Image courtesy of TIFFShiva Baby, An Inconvenient Indian, Beans and more. By Pahull Bains Date September 8, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter TIFF 2020 kicks off on September 10, and while this year’s lineup is greatly reduced due to the coronavirus pandemic, there’s still plenty to look forward to. Read on for the projects by Canadian filmmakers
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Photograph courtesy of ChanelThe brand continues to blaze a new trail in beauty. By Natasha Bruno Date September 7, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Men wearing makeup shouldn’t be considered a novelty, yet makeup collections designed with dudes top of mind still feel like a new concept in the beauty world, especially because cosmetics to this day
Photograph by andrÉanne gauthierAt its core, she says, her online platform Sayaspora is “an act of resilience against a biased system.” By Pahull Bains Date September 7, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter At the age of seven, Djamilla Toure learned what it’s like to be “the other.” She and her family had just moved to Morocco from
Photo courtesy of Jenn Harper. Design by Danielle Campbell. Welcome 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
image courtesy netflixStarring Lily Collins, the show is created by Darren Star, the man behind shows like Sex and the City and Younger. By Pahull Bains Date September 2, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Taking the classic “American in Paris” trope and giving it a high fashion spin is Lily Collins’ upcoming Netflix show, Emily in Paris.
Product photography courtesy of Bottega Veneta. Design by Danielle Campbell. These boots were made for walking everyone By Maddison Glendinning Date September 4, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter I know you might not want to hear this but fall is on its way – and it’s best you start preparing your wardrobes now so that when the
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Photography courtesy of Encircled/Vai Yu.“I wouldn’t have this business if I couldn’t do it in a way that felt good.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date September 4, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter When Kristi Soomer founded her Toronto-based athleisure brand, Encircled, in late 2012, the guiding design concept was led by her experience as a management consultant
Photo by Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImageWe spoke with designers Randi and Shawna Herlich about the journey they’ve been on ever since. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 3, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Back in 2016, Meghan Markle stepped out in Toronto wearing an initial necklace with the letters ‘H’ and ‘M’ on it – and subsequently sent the
©imaxtree.comWelcome to Texture Talk, a 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 September 3, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter It’s a whole new season and that means it’s time
‘Cause we’re going to be here a while… Remember when lockdown started and us office-dwellers thought we’d be back in our cubicles by June? Cut to September and many of us are still working from home for the foreseeable future (and darn lucky to be). About three months in, when I realized that we weren’t
Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage“Our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope,” the couple said in a statement. By Pahull Bains Date September 2, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Following in the footsteps of the Obamas, who signed a multi-year deal with Netflix after leaving the White House, the Sussexes too have entered
Photography courtesy of Mode de Mit.“You don’t really think about the consequences that your shopping habits have.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date September 2, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter While those of us in North America glean a perspective on our rampant consumerism based largely on reports released by activist groups, vintage entrepreneur Orpah Wavomba, who is
Psst—there’s a shade that works for every skin tone No matter what the current hair trends are, every fall there’s one colour that always has a strong showing. And this year, copper hair is the perfect colour to kick off the new season ahead. “After the summer season ends, we’re all ready for a change
Photograph courtesy of bareMineralsHere’s what’s new and noteworthy. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 1, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter You know the drill – a new month means a new line-up of must-have new beauty launches to fill your drawers with – and September is shaping up to be one of the year’s most exciting months in
Photograph by Sølve Sundsbø/Christian DiorAs Christian Dior once wrote: “A hat is essential to any outfit. It completes it. In a way, a hat is the best way to express your personality.” By Pahull Bains Date September 1, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The House of Dior has produced many unique and unusual hats over the years—from
It’s been 23 years since Princess Diana died, but we can still learn a lot from her iconic acts of kindness and her fashion sense August 31 marks 23 years since Princess Diana was killed in a car accident. Like most big events, you probably remember exactly where you were and what you were doing when
Photography courtesy of Puma.From bike shorts to blazers and beyond. By Eliza Grossman Date August 31, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Finding footwear that can be a wardrobe chameleon is no easy feat – securing that go-to pair of shoes that can be worn seven days a week, without blisters, is something we once dreamt of. Until