image courtesy cbc“Being Black in Canada offers a window into the struggles while celebrating the culture and achievements of Black communities.” By Pahull Bains Date August 3, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter CBC has launched an expanded ‘Being Black in Canada’ website featuring the stories and experiences of Black Canadians. Highlighting narratives that matter to Black communities—from
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Sun safety is no joke and while we lather up with SPF on the reg, are we really doing enough? Hats and light layers are staples in the summer but consider elevating your style and safety with UPF sun protective clothing. UPF – which stands for ultraviolet protective factor – is the standard measurement of
Disney+ Poetry is what Beyoncé presented with her visual album, Black Is King, a magnum opus that highlights the African diaspora—its culture, traditions, and styles. From the sweeping cinematography at picturesque locations across the globe (including South Africa, West Africa, Belgium, London, New York, and Los Angeles) to the cast that includes an array of
Photography by LMChabot.“We should inspire each other to reach better living standards together, instead of elbowing each other to be at the top of others.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date July 31, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Montreal-based multi-hyphenate Caroline Pham, who launched her accessories brand Ora-C five years ago, looks at the world a little differently.
By FASHION Staff Date July 30, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Tonight, FASHION held its virtual runway competition Slay The Runway II, a co-production with Karim Olen Ash and XPOSED and presented in association with Tide and Jean Paul Gaultier, in support of The 519. Moderated by Twysted Miyake-Mugler, the judges – Tamar Miyake-Mugler, supermodel and Canada’s Drag
The judges have had their say – now it’s your turn. By FASHION Staff Date July 30, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter FASHION’s virtual runway competition Slay The Runway II, a co-production with Karim Olen Ash and XPOSED and presented in association with Tide and Jean Paul Gaultier, in support of The 519, just finished on IGTV (click
We’re on the tail-end of summer, which means the latest bag drops are happening right now. Shopping between seasons is the perfect time to find a bag that works year-round. It’s when designers like Loewe, Chanel, and Gucci release season-less styles in mixed materials, prints, and more. From silhouettes sourced directly from atelier archives to
We’ve all been quarantining at home for—checks notes—nearly 5 months at this point. If you could use a well-deserved pick-me-up or a distraction right about now, you’re in luck. We stumbled upon a treasure trove of steeply discounted Everlane staples at Nordstrom Rack. Whether your WFH outfit rotation could use some comfy, new pieces or
Image courtesy of TIFFIdris Elba, Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan and Halle Berry are some of the stars with films at this year’s (largely virtual) festival. By Pahull Bains Date July 30, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In light of Covid restrictions, the Toronto International Film Festival is going largely virtual this September with a limited schedule of
Style Points is a new weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. Several years ago, a stranger came up to Jill Kargman at a party to say, “Oh my God, I’m a fan.” She assumed they were talking about her Bravo series Odd Mom Out, which drew on Kargman’s experiences as an
Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty ImagesIt comes in at under $10, too. By Maddison Glendinning Date July 30, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter If there’s one thing that makes me particularly happy, it’s getting a peek into celebrity beauty bags. What do they love when they have access to everything? What products do they re-purchase themselves, despite all
Photograph courtesy of Imaxtree By Maddison Glendinning Date July 30, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Overnight, Hedi Slimane unveiled his Spring 2021 menswear collection for Celine in a digital format. Called The Dancing Boy, the collection was shot at the Circuit Paul Ricard Formula 1 race track in the South of France and aimed seemingly entirely at
We spoke to its founder, actress Tonya Williams, about the recent launch, why she dislikes the catchall term BIPOC, and her hopes for the industry moving forward. By Pahull Bains Date July 29, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter When it comes to the lack of representation of people of colour in the film and television industry, both
Celebrating local culture through an offering of comfy casualwear. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date July 29, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Jonell George didn’t think she’d ever be at the helm of a clothing brand. But in 2017, the writer and mother–who now works on her brand, Lost In, with her daughters–awoke from a dream that motivated
I realize that we’re in the heat of mid-summer and nobody wants to plan their fall wardrobe, but Levi’s Summer Stock-Up Event is underway with the steepest discounts we’ve seen since Cyber Monday. The timeless brand is currently offering 30 percent off site-wide with promo code MORESUN, meaning that right now is a wise and
When Latosha Stone first attempted the sport that would later become her lifeblood, it did not go as planned. She was in sixth grade and using a “crappy” Penny board; she fell off the skateboard as soon as she started, hurt her arm, and shelved the hobby. Then, in high school, she took it up
Buying a used designer handbag is a trust fall. You risk it all for the potential of finding your dream investment bag at a discount, while anxieties of authenticity, quality, and value retention lurk in the back of your mind. Am I going to destroy my vintage Birkin bag if I clean it with water?
It’s time to upgrade your loungewear to feel more like a summer essential and the terry cloth trend will do just that. As seen on the runways at Peter Pilotto and Marine Serre, the cozy fabric that is one part beach towel is an easy way to make comfortable dressing feel retro beach chic. From
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALYSSA LAU AND ERIC YUN. Design by Danielle Campbell. Welcome to My Story, our series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By championing these diverse stories and backgrounds, we hope that our understanding of the cultural conversations around beauty and fashion will expand and that respect for our differences
When it comes to the intoxicated feeling you get from shopping a clearance rack, nothing hits better than Nordstrom’s cult-favorite anniversary sale. It’s set to launch on August 19 through the 30th (with early access for cardmembers starting on August 13), but the retailer is giving us a preview of all the goods that are
Photo by GP Images/WireImageAs Alexis might say, “Nom nom for us, David!” By Pahull Bains Date July 28, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Schitt’s Creek is really going out with a bang, with its sixth and final season receiving a whopping 15 Emmy nominations this morning, spanning acting, writing, directing, costumes, hairstyling, makeup and several other categories.
Photograph courtesy of Fenty SkinT-minus one day until you can get your hands on them. By Maddison Glendinning Date July 28, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Earlier this month, Rihanna announced that she would be dropping her highly anticipated Fenty Skin line on July 31 – and now, the first three products from the brand extension have
Photograph courtesy of Jenny BirdYou can’t help but smile when you see them. By Maddison Glendinning Date July 27, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Jenny Bird has released a fun, new charms collection – a first for the Toronto-based brand – to mark the 2020 summer season. The collection, Bird tells us, has been in the works
image courtesy bell mediaIncluding Margot Robbie’s Birds of Prey, a documentary about the wellness industry, and a new film from Seth Rogen. By Pahull Bains Date July 27, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter 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
Photograph by Storm Santos. “I’ve been zeroing in and making my skincare as exact as possible by using only a handful of products that work.” By Natasha Bruno Date July 27, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter ICYMI, actress Lana Condor has a new gig as the face of wallet-friendly skincare brand Neutrogena. Best known for her breakout
In a co-production with Karim Olen Ash and XPOSED. By Maddison Glendinning Date July 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Got plans for July 30 at 8pm? You may want to cancel them so you don’t miss FASHION’s virtual runway competition, Slay The Runway II, in support of The 519. Earlier this month, we put an official
Danko Steiner Despite what 2020 has brought us, fashion designers are promising us the same level of imagination and star power as always. The fall-winter 2020 campaigns have arrived, casting a stoic John Waters in Saint Laurent, Gigi Hadid for Prada, and Irina Shayk in collaboration with Burberry. Click through to see all the season’s
Photograph courtesy of DiorCreative and Image Director Peter Phillips described the look as “confident and natural.” By Maddison Glendinning Date July 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Dior held its Cruise 2021 show in Lecce, Italy earlier this week in an unprecedented format – namely, there was no audience present due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But