Photograph courtesy of ALDOThe American influencer has teamed up with the Canadian footwear brand on a collection of summer staples. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 9, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Late last month, Canadian footwear giant ALDO unveiled its newest collaboration with global style icon, Rocky Barnes. The collection is comprised of four footwear styles, each
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Image courtesy of Témi Shobowale. Design by Danielle CampbellWelcome to My Story, our new 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 via YouTubeHere’s what the Obamas, Beyoncé and the cast of Schitt’s Creek had to say. By Pahull Bains Date June 8, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter With the world on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, students graduating this year were denied an IRL commencement ceremony. But they got a pretty special virtual one. Led by
It used to be pretty easy to tell which brands didn’t really care about catering to darker skin tones; all you had to do was clock whichever brand’s foundation shades only went as deep as the colour of my palm (which, for the record, was most of them). But in the current post-Fenty era, diversity
Photography courtesy of Instagram/@maguireboutiqueMeet Maguire, which recently opened a Toronto boutique (and yes, it’s open) By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 8, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter When sisters Myriam and Romy Maguire launched their namesake footwear and accessory label just a few years ago, it was spurred on by an understanding of how the footwear industry
The Ontario Court has appealed its ruling after a petition that circulated on Thursday garnered nearly 50,000 signatures On June 3, the Ontario Court of Appeal released its decision in the cases of R. v. Sullivan and R. v. Chan. If that news doesn’t ring a bell, you might be more familiar with the headlines
Image courtesy Meghan Yuri Young. Design by Danielle Campbell.“I admittedly did not handle the first month of isolation well. Thankfully, the first week I distracted myself by creating a survival guide for my mental health platform, The Sad Collective.” By Meghan Yuri Young Date June 5, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We’re officially in Month 4 of
Photo by Arindam Shivaani/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesHere are the important culture stories we covered this week. By Pahull Bains Date June 6, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In light of the events this week, we’ve decided to use our weekly culture news round-up to highlight some of the important pieces we’ve run over the past five days
Father’s Day is on the horizon and while this year’s festivities may look a little different due to COVID-19, there’s still plenty of time to shop for the dad, husband, brother or father figure in your life. Because they too deserve a day to feel extra-special with thoughtful gifts that are *thankfully* available online, and
Photography courtesy of Instagram/@luomostranoIn light of the events this week, we’ve decided to use our weekly fashion news round-up to highlight some of the important pieces we’ve run over the past five days that amplify Black voices and businesses. By Eliza Grossman Date June 6, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We compiled a list of 51 Black-run
FLARE asked Black writers to share what they feel is the most pressing issue facing Black women today. This is Toronto-based writer Sharine Taylor’s response I decided to gel down my typically unruly hair. On any other day, I would have worn it in a ponytail, perched high on my head like a crown, but
Carlos Osorio/Toronto Star via Getty ImagesHere’s how Saskatoon, Victoria, Toronto, Guelph and other cities are celebrating #Pride2020. By Pahull Bains Date June 5, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We may not be allowed to celebrate together in the streets, but Pride 2020 is far from cancelled. Here’s your guide to all the virtual Pride events taking place
Several Bollywood celebs have been called hypocrites for actively perpetuated colourism by profiting off skin-lightening creams This past week, several Bollywood celebrities spoke out on social media in support of Black Lives Matters. But statements of protest against racism from stars like Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani was immediately met with
Photography by Justin Aranha.“It’s time for a call to action,” says the innovator at two community-focused platforms. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 5, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “I’m a creative problem solver,” says Summer Ruddock-Ellis, the Toronto-based founder of second-hand retail and editorial platform Pseudonym and partner in 4ye, the entertainment-meets-fashion hub with a robust
June 5 would have been Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday. Would have been. On March 13, the 26-year-old EMT was killed by Louisville, KY police in her home as she slept, after they broke down her door in an attempted drug sting. (According to CNN, police said an unidentified man was shipping drugs to Taylor’s apartment to
Photograph courtesy of Instagram/@PullupforchangeThe campaign is calling on brands to tell consumers how many Black executives they have employed. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 4, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter A new campaign is making waves on social media – and with good reason. #PullUpOrShutUp is the brainchild of Uoma Beauty founder, Sharon Chuter, and its aim
All of the elegant summer vibes, none of the sweat This probably isn’t how you imagined your summer going. No sunny patio brunches, no after-work cocktails as the sun sets, no trips to the beach with friends. Just you, the walls of your freshly decorated living space and, if you’re lucky, some AC. Everything in
Runway images courtesy of Imaxtree. Design by Danielle Campbell. Expert tips worth knowing. By Natasha Bruno Date June 4, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Welcome to Texture Talk, our weekly column that celebrates and deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair, from crowns of curls that are free flowing to hair that’s tucked away in