June 08, 2022 at 02:53PM Are we really in the age of size inclusivity? As more curvy models appear on catwalks, magazine covers and brand campaigns, it would seem the answer to that question is “yes.” But when we see the marketing tactics at play behind such progress, it becomes
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Drag Race Winner Symone is FASHION’s Summer Cover Star
June 07, 2022 at 04:00PM Drag Superstar Symone can’t stop smiling. She’s smiling when we talk about her winning season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. She’s smiling when we discuss drag as a form of activism. She’s even smiling when she experiences tech troubles. And it’s not just any smile;
The Depp v Heard Verdict Isn’t Really A Victory For Abuse Survivors
June 06, 2022 at 09:07PM The defamation lawsuit between ex-spouses Johnny Depp and Amber Heard came to an end on June 1, but the fallout from this case has just begun. The jury found both parties to be guilty of defamation, and awarded Depp $15 million in damages and Heard
DJ Karim Olen Ash Shares His Pride Playlist
June 06, 2022 at 08:05PM A DJ and producer with a killer sense of style, Karim Olen Ash is a rising Canadian star that should most definitely be on your radar. Here, the multihyphenate shares his playlist for Pride and his other top tips to get the most out of
Sydney Sweeney’s Micro-mini + More MTV Movie & TV Awards Looks
June 06, 2022 at 04:59PM The MTV Movie & TV Awards has been creating viral moments before social media was even really a thing. Take the 2005 show, when Best Kiss winners Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams recreated their dramatic smooch from The Notebook on stage as Maroon 5’s “She
Beauty Products You Need To Get Your Hands On For Pride Month
June 06, 2022 at 01:00PM The meaning behind makeup has continued to expand as the beauty space has taken off over the last decade. Many turn to it to bring out their natural features, others use it as a tool to make a powerful statement, and some express their identity
Adidas Ozworld Enters the Metaverse + More Fashion News
June 04, 2022 at 04:00PM Adidas stomps through the metaverse Photography courtesy of Adidas The beloved Adidas Ozworld collection is storming into SS22. The preexisting Ozelia and Ozweego styles have been updated stylistically, and two new models dubbed Oznova and Ozweego Meta are here to show you that futuristic sneakers
Wildcraft Skincare Celebrates National Indigenous History Month + Other Beauty News
June 04, 2022 at 04:00PM Wildcraft Skincare partners with 1% For The Planet View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wildcraft | Natural Skincare (@wildcraftcare) Indigenous-owned eco-luxury skincare label Wildcraft Skincare is celebrating National Indigenous History Month by committing to donate one per cent of its annual
Shop June Birthstone Jewellery
June 03, 2022 at 07:53PM Calling all June babies! People born in the month of the summer solstice (aka Geminis and Cancers) are a force of warmth, talent and charm. And that deserves to be celebrated with something truly special, like a piece of birthstone jewellery. According to GIA, a
Our Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide for 2022
June 03, 2022 at 03:31PM Father’s Day (June 19) is almost here, and if you’re stumped on what to buy this year, we’ve got you covered with our 2022 Gift Guide. No two dads are the same, and so we’ve categorized our picks by interest — from active dads to
Milk Makeup Founder Zanna Roberts Rassi Has the Best Beauty Tips
June 02, 2022 at 09:10PM As an industry polymath — award-winning fashion and beauty editor and broadcast journalist, co-founder of the wildly popular beauty brand Milk Makeup and brand ambassador for payment platform AfterPay — as well as a mother of eight-year-old twins, Zanna Roberts Rassi is the ultimate multi-tasking
What to Wear to Pride This Year
June 02, 2022 at 05:52PM This Pride season, we can finally trade in our WFH wardrobe for party-ready attire. Say goodbye to Zoom sweats and hello to skirts, bucket hats and two-piece sets. But choosing the right outfit to take you from brunch to the beach to the bar can
Cheekbone Beauty is Here to Remind You About Canada’s Water Crisis
June 02, 2022 at 04:31PM Would you wear contaminated lip gloss? That’s the question Cheekbone Beauty wants you to consider in its new campaign, #GlossedOver. In light of Indigenous History Month, the makeup brand is calling attention to Canada’s drinking water crisis. The company released three lip glosses infused with
A Verdict for the Depp v Heard Trial Has Been Reached
June 01, 2022 at 08:37PM More than three million people tuned into the Law&Crime Network’s live stream of the verdict for the high-profile defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Depp v Heard. And it’s swung in Depp’s favour to the tune of $15 million (all figures USD). The
Will Influencer Culture Ever Die?
June 01, 2022 at 07:02PM On a recent episode of her podcast, Anything Goes, YouTuber turned fashion influencer Emma Chamberlain predicted a “cultural shift” in the realm of internet fame. Her argument: because everyone is trying to be an influencer, the industry has become less exclusive and, in turn, less
All the Pride Events Happening Across Canada This Summer
June 01, 2022 at 03:29PM Pride is back, people! From June through to September, Canada’s LGBTQIA2S+ community will convene in person once again. With so many events happening at all hours of the day, FASHION has created the ultimate coast-to-coast Pride 2022 calendar, so you’ll never miss out on the
How to Style a Silk Scarf This Summer
May 31, 2022 at 10:20PM One of the best packing tips I’ve ever received is to always bring a silk scarf. Why? Because you never know when you’re going to need it. What if your luggage gets lost in transit and you’re left with only a white t-shirt? A brilliantly
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber’s Red Carpet Kiss + More Viral Cannes Moments
May 30, 2022 at 08:33PM Cannes brings together everything we love in one magical place: film, fashion, beauty and meme-worthy moments (will anything ever beat Timothee Chalamet resting his head on Tilda Swinton’s shoulder?). The festival may have fallen a little short on the latter but it was a glamorous
Dew of The Gods Partners with Trans Lifeline + More Beauty News
May 28, 2022 at 04:00PM Toronto brand Dew of The Gods Partners with Trans Lifeline View this post on Instagram A post shared by DEW OF THE GODS® (@dewofthegods) With Pride just around the corner, Toronto-born LGBTQIA2S+ brand Dew of The Gods is teaming up with Trans Lifeline, a
Lululemon Opens its Y2K Vault + Other Fashion News
May 28, 2022 at 04:00PM Lululemon embraces its Y2K roots Photography courtesy of Lululemon The year: 2000. The place: Lululemon. The item in question: the ‘Shape jacket.’ The iconic Canadian brand is digging into its archives and rereleasing this and more past products from the early 2000s through to 2011, including
Sci-fi Sneakers are the Future of Footwear
May 27, 2022 at 06:39PM There’s a scene in the original Jumanji movie where a young Alan Parrish (Robin Williams) visits his dad’s factory, The Parrish Shoe Company. One of the workers, Carl, pulls him aside to reveal his latest creation: what appears to be a replica of the Air
This Canadian Designer On Vietnam’s Bold Style
May 27, 2022 at 03:06PM Marisa P. Clark created her brand, Faun Studio, as a way to not only connect with her mother’s home country of Vietnam but to create a more environmentally-friendly and ethical fashion industry. And over the years, the Calgary-based designer has done just that. Clark has
Texture Talk: Viola Davis’s Best Curly Hair Moments
May 26, 2022 at 09:56PM Flashback to the 2012 Oscars red carpet: Viola Davis, who was up for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal of Aibileen Clark in 2011’s The Help, stunned in a flowing long emerald-green Vera Wang gown and matching oversized earrings. But her vibrant
Johnny Depp and Kate Moss Are Not Couple Goals, Actually
May 26, 2022 at 03:16PM With each new day, spectators of the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard grow more voracious. And yesterday, the courtroom served up Kate Moss on a silver platter. After being mentioned by Heard in a deposition, the British supermodel appeared in the Fairfax
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Camp-ified Catholicism
May 24, 2022 at 10:48PM We’ve all seen the pictures by now. This past weekend, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker had their third (and presumably final) wedding on the coast of Portofino, Italy. The multi-day affair brought plenty of opulence to the Italian Riviera with a generous helping of Catholic cosplay.
Balenciaga Brings its Spring 2023 Collection to Wall Street
May 24, 2022 at 10:21PM Demna is here to give a performance on the fetishization of finance, not a lesson on the pitfalls of capitalism. It’s why the creative director decided to show Balenciaga’s Spring 2023 collection on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange this past Sunday.
How to Dress Like the New Anne Hathaway
May 24, 2022 at 08:58PM Anne Hathaway, a budding fashion icon? No one would’ve believed you if you had said those words five years ago. Supremely talented? Hello, she won an Oscar! Charming and likeable? You can’t convince me her and Mia Thermopolis from The Princess Diaries aren’t the same
Jonathan Van Ness on the Power of Hair
May 23, 2022 at 04:00PM It’s safe to assume that Jonathan Van Ness is your favourite member of the Fab Five. While the whole cast of Queer Eye is undeniably lovable, the breakout success of Van Ness, the show’s resident hair and grooming expert, is easy to understand. His positive
Upscale Barbershops Are on the Rise in Canada
May 23, 2022 at 04:00PM While we all attempt to leave toxic masculinity behind, more and more men are taking the time to tend to their well-being, and the industry is responding. The men’s personal care market is booming, with global forecasts predicting that it will grow by more than
Essie Celebrates Révolutionnaire’s Mission + More Beauty News
May 21, 2022 at 04:00PM Essie releases nail colours with Révolutionnaire Photography courtesy of Essie Sisters Nia and Justice of Révolutionnaire — the brand and platform to know re: fighting for diversity, inclusivity and social justice — have partnered with Essie on a limited-edition release of nail shades. The six