Fashion

Photography by Lily CummingsSo why aren’t more companies succeeding? By Lauren Chan Date August 11, 2023 Facebook Twitter In 2018, when I was starting my business, Henning, I had a meeting with a potential investor who told me that there was very little blue sky (that’s venture-capital-speak for “market opportunity”) left within plus-size fashion because […]

Photography by Getty ImagesRiRi’s Savage X Fenty maternity line proves once again that new and expecting mothers can dress however they please. By Stephanie Davoli Date August 10, 2023 Facebook Twitter Rihanna, queen of pregnancy fashion herself, is pushing the maternity wear game forward, proving once again that maternity lingerie can be sexy, functional and […]

Photography via LaunchmetricsChemically-treated curls are back, but did they ever leave? By Melissa Fejtek Date August 10, 2023 Facebook Twitter Beauty trends are like a boomerang—they always come back around. Even the ones you thought were totally done and dusted: pencil-thin brows, mullets, and most recently, the perm. Once a hallmark of the 1980s, perms […]

Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlightFrom milky berry manis to pistachio nails, pastels are having a serious moment. By Melissa Fejtek Date August 9, 2023 Facebook Twitter Summer 2023 is well underway, and between tomato girls, Barbiecore and coastal cowgirls, the trends have been trending…hard. Case in point: this year’s hottest nail colours, which have been taking […]

Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlightThe coolest Scandi trendsetters are wearing baggy denim, maxi-skirts, and retro tracksuits. By Jennifer Berry Date August 9, 2023 Facebook Twitter It is a universal truth that as soon as August hits, the style-obsessed start thinking about fall fashion. It doesn’t matter if you live for the dog days of summer and […]

Photography by Getty Images“I’ve developed a desire to carry on and move forward.” By Souzan Michael Galway Date August 8, 2023 Facebook Twitter “I’ve been working since I was eight years old. I’ve just pushed through life,” says Sarah Jessica Parker over the phone. “I’ve had wonderful experiences and I’ve had hard experiences. And I […]

Hair and makeup by Sierra Elliott/P1M.ca. Photography by Riley StewartGowns galore! By Isabel B. Slone Date August 8, 2023 Facebook Twitter Growing up in remote North Bay, Ont., Talia Brown Thall loved heading to the concert hall to listen to the North Bay Symphony perform the upbeat woodwinds of Mozart or the swelling strings of […]

Photography via Getty ImagesBring on the sparkle. By Melissa Fejtek Date August 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter Beyoncé’s glam is always on point, and the Renaissance Tour beauty looks she’s serving during each performance are no exception. While her out-of-this-world outfits continue to generate major buzz throughout the tour, the hair and makeup has absolutely been […]

Introducing: the key to a healthy, plump complexion. By philosophy Date August 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Summer’s in full swing and there’s really no better feeling than taking a break from your heavy winter foundation and letting your skin shine during these warmer months. And one way many people are achieving this healthy glow is […]

Backstage beauty via launchmetrics.com/spotlight; Ortega by Amy Sussman/Getty; Chamberlain by Jamie Mccarthy/Getty; blush swatch (right) via istock. Graphic by Danielle CampbellHow did blush shed its powdery, ’80s reputation to become the must-have product of a generation? Emily MacCulloch explains. By Emily MacCulloch Date August 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter After decades of being pushed aside for […]

Photography courtesy of GapPlus, Snoop Dogg teams up with Skechers. By Annika Lautens Date August 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Gap x LoveShackFancy is your answer to late-summer dressing Photography courtesy of Gap Looking to bridge the gap between your summer and fall wardrobes? Gap has your solution with its new collaboration with LoveShackFancy. The 76-piece […]

Photography by Craig Blankenhorn/MaxWill things finally work out for the pair this time around? Their outfits seem to argue yes. By Natalie Michie Date August 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Something is off in the And Just Like That… universe. It’s not the typical issues that are canon to the show — like plot holes, questionable […]

Photography via instagram.com/herocosmetics_caPlus, buzzy new launches from Drunk Elephant and Benefit Cosmetics. By Melissa Fejtek Date August 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Hero Cosmetics is finally here Pimple-poppers, we have some excellent news for you: Hero Cosmetics’ lineup of famous hydrocolloid stickers has finally made their way to Canada. The line began after co-founder & CEO […]

Photography by Getty ImagesSwift will be bringing her much-anticipated tour to Toronto in November 2024. By Stephanie Davoli Date August 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter After months of anticipation, pleas from thousands of Canadian fans and even a tweet from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau himself, Taylor Swift announced on August 3 that she’ll be bringing her […]

Photography courtesy of Glow RecipeThe summer fruit is quickly becoming a beauty hero ingredient — and for good reason. By Souzan Michael Galway Date August 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter This article was originally published on August 3, 2021 and has been updated. Watermelon has always been synonymous with summer, thanks to the fact that it’s […]

Photography by Getty ImagesThe suit describes instances of harassment, unhealthy working conditions and more. By Natalie Michie Date August 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter Lizzo is facing shocking allegations of sexual harassment and fostering a hostile work environment. The pop star — who is known for her lyrics of empowerment and body acceptance advocacy — had […]

Barbie photography courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures, design by Danielle CampbellPlus, where to get your own. By Natalie Michie Date August 1, 2023 Facebook Twitter Amid all the glamorous fashion to come from the Barbie movie, one understated sartorial shoutout speaks serious volumes: Birkenstocks. They enter the story at a crucial moment when Barbie must […]

Photography by Getty ImagesAccording to the ‘Barbie’ actor, visible thongs are here to stay. By Stephanie Davoli Date July 31, 2023 Facebook Twitter In a series of seaside Instagram posts shared on July 30, Dua Lipa not only reminded us that she’s actually a Mermaid Barbie in real life but that the controversial exposed thong […]

Photography courtesy of Lauchmetrics.COM/SPOTLIGHTCool down with these post-heat beauty treats. By Lauren Knowles Date July 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter As satisfying as sprawling out on a poolside lounger at the peak of summer can be, the moment of retreat into the cool comfort of an air-conditioned room or the refreshing drench of a post-sun shower […]

By Malfy Gin Date July 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter A taste of Italy was brought to Downtown Toronto on July 18 at Malfy Gin’s aperitivo-themed patio party. Co-hosted by FASHION and Toronto Life at the stylish VELA on Portland Street, this breezy night overflowed with delicious Malfy cocktails and decadent bites that transported guests to […]

Photography Courtesy of Fenty BeautyPlus, Rhode launches a peptide lip set full of all your faves. By Lauren Knowles Date July 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Fenty Beauty just dropped limited-edition makeup kits in collaboration with Jazzelle Photography Courtesy of Fenty Beauty Whether your glam style brings the heat or keeps it cool, Fenty Beauty’s icy-hot […]

Courtesy Warner Bros. PicturesIn Barbie Land, what happens when you’re not perfect? By Natalie Michie Date July 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Everyone who has played with dolls has a Weird Barbie origin story. Maybe you tried to give your doll some layers with dull kitchen scissors. Perhaps you were going for a sophisticated makeover by […]

Photography courtesy of Levi’sIncluding Canada Goose’s new circularity program. By Sarah Mariotti Date July 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter Levi’s grew a pair (their words, not ours!) Photography courtesy of Levi’s Levi’s is putting the planet first with the launch of the Plant-Based 501 Jean. After 150 years of production, this iconic pair of denim has […]

Photography courtesy of Lauchmetrics.COM/SPOTLIGHTWe love you, lipstick! By Lauren Knowles Date July 27, 2023 Facebook Twitter Decades of questionable makeup trends have come and gone, but at the end of it all — lipstick has never failed us. Whether it be a tried-and-true shade of classic red or an understated nude hue, a single tube […]

On Lăzăreanu: Dress, $1,230, Mance. Boots, $2,420, Saint Laurent By Anthony Vaccarello. Necklace, $7,560, Bulgari. On Stam: Blazer, $520, Norma Kamali. Necklace, $13,560, Dinh Van. On Rocha: Jumpsuit, $4,095, Moschino. Bracelets, From $185, Dean Davidson. On Owen: Blazer, $795, Pants, $350, And Boots, $450, Boss. Necklace, $7,400, Bulgari. On Harlow: Coat, $2,375, Top, $570, And […]

Courtesy Warner Bros. PicturesIt’s anti-patriarchy. By Natalie Michie Date July 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter Warning: Spoilers for the Barbie movie ahead. Surprise! After months of mounting anticipation and intentionally plot-evasive marketing, it turns out the Barbie movie is not just a fashion-filled romp about the power of pink. It is sort of that, but it […]

Here’s to smelling like the most sophisticated gelato flavour — elegant, refined and delicately nutty. By Souzan Michael Galway Date July 25, 2023 Facebook Twitter Quick: What’s the chicest gelato flavour? Don’t overthink it. Next question: Why is it pistachio? As far as frozen dessert flavours go, pistachio is simultaneously elegant, warm and refined (think […]

Photography by Getty ImagesSimilarly to recent trends that came before it, tomato girl captures the allure of looking like life is a breeze — even if it’s not. By Natalie Michie Date July 25, 2023 Facebook Twitter Fashion has been feeling particularly escapist lately. The notion of putting something on and being transported to a […]