Fashion
The Most Exciting Street Style At Fall 2023 Couture Week in Paris
Photography by Getty ImagesThe front rows are stacked with celebrities from Cardi B to Diane Keaton, and the nipples have been freed! By Jennifer Berry Date July 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter The Paris couture Fall 2023 shows kicked off in the City of Light on July 3. With presentations from the masterful couture artists at […]
The Mesh Flat Is the New Face of Impractical Footwear
Photography via Instagram.com/@chrissyteigenAnd dare we say it’s sheer genius? By Natalie Michie Date July 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Fashion loves nothing more than a shoe that raises eyebrows. Crocs are inexplicably in the midst of an ongoing renaissance. Margiela’s Tabis‘ unconventional split-toe design has become a cult favourite. A few months into 2023, Mschf’s Big […]
Pet Valu Instagram Contest
By Pet Valu Date July 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter CONTEST RULES (the “Official Rules”) Win a $100 Pet Valu Gift Card (the “Contest”) These Official Rules govern the Contest. By participating or attempting to participate in the Contest, you will be deemed to have received, understood, and agreed to these Official Rules. WHO ARE […]
Madonna’s Style Evolution and Her Most Memorable Transformations
Photography by Getty ImagesWe love you, Madonna! By Maddison Glendinning Date June 29, 2023 Facebook Twitter This article was originally published on August 16, 2019 and has been updated. The legend that is Madonna turns 61 today and to celebrate, we’re taking a look at some of her most memorable style transformations. One thing’s for […]
I Fell in Love With a Woman After a Lifetime of Dating Men
Design by Kayleen Dicuangco Here’s why the notion that all queer people are born this way doesn’t advance equality. By Heidi Ruggier Date June 29, 2023 Facebook Twitter When you tell people you’re queer, they assume you were “born this way.” I wasn’t. These reductive generalizations have often made me feel othered — by both […]
10 Fragrances and Candles That Smell Like a European Vacation
Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlightCapture the essence of summer with these evocative scents. By Melissa Fejtek Date June 29, 2023 Facebook Twitter Picture yourself strolling down cobblestone streets in Provence, where the scent of sweet honeysuckle wafts through the air. Or taking a dip in the salty Mediterranean sea in between sips of chilled bubbly. Sound […]
The Body Shop Has a New Flagship Store + More Beauty News
Plus, customizable haircare brand Prose makes it’s AI-powered skincare debut. By Melissa Fejtek Date June 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter The Body Shop opens a flagship store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto Photography via The Body Shop Thrilling news from another cruelty-free advocate: certified B Corp beauty brand The Body Shop has just unveiled their […]
This Toronto Designer Marries Music and Dance To Create Custom Couture
Photography courtesy of Mr. HaqueMr. Haque on dressing drag queens, his alter ego, and what’s next for his burgeoning brand. By Stephanie Davoli Date June 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter Whether he was ditching high school dance rehearsals to help out the costume department or convincing his kindergarten class to put on a fashion show, it’s […]
Lizzo’s Yitty Taps Into Barbiecore + Other Fashion News
Photography courtesy of YittyPlus, a look at the world’s first net zero carbon shoe. By Sarah Mariotti Date June 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter Be a Barbie girl with Yitty Photography courtesy of Yitty Barbie this, Barbie that… it seems like none of us can get enough! And certainly not Lizzo’s shapewear brand Yitty which just […]
Margot Robbie Is Truly Living in a Barbie World
Photography by Getty ImagesThe star is channelling her inner Barbie girl as she travels the world promoting the summer’s biggest movie. By Stephanie Davoli Date June 29, 2023 Facebook Twitter No one’s doing Barbiecore better than Margot Robbie this summer. As the Australian actress travels the globe to promote her titular role in the highly-anticipated […]
Obsessed with the Science Behind Your Fave Beauty Products? Follow These 7 TikTok Creators
Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlightFrom cosmetic chemists to industry innovators, these are the top creators to follow if you want to learn something new. By Melissa Fejtek Date June 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter If you’re on #BeautyTok, there’s a good chance that within a few minutes of scrolling you’ll come across someone in a lab coat […]
Why the Shein Influencer Trip Controversy Matters
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF @PANOSPICTURES/PUBLICEYEWhat experts are calling a classic case of greenwashing can actually double as a lesson in public awareness. By Natalie Michie Date June 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter One thing you probably didn’t have on your 2023 bingo card? Fast fashion giant Shein rebranding as a sustainable, ethically-minded company. After a viral influencer […]
Up Close with Technicolour Drag Queen Mango Sassi
Photo courtesy of Chelsea BrimstinGet to know the Toronto-based drag artist who’s chock full of fun and primary colours. By Natasha Boateng Date June 27, 2023 Facebook Twitter Jason Hatton, a prop stylist and visual merchandiser by day who has worked for high-end companies like Chanel, has the incredible ability to turn himself into Mango […]
Designer Maria Karimi’s Positivity Is Unmatched
Photography courtesy of Mindful PigsMaria Karimi has survived a war, a transatlantic move and a global pandemic. But despite it all, the Mindful Pigs designer is still smiling. By Annika Lautens Date June 27, 2023 Facebook Twitter Negativity isn’t common practice in the world of Mindful Pigs, a Montreal-based label with an aptitude for unabashed […]
The Surprising History of Signet Rings
Images Courtesy of Maison Birks and Deborah PaganiPlus, nine modern-day styles to add to your ring stack. By Clara Young Date June 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter When they say “Kiss the ring,” it’s not a wedding band they’re talking about. Neither is it an engagement, purity, mourning, adultery, poison-concealing squirt or any of the many […]
Style Inspiration from the Spring 2024 Menswear Shows
Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlightCreams and cargos and crop tops, oh my! By Stephanie Davoli Date June 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter The street style from men’s fashion week in Paris has truly been one for the fashion history books. From Pharrell’s star-studded Louis Vuitton creative director debut to Dior’s futuristic, rising runway, excitement has been at […]
What’s the History Behind Fashion’s Most Recognizable Signature Colours?
Photography via Launchmetrics.com/spotlight. Graphic by Danielle CampbellFrom Bottega green and Hermès orange to Tiffany Blue, we examine the origins of the most notable designer hues. By Lauren Knowles Date June 21, 2023 Facebook Twitter In the acclaimed fashion film The Devil Wears Prada, the Anna Wintour-inspired character Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) delivers a nearly two-minute […]
8 Hair Removal Tools to Shop for a Super Smooth Summer
Photography courtesy of Lauchmetrics.COM/SPOTLIGHTHair where? By Lauren Knowles Date June 23, 2023 Facebook Twitter It’s been two days since the summer solstice marked the official start of the season, and that warrants an upgrade of our hair removal tools in preparation for a summer of showing a little more skin. When it comes to an […]
Clinique is Hosting a Hydration Pop-Up in Toronto + More Beauty News
Photography Courtesy of Clinique By Lauren Knowles Date June 23, 2023 Facebook Twitter Clinique’s pop-up is on the go in Toronto Photography Courtesy of Clinique Keep your eyes peeled for a pastel pink van parked in Toronto on June 23, as Clinique will be on-the-glow with a mobile pop-up highlighting the brand’s Moisture Surge 100-hour-Hydrator! […]
Rihanna Steps Down as CEO of Savage X Fenty + Other Fashion News
Photography by Getty ImagesPlus Louis Vuitton’s most extensive high jewellery collection to date. By Annika Lautens Date June 23, 2023 Facebook Twitter Rihanna appoints a new CEO to Savage X Fenty The bad news? Rihanna is stepping down as CEO of her lingerie line Savage X Fenty. The good news? She’ll still be in a […]
The Best, Whackiest, and Most Impractical Looks from And Just Like That… Season 2
Photograph by Craig Blankenhorn/MaxWith a healthy dose of ridiculousness and not much practicality, the fashion in the “Sex and the City” spinoff is still the main character. By Natalie Michie Date June 23, 2023 Facebook Twitter It’s impossible to predict what kinds of outlandish outfits will come from And Just Like That… — and that’s what […]
Spotted: Mary-Kate Olsen *Not* Wearing All Black
Photography by Getty Images“Seeing an Olsen twin wearing colour feels like spotting a shooting star.” By Stephanie Davoli Date June 23, 2023 Facebook Twitter In a rare deviation from her and her sister’s usual black, monochromatic ensembles, Mary-Kate Olsen was spotted wearing a bright red coat in New York recently. And that’s not all — […]
Hairdressers As Therapists, Featuring the Incomparable Jonathan Van Ness
Photography Courtesy of JVN “I try to take gender out of haircare, because it’s already too much a part of everything else. Hair is for everyone.” By Lauren Knowles Date June 22, 2023 Facebook Twitter “In my 20s, if I had $40 in my bank account but I was out of shampoo and conditioner, I […]
Pharrell Williams Makes His Debut at Louis Vuitton Menswear
Photography by Getty ImagesAnd the guest list included everyone from Beyoncé and Rihanna to Zendaya and Naomi Campbell. By Annika Lautens Date June 21, 2023 Facebook Twitter Pharrell Williams was named the new creative director of Louis Vuitton Menswear on Valentine’s Day. Coincidence? He thinks not. “It’s like love at first sight,” he told WWD […]
Rihanna Has Her Pregnancy Outfit Formula Down Pat
Photography courtesy of Louis VuittonHint: It involves a lot of non-tops. By Natalie Michie Date June 21, 2023 Facebook Twitter I’m a simple gal. When I see new photos of pregnant Rihanna, I stop what I’m doing and pay my respects. Currently expecting her second child, the singer and beauty mogul is certainly not new […]
13 Body Oils to Shop This Summer for Glowy, Hydrated Skin
Photography by LaunchMetrics.com/spotlightPrepare for a serious (and literal) summer glow-up. By Souzan Michael Galway Date June 20, 2023 Facebook Twitter Love the nourishing feeling and hydrated sheen you get after using a body lotion or butter, but can’t bring yourself to dip your sweaty mitts into a tub of thick glop in the middle of […]
It’s a Jorts Summer
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 16: Hailey Bieber is seen on June 16, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Raymond Hall/GC Images )Baggy. Boxy. Intentionally ill-fitted. Jorts are the unexpected superhero of warm-weather dressing. By Natalie Michie Date June 20, 2023 Facebook Twitter Every season, society inches closer to unironically ordaining Adam Sandler […]
Get to Know Anishinaabe Activist and Storyteller Sarain Fox
Photography by Briony Douglas“I really only have a decade to capture as many pieces of who I am, who this world is and who our elders are before it’s all lost forever.” By Kelly Boutsalis Date June 19, 2023 Facebook Twitter Anishinaabe activist and storyteller Sarain Fox has appeared on Canada’s Drag Race and in […]