08:36PM 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 her to explore the concept of getting lost in
11 Ways to Try The Terry Cloth Trend This Summer
July 28, 2020 at 10:21PM 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
My Story: Ashley Callingbull on Smashing Stereotypes and Finding Strength in Her Indigenous Culture
July 28, 2020 at 09:52PM Born in Enoch Cree Nation in Alberta, Ashley Callingbull became a household name after becoming the first Indigenous woman — and Canadian — to win the Mrs. Universe title in 2015. The historic victory marked so much more than a beauty pageant win for Callingbull:
Schitt’s Creek Just Got 15 Emmy Nominations
July 28, 2020 at 05:43PM 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. Last year, the series received four Emmy nods—for Eugene Levy and
The First Three Products in the Fenty Skin Line Have Been Revealed
July 28, 2020 at 03:46PM 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 been revealed. The products are described as “multi-tasking”, “easy-to-use” and “value-packed with skincare benefits”
Jenny Bird’s New Collection of Charms is Here to Make Your Summer Fun
July 27, 2020 at 09:35PM 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 for some time but she was waiting for the right time to
7 Shows and Movies We’re Excited to Stream in August 2020
July 27, 2020 at 09:27PM 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 in August 2020. Crave An American Pickle Seth Rogen stars in this comedy as Herschel Greenbaum, a struggling
Exclusive: Actress Lana Condor, Neutrogena’s Newest Ambassador, Talks Skincare Must-Haves
July 27, 2020 at 02:51PM ICYMI, actress Lana Condor has a new gig as the face of wallet-friendly skincare brand Neutrogena. Best known for her breakout role in the Netflix romance To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, an excited Condor took to her Instagram mid last week to announce
Everything You Need to Know About FASHION’s Virtual Runway Competition, Slay The Runway II
July 24, 2020 at 07:25PM 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 call out to Vogue Ballroom competitors and runway
This is the One Product You Need to Recreate the Summer-Ready Beauty Look at Dior Cruise 2021
July 24, 2020 at 06:40PM 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 that didn’t stop designer Maria Grazia Chiuri from delivering a jawdropping show, rich in symbolism
This Milan-Based Brand Has Launched a Collection Made With the By-Products From Wine-Making
July 24, 2020 at 03:00PM 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 launched a line of pieces crafted with an eco-friendly leather alternative made by way of the creation of another iconic
Here’s What Vintage E-comm Entrepreneur Emma Zack is Wearing, Observing and Admiring Right Now
July 24, 2020 at 02:00PM Emma Zack launched Berriez, a retail platform for vintage clothing that offers an extended range of sizing, after experiencing exclusion at many mass-market and independent shops. “I can’t tell you how many vintage [and] regular stores I’ve walked into where the employees have looked at
Texture Talk: Celebrity Hairstylist Kiyah Wright Talks Natural Hair Tips for Beginners
July 23, 2020 at 10:24PM With isolation and social-distancing still part of our new normal in continuing to combat the spreading of the coronavirus, and once-barred salons only now slowly reopening, many of us have had to re-evaluate and switch up our go-to beauty regimens over the past several months,
Selena Gomez Announces $100 Million Mental Health Fund Via Rare Beauty
July 23, 2020 at 08:21PM 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 years to help increase access to mental health services for underserved communities. In an Instagram
Six Canadian Beauty Brands Making Hand Sanitizer
July 23, 2020 at 03:30PM There’s no doubt that hand sanitizer has become an important item in each of our homes since the COVID-19 pandemic began in Canada – and chances are it will continue to be a staple in our post-pandemic lives, too. With global shortages of the product
All the Family Fashion Collabs Taking Place at Home During Covid
July 23, 2020 at 02:00PM 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 showcase their latest collections, shot at home during quarantine and often featuring the designers themselves as models. Here, some
All the Family Fashion Collabs Taking Place at Home During Covid
July 23, 2020 at 02:00PM 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 showcase their latest collections, shot at home during quarantine and often featuring the designers themselves as models. Here, some
Shop the Cut-Out Dress Trend All Your Favourite Models Are Wearing
July 22, 2020 at 09:28PM It feels like a heat wave hits Canada every other week so there’s no denying the need for light airy pieces for us to sizzle in style right now – and the cut-out dress is our solution for a one stop outfit that prioritizes ventilation.
Andrew Coimbra Talks Recycled Fabrics and Genderless Options for Spring 2021
July 22, 2020 at 08:22PM 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 an array of thoughtful pieces that nod to the work of artists including Pierrette Bloch and
Chanel Opens its First Beauty Studio in Canada
July 22, 2020 at 05:13PM 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 Street. The new Chanel Beauty Studio in Toronto is the
My Story: Yu-Chen Shih, Founder of Orcé Cosmetics, is Disrupting Toxic Beauty Ideals
July 21, 2020 at 09:38PM Meet Yu-Chen Shih, The Taiwan-born, Singapore-bred, LA-based founder of Orcé Cosmetics, a niche six-shade range of foundations made specially for Asian complexions. The luxe, skin-enhancing formula, which launched in 2019, also addresses common skin concerns of Asian skin. Yu-Chen, who formerly worked in diversity marketing,
How to Watch Dior’s Cruise 2021 Show Live From Italy This Week (Without Leaving Your Couch)
July 21, 2020 at 06:41PM Update (21/07/20): On July 22, Dior will present its Cruise 2021 collection to the world. And although the show is taking place in Italy – we’ve got your front row ticket sorted. Kicking off at 2:45pm ET, the show is being held in Lecce, an
Apple Commits to Being 100 Per Cent Carbon Neutral By 2030
July 21, 2020 at 06:07PM When you’re one of the world’s biggest tech companies, every decision you make has a big impact. Today, Apple announced that it would be working towards becoming carbon neutral across its entire supply chain and product life cycle by 2030. The company’s global corporate operations
Ulta Beauty Postpones Canadian Expansion Plans
July 21, 2020 at 05:12PM Really sorry to have to ruin your Tuesday with this news beauty lovers but Ulta Beauty has announced it is postponing its expansion into Canada. Last year, the American beauty giant announced it was planning to offer both brick-and-mortar and a local e-commerce function in
How Canadian Programmer Brie Code is Changing the Way We Interact With Our Phones
July 20, 2020 at 10:14PM In 2015, Canadian programmer and CEO of TRU LUV Brie Code noticed a gap in the games market. After having spent almost eight years at Ubisoft as an AI programmer, Code – and yes, that is her real surname – began to wonder why so