May 04, 2020 at 10:20PM These days, Caitlin Moran is all about positivity. It wasn’t always that way. As a teen, the British journalist/novelist got her break cutting down bands as a famously acerbic rock critic – “I became unbelievably vicious,” she admits. It’s an experience she’d turn into a
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How Mei Pang’s Tattoos Send a Powerful Message of Self-Liberation
May 04, 2020 at 09:55PM Interesting fact: Most of Mei Pang’s tattoos are symmetrical. “I tell people that what you see on one side of my body, you see on the other side,” comments the Toronto-based makeup artist and beauty influencer. How many body stamps does the 23-year-old have in
Corey Moranis’ New Collection Brings a Bit of Spring Into Your Wardrobe
May 04, 2020 at 06:15PM Dance and design, what a match made in heaven; and the campaign for jewellery designer Corey Moranis’ newest pieces is heavenly indeed. Through the movements and gestures of Winnipeg-based dancer and choreographer Kaja Irwin, her Spring collection comes to life, and at a time when
A New Book About Harry and Meghan Promises to Go Beyond the Headlines
May 04, 2020 at 04:54PM There’s been so much written about Harry and Meghan over the past few years, it can feel as if we know everything there is to know about the royal couple. But of course, the salacious headlines and the real story are two very different things.
The Met Gala is Going Digital – Here’s How You Can Attend This Year’s Event Online
May 04, 2020 at 04:40PM Ah, the first Monday in May. Usually the biggest day on fashion’s calendar, this year looks a little different in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that doesn’t mean the show isn’t going on at all. Though the stars won’t be gracing the steps of
6 Products to Get Great Hair Quickly Between Washes
May 04, 2020 at 02:00PM We’re all juggling more duties than ever now. And squeezing in a relaxing shower or a detailed blow-dry isn’t always possible. But a new collection from Pantene can help extend the life of your hairstyle on non-wash days. The paraben-free, six-product line resets your hair
A Look Back at the Best Fashion Moments In Met Gala History
May 04, 2020 at 01:00PM Mention the first Monday in May to any fashion lover and they’ll immediately know what you’re talking about. Each year, the star-studded Met Gala takes place on this date, in partnership with The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and brings with it
This Week’s Need-To-Know Beauty News
May 03, 2020 at 01:00PM Edmonton’s Buff Wax Spot has released an at-home wax kit that gives back to charity With beauty salon services still shuttered, many of us have been forced to take our personal grooming matters – like long-lasting hair removal – into our own hands. And Buff
The Fashion News You Missed This Week
May 02, 2020 at 02:00PM Levi’s tapped Hailey Bieber and Jaden Smith for its new collection Levi’s has tapped two stars at the top of their game, Hailey Bieber and Jaden Smith, for their latest collection. The collection, which debuted on Monday, is Levi’s second partnership with Bieber. Like last
Here’s All the Culture News You Missed This Week
May 02, 2020 at 01:00PM Made Nous is celebrating Asian Heritage Month with Simu Liu Digital media platform Made Nous, which promotes and shares the work of Canadians in entertainment, is celebrating Asian Heritage Month with Chinese-Canadian actor Simu Liu. To acknowledge the contributions that people of Asian descent are
Brighten Up Your Mom’s At-Home Experience With These 15 Gift Ideas
May 01, 2020 at 10:22PM Just like the rest of us, your mom is spending a lot of time at home these days. So why not help make all those hours spent indoors a little bit easier? This Mother’s Day, spice up her daily coffee or tea ritual with gifts
Tiffany & Co.’s New Tiffany T1 Collection is Here
May 01, 2020 at 05:06PM When Charlize Theron attended this year’s BAFTAs, all eyes were on the delicate but arresting choker she was wearing; fashioned from 18-karat rose gold and rows of custom-cut diamonds, the high-jewellery piece is part of Tiffany & Co.’s new Tiffany T1 collection (available now), which
What to Expect From Leslieville Flea’s Week-Long Instagram Takeover
May 01, 2020 at 06:23PM As many businesses have strengthened their presence online in the last several weeks, community gatherings like flea markets and multi-vendor pop-ups are devising ways to keep their fans engaged—and maybe even reach a whole new bevy of customers as well. East end Toronto favourite, Leslieville
How Hollywood’s Costumers Brought the Golden Age of Cinema to Life
May 01, 2020 at 04:59PM There was no buzzier place in the late 1940s than Hollywood — it seems like everyone had dreams of being a star, lured in by the icons of the day and their captivating lives both on and off-screen. In Ryan Murphy’s new show, Hollywood, which starts
Self-Isolation Diary: A Day in the Life of Maria Qamar aka Hatecopy
May 01, 2020 at 03:50PM As people around the country wind down their seventh week of self-isolation, 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 eye out for new self-isolation
Knix Launches New Swimwear Campaign Featuring 25 of its Customers
May 01, 2020 at 02:00PM Knix had big plans for its 2020 swimwear campaign – namely, flying three influencers (TheBirdsPapaya, Jillian Harris and Sasha Exeter) and one lucky customer to Tulum, Mexico to shoot the images. And then, the global COVID-19 pandemic hit and the brand, like so many others,
How New Canadian Brand 19/99 Beauty is Changing the Conversation Around Age
April 30, 2020 at 10:30PM Launching a new beauty brand in the midst of a global health pandemic might sound incredibly stressful, but for Camille Katona and Stephanie Spence, the timing allowed them to reiterate the messaging behind their new brand, 19/99 Beauty. “The pandemic hit when we were about
14 Canadian Podcasts to Subscribe to Right Now
April 30, 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 14 Canadian podcasts that touch on things like identity, the culture of celebrity, the intersection of fashion and technology,
Canadian Spoken-Word Artist Mustafa the Poet to Star in New Valentino Campaign
April 30, 2020 at 09:05PM As the world continues to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, fashion houses are having to shift the way they do things, particularly when it comes to campaigns. Last week, Bella Hadid starred in the first major luxury campaign to be shot over FaceTime
Does Street Style Have a Future in a Post-COVID-19 World?
April 30, 2020 at 08:42PM After the announcement this month that London Fashion Week will launch a digital platform, a small slice of direction was given to an industry that’s been in a downward spiral for the better part of a decade. It offers hope that for creatives, there is
How Model Rachel Romu is Pushing for Disability Visibility in the Fashion Industry
April 30, 2020 at 07:00PM At five feet 11 inches and size 0 and with long blond hair, Rachel Romu looks exactly like the sort of person you’d expect to see walking down a catwalk or striking a pose in a glossy magazine editorial. But one thing sets this model
Meghan Markle Called a Smart Works Client Ahead of a Job Interview
April 30, 2020 at 05:05PM Although Meghan Markle has relocated to Los Angeles, it doesn’t mean the Duchess of Sussex is forgoing her work with charities for which she is a patron. Overnight, Smart Works shared a clip of Meghan surprising one of its clients with a video call ahead
12 Online Gift Ideas for Spoiling Mom with this Year
April 29, 2020 at 09:30PM This year, Mother’s Day is no doubt going to look and feel very different from previous celebrations. With stay-at-home orders still in effect for the foreseeable future, that annual Sunday brunch gathering or trip to the spa is out of the question. Quarantine life aside,
Off-White’s Face Mask is the Most Searched Item of 2020
April 29, 2020 at 09:00PM Everyone is on the hunt for fashionable face masks, it would seem. With the COVID-19 pandemic still raging on and health authorities condoning the use of non-surgical face masks to help the spread of the virus, searches for face masks have risen sharply in recent
H&M Canada Donates $300,000 of Product to Women’s Shelters Canada
April 29, 2020 at 08:02PM Fashion brands continue to step up to help support frontline workers and our community’s most vulnerable people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether that’s producing hand sanitizer, manufacturing PPE or by donating masks, there’s been no shortage of heartwarming news coming out of the industry over
Lilly Singh is Hosting a Virtual Graduation Ceremony For the Class of 2020
April 29, 2020 at 07:53PM Canadian broadcast network CTV and Toronto-based international charity WE have teamed up to give the class of 2020 the graduation celebration they deserve. A one-hour virtual event, titled WE Celebrate: Class of 2020, is scheduled for June 6 at 8pm EST, with Canadian comedian and
Heirloom’s New Collection is The Visual Cheer We Need
April 29, 2020 at 06:17PM Celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, Samantha-Tara Mainville’s millinery label has grown a reputation for delighting a crowd of contemporary-minded hat enthusiasts. But that’s not all she offers—a video call-worthy assortment of head pieces are available on Heirloom’s website and are instant mood-boosters. After studying
12 Movies and TV Shows We’re Excited to Stream in May 2020
April 29, 2020 at 06:12PM 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 stream in May 2020. Netflix Canada Hollywood This limited series from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan follows a group of aspiring actors
18 of Gigi Hadid & Zayn Malik’s Most Stylish Couple Moments
April 29, 2020 at 04:07PM News broke overnight that supermodel Gigi Hadid and her boyfriend, former One Direction singer, Zayn Malik are reportedly expecting their first child together. The couple is yet to confirm (or deny) the rumours – so in the meantime, we’re taking a look back at some
Who on The Internet Can You Trust to Give You Truthful Beauty Reviews?
April 28, 2020 at 10:22PM Last year, cult favourite skincare brand Sunday Riley settled an investigation with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after it was revealed that the company’s employees had been posting fake positive reviews of its products on Sephora’s website to help boost sales. In October 2018,