Gucci: Courtesy of the brandInstagram Style Points is a new weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. Jeannette Wei. Sabrina Pilkati. Ioana Ciocan. These may not be household names, but they’ve all played a big part in fashion recently. Wei is designer Joseph Altuzarra’s grandmother, and her wardrobe helped inspire his fall
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Photograph courtesy of Nancy Falaise. Design by Danielle Campbell.Welcome to 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 10, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Meet Nancy
She came in like a tiki torch. The newest cast member of “The Real Housewives of New York City,” Leah McSweeney, has given reality TV fans something to talk about since COVID-related lockdowns scuppered the world’s 2020 plans. From launching decorative lawn ornaments through the air like javelins (“They really triggered me,” she said.) to
Photograph by Simon Ridgway/NETFLIX“We played with humour and fashion because a lot of people think they can’t go together but fashion should be fun.” By Pahull Bains Date September 10, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter After two standup comedy specials on Netflix, Canadian comedian Katherine Ryan is back on the platform but this time with a scripted
Shirt, bustier top, skirt, handbag, pumps, Fendi. Chris Colls Along the quiet, quarantined streets of New York City, fall’s most vivid ensembles refuse to be silenced. Polo dress, bodysuit, skirt, handbag, boots, Hermès. Hat, Clyde. Sunglasses, Alain Mikli x Jeremy Scott. Necklace, Vram. Chris Colls Bow sleeve, dress, gloves, handbag, Mary Janes, Maison Margiela. Chris
Photography by Brett Lloyd.He will still maintain his role as Artistic Director at Dior Homme. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date September 9, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Fendi surprised and delighted many today with its announcement that British designer Kim Jones is its new Artistic Director of womenswear, and that he will present his first collection with
Smith Collection/GadoGetty Images After announcing a record-breaking deal last November, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton announced today that it would be scrapping its $16.2 billion acquisition of U.S. jewelry brand Tiffany & Co. LVMH cited possible U.S. tariffs on French products as the reason for pulling out of the deal. Meanwhile, Tiffany & Co. has
Photo by Rich Fury/Getty ImagesA virtual awards ceremony honouring Kate Winslet, a performance by Shawn Mendes, plus digital talks featuring Halle Berry, Denzel Washington and more. By Pahull Bains Date September 9, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Every September, celebrities take over the city of Toronto to premiere, promote and talk about their latest films. This year,
Stephane Cardinale – CorbisGetty Images More than a year since the passing of its longtime artistic director Karl Lagerfeld in February 2019, Fendi has finally named his successor: Kim Jones. On Wednesday, September 9, the Italian fashion house announced that Jones will be taking over Fendi womenswear, his first foray into the category. In his
Photo by TIZIANA FABI/AFP via Getty ImagesFrom black silk to sculptural gold, stars turned up in their finest face masks for this year’s red carpet. By Eliza Grossman Date September 9, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter While many are gearing up to go back to school, it’s back to the red carpet for some of our favourite
Photography by Iakovos kalaItzakIs. Styling by Ryan WeavIng. Creative direction by geoRge antonopoulos. Left: Jacket, $6,150, top, $1,230, pants, $4,820, and shoes, price upon request, Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood. Right: Dress, $1,310, Vivienne Westwood. Boots, price upon request, Andreas Kronthaler for Vivienne Westwood. Necklaces and tights, stylist’s own.A new documentary gives female electronic artists
Image courtesy of TIFFShiva Baby, An Inconvenient Indian, Beans and more. By Pahull Bains Date September 8, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter TIFF 2020 kicks off on September 10, and while this year’s lineup is greatly reduced due to the coronavirus pandemic, there’s still plenty to look forward to. Read on for the projects by Canadian filmmakers
Photo by Efren Landaos/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images“For once I get to follow in my daughter Zoë’s footsteps as a brand ambassador. I love that.” By Pahull Bains Date September 8, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Launched back in 2017, the fragrance Y from YSL Beauty just got a new ambassador: rock legend Lenny Kravitz. Turning the
Photograph courtesy of ChanelThe brand continues to blaze a new trail in beauty. By Natasha Bruno Date September 7, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Men wearing makeup shouldn’t be considered a novelty, yet makeup collections designed with dudes top of mind still feel like a new concept in the beauty world, especially because cosmetics to this day
Photograph by andrÉanne gauthierAt its core, she says, her online platform Sayaspora is “an act of resilience against a biased system.” By Pahull Bains Date September 7, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter At the age of seven, Djamilla Toure learned what it’s like to be “the other.” She and her family had just moved to Morocco from
Product photography courtesy of Bottega Veneta. Design by Danielle Campbell. These boots were made for walking everyone By Maddison Glendinning Date September 4, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter I know you might not want to hear this but fall is on its way – and it’s best you start preparing your wardrobes now so that when the
Courtesy “All my friends have holes – in their bodies, in their homes and in their hearts,” Lebanese streetwear designer and creative director of La Terre est Folle Joe Arida wrote on Instagram just two weeks after a devastating explosion leveled the port area of Beirut, Lebanon. “Yet all my friends are whole, they are
Photography courtesy of Encircled/Vai Yu.“I wouldn’t have this business if I couldn’t do it in a way that felt good.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date September 4, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter When Kristi Soomer founded her Toronto-based athleisure brand, Encircled, in late 2012, the guiding design concept was led by her experience as a management consultant
Photo courtesy of Jenn Harper. Design by Danielle Campbell. Welcome 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
STEPHANE DE SAKUTINGetty Images There is no denying that Cardi B is a cultural institution—her most recent song, “WAP” with Megan Thee Stallion, managed to make waves last month amid a news-heavy summer (to put it lightly). Now, she’s taking her rightful place overlooking the city of Paris in Balenciaga’s fall campaign, which just happens
©imaxtree.comWelcome to 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 3, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter It’s a whole new season and that means it’s time
The students who graduated this summer have never faced a more uncertain future. As they navigated the new quarantine normal, we invited college photography graduates from around the country to showcase their skills in the form of fashion images. The models were their nearest and dearest—parents, roommates, siblings, significant others—who were excited to don high
Photo by Samir Hussein/Samir Hussein/WireImageWe spoke with designers Randi and Shawna Herlich about the journey they’ve been on ever since. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 3, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Back in 2016, Meghan Markle stepped out in Toronto wearing an initial necklace with the letters ‘H’ and ‘M’ on it – and subsequently sent the
Long before Ally Maki appeared in movies and TV shows like Toy Story 4, Cloak & Dagger, and Wrecked, the Japanese American actress was hitting the club. And no, not the high heels, music-blaring, vodka cran kind of club, but actual extracurriculars. “When I was younger, I was totally the club girl, and not the