Photograph courtesy of Peace CollectiveMaitreyi Ramakrishnan is the face of the new collection. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Today, Canadian athleisure brand Peace Collective launches its new Self F/W20 collection, fronted by Never Have I Ever actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. The collection aims to highlight the important of loving ourselves. The brand worked
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Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicHere’s why Emmy-winning Canadian actress Tatiana Maslany made headlines this week. By Pahull Bains Date September 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter From Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk in Marvel’s upcoming Disney+ series to Apple’s new content subscription plan, here’s all the news you missed this week. Tatiana Maslany was announced as She-HulkOrphan Black star (and
image courtesy tiffNomadland, One Night in Miami, No Ordinary Man and more. By Pahull Bains Date September 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Although much of the world shut down this year—live events were cancelled, awards ceremonies were moved online and concerts began taking place in living rooms—the Toronto International Film Festival decided to soldier on with
Photography courtesy of Lux Second Chance.“People are still coveting these styles.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date September 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter While Diana Nguyen, founder of the consignment site Lux Second Chance, knows that the concept of “luxury is based on scarcity”, she actually launched her business to provide more opportunities for consumers and collectors
Buy less, dust off your reusables and re-engage with local movements Greenhouse gas emissions are once again surging worldwide after a brief decline this spring, and the concentration of greenhouse gases in our atmosphere reached a record high this year. The panicked onset of the pandemic saw many of the green habits that have come out of years
Photograph courtesy of Apple. Design by Kayleen Dicuangco. FASHION spoke with Apple’s senior director of fitness for health technologies Jay Blahnik about the new launch. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 18, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter It’s been a big week for Apple and its fans. The California-based tech giant held its annual September keynote virtually on
2020, amiright? Model BFFs JoJa get real about how their industry has shifted this year and why they’ll continue to speak up for social justice If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that the status quo doesn’t quite cut it anymore (and really, it never should have). In a year marked by crises—including the COVID-19 pandemic,
Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesTaylor used her NYFW time slot for an important cause. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Canadian designer Tanya Taylor opted out of showing her new collection at New York Fashion Week today – a first for the brand. Instead, Taylor, whose brand is based in the city,
As if 2020 could get any worse. On September 14, reports emerged that immigrants in an ICE detention centre in Georgia are allegedly being coerced or tricked into hysterectomies without their consent. The revelation came from a whistleblower named Dawn Wooten, a former nurse at the Irwin County Detention Center. According to the BBC, the
Photograph courtesy of L’Oréal Paris. Design by Kayleen Dicuangco. This is 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 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “Subversion
Photo by Mehdi Taamallah/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIn support of Oxfam. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 16, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Secondhand September is officially underway, and Vestiaire Collective is giving consumers even more of a reason to buy secondhand wares this month with the launch of its second charity sale. The idea is to encourage people
It’s that time of the year again when tech lovers tune into the fall Apple Event and salivate over their latest innovations. Tim Cook kicked off the virtual event on September 15 by talking about how inspiring it is to see how people adapted to COVID-19, and how the company feels responsible to “continue making
image courtesy of Timelapse Pictures and Big & Quiet PicturesHis new short film, The Archivists, is now available to view via TIFF’s Digital Cinema platform. By Pahull Bains Date September 16, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Schitt’s Creek is one of the most-watched shows during lockdown and Noah Reid, who played Patrick Brewer on the beloved series,
In a surprise to literally no one, Beyoncé is the inspo for fall’s biggest hair colour trend. Back in June 2019, Queen Bey set social feeds on fire after posting a selfie of herself rocking her perfectly coiffed honey waves with a new strip of face-framing blonde. Hairstylists dubbed the look the “money piece” and
Photo by Kevin Winter/WireImageWhen couture comes to Canada. By Eliza Grossman Date September 15, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Fill the void you may be feeling from missing the glamour and excitement of the Toronto Film Festival by looking back at the most memorable TIFF red carpet looks. Below, scroll through the best brocades, embroidery and tulle
Photograph by Tenille Campbell. Design by Danielle Campbell.Welcome to My Story, our 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
Photo by Leon Bennett/WireImage“You don’t have to be vegan to eat vegan. And that’s really what evolving vegan means.” By Pahull Bains Date September 14, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Mena Massoud doesn’t believe in labels—he believes everyone is a work in progress, and that’s why he’s releasing a cookbook titled Evolving Vegan. “When I was growing
Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesAnd we suspect it won’t be their last spin down the runway. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 14, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter New York Fashion Week is officially underway for the Spring 2021 season, though it looks a little different from past seasons. With social distancing measures still very much in effect