Fashion

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

©imaxtree.com.Hands-free convenience. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Copenhagen Fashion Week wrapped for the SS21 season last week – but not before bringing a healthy serving of seasonal style inspo via the streets. From floaty dresses to leather separates that welcome in fall, statement T-shirts, chic looks that paired well with bicycles

Sun protection, but make it fashion Whether you’re popping out to run errands or spending the day at the beach, sun protection is a must. While you should wear SPF every day (yes, every day!), dermatologists say sunscreen simply isn’t enough on its own. Enter: sun hats. A stylish hat will not only shield you from harmful UV rays, but

Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images“If 2020 has taught us anything it’s that we actively need to relearn history, history that wasn’t taught to us in school.” By Pahull Bains Date August 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Dan Levy is starting a new project and he wants everyone to join in. No, it’s not a new television

Photo by Adrian Vieni / Mad Ruk EntertainmentAnd if the historic performance wasn’t enough, the singer made a bold political statement as well. By Pahull Bains Date August 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Yesterday, Jessie Reyez made history by becoming the first artist to perform a national anthem atop Toronto’s tallest building, the CN Tower. At