Graphic by Kayleen DicuangcoThis Pride season, let’s put our dollars toward LGBTQIA2S+-founded and -owned beauty brands that are championing and supporting queer communities year-round. By Pascale Diverlus Date June 30, 2022 Facebook Twitter Pride month welcomes us with colourful sidewalks, the strategically planned product launch and a month’s worth of rainbow washing. Even as many
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PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF L’ORÉAL PARISThe legendary actor has thrived in youth-obsessed Hollywood by being true to herself. By Natasha Boateng Date June 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter Andie MacDowell is many things — an actor, a model and a mother of three among them. But “a confident cook” has never been on that list. So, during
Alessandro Vigilante. PHOTOGRAPHY VIA IMAXTREE.COM“There are no more rules today about whose body or body type can go scantily clad.” By Connor Garel Date June 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter Is cut-out clothing the key to genderless expression? My mother used to complain about the cost of “incomplete clothing.” Made restless by our suburban neighbourhood, we
The best ties for men are chic, understated, and elevate the tailoring it accessorizes. King Louis XIV of France knew this. During the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648), he noticed Croatian mercenaries using a neck fabric to keep their jackets tied up. Allegedly, he liked their neckties so much that he made them compulsory for royal
Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, Helena Christensen, and Carla Bruni pose with Dontaella Versace at the Versace Spring 2018 show. Photography VIA ImaxtreeAs smiles begin to re-emerge on the runways, Annika Lautens explores the evolution of model moods. By Annika Lautens Date June 27, 2022 Facebook Twitter “You smile a lot” has become my
We often preach the virtues of buying less but buying better. It makes sense for your wallet, the environment, and you’ll end up with a garment that’ll get better with time, rather than fast fashion that’s falling apart at the seams. And when it comes to finding the best jeans for men, this is no
Photography courtesy of Getty ImagesThe regressive decision comes at a time when fashion has never embraced individual freedom more. By Natalie Michie Date June 27, 2022 Facebook Twitter In many ways, designers are signalling the dawn of a new age. Dopamine dressing, the metaverse, gender fluid clothing and other trends have liberated fashion from its stuffy
It’s painful, it’s expensive, it requires serious perseverance and if you’re not careful, it might just become something of an addiction. No, not bondage. This is something far less raunchy, yet every bit as daunting to attempt as a beginner. Welcome to the world of raw denim. Just like quantum physics, Bitcoin and CrossFit, raw
When styling your hair – be it into a neatly coifed quiff or slick side-parting – it’s very easy to blow it. Too much pomade, not enough hold, and it’s all over. It’s also very easy to blow it, and by that, we mean with a hair dryer. One of the most underrated tools in
It’s not just an aesthetic — it’s a lifestyle. By Ivy Tang Date June 27, 2022 Facebook Twitter Tennis season is here! Like many people, I picked up tennis during the pandemic to get some exercise and spend time outdoors. And lucky for me (and all of us), tenniscore is in full swing this summer.
Men’s suede sneakers: they’re about as reliable in bad weather as an umbrella made of bog paper, are a nightmare to clean, and if you spill a glass of Rioja on them, it’s basically game over. And yet, even despite boasting nowhere near the same level of practicality or, well, wine-proofness as their leather counterparts, they
The stars are not aligning with my Hot Girl Summer plans. By Natalie Michie Date June 22, 2022 Facebook Twitter Every year, from June 21 to July 22, my emotions are a mess. Even when I’m outside enjoying the warm weather or celebrating my birthday, I’m overcome by feelings of loss that I can’t quite
It’s difficult to think of anyone item of clothing that has had quite as colorful a history as the humble hoodie. Over the past century, this sportswear staple has gone from playing field to the runway, stopping off at every conceivable urban subculture along the way. It’s been name-checked by prime ministers, designers and screeching
There’s probably some science behind why the denim jacket is so consistently handsome and endlessly wearable. That’s not why we’re here. It just is. Though it may be chopped, changed, nipped and tucked season on season, the truth is it never falls out of favour in men’s fashion. It’s a piece that appears in wardrobes
Photography courtesy of gormBianca Daniela Nachtman of GORM talks sustainable design, cowboy hats and Pride month. By Katrina McGaughey Date June 23, 2022 Facebook Twitter When Bianca Daniela Nachtman, the founder of the gender-fluid clothing brand GORM, needs fabric for a piece she’s working on, she doesn’t just go to her local fabric store. Instead,
Whether warmer weather is on the horizon, you’re headed for a much-needed vacation, or happen to live somewhere where it’s always t-shirt season (stop bragging) tank tops for men are a pivotal piece of clothing needed in any man’s closet. Thanks to the giant uptick in athleisure in recent years, these muscle-bearing tops are quickly
Photography courtesy of ParadePlus Threads collaborates with Tynomi Banks and and Levi’s teams up with Reese Cooper. By Annika Lautens Date June 25, 2022 Facebook Twitter Parade launches a new collection of gender-fluid intimates Photography courtesy of Parade No matter your gender, cute underwear is a fundamental human right. Intimates brand Parade understands this, hence
Does rubbing oil in your hair post-shampoo sound counterproductive? Maybe, but don’t jump to conclusions. We’re not here to turn you into a greaseball. Being slippery isn’t what the best hair oil for men is all about. It’s a grooming hack like none other, and it’s guaranteed to up your hair game. The best hair