June 01, 2020 at 10:33PM Hawaiian shirts may not be the first piece of clothing you think of when planning a fashionable look but designers and street style stars are helping shed the piece’s negative reputation one tropical print at a time. Previously reserved for vacation, these boxy styles were
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20 Black-Founded Beauty Businesses You Can Support Right Now
June 01, 2020 at 10:14PM Many of us are looking for ways to make a meaningful contribution after the painful events this past week; one way to invest in Black communities and culture is to shop from Black-run businesses. Here’s a list of emerging and established Black-founded beauty brands that
Black Lives Matter: 57 Racism Awareness Books, Movies, Resources and More
June 01, 2020 at 10:06PM The past week has been a heavy one. The reality of anti-Black racism in the US, Canada and around the world is no secret. But over the last several days, the outrage over repeated and systemic violence against Black people reached a boiling point, fuelled
Cara Delevingne Teams Up With PUMA on Pride Month Collection
June 01, 2020 at 07:35PM Supermodel Cara Delevingne has teamed up with sportswear giant PUMA to create a limited edition collection in support of Pride Month. Called From PUMA with Love, the collection features 13 pieces to wear as you celebrate Pride Month (and beyond). The lineup includes a variety
Toronto-Based Brand Cuchara is Making Jewellery to Invest In
June 01, 2020 at 06:48PM We’re all looking for ways to consume style goods more mindfully right now; and it’s something that jewellery brand Cuchara’s founder has been thinking about for years. “In terms of new pieces, [I’ve] been focused on staples and building from there,” says Edilou Canedo, who
All of the New Beauty Product Launches to Know About in June
June 01, 2020 at 05:21PM It’s hard to believe it’s June already. Somehow, March, April and May all seem to have blurred into one giant month and we’re almost now halfway through the year. One good thing that comes with the start of a new month, however, is a slew
This Week’s Need-to-Know Beauty News
May 31, 2020 at 01:00PM Canadian skincare line P{H}ASE SKIN makes its mark during a global pandemic View this post on Instagram Keep your skin balanced through any phase of life. No matter what is going on around you, give yourself and your skin some extra love. Our P{H}ASE II
The Fashion News You Missed This Week
May 30, 2020 at 02:00PM Uniqlo launched the Bille Eilish x Takashi Murakami UT collection View this post on Instagram Get it before it's gone! Billie Eilish by Takashi Murakami UT collection, available now! #BillieEilishxMurakamiUT collection. @billieeilish @takashipom launching in British Columbia and Alberta stores May 29th. *Purchase limits in
Here’s All the Culture News You Missed This Week
May 30, 2020 at 01:00PM An official Friends cookbook was announced Monica may be a legit chef, but she and the gang have still made some pretty questionable choices in the kitchen: from Mockolate Mousse to not-quite-vegetarian pâté to of course, the infamous English trifle. Now, some of those meals
Hudson’s Bay Joins Growing List of Fashion Brands on Animal Crossing
May 29, 2020 at 09:47PM Much like Tiger King, baking banana bread and sharing your workout online, Nintendo’s Animal Crossing has become synonymous with our new socially distanced lives. The game has existed for more than 20 years, though the fifth installment, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, was released on March 20 of this
8 Movies and TV Shows We’re Excited to Stream in June 2020
May 29, 2020 at 08:27PM 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 June 2020. Coming to Netflix Canada Queer Eye: Season 5 After Georgia, Kansas, Missouri and Tokyo, the
Texture Talk: 4 At-Home Deep Conditioning Treatments to Revive Curly Hair
May 29, 2020 at 07:32PM Welcome to Texture Talk, a new weekly column that celebrates and deep dives into the dynamic world of curls, from springy S-patterns to densely-packed coils — because curly hair is far from one big category. This week is all about the best at-home deep conditioning
How Calgary’s Honubelle is Making Inclusive Swimwear That’s Stylish and Sustainable
May 29, 2020 at 07:02PM Launched over ten years ago, Alberta-based swimwear brand Honubelle continues to push the dial when it comes to the style world’s most important topics. “I love to portray women of all shapes, sizes and colours,” says founder Julia Barnes about Honubelle’s approach to design and
The Genius Hair Clip Hack for Face Masks to Help Alleviate Pressure on Your Ears
May 29, 2020 at 05:11PM Face masks have become de rigueuer since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Fashion brands across Canada are creating masks for consumers in various colours, textures and styles, and in addition to being a protective measure, the masks are also becoming a way for people to express
Self-Isolation Diary: A Day in the Life of Indigenous Activist Sarain Fox
May 29, 2020 at 02:00PM We’re officially in Month 3 of self-isolation with an uncertain road ahead but for some much-needed inspiration, FASHION is reaching out to some of our favourite Canadians to get a peek into how they’re living their lives in lockdown (remember: #StayHomeSaveLives). Each week, keep an
Everything You Need to Know About Sephora’s New and Improved Loyalty Program
May 28, 2020 at 09:57PM In some very welcome news, Sephora has announced that it has revamped its Beauty Insider loyalty program – and the changes are pretty major. From tomorrow, for the first time ever, shoppers will be able to earn cash rewards with every dollar spent. Called Beauty
Kylie Jenner is the Most Searched Celebrity During Quarantine
May 28, 2020 at 09:40PM Aside from easy pantry recipes, WFH outfit ideas and recommendations for fun activities to do during quarantine, one other thing people seem to have been Googling extensively during lockdown is their favourite celebrities. A new report by data trends provider SEMrush has compiled a list
Pat McGrath Labs Names Naomi Campbell as its First Ever Global Brand Face
May 28, 2020 at 09:26PM Just a week after her 50th birthday, Naomi Campbell has once again shown she’s nowhere near done announcing today that she’s joining Pat McGrath Labs as its new Global Brand Face. Campbell’s appointment marks the first time the brand has appointed a face in its
Schitt’s Creek Takes Home 6 Prizes at the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards
May 28, 2020 at 03:46PM Nominated for a record-breaking 26 trophies at the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards, beloved TV show Schitt’s Creek—which wrapped its sixth and final season last month—took home six of the night’s biggest honours. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the awards ceremony—originally scheduled for late May—has
Adidas and Allbirds Team Up to Create Running Shoe with Lowest Ever Carbon Footprint
May 28, 2020 at 03:38PM German sportswear giant Adidas has today announced a collaboration with sustainable sneaker brand Allbirds that will see the pair bring together their expertise to create a sports trainer with the lowest ever carbon footprint. The monumental undertaking will see both brands share their respective sustainable
Richard Quinn’s New Moncler Genius Collection Is the Eye Candy We Need Right Now
May 28, 2020 at 03:09PM Boasting wild motifs and outsized proportions, British designer Richard Quinn’s latest offering for Moncler Genius is an opulent nod to retro futurism. Quinn looked to swinging London icons like Twiggy as inspiration, creating an array of pieces based on shapes like the mod shift dress
10 Fashion Memoirs to Keep You Entertained in Quarantine
May 27, 2020 at 10:43PM Former Vogue editor André Leon Talley’s new book, The Chiffon Trenches, may be all fashionphiles can talk about right now, but once you’ve devoured all that tea, check out these 10 other fashion memoirs offering an insightful and captivating peek inside the fashion industry. D.V.
Kensington Palace Makes Rare Statement to Refute Kate Middleton Cover Story
May 27, 2020 at 10:04PM Kensington Palace rarely makes statements regarding the press, however it did so today following the publication of a cover story by Tatler on Kate Middleton. On Monday of this week, the British magazine released its newest issue with the Duchess of Cambridge on the cover with
A Toronto Stylist Has Launched a Fashion-Based Fundraiser to Support Nellie’s
May 27, 2020 at 08:45PM After hearing that incidents of domestic violence have increased drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic, Toronto-based stylist Georgia Groom found herself wondering how she could help. “I have kids, and like a lot of people, I’ve been thinking about what it would be like for kids
14 Retro-Inspired Swimsuits to Get You in the Mood for Summer
May 27, 2020 at 06:04PM Toronto got its first official heatwave warning from Envrionment Canada this week and so the AC is on full bast here, and across Canada, right now. The sunshine and heat are warmly welcomed, though we’re now in a race to rejig our wardrobes before the
CTZN Cosmetics is the Inclusive Beauty Brand That Should Be on Your Radar
May 27, 2020 at 04:55PM In an era of makeup collections with 40+ foundation colours, representation within the beauty industry shouldn’t be a “nice to have”—it should be a must. And while many brands have started investing in a much-needed spotlight on diversity when it comes to their product offerings
Meet The Brand Bringing Senegalese Craftsmanship to Canada
May 27, 2020 at 04:36PM “I’ve had a passion for fashion since I was a young girl,” says Diarra Bousso Niang. The Senegalese-born entrepreneur pursued her interest through studies in Paris, where she earned an MBA in management and marketing of luxury goods. After receiving the accolade she moved to
Here’s How Toronto Designer Andrew Coimbra is Supporting The 519 During Pride Month
May 26, 2020 at 10:48PM With Pride month just days away from starting – albeit looking a little different this year as a result of COVID-19 – designer Andrew Coimbra has just announced a new brand initiative to help support one of Toronto’s key supporters of the LGBTQS+ community. Beginning
17 Manicures From the F/W20 Runways to Take Inspiration From This Week
May 26, 2020 at 06:50PM It’s the little pleasures that really add up right now – like taking time to read a book, popping out for a walk (whilst adhering to social distancing measures, of course) or a little DIY beauty treatment. An at-home manicure is a great way to
Louis Vuitton Taps Johnny Coca to Lead Handbags Division
May 26, 2020 at 03:30PM The winds of change are blowing fast through European fashion houses right now. Following Alessandro Michele’s announcement that Gucci is to go seasonless and show just twice a year, Louis Vuitton has announced that Johnny Coca will join the storied French luxury house to look