Fashion

Bri Scalesse. Photography BY FRANKLIN YEEP COURTESY OF NOMAD MANAGEMENT. Graphic by Kayleen Dicuangco“When I’m on the runway, I feel really powerful. I feel present in my body.” By Natalie Michie Date May 11, 2022 Facebook Twitter Bri Scalesse’s favourite part of modelling is the runway — the chaotic energy backstage, the palpable excitement beaming

Bella Hadid. Photography courtesy of Getty ImagesThis whimsical trend will make you rethink the boundaries of personal style. By Natalie Michie Date May 11, 2022 Facebook Twitter In theory, clothing can never be ugly. I mean, at its core, styling is all about self-expression. So what makes us think that some things are fashionable and

Photo courtesy of ImaxTree.You heard it here first. By Ivy Tang Date May 10, 2022 Facebook Twitter Who else remembers when the Miu Miu wrap-around ballet flats took over social media in 2016? From Instagram to Pinterest to Tumblr, you couldn’t log online without stumbling upon these shoes at least once every day. Even still,

Photography courtesy of Getty ImagesFrom feather boas to sequined jumpsuits, we’re reminiscing on the singer’s most iconic outfits. By Katrina McGaughey Date May 10, 2022 Facebook Twitter Harry Styles is busier than ever. Between his new acting career, touring, gigs headlining Coachella and the launch of his beauty brand, Pleasing, it’s not surprising that the

Chloe Cherry at the LaQuan Smith Fall/Winter 2022 show. Photography courtesy of ImaxtreeThe porn star turned actor reminds us of fashion’s complicated love affair with sex work subcultures. By Natalie Michie Date May 10, 2022 Facebook Twitter Fashion has long taken inspiration from the aesthetics of sex work while excluding sex workers from its spaces.

Lizzo in a Richard Quinn Design / Bonnie Nichoalds Diana Rigg, as Emma Peel, wore one. So did Britney Spears and nearly every Catwoman from Julie Newmar to Zoë Kravitz. By turns fetishistic and innocent, futuristic and throwback-worthy, the modern-day catsuit came into being when designer John Sutcliffe introduced the style for bikers in the

Nicola Coughlan. Photography courtesy of Getty ImagesIt’s the season’s hottest hue. By Jillian Morgan Date May 9, 2022 Facebook Twitter Pink has never really been my colour. Whenever I wear it, I feel less like Barbie and more like a wad of bubblegum on the sidewalk (that is, unappealing). But after Valentino’s Pink Fall 22

Schiaparelli’s gilded “opera gloves.” Loewe’s armor-like body sculpting. Marine Serre’s head-to-toe catsuits. The new mode of dressing takes inspiration from bracing for the apocalypse, but with a stronger, sexier MO than your typical Blade Runner fare. It’s glamorous, dripping in gold and rife with baroque patterns. Perhaps the rise of this aesthetic stems from our

Charles Lu. Photography via Instagram.com/@fashionarttorontoThis past weekend, FAT delivered many memorable moments, from monochromatic matching sets to deconstructed street wear. By Annika Lautens Date May 9, 2022 Facebook Twitter At Fashion Art Toronto — the city’s longest-running fashion week — the message was clear: fortune and fashion favour the bold. What does that look like

Raimonda KulikauskieneGetty Images In terms of essential garments, nothing feels (or looks as good) as a pair of jeans. Ever since Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss introduced the sturdy twill fabric in 1873, denim has been worn by just about everyone, from the Hollywood elite to royals and normies alike. With such universal fanfare, in

Photography courtesy of Fashion Art TorontoRunway shows are back — and these designers are celebrating with maximalist patterns, social commentary and genre-defying styles. By Natalie Michie Date May 9, 2022 Facebook Twitter To see what the future holds for Canadian fashion, look no further than Fashion Art Toronto (FAT). After two years of virtual events,

Photography courtesy of GuerlainIncluding a Sally Hansen x Friends nail polish collection. By Sarah Mariotti Date May 7, 2022 Facebook Twitter A Guerlain Spa opens at the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal Photography courtesy of The Four Seasons LVMH brand Guerlain knows a thing or two about relaxation. This week, the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal opened

Photography courtesy of TIFFThe Italian fashion house will bring sophisticated design and glamour to the 47th edition of the film festival. By Sarah Mariotti Date May 7, 2022 Facebook Twitter Bulgari is the official jewellery partner for TIFF Photography courtesy of TIFF Historic Italian luxury brand Bulgari has officially signed on as a major sponsor

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF GETTY IMAGESPlus more beauty trends from the red carpet. By Natasha Boateng Date May 4, 2022 Facebook Twitter It might be fashion’s biggest night of the year, but that doesn’t mean beauty takes a backseat on the Met Gala red carpet. And Monday night’s “gilded glamour” theme saw many celebs up the

Kristen Stewart at the Chanel Cruise 2022/23 show in Monte-Carlo. Photography courtesy of Getty ImagesVirginie Viard took inspiration from the Monaco Grand Prix circuit for the house’s new Cruise collection. By Bernadette Morra Date May 5, 2022 Facebook Twitter “Fun” was how actress Kristen Stewart summed up the Chanel 2022/2023 Cruise collection shown May 5

Being a celebrity certainly has its perks: travel, red carpets, photo shoots, etc. But oftentimes, these glamorous work commitments often mean you’re away from your family longer than you might like. This Mother’s Day, Naked Cashmere is inviting loved ones to be part of the fun with its “Love” campaign supporting the the Breast Cancer

Graphic by Leo TapelIt’s time for a spring glow up. By Sarah Mariotti Date May 6, 2022 Facebook Twitter After months of hibernation and winter’s tendency to gatekeep the sunshine, we’re ready to get outside, bask in the warm weather and show off our glowing spring complexions — with a little help from our favourite

Photography by Getty ImagesWhere did Anna’s ice queen reputation come from? Is there any truth to “The Devil Wears Prada”? Why is the Met Gala such a big deal? All these questions get answered in Amy Odell’s new book “Anna: The Biography” By Annika Lautens Date May 5, 2022 Facebook Twitter How do you even

Collages of posters, magazine clippings, and Polaroids that often plastered the walls of teenage bedrooms in the aughts hinted at what the younger generation deemed “cool” at the time—most likely, XYZ celebrity, band, movie, artist, or designer. Today, a cohort of digitally-savvy users replicate that very same level of obsession on Instagram via finstas, fan

Photography courtesy of Getty ImagesPlus, how non-Indigenous Canadians can show their support beyond May 5. By Natalie Michie Date May 5, 2022 Facebook Twitter Every year at the start of May, red dresses can be seen hanging from trees, statues and front doors across Canada. These hollow vermilion silhouettes make a sartorial statement the epidemic of

Photo courtesy of Tanya Taylor.Dresses, two-pieces, suits and more to take you from the aisle to the dance floor. By Ivy Tang Date May 5, 2022 Facebook Twitter Wedding season is almost here. And as a guest, it can be tricky to find the right outfit. Of course, you don’t want to upstage the bride or

Style Points is a weekly column about how fashion intersects with the wider world. “It feels like 2007 again,” Mark Hunter, the photographer known as The Cobrasnake, tells me. It’s the second time during our conversation that he’s uttered those exact words, but his enthusiasm is understandable. “Indie sleaze,” AKA the sweaty, Four Loko-assisted excess

Photography by Anwar Hussein via Getty ImagesInspired by the new exhibition at Toronto’s Casa Loma, Patricia Treble explores how the British icon paved a stylish path for Kate and Meghan to follow. By Patricia Treble Date May 4, 2022 Facebook Twitter Princess Diana is arguably more popular than ever. Spencer, the biopic starring Kristen Stewart,

“Grace and Frankie.” Photography courtesy of NetflixPlus, our best style picks to embody your inner Diane Keaton. By Natalie Michie Date May 4, 2022 Facebook Twitter At this point, we’re all a little too familiar with TikTok-born micro trends. From coconut girl to balletcore to the goth-aissance, it’s hard to keep up with the never-ending stream of