Fashion

Photography by BY MAY TRUONGHe’s painting the town red (and every other shade of the rainbow). By Megan Kirkwood Date April 21, 2022 Facebook Twitter Like so many on the journey to discovering their creative purpose, Armand Digdoyo, it seems, has already lived several lives. Growing up in Ottawa after his parents emigrated from Jakarta, […]

Graphic by Leo TapelFive fresh-faced trends from the runways. By Lauren Knowles Date April 18, 2022 Facebook Twitter The Spring runways saw no shortage of minimalist makeup. Fashion houses from Alaïa to Bottega Veneta paraded supermodels with cheeks blushed as if pinched, faces slicked with dew, and brows enviably brushed up to feathered perfection. For […]

Coperni Fall Winter 2022, Ready to Wear. Photography courtesy of ImaxtreeDesigners are using unconventional materials to create surrealist clutches. By Natalie Michie Date April 20, 2022 Facebook Twitter Strange fashion is having a moment. Take Schiaparelli’s golden, sci-fi spring couture collection, or Emma Corrin’s recent red carpet moment in a nipple-imitating balloon bra as just […]

Graphic via Lauren Novak/iStockToronto talent Lauren Novak takes us inside her sustainable workroom. By Annika Lautens Date April 20, 2022 Facebook Twitter Lauren Novak, founder and creative director of Remark by Lauren, doesn’t believe in the word “upcycling.” “It makes me mad,” she admits over video chat. “I think it cheapens what we as sustainable […]

And why microtrends are “leaving a graveyard of garments behind in the dust.” By Natalie Michie Date April 19, 2022 Facebook Twitter Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty to love about Coachella fashion. I mean, where else would you see Harry Styles and Shania Twain perform in matching sequin ensembles? Over-the-top outfits have come to […]

Photography courtesy of Getty ImagesHere’s what the first post-pandemic festival looked like. By Sarah Mariotti Date April 18, 2022 Facebook Twitter As the dust settles on Coachella’s opening weekend, one thing is certain: we have entered a new era of festival fashion. Headliners Harry Styles (who wore a custom Gucci jumpsuit) and Billie Eilish (who […]

Ayesha Barenblat. Photography courtesy of Remake“I wanted to create a platform that not only educates but also inspires.” By Annika Lautens Date April 18, 2022 Facebook Twitter Ayesha Barenblat founded Remake with the mission to create a more transparent fashion industry. And over the last six years, the non-profit organization (a “community of fashion lovers, […]

Photography courtesy of Hunter Abrams for Parfums Christian DiorIncluding a sunscreen innovation that smells just like nostalgic vacations. By Sarah Mariotti Date April 16, 2022 Facebook Twitter Dior Beauty taps Sean Garrette as skincare expert Aesthetician and influencer Sean Garrette is Dior Beauty’s new U.S. skincare expert. Succeeding Joanna Czech, who was the first-ever to […]

Photography courtesy of Iris Apfel x HMOur favourite style icon, celebrated globally, plus Coachella’s first official line of merch just dropped. By Sarah Mariotti Date April 16, 2022 Facebook Twitter H&M teams up with Iris Apfel on an explosive collection Photography courtesy of Iris Apfel x HM This week, a much anticipated collaboration between H&M […]

Photo courtesy of Reformation.Responsible denim comes in all shapes and washes, so you don’t have to sacrifice style for more eco-conscious fashion. By Ivy Tang Date April 14, 2022 Facebook Twitter If you want to make an impact with your sustainable fashion choices, look no further than denim: it’s known to be one of the […]

Photography by SOPHIE BERARDAnd how she’s evolving the beauty industry formula one bottle of serum at a night. By Megan Kirkwood Date April 15, 2022 Facebook Twitter While turning water into wine may require a holy spirit, April Gargiulo has managed to turn wine into a successful beauty elixir with her nature-loving spirit and her […]

Collage by Kayleen DicangcoThis is Texture Talk, a column that deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to strands that are tucked away in a protective style. By Bee Quammie Date April 14, 2022 Facebook Twitter My first visit to a beauty shop is one […]

Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for CoachellaThe name drop of all music festivals is running for the first time since April 2019. Here are the trends we’re expecting to see. By Sarah Mariotti Date April 13, 2022 Facebook Twitter Coachella — merely the buzziest music and arts festival perched in the arid rift valley of […]

Photo courtesy of Simon Miller.From runways to red carpets, clogs are making a major comeback this spring. By Ivy Tang Date April 12, 2022 Facebook Twitter In case you haven’t noticed, clogs are having a moment – and we’re here for it. These ’90s “it shoes” have been popping up everywhere, from runways (Alaïa, Givenchy […]

Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic for Getty Her Y2K-era pregnancies were met with unfair scrutiny, body-shaming and fat-phobia. Let’s learn from our past mistakes, shall we? By Natalie Michie Date April 12, 2022 Facebook Twitter Every day, it seems we inch closer to completely reliving the early 2000s. Low-rise jeans are back en vogue, Jennifer Lopez and […]

Photography Courtesy of VogueThe large-scale event welcomed nearly 600 seriously well-dressed guests. By Natalie Michie Date April 11, 2022 Facebook Twitter What happens when a billionaire heiress weds the son of Britain’s most fashionable power couple? A lavish affair to rival a modern-day Bridgerton ball ensues. Such was the case on April 9 when Nicola […]

Photography by Greg Swales. Jacket, pants and bow, prices upon request, Harris Reed. Boots, $1,075, HarryHalim.The singer-songwriter spent his adolescence rummaging through racks of vintage clothing and Stevie Nicks records. Now, he performs in four-inch platforms and has earned the title of “Gen Z’s Elton John.” By Annika Lautens Date April 7, 2022 Facebook Twitter […]

Photography courtesy of DiorPlus Fillipa K launches eyewear and Fendi releases a new book. By Annika Lautens Date April 9, 2022 Facebook Twitter Dior’s new capsule collection is all about metallics Photography courtesy of Dior Why wear a neutral when you can wear a metallic? This spring, Dior has launched a capsule collection that’s an […]

Photo courtesy of HymnologieOur new fave Ayurvedic skincare line, plus more beauty news you missed this week. By Natasha Boateng Date April 9, 2022 Facebook Twitter Ayurvedic skincare line Hymnologie launches in Canada Courtesy of Hymnologie When dentist Jigyasa Sharma moved to Canada from India with her husband and two kids in December 2020, she […]

Collage via Imaxtree. Sleeve by Lilly Fulop. JUMPSUIT COURTESY OF OLIVIA RUBENS. Graphic design by Leo TapelWant to reduce your personal carbon footprint? We asked some experts how to navigate closet-related consumption in a manageable and meaningful way. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date April 8, 2022 Facebook Twitter Reminders of the carbon footprints we create […]

Beaded earrings by Jessie Pruden. Photography by MAIN BY MOLLY PRATT. Graphic by Leo TapelLong before “sustainability” became a buzzword, Indigenous makers were cultivating environmentally conscious creations. By David A. Robertson Date April 8, 2022 Facebook Twitter Long before fast-fashion brands had resale platforms and luxury labels were using recycled leather, Indigenous artisans were cultivating […]

Photography courtesy of Getty ImagesThe retailer’s controversial past is the subject of a new Netflix documentary. By Natalie Michie Date April 7, 2022 Facebook Twitter In grade school, my sense of style was entirely based on my desire to fit in. Back then, that meant wearing Ugg boots, skinny jeans and a t-shirt emblazoned with […]

Photo courtesy of LXR.Look to vintage shopping for your spring retail therapy. By Ivy Tang Date April 7, 2022 Facebook Twitter It takes some time and patience, but there’s no better feeling than finding that truly unique piece of clothing secondhand. Whether you’re digging through the racks at the thrift store or taking advantage of […]

Photography courtesy of YettiLizzo’s new size-inclusive shapewear line is designed to “celebrate” all bodies. But some argue the garment is outdated. By Natalie Michie Date April 6, 2022 Facebook Twitter Is shapewear fatphobic? The answer to that question has gotten more complicated over the last few years, especially as Kim Kardashian West’s size-inclusive brand Skims […]

Photography by Getty ImagesIt’s not as scary as you think! By Annika Lautens Date April 6, 2022 Facebook Twitter I think we can agree that there was a lot of good and a lot of bad in the early 2000s. Good: everything involving Beyoncé, velvet tracksuits, Jennifer Lopez in that Grammy’s dress. Bad: men in […]

Photography courtesy of PelotonI tried the new Peloton Guide to find out. By Karen Kwan Date April 5, 2022 Facebook Twitter As someone who has always gravitated towards cardio, from dance as a kid to a runner and spin enthusiast as an adult, I’ve forever found strength training boring, often slacking off with my reps […]

Photo courtesy of instagram.com/rodarteMove over, checker print! Mushrooms are are taking over as the hottest print for spring. By Ivy Tang Date April 4, 2022 Facebook Twitter Of all the new trends that surfaced this season, there’s one in particular that has caught everyone’s attention: mushrooms. From clothing and accessories to beauty, food and interiors, […]

Tia Tia. Photography courtesy of Getty ImagesWe bet Brandy is proud. By Natalie Michie Date April 4, 2022 Facebook Twitter It would seem that celebrities have taken a page out of the ’90s style book as the spiky updo made its triumphant return at the Grammy Awards this past Sunday. A look that can only […]