July 20, 2020 at 06:59PM This weekend, Princess Beatrice married Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi in a private ceremony at The Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor. And whilst the flowers were breathtaking and the seemingly relaxed feel of the private event gave an air of wistful romanticism, it was Beatrice’s
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The Nominees for the 2020 CFDA Awards Are Revealed
July 20, 2020 at 04:06PM The Council of Fashion Designers of America (more commonly known as the CFDA) has today revealed the nominees for the 2020 CFDA Fashion Awards. For the first time, this year’s awards won’t have any honoree awards, however two new international awards have been introduced. The
Toronto-based Brand Dr. Liza Has Expanded From Footwear to Bags
July 17, 2020 at 02:00PM “I’ve always believed that fashion should be functional,” Dr. Liza Egbogah says. The Toronto-based osteopath who launched a line of shoes several years ago–an offering that’s grown from a comfortable classic pump to include booties, sandals and flats–has just released a collection of bags that
Pearls Are One of the Hottest Men’s Jewellery Trends for 2020, According to Lyst
July 16, 2020 at 06:55PM Online fashion aggregator Lyst has just unveiled its new jewellery-focused report and according to its data, pearls are one of the hottest men’s jewellery trends for the year. Thanks to the likes of Harry Styles, Shawn Mendes, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell and Billy Porter rocking pearl
11 Anklets You Can and Should Add to Cart Right Now
July 16, 2020 at 04:07PM If you’ve taken a scroll (or seven) through Instagram lately, chances are you’ve seen more than a handful of your favourite celebrities and style influencers wearing an anklet. The early 2000s accessory has emerged as one of the hottest trends for the summer months of
Kimberly Jenkins Talks About Relaunching The Fashion and Race Database
July 15, 2020 at 10:16PM When Kimberly Jenkins, assistant professor at Ryerson University’s School of Fashion in Toronto, first launched The Fashion and Race Database website in 2017, it was part of a pedagogy the she was crafting to foster a critical understanding of the cultural contexts that she felt
Dior Beauty is Hosting a Virtual Masterclass This Week With Celebrity MUA Ricky Wilson
July 15, 2020 at 07:13PM Dior Beauty has been busy during lockdown putting the finishing touches on its brand new beauty counter at Holt Renfrew Bloor Street (which is now open). And to celebrate, the brand has enlisted Dior Celebrity Makeup Artist Ricky Wilson to lead a virtual beauty masterclass
Converse Just Unveiled Its Most Sustainable Sneaker to Date
July 15, 2020 at 02:00PM One of the most iconic sneakers in the world just got a super sustainable makeover. Launching next week, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Crater uses recycled polyester and post-industrial textile waste scraps to reinvent the 100-year-old classic style in a modern and sustainable way.
Meghan Markle Gives Inspiring Speech at Girl Up Leadership Summit: “This is a Humanity That Desperately Needs You”
July 14, 2020 at 09:17PM Today, Meghan Markle addressed 40,000 young women as part of the virtual Girl Up Leadership Summit, delivering an inspiring speech to encourage them to continue to fight for change in the world. In the almost nine-minute long clip, Meghan (wearing a bright blue top believed
Kate Middleton’s New Hair is a Real Post-Lockdown Mood
July 14, 2020 at 07:22PM We’re into month four (five? six? seven thousand?) of our new ‘normal’ as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions are beginning to slowly ease across Canada just as the summer weather settles in for a few months. And with our new found freedom
Rihanna Announces Launch Date for Fenty Skin
July 14, 2020 at 04:30PM Update (July 14, 2020): If, like us, you’ve been eagerly awaiting more news of Rihanna’s Fenty skincare line then you are in luck. Today, Rihanna has officially announced the launch date for the new range – and it’s coming up fast. A new page on
London Fashion Week to Go Ahead With Physical Shows in September
July 14, 2020 at 03:48PM The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that London Fashion Week will go ahead with physical shows in September. The official dates for the gender-neutral showcase have been announced as Thursday September 17 to Tuesday September 22. Taking to Instagram to share the news, the
Patrick Starrr Announces Launch of Inclusive Beauty Brand, One/Size
July 13, 2020 at 07:52PM Beauty influencer Patrick Starrr has announced the launch of his own beauty line, called One/Size. The inclusive line – with the tagline, “Makeup is a one size that fits all” – will debut online at Sephora Canada on July 17 before hitting stores on July
11 Chic White Midi Dresses to Buy for Summer, Inspired by Meghan Markle
July 13, 2020 at 06:11PM Since the Sussexes relocated to Los Angeles there’s been few sightings of them, save for some charitable meal deliveries and site visits. However this weekend, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were spotted out following an appointment. Donning matching face masks, the pair cut a casual
Exclusive: Behind the Scenes of Chanel’s Métiers d’Art Show With Virginie Viard
July 13, 2020 at 03:56PM Earlier this month, Chanel unveiled the campaign images for its 2020 MĂ©tiers d’Art collection. The collection itself was monumental for the house, as it was the first MĂ©tiers d’Art range to be designed solely by creative director Virginie Viard following the passing of Karl Lagerfeld
Maison Valentino Taps Lady Gaga as the Face of Its Upcoming Fragrance
July 10, 2020 at 03:50PM Celebrity faces behind some of the biggest beauty product launches can often be just as exciting as the formulas themselves. Case in point: Italian luxury fashion house Valentino revealing multi-award-winning artist Lady Gaga as the spokesperson for its newest fragrance, Voce Viva, dropping in October.
The 2020 Pelothon Challenge Will Benefit Four Hunger Relief Charities
July 10, 2020 at 02:39PM Starting July 13, for four weeks Peloton is bringing its worldwide community together for a new “Pelothon” challenge. The four-week program not only aims to unite and motivate its 2.6 million members, but also plans to donate $1M to four global charities fighting food insecurity
Iz Adaptive Has Launched the Lip Reader Mask
July 10, 2020 at 01:00PM Iz Adaptive, the pioneering brand founded in 2009 by Toronto-based designer Izzy Camilleri, recently released a new take on the non-medical face masks it has offered for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis. The new design features a clear panel to facilitate connection between wearers
Texture Talk: How Quarantine Pushed Model Truth John to Shave Off All Her Curls
July 09, 2020 at 10:16PM Life under lockdown has inspired many people—celebs included—to change up their looks all on their own. Truth John, a Toronto-based model, is one of those social distancing transformations. Truth has been spending her quarantine life on the island of Saint Kitts for the past several
Caudalie Opens First Canadian Flagship Boutique Spa in Toronto
July 09, 2020 at 09:52PM Cult French clean skincare brand Caudalie has officially the opened the doors to its first Canadian flagship Boutique Spa in Toronto. Called the Caudalie Hazelton House, the new 1,100 square foot boutique (located in Yorkville) includes a retail space as well as a spa that
Meet the Multi-Discipline Makers Behind Calgary-based Brand Indi City
July 09, 2020 at 06:55PM “My Blood Memory is Couture.” That’s the ethos behind the accessory label Indi City, helmed by Angel Aubichon and Alex Aubichon-Manitopyes. The brand produces an array of bold jewellery including earrings and bolo ties inspired by the duo’s Indigeneity; and the phrase is a nod
Jacquemus Announces It Will Hold a Physical Show in Paris This Month
July 09, 2020 at 05:27PM French designer Simon Porte Jacquemus joins the short list of designers forging ahead with in person shows in the coming weeks and months, it has been revealed today. Taking to Instagram to announce his decision to hold a physical show for his Spring 2021 collection
FASHION Magazine introduces The #BeautyForAll Awards
July 08, 2020 at 04:25PM For the first time the new #BeautyForAll Awards will have gender-free categories, include products for all hair textures, and have a diverse lineup of judges that includes people of all ages, sizes, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations. All beauty brands are invited to register their
19 Canadian Podcasts to Download and Listen to Right Now
July 08, 2020 at 08:30PM Need a break from binge-watching TV? Looking for some entertainment while doing dishes for what seems like the millionth time since quarantine began? Check out these 19 Canadian podcasts that touch on things like identity, the culture of celebrity, the intersection of fashion and technology,
Could the Track Short Trend Replace Bike Shorts?
July 08, 2020 at 08:28PM You may have turned up your nose at the bike short trend before realizing they are a summer appropriate version of your favourite leggings, so don’t let the track short trend pass you by. Light, airy and often made in a moisture-wicking fabric, these simple
Meghan Markle Will Speak at a Global Leadership Summit Next Week
July 07, 2020 at 07:48PM This morning, it was announced that Meghan Markle will be a featured speaker at the virtual Girl Up Global Leadership Summit next week. Taking place from July 13-15, the summit (which was slated to take place in Washington DC before the COVID-19 pandemic began) will
My Story: Model CĂ©drick Dauberton on Facing and Overcoming Discrimination in the Fashion Industry
July 07, 2020 at 06:43PM Meet, Cédrick Dauberton, a model from the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe who now calls Toronto home. Since being scouted by a casting director in Paris while finishing up his Master’s Degree in finance, Cédrick has been tapped by Italian fashion house Missoni for gigs.
Raf Simons is Re-Issuing 100 Items from His Archive
July 07, 2020 at 04:19PM 2020 marks 25 years since Raf Simons launched his eponymous label – and to celebrate, the esteemed designer is re-issuing 100 pieces from his extensive archive. Called the ‘Raf Simons Archive Redux’, the collection features pieces from as far back as 1998. Simons has been
18 Canadian Fashion Brands Making Face Masks for Consumers
July 07, 2020 at 02:00PM 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
All the Digital Fall 2020 Shows from Haute Couture Fashion Week
July 06, 2020 at 10:01PM Haute Couture Fashion Week is officially underway for the Fall 2020 season in Paris – though, not as we usually know it. With travel and gatherings still restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual event cancelled its physical shows and has gone digital for