Image via Breakthroughs Film FestivalTackling issues from gender identity and motherhood to race and body image, Breakthroughs’ 2020 slate is screening online from June 25 to 28. By Pahull Bains Date June 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Breakthroughs Film Festival, the only festival in Canada devoted exclusively to short films directed by emerging women and non-binary
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“As I do this, I remind myself that every kind of hair, every version of my hair, is good hair” Being a Black Canadian has been extra tough these past few weeks. This summer was supposed to be one of relaxation for me. Having defended my Ph.D. in organizational behaviour in April, and with a
Photograph courtesy of Yoox via WWDLaunching tomorrow, the collection features 10 pieces that can be worn by everyone. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 17, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter This year marks the 20th anniversary of e-commerce platform Yoox, and to celebrate, British designer JW Anderson has designed an exclusive genderless capsule collection for the site. The
Images courtesy of Josef Adamu. Design by Danielle Campbelle.Welcome 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
Here’s what you can expect your next root touch-up or trim to look like, from how long appointments will last to salon sanitization procedures Filed under Some Good News, hair salons have opened over the last few weeks in provinces across Canada, from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, under Stage 2 Re-Opening, which allowed for
Photo by Emma McIntyre/VF20/WireImageWatch out Kim and Kylie… By Maddison Glendinning Date June 16, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter It’s no secret that the Kardashian-Jenner family knows how to launch a best-selling beauty line – so it makes sense then that Kanye West, husband of Kim and brother-in-law of Kylie, would also be looking to expand his
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Plus, suggestions for Black-owned businesses where you can shop instead With the recent wave of protests around anti-Black racism and police brutality in the United States and Canada, there’s been a reckoning within some very prominent companies. Execs at female-focused companies like The Wing have resigned amid allegations that they fostering discriminatory and unequal work
It’s not hard to remember a time when acids were confined to chemistry class or the weapon of choice for Bond villains. Nasty, dangerous liquids that you wouldn’t want anywhere near you, let alone on your face. Fast forward a few years, and chemical exfoliants containing just that have gone mainstream, stepping out of medical
Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images for Michael Kors“I have long thought that the fashion calendar needs to change.” By Maddison Glendinning Date June 15, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In the wake of social distancing measures, store closures and fashion week cancellations as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, brands have begun to reassess the way
Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images“I am beautiful, I am strong, I do my job, and I stay on my job.” By Maddison Glendinning Date June 11, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Lizzo has even less space in her life for body-shaming trolls than she does for anything to fit inside the Jacquemus handbag she wore
No nail appointment, no problem With nail salons across the country closed for the foreseeable future, there’s never been a better time to take our manicures into our own hands. If you’ve already mastered gel polish removal and salon-quality manis, why not give one of these simple nail art ideas a try? All you need to get
Images courtesy of heirloom hats, Andrew Coimbra, beaufille, Eliza Faulkner and hip and bone. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 14, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter This week, FASHION and CAFA are teaming up to present the Wear Canada Proud Online Shopping Event, a 48-hour sale in support of Canadian designers who have been impacted by COVID-19. Featuring
Image via Imaxtree.A gender-neutral approach and a focus on films are highlights of this weekend’s launch, which begins tomorrow. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 11, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In April, the British Fashion Council announced it would be merging the gendered calendars of London Fashion Week into one digital platform to replace catwalk shows
Everything you need to know about DIY pedis It’s always nice to give your toes a once over before breaking them out of hibernation (and breaking out the sandals). But, if you can’t make it to the salon for a pedicure, don’t worry—doing it yourself is easier than you think. We asked Julia Bautista, founder
image via istockThese organizations focused on the mental health and well-being of Black communities can offer some much-needed support right now. By FASHION Staff Date June 11, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter To say there is so much happening in the world right now is an understatement. This pain, these stories and these experiences are, sadly, not
Image courtesy TIFFIncluding Falls Around Her, Blood Quantum, and There’s Something in the Water. By Pahull Bains Date June 12, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter June is National Indigenous History Month, a celebration of “the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada.” In honour of this month, and to shine a light on the varied
In this case, size absolutely matters A new pair of crisp white sneakers. A fresh and breezy linen dress. A cheeky pair of Canadian-designed earrings to spice up your daily Zoom calls. These things might seem superficial, but I’m a firm believer in the mood-boosting power of these sartorial cuties. And you know what’s sparking