May 18, 2020 at 02:00PM When Meghan Markle flashed an aquamarine ring from the passenger seat of a matching blue Jaguar being driven by new husband Prince Harry to their wedding reception, baby-blue gems zoomed to the top of the rock charts. But what should you know about the March
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Self-Isolation Diary: A Day in the Life of Lainey Lui
May 18, 2020 at 01:00PM 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
This Week’s Need-to-Know Beauty News
May 17, 2020 at 04:00PM Local online marketplace Sam & Lance has released self-care boxes that can be gifted to frontline healthcare workers Photo courtesy of Sam & Lance Sister-owned business Sam & Lance, a Toronto-based online marketplace of ethically-made jewellery, skincare, and home goods made by women around the
Here’s All the Culture News You Missed This Week
May 16, 2020 at 03:00PM Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act announced its return On his Netflix show Patriot Act, Hasan Minhaj has tackled everything from Amazon’s hegemony to the fast fashion industry. In the midst of a pandemic that’s forced us to retreat inside our homes, his voice has has been
The Fashion News You Missed This Week
May 16, 2020 at 02:00PM Tanya Taylor launched a swim collection with Summersalt View this post on Instagram Synchronized swim ?‍♀️?? Our new @summersalt swim collab is going fast, shop it now via link in bio! A post shared by Tanya Taylor (@tanyataylor) on May 13, 2020 at 7:18am PDT
Vancouver-Based Brand Zano by Sadj Celebrates Spring’s Most Photographed Flower
May 15, 2020 at 08:31PM The coming long weekend would typically be a time when we’d all be searching out the darling buds of May for our first real feel of spring. But with social distancing rules still in place, bringing a bit of the great outdoors to you is
Mikhael Kale and Sylvia Mantella Team Up on Limited Edition Tee for COVID-19 Relief
May 15, 2020 at 08:00PM Today, Canadian fashion designer Mikhael Kale and philanthropist Sylvia Mantella are releasing a limited edition tee to help raise funds to support women escaping domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. The T-shirt features one of Kale’s F/W20 lookbook images, accompanied by text that reads, “Ensemble,
This Toronto Salon Owner is on a Mission to Take Gender Out of Hair Cuts
May 15, 2020 at 07:23PM Kristin Rankin didn’t set foot in a hair salon until she was in her mid-20s; until then, her mom had been her go-to hairstylist. “I was very androgynous and tomboyish, and she always cut my hair just the way I wanted it,” says Rankin, who
Toronto’s Uncle Studios to Host Virtual Pop-Up for COVID-19 Relief
May 15, 2020 at 06:14PM Toronto-based slow-fashion clothing brand Uncle Studios has today announced the launch of a virtual pop-up series to help raise funds for COVID-19 relief. Called ‘Camp Horizons’, the pop-up (which in pre-COVID times was a physical event) will begin on Sunday, May 17, and will include
Self-Isolation Diary: A Day in the Life Of HBC’s Tyler Franch
May 14, 2020 at 10:18PM 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
Meet the 12 Queens On the First Season of Canada’s Drag Race
May 14, 2020 at 09:43PM After months of anticipation, the 12 queens participating in the inaugural season of Canada’s Drag Race—scheduled to premiere on July 2—have been revealed. The show, an extension of RuPaul’s Drag Race, includes many features from the critically-acclaimed series such as the reading challenge, makeovers and
Texture Talk: This Haircare Line was Developed by a Team of Scientists with Afro-Textured Hair
May 14, 2020 at 07:30PM Welcome to Texture Talk, a new weekly column that celebrates and deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from springy S-patterns to densely-packed coils — because curly hair is far from one big category. This week, we’re revisiting our (pre-pandemic) trip to industry
7 Work From Home Outfits You Can Actually Wear to Work
May 14, 2020 at 06:37PM As we perfect our work from home outfits, we’re finding new wardrobe favourites we won’t want to give up when we eventually go back to the office. To avoid legging and tracksuit withdrawal, we’ve rounded up our favourite pieces that are comfortable enough for WFH
Erdem, Holt Renfrew, Burberry and More Sign Letter Demanding Change to the Fashion Calendar
May 14, 2020 at 04:21PM The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the fashion industry hard – however in amongst all of the uncertainty, there is a movement to affect positive change on the industry’s future. With stores shuttered and fashion weeks cancelled and going digital, this time of quarantine has given
Rebecca Minkoff Teams Up with imPRESS Nails on 7 Fun Faux Nail Sets
May 14, 2020 at 03:06PM From her signature M.A.Bs (Morning After Bags) to her colourful, mix-and-match garments, fashion designer and household name Rebecca Minkoff has a knack for painting a chic and realistic picture of her customers, and meeting them right where they’re at in their lives, from the busy
5 Pieces Our Editors’ Love from Montreal-Based Brand Judith & Charles
May 13, 2020 at 09:57PM It’s no secret that the fashion industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. With retail stores shut for the foreseeable future, which has contributed to a decrease in sales, many brands across Canada are struggling to survive – including womenswear brand Judith &
15 Canadian Podcasts to Subscribe to Right Now
May 13, 2020 at 09:50PM 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 15 Canadian podcasts that touch on things like identity, the culture of celebrity, the intersection of fashion and technology,
Huda Beauty Launches its First (and Only) Mascara
May 13, 2020 at 08:00PM Rejoice, mascara fans, for beauty mogul Huda Kattan has today blessed the world with the very first Huda Beauty mascara. Called Legit Lashes, the new product is dual-ended (one side is for Volume and the other is for Curl & Length), meaning it delivers two
Why You’ll Still See New Window Displays at Toronto’s Gaspard Boutique
May 13, 2020 at 07:10PM While taking my daily morning walk through Toronto’s West Queen West neighbourhood, I’m consistently struck by the number of businesses that I pass that have boarded up windows. One shop that’s been a kind of oasis amid the brick-and-mortar drought is Gaspard, a boutique that
8 Simple Men’s Chains to Buy if You’ve Been Inspired by Normal People’s Connell Waldron
May 13, 2020 at 05:45PM The humble men’s chain is having a resurgence of late, largely thanks to the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s book Normal People. The male lead character – Connell Waldron – has triggered a social media avalanche thanks to the subtle silver chain he sports across
Oprah Winfrey Just Announced a Virtual Wellness Tour
May 12, 2020 at 10:25PM Earlier this year, Oprah Winfrey embarked on a wellness tour in partnership with WW, formerly known as Weight Watchers. Titled “2020 Vision,” the tour featured one-on-one conversations with celebrities like Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez and Lady Gaga, but was put on hold because of the
How to Take Your Beauty Routine From Winter to Summer
May 12, 2020 at 10:16PM As you swap out your winter clothes for lighter layers, your skin and hair could also use a seasonal update. Ahead, pro-recommended tweaks to keep your complexion and your strands healthy and flawless as you transition from winter to a summer beauty routine. BEST FACE
This Long Weekend, Take a Trip With These Travel-Inspired Scents
May 12, 2020 at 10:00PM Right now, aside from the occasional trip to the grocery store, the only travelling we’re really doing is from our couch to our kitchen to our bed. As the days turn into weeks and the weeks turn into months, it’s becoming clearer that we’re not
32 of the Best Ever Red Carpet Moments From the Cannes Film Festival
May 12, 2020 at 08:21PM If 2020 were a normal year, the Cannes Film Festival would have been opening in the French Riviera today. The celebrities would have started pouring in, alternating between their best resort wear for daytime photo calls and their most extravagant eveningwear for the nighttime premieres.
Three Canadian Beauty Brands Making Hand Sanitizer
May 12, 2020 at 05:53PM 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
10 Tracksuit Sets to Add to Your WFH Wardrobe ASAP
May 12, 2020 at 05:00PM Once the domain of ’90s pop stars, tracksuit sets have emerged as the wardrobe MVP during this period of quarantine in Canada. Comfortable enough to see you through the day but also stylish enough to allow you to hop on a Zoom call at a
The Bata Shoe Museum’s Senior Curator on Its 25th Anniversary, the Power of Shoes and More
May 11, 2020 at 10:24PM The Bata Shoe Museum may be celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, but its creative director and senior curator Elizabeth Semmelhack has a momentous milestone of her own to celebrate too: 20 years working at the renowned Toronto museum. Semmelhack began working at the museum
6 Canadians Reflect on How Their Mothers Influenced Their Beauty and Style Ideals
May 11, 2020 at 08:55PM Moms can impact our lives in so many ways, personal style included. So on the back of Mother’s Day weekend here in Canada, we asked a handful of locals to unravel how each of their mothers informed their tastes. Evan Ducharme, multidisciplinary Métis artist and
Montreal Handbag Brand Partoem Launches Accessories for Dogs
May 11, 2020 at 07:19PM Timing is everything, and the launch of accessories for dogs from Montreal brand Partoem comes at a point when taking your furry friend for a walk is an even bigger mental health helper than ever before. The idea for the new line came from designer
What Modern Day Fashion Owes to Little Richard
May 11, 2020 at 04:49PM He was born Richard Wayne Penniman, but we knew him as Little Richard. We also knew him as “the architect of rock and roll”—the person who brought upbeat, exciting music to the masses in a way they’d never heard, or seen, before. And for that