As an autistic person, I’ve seen first-hand how the willful misunderstanding and manipulation of an autism diagnosis negatively impacts our community I was diagnosed with autism at 27. There are a number of complex and intersecting reasons why it took so long, but the short version is that I didn’t fit any of the stereotypes
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Photography courtesy of Hilary MacMillan.“We wanted to make something that was wholly made in Canada from sustainable fabrics.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date November 25, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Toronto-based designer Hilary MacMillan, who in the past has used sustainability-focused materials including vegan leather and faux fur, just dropped a new capsule of biodegradable loungewear crafted
Welcome to My Story, our weekly series championing creatives of colour and their paths to success. By Natasha Bruno Date November 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Meet Danielle Williams-Eke, the Los Angeles-based design director of luxury e-tailer 11 Honoré’s private label line. Since its launch in 2017, 11 Honoré has become a go-to destination for elevated,
The Edmonton-born artist stars in a new film as part of the #HairHasNoGender project By Sarah Daniel Date November 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Vivek Shraya has the kind of long, lustrous hair that looks like it belongs in a shampoo commercial. It’s fitting then, that the Edmonton-born creative force (and former FASHION cover star) can
10/10 would recommend booking a night in hotel a few minutes from home just to feel something! 2020, amiright?! *Sob-laughs maniacally* In March, the thought of a tropical vacation in winter 2020 was something to look forward to (LOL). Now, with the pandemic raging on, we have to look for rest and relaxation a little
Photograph courtesy of istock/getty imagesSee the deals on offer in Canada this week. By Maddison Glendinning Date November 23, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just days away from officially starting but plenty of brands are getting a head start on Cyber Weekend, offering sales and discounts from today onwards. Whether you’re
image courtesy netflix“It was a pretty crazy move to start the film with me in the shower… That day I was in emotional pain and the director knew it was a special thing to capture.” By Pahull Bains Date November 23, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Shawn Mendes: In Wonder, a documentary about the 22-year-old singer’s career
The artist on Indigenous representation in media and the power of women as community builders Growing up in Canada, Indigenous artist Sarain Fox didn’t see people who looked like her in mainstream media. Whether it was on her TV screen or in beauty campaigns plastered across billboards, “I didn’t see Indigenous people around me,” she says
For that hot tool-obsessed loved one who enjoys changing up their hair game with curls and waves, this Dry Bar gift set packs a serious punch. It comes with a styling tool featuring three interchangeable attachments, a heat protecting mist, dry shampoo, hairspray, finishing spray, a detangling brush and two hair clips.
Art by Nathan Eugene Carson. Photo by Toni Hafkenscheid/The Power PlantCanadian art venues like the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, The Power Plant and the Bata Shoe Museum are offering interactive online content and virtual tours. By Pahull Bains Date November 20, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Most of this year has been spent in lockdown, which
Hot tip: It’s all about the layering Remember when we were all snatching up matching loungewear sets, PJs and cozy slippers at the start of the year? It feels like ages ago, but that’s probably just because we’ve been living in them ever since. And let’s face it: 2020 wouldn’t be 2020 without the sweatpants
Photography courtesy of The Sleep Shirt.It’s a big week for local fashion news. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date November 20, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter From a new line of cozy-chic nightwear to a Moncton-based pop-up and month-long virtual marketplace featuring Montreal brands, here are the Canadian fashion launches we don’t want you to miss. Vancouver’s Londre
Here’s the final installment of our primer on cannabis beverages: what they are, what’s in them, and the products that match your personality By Truss Beverages Date November 20, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In part one of our series, we gave you an introduction to the brave new world of cannabis beverages, and in part two,
No matter where you get your beauty info from—whether it’s magazines, social media or good ol’ word of mouth—it’s safe to say that the abundance of sources and information available at any given time has made things, well, pretty confusing. With so much info at our fingertips, it can be tricky to differentiate between what’s
image courtesy canada goose“The role of business has evolved – in today’s world, driving meaningful change is just as important as the bottom line.” By Pahull Bains Date November 20, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Earlier this year, Canada Goose unveiled its Sustainable Impact Strategy, focusing on the brand’s longterm commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Having
Courtesy of Crave/HBOIf you ever needed a reason to get a robe coat. By Eliza Grossman Date November 20, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter As the main character in HBO’s The Undoing, Nicole Kidman plays Grace Fraser, a New York-based therapist with a wardrobe that will induce some serious coat envy. While her life may be in
Shop stocking-sized treasures, from holiday eye palettes and sheet masks to a limited edition glitter lipstick and an impossibly luxe crème Is it just me or does the thrill of an overflowing stocking never get old?! I swear, I’ll be 87 and still digging into the toe part with glee to see what tiny treasure
Photography courtesy of Dan Lim for Nobis.The drop features genderless, limited edition pieces. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date November 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The hotly anticipated capsule collab from Canadian outerwear brand Nobis and NBA champion/Toronto Raptor/style lord Serge Ibaka dropped today with a selection of nine genderless winter-ready styles including a parka, anorak, vests