September 29, 2020 at 06:05AM Soap bars aren’t typically the first thing we think about when it comes to luxury beauty products. Still, thanks to the industry’s heightened focus on sustainability, countless skincare and fragrance brands have poured time and effort into creating luxury soap options. First, let’s discuss sustainability.
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Designer Face Masks Are Now a Thing Thanks to Burberry and Marni
September 27, 2020 at 03:00PM This year, all outfits have one thing in common, a face mask, as we now can’t leave the house without them. This is an important item for practical purposes. However, now that numerous designers and brands have created non-medical, reusable face coverings, people are starting
Tons of New Products Landed On My Desk This Month, But These Were the Best
September 27, 2020 at 06:30AM There’s no doubt that the very best part of being a beauty editor is getting all of the latest beauty product sent to your front door for you try. From bronzers and eye shadows to super-serums and cleansers, virtually no new launch goes untested. But with some
This Is the Beauty Advent Calendar Every Editor Wants to Get Their Hands On
September 27, 2020 at 06:04AM It takes something significantly special to lull the entire Who What Wear UK team into an awe-struck silence, but that’s precisely what happens when the Liberty beauty advent calendar annually arrives at our office. And while we may not have been able to gather around and collectively
All The Fashion News You Missed This Week
September 26, 2020 at 01:00PM SSENSE Teams Up With Petra Collins For Her First Fashion Collection Canadian artist Petra Collins has joined forces with luxury Canadian retailer SSENSE for a fashion capsule collection called I’m Sorry. When describing the driving force behind the collection, Collins said in a statement, “I
Toronto Brand Alder Just Restocked Its Much Loved Open-Air Pants
September 25, 2020 at 09:21PM There’s been a lot of focus in the last few months about what we’re wearing inside, but given how important it is to get at least 20 minutes of outdoor time every day, the founders of Alder–a Toronto-based recreational apparel line–want you to consider what
8 Simple Ways I Make My Wardrobe a Little More Circular
September 24, 2020 at 11:30PM With Second Hand September underway and Recycle Week in full swing, this month is now inextricably linked with sustainability as much as it historically has been with newness in fashion. (We should be bang in the middle of Fashion Month, viewing new collections in real
I Was Dubious About Natural Skincare But These 15 Products Actually Work
September 21, 2020 at 06:06AM I’m pretty embarrassed to admit that it’s only very recently—as in over the past few months—that I’ve really started to sit up and take notice of issues like sustainability within the beauty industry. When it comes to my weekly food shop, I’ve been on the right page for a
This Week’s Need-to-Know Fashion News
September 19, 2020 at 02:00PM Sentaler launched a luxe new scarf that you can now pre-order Photography courtesy of Sentaler. Sentaler, the Toronto-based outerwear brand beloved by Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton and Emily Blunt, has made fall high fashion dreams come true with the release of its lavish Vicuña Classic
Hoops + Booties: 5 Fall Accessory Launches We’re Wearing At Home
September 18, 2020 at 11:07AM It’s Fashion Week in New york, I’m reminded, as I write to you in a silk scrunchie, sweats and ridiculously good new Uggs (below). Fashion looks different this year, but we’re excited about a few of the sustainable details, like workable accessories that make a whole
These New Zero-Waste, Sustainable Sneakers are Made Using Repurposed Grape Leather
September 16, 2020 at 06:44PM Hot off the heels of its collab with Jaden Smith, celebrity- and influencer-loved brand Pangaia is back in the headlines again with the launch of its first ever pair of sustainable sneakers. And given that the brand describes itself as a “materials science” company, you
This Year’s Chicest Beauty Advent Calendars Have Already Been Revealed
September 16, 2020 at 06:06AM It would ordinarily seem strange to talk about Christmas at this time of year but, then again, hardly anything has made sense in 2020, and we think you’ll forgive us for getting ahead of ourselves once we reveal the subject at hand. Beauty advent calendars have
Cuyana’s New Jewelry Line Is Affordable, Timeless, and Matches Everything
September 15, 2020 at 09:10PM Cuyana is one of our favorite brands for elevated basics that are that ideal to wear just about anywhere. From its easy-to-carry bags that celebrities love to chic coats and cozy loungewear, its filled with timeless items that you’ll own forever. We’re even more excited
Does CBD Help Stress? I Tried It For A Week To Calm My Nerves + Here’s How I Feel
September 14, 2020 at 11:18AM As a young 30-something Jewish Millennial Virgo living at home with her mother during a global pandemic, I think it’s safe to say that anxiety is a part of my genetic material (legacy burdens, I see you!). No better time like the quarantine present to
The Cult Sneakers That Go With Everything in Our Wardrobes
September 14, 2020 at 07:00AM When Emma Watson and Meghan Markle wore a pair of trainers by the conscious French brand Veja, it quickly became one of the most talked-about sneaker brands in the UK. The classic white basket sneaks (made from recycled plastic bottles and wild rubber) feature the distinctive V
Toronto Brand Jewels & Aces Wants to Simplify Your Jewellery Box
September 09, 2020 at 03:09PM In a world where we can constantly feel overwhelmed and our closets are often oversaturated with stuff, Grace Wong– founder of Toronto jewellery brand Jewels & Aces –finds comfort in the creativity that comes from working within boundaries. “I’ve always been passionate about jewellery, and
This Eco-Friendly Bralette Had a 1,200-Person Waitlist, and Now You Can Buy It Today
September 08, 2020 at 08:05PM When it comes to bras, there’s only one word we need to hear to be convinced: comfortable. Lively’s cute and practical bras are just that. If you haven’t tried the direct-to-consumer brand yet, then you’re seriously missing out. The site carries everything from comfy underwear,
This New Unisex Rain Boot From Bottega Veneta Will Probably Be Your Fall Footwear Staple
September 04, 2020 at 02:00PM I know you might not want to hear this but fall is on its way – and it’s best you start preparing your wardrobes now so that when the temperatures inevitably drop and the rain settles in, you’re ready. Enter the Bottega Veneta Puddle Boot,
H&M’s Latest Designer Collaboration Is Filled With Timeless Wardrobe Staples
September 04, 2020 at 11:13AM From Giambattista Valli to Johanna Ortiz, H&M has created quite the reputation for itself when it comes to buzzy designer collaborations. Yesterday, the brand released its latest collab, this time teaming up with Italian label Giuliva Heritage to create a collection of timeless autumnal wardrobe staples. Made to be
I Want Madison Bailey’s Bikini More Than Her Bag of Takis, and That Says a Lot
August 27, 2020 at 06:32PM Don’t ya just love when celebrities tag the brands they’re wearing when sharing pictures on social media? It saves us fans all that time spent combing through pages and pages of online retailers to hunt down their exact outfits – an activity I’ve admittedly put
I’m Starting to Think That Maybe Fast Fashion Isn’t The Only Thing Contributing to Wear-Once Culture
August 25, 2020 at 05:40PM I attended a conference earlier this year hosted by Slow Factory – an organization dedicated to improving sustainable literacy in fashion – called Climate Positivity at Scale. The conference was aimed at fashion insiders, with the goal of getting us to think of solutions to
Gut Health Off? A Quick + Easy 3-Day Guide to Get Back on Track
August 24, 2020 at 08:52PM We listen carefully to every word coming from Donna Gates’ mouth. As an early leader in gut health and healing protocols, Donna is a well-respected voice in our space and we’ve been paying attention to the Body Ecology way for years. Check out her book
These Swimwear Brands Are Making Bikinis From Recycled Plastic
August 23, 2020 at 11:05AM The conversation around fashion and sustainability is ever-evolving. While we know this industry is one of the world’s major polluters, accounting for around 10% of humanity’s greenhouse gas emissions, there are also several companies that are doing their bit to create products in a more eco-conscious way. Particularly
Designer Face Masks Are Now a Thing Thanks to Burberry and Marni
August 22, 2020 at 06:00AM This year, all outfits have one thing in common, a face mask, as we now can’t leave the house without them. This is an important item for practical purposes. However, now that numerous designers and brands have created non-medical, reusable face coverings, people are starting
Instagram’s Favourite Tracksuit Brand Teams Up With Jaden Smith
August 20, 2020 at 05:08PM If you follower a fashion influencer or two (or a stylish celebrity for that matter), there’s a high chance you’ve spotted them wearing a chic tracksuit set from The Pangaia. Designed using environmentally friendly materials – such as seaweed fibre, organic cotton and recycled materials,
The Future of Beauty: Inside Our Workshop On Stress + Skincare
August 20, 2020 at 11:00AM So, you think you know all there is to know about adaptogens after the last couple of years? If you’re been mixing them into your lattes and popping the best mushroom supplements, it turns our there’s one more application that makes all the difference. Meet
I Just Cleared Out My Entire Beauty Collection—Here’s What I Kept
August 20, 2020 at 06:30AM There are significant perks to being a beauty editor. Getting to play with makeup all day is one; being privy to some of the most well-kept industry secrets is another. The most obvious, however, is the fact that we are constantly surrounded by the latest products. Whether
The Lesser-Known High-Street Brands We’re Championing This Year
August 20, 2020 at 06:00AM Although the big-name high-street brands (H&M, Mango, etc.) will always have a special place in my heart, there’s something exciting about coming across a lesser-known label. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with buying into the latest trending item. However, as all true fashion lovers will know, it
Entireworld’s Sweats Are Super Comfortable and Also Earth-Conscious – We’re In!
August 20, 2020 at 02:00AM Entireworld’s collection is here to be the perfect refresh for your work from home wardrobe. Based on the rate at which these pieces are selling out (keep an eye out for restocks on some of their fun colors!), it’s fair to say people are obsessed
Adidas’s New Vegan Superstar Sneakers Are Covered With Flowers Made Out of Colorful Threads
August 19, 2020 at 05:20PM The Kicks: Adidas Originals x Sean Wotherspoon Superearth Superstar The Price: $110 Why We Love Them: Adidas has teamed up with Sean Wotherspoon for its Superearth initiative, and together they have reimagined a rad new version of the iconic Superstar sneaker that has flowers embroidered