Fashion

hailee steinfeld dickinson“It’s definitely weird. I’ve called it that quite a few times. But it’s more than that… It feels very honest and truthful.” By Pahull Bains Date January 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter As someone who has been acting since the age of 12, it’s no wonder that Hailee Steinfeld relates deeply to poet Emily

By Odessa Paloma Parker Date January 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter For centuries, we’ve accepted the belief that creativity is connected with the burden of an unsound mind. Countless members of the fashion world have burned out, fallen from grace and, in the most tragic of cases, taken their own lives because the way the industry

Photography by George Pimentel; WireImage via GettyWhy Bee Quammie’s experience as a model went from being a dream scenario to a reality check. By Bee Quammie Date January 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Once upon a time, I entered the world of modelling. As a tall, slim 12-year-old, I was offered a spot in a “model

Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for The Players’ TribuneThe critically acclaimed film drops on Amazon Prime Video on January 15. By Pahull Bains Date December 30, 2020 Facebook Twitter Halifax-born actor Eli Goree has appeared in hit shows like The 100, GLOW, Ballers and Riverdale but his latest project is undeniably his big breakout moment.

Photography by Magda ZofiaLoads of sparkle gives editor Mickey Boardman’s look a lift. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date December 31, 2020 Facebook Twitter “Sequins are great to wear for breakfast, lunch and dinner,” announces Mickey Boardman while sitting cross-legged in his Lower Manhattan apartment. It’s a cozy boîte that explodes with colour and kitsch from

Isabel B. Slone on how she’s meandering her way through quarantine style. By Isabel B. Slone Date December 31, 2020 Facebook Twitter In the seven years I’ve lived in Toronto, I’ve managed to stuff 74 pairs of shoes into my tiny shoebox apartment. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, I’ve only worn two: comfy grey Allbirds

Photography by Tory Rust/Gallery StockUrooba Jamal gave up the hijab, as well as her faith, and gained more than just the freedom to play with her hair. By Urooba Jamal Date December 30, 2020 Facebook Twitter The year I started wearing the hijab – the head scarf some Muslim women wear — was also the

Osei DuroOdessa Paloma Parker reveals a selection of labels that give “luxury” a more intentional meaning. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date December 30, 2020 Facebook Twitter As consumers move away from purchasing mass-made goods – because of their toll on the earth and its inhabitants – brands that showcase handcrafted artisanal techniques are poised to

After a year spent surrounded by the same four walls, the latest short film from Yves Saint Laurent is a welcome taste of a different world. On December 30, YSL unveiled Summer of ’21, a short from Argentine filmmaker Gaspar Noé and guided by brand creative director Anthony Vaccarello. It takes place in a grand

Gwyneth Paltrow in G.Label Brandon Wide-Leg Lounge Pants. By Victoria DiPlacido Date December 30, 2020 Facebook Twitter While the sweatsuit – and tracksuits, sweatpants, sweatshirts, et al. – was admittedly not something we predicted would be the It item of 2020, it’s undeniable that was the case. If you had the ability to work from

Photography by Richard Bernardin The pursuit of covetable pieces keeps fashion enthusiast Marlowe Granados connected to a pre-COVID-19 way of life. By Marlowe Granados Date December 29, 2020 Facebook Twitter Before quarantine, my enjoyment of going out was heightened by the promise in anticipation. If there was a party I planned to attend, the way

[cozy package tagline] A lifetime ago, otherwise known as October of last year, my best friend and I decided to treat ourselves with a night out at Olmsted, a Brooklyn restaurant that’d been on our bucket list for months. It was a bit on the expensive side for a casual Thursday meal, so we decided

Photography: Travis ShinnThis Canadian rock band’s glorious manes aren’t the only things turning heads. Their socially conscious lyrics shine a spotlight on First Nations. By Natasha Bruno Date December 29, 2020 Facebook Twitter Buoyant, shoulder-grazing tresses are a prominent feature of Crown Lands, the genre- bending psych-blues rock band comprising Cody Bowles and Kevin Comeau.

By Ardra Shephard Date December 28, 2020 Facebook Twitter Whenever I couldn’t sleep pre-COVID, I put together outfits in my mind. I thought about an event I had on the horizon – a trip to New York, an upcoming opera, dinner with friends – and mentally scanned my closet in search of the perfect tulle

Photography courtesy of Instagram/@lidopimienta.Watch for major wardrobe inspo from these names next year. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date December 28, 2020 Facebook Twitter No matter what musical genres you’re into, there’s a certain allure to the outfits musicians wear; they are a constant source of dress-up dreams. As we head into 2021, here are 21

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in a he iconic 1962 Cartier Tank watch. (Photo: Getty) Nathalie Atkinson discovers how to move forward with starting a watch collection. By Nathalie Atkinson Date December 26, 2020 Facebook Twitter Are you thinking about buying a watch? As a beautiful object and as a metaphor, the wristwatch may be the ultimate

Evan Mock, Donté Colley and Leo Reilly on their skincare favourites. By Amanda Demeku Date December 23, 2020 Facebook Twitter Every so often, the Internet blesses our social media feeds with a new “boyfriend,” i.e. a cool dude whose talents and allure have garnered him a massive online fanbase seemingly overnight. Evan Mock, Donté Colley

The in-demand muse opens up about pushing for progress and inclusivity in the fashion industry, her favourite beauty moments, and what’s been helping her through quarantine. By Natasha Bruno Date December 23, 2020 Facebook Twitter Precious Lee is no stranger to being first. In 2015, the fashion model’s curvy silhouette appeared in the September issue

Toronto-based photographer Michael Kai Young reimagines holiday dressing without the boundaries of what society considers to be masculine and feminine fashion. By Victoria DiPlacido Date December 24, 2020 Facebook Twitter “The boundaries of what we consider ‘masculine’ and ‘feminine’ fashion are these arbitrary ideas that were made up at one point in time,” says Toronto-based

Photography courtesy of Instagram/@thebirdspapaya.From The Birds Papaya to Tara Spencer-Nairn, here are the tastemakers we spotted supporting local. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date December 24, 2020 Facebook Twitter Time for a closet update? Whether it’s bold graphic loungewear or accessories you’re after, we’ve rounded up our favourite Canadian fashion moments from the week to give

This is Texture Talk, a weekly column that 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 December 24, 2020 Facebook Twitter Photo courtesy of LUS Brands. Design by Danielle Campbell. Frizz: The

Stella Tennant arrives at The Fashion Awards 2019. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/BFC/Getty Images) By Victoria DiPlacido Date December 23, 2020 Facebook Twitter British model Stella Tennant, 50, has died. A statement from her family, as per the BBC, reads: “It is with great sadness we announce the sudden death of Stella Tennant on 22nd December

By Victoria DiPlacido Date December 23, 2020 Facebook Twitter Gifting a fragrance, in my opinion, is tricky territory. Is it presumptuous to offer someone a scent you like and hope they’d wear it? Are you insinuating they smell bad? Perhaps I’m overthinking this, but unless it’s re-purchasing a scent someone already wears, I usually avoid