Photo courtesy CORY VANDERPLOEG/Gallery Stock. Design by Danielle Campbell. This is Texture Talk, a weekly column that deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair. This week, beauty director Natasha Bruno reveals the maddening lack of salon pros trained to work with textured hair and her hope that change is coming. By Natasha Bruno
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From insulated sneakers to heavy-duty snow boots, these picks will get you through winter in style It’s getting cold out there, which means it’s time to prepare for snow, slush and salt stains (if you aren’t already encountering them!). A great pair of winter boots that will see you through the colder months in style can make
Imagery courtesy of Hania Kuzbari.You can book in-person or virtual appointments now. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date November 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Aiming to inject a little glamour into life after this very, very hard year, jewellery designer Hania Kuzbari is teaming up with the luxe label Narces for a three-day pop-up housed in Narces’s
Because nothing says “I know you so well” like a charcuterie subscription We all know the stress that comes with the typical holiday season. Trying to figure out whose side of the family you’re going to visit, calculating the logistics of fitting a holiday turkey inside your tiny condo oven and—most importantly—finding the *perfect* gifts
image courtesy H&M“For A/W ’20, we really wanted to be trailblazers – pushing the limits of creativity and sustainable fashion – by focusing on waste.” By Pahull Bains Date November 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In 2010, fast fashion behemoth H&M launched its first Conscious Collection, made with sustainable materials such as organic cotton and recycled
FIYA, a luxury footwear brand, has launched luxury shoes for kids. The FIYA kids classic low top is a luxury, casual shoe that is ideal for everyday wear. This streamlined and durable sneaker has its inspiration from the tennis court and is perfect for kids who are rough with their shoes. These shoes are
image via istockThe digital event takes place tomorrow, November 18, at 5pm. By FASHION Staff Date November 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The Black Lives Matter movement that took to the streets earlier this year has sparked many conversations and pledges to do better at stamping out systemic racism. But is true, lasting change happening? And
image courtesy of kotnIt includes bedding, comforters and tea towels crafted out of ethically-sourced Egyptian cotton. By Pahull Bains Date November 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Purveyor of ethically-made cotton basics, Toronto-based brand Kotn has now expanded its offerings into home. Given how much time we’re all spending at home this year, this collection—which includes two
Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesI’ll take five of everything. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter If you’ve long wanted to wake up looking like JLo, then you’re about to be one step closer to experiencing that. Over the weekend, Jennifer Lopez announced she is launching her own beauty brand by sharing a
Photo by Christopher Polk/E! Entertainment/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images By Maddison Glendinning Date November 16, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The 2020 People’s Choice Awards took place last night and although there was no audience (physically!) in attendance, the stars still brought their A-game to proceedings. Filmed live at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California,
Makeup, skincare, hair and fragrance gift sets that’ll get you the biggest bang for your buck. One for you, one for me! It’s the most wonderful time of year—especially when it comes to the best makeup gift sets 2020. We’re talking about that magical moment when you can sample a variety of products from your favourite
Photographs by Imaxtree. Design by Danielle Campbell. Add your name to the petitions demanding that textured hairstyling become standard beauty school ed. By Natasha Bruno Date November 13, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter There’s a maddening lack of salon pro’s trained to work with textured hair, which can result in shame, rejection and embarrassment for clients. Here
While it’s hard to believe it’s already November (wasn’t it June, like, yesterday?), it’s time for the annual shop-a-thon that is Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you’ve been eyeing a little sumthin’ sumthin’ for yourself or want to get a head start on your holiday shopping, now is the time! And don’t fret—since we’re
Photography by Denis Duquette.“It doesn’t matter how you identify – if you like something, wear it.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date November 13, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Since launching in 2019, Moncton-based e-tailer Caravan and Company has maintained a commitment to offering thoughtfully-crafted goods made primarily by women around the globe, including Wayuu bags from Colombia
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicThe Canadian musician has landed the coveted spot for 2021. By Maddison Glendinning Date November 12, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter The Super Bowl Half-Time Show is legendary – and it’s set to get a good dose of Canadiana next year as The Weeknd (whose real name is Abel Tesfaye) has just been named as
This beloved, affordable L.A.-based makeup and skincare brand caters to the unique beauty of people of colour Remember when you had to drive Stateside to get your hands on low-rise jeans and Marissa Cooper-inspired polo shirts from brands like Hollister and Abercrombie? Or maybe you were the type to dangle the threat of a breakup
Photography courtesy of John Fluevog Shoes.You can pre-order the quintessentially Canadian style starting today. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date November 12, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter While Canadian brands might have more visibility than ever before, some of them have been kickin’ it for decades. To celebrate their lasting legacy of offering unique and thoughtfully-made items, two
Photography courtesy of Proenza Schouler.The tome, titled Proenza Schouler 2020 New York, is available for pre-order now. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date November 11, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Just in time for holiday gift-giving (and treating yourself to inspiring reading material for the cozy winter months ahead), Proenza Schouler has launched pre-orders for its new creative