Photo by Matt Sayles. Copyright The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.100 years since the 19th Amendment was passed, the two talked feminism, voting rights and more. By Pahull Bains Date August 26, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Today marks 100 years since women were granted the right to vote in the United States with the 19th Amendment,
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On August 25, the Republican National Convention kicked off its second evening of endorsements for President Donald Trump with (debatably accurate) speeches from the current president’s colleagues, constituents and family members. This includes remarks from his third and current wife Melania Trump who gave a lengthy speech in the White House Rose Garden. While there
Photograph by Inez and Vinoodh. Courtesy of Burberry. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 26, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Today, Riccardo Tisci has unveiled the first ever bag campaign for the house of Burberry, showcasing the brand’s newest signature handbag, the Pocket Bag. The new campaign – shot before COVID-19 social distancing measures were in place –
Including one that’s just $7 When Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty in 2017—debuting the now-cult Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation in a whopping 40 shades out of the gate and later increasing the range to 50—other brands took note. Since then, there’s been a much-needed uptick in the number of foundation lines with extensive shade
Photograph courtesy of Kiley MayWelcome to My Story, our weekly 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 will flourish. By Natasha Bruno Date
image via instagram.com/thebeachesbandThe Canadian artists performing at these livestreamed events include The Beaches, TOBi and Lu Kala. By Pahull Bains Date August 25, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Music festivals around the world were cancelled this year due to Covid, but artists and venues are still finding a way to get their music to us. Case in
Before COVID-19, Stephanie A.*, a corporate lawyer from Washington, DC, considered herself an impulse shopper. Her office was located close to the city’s premiere shopping district and she often found herself popping into H&M or Ann Taylor to browse for clothes, leaving with a new, office-appropriate skirt or dress. But after five months of stay-at-home
Photo by James Devaney/GC Images“I’m so excited to be teaming up with Spotify to host Listen Up With Ashley Graham, where I’ll be discussing my favourite podcasts with fellow podcast-lovers and diving into topics that are of interest to me.” By Pahull Bains Date August 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Ever been on the hunt for
There’s never a dull moment in the White House. On August 23, counsellor Kellyanne Conway announced that she will be resigning from her position in the Trump administration at the end of the month. In a statement released on her social media accounts, Conway explained her decision, writing: “I will be transitioning from the White House
Photograph courtesy of Instagram/@maisonbirksThe “ça va bien aller” movement was born out of the pandemic. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Canadian fine jeweller and retailer Birks has released a new rainbow necklace with a special message born out of Quebec during quarantine. As people were encouraged to remain at home during
Photograph courtesy of Zvelle. It’s also recently released three shoe styles including two new sandals. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date August 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter After five years in business, footwear and accessory company Zvelle continues to grow. In addition to launching three new shoe styles over the summer, the label that was founded by
image courtesy queen’s commonwealth trust“Social media can help individuals and groups improve and connect and focus on the things that matter and the things that bind us rather than divide us,” said Prince Harry. By Pahull Bains Date August 20, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter During the past several months of the pandemic, we’ve all been going
Photography by Aurora Shields.Key updates for today’s drop include more fall-forward fabrications. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date August 21, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter For Toronto-based creative Sarah Gregg Millman, there’s satisfaction to be derived from taking things slowly. The costume designer and stylist launched her line, Local Woman, at the beginning of this year after encouragement
They’re meant to help Canadians not eligible for EI As summer 2020 comes to an end (feel that fall chill yet?) and we inch closer to September, that also means the end of CERB—Canada’s Emergency Response Benefit that has aided over eight million Canadians financially amid the Coronavirus pandemic—is near. The $2,000-per-month benefit launched in
Photograph courteSy of lydia okello. Growing up in a conservative family, Lydia Okello favoured frou-frou frocks. But then their gender journey began. By Lydia Okello Date August 21, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “Oh. I guess I wear pants now….” It’s a seemingly unremarkable statement for someone to have made in 2016. But the notion was a
Design by Danielle CampbellWelcome to Texture Talk, a weekly column that celebrates and 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 Natasha Bruno Date August 20, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter If you’re blessed with curls, then
Photograph courtesy of The PangaiaThe Just Water collection goes live at 1pm ET today. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 20, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter If you follower a fashion influencer or two (or a stylish celebrity for that matter), there’s a high chance you’ve spotted them wearing a chic tracksuit set from The Pangaia. Designed using
Image courtesy Under Armour“Now that [people] are seeing on social media how us hijabis are doing our workouts and how we’re into fitness, it’s kind of changing their mindset,” says Saman Munir. By Pahull Bains Date August 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter When Saman Munir left her job at an aerospace company after the birth of