Fashion & Style

Four seasons after party. Photography by George Pimentel By Bernadette Morra Date November 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Toronto gala scene came bouncing back on Nov. 25 with Bloor Street Entertains, an annual fundraiser for the Canadian Foundation for Aids Research (CANFAR). Last year’s event was a virtual one, like many charity fundraisers over the past 20 months. But the CANFAR team carefully plotted to ensure that this year’s 25th anniversary edition was a safe in-person soirée. More than 850 guests gathered in a range of locations on or near...

Photography by Natasha Gerschon. Hair and makeup, Viktor Peters for P1M.ca Carl Chiang’s fascination with sex and gender has led to an obsession with early Helmut Lang. By Annika Lautens Date November 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter Can you even call yourself a collector if you don’t break a few racks in the process? Not according to Philippine-born Carl Chiang, whose hefty Helmut Lang collection caused the poles in their walk-in wardrobe to collapse. “My partner and I were having dinner when I heard this terrible sound,” shares Chiang. “My first...

Graphic by KAYLEEN DICUANGCO 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 Kenisha Alexander Date November 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter Many of us are delighted to be able to return to salons and unload our tresses (and stresses) onto our stylist’s chair. When it comes to cutting curly hair, it’s a unique experience that should be handled with care. It’s also...

Graphic by Kayleen Dicuangco Leah Rumack can't help but wonder. By Leah Rumack Date November 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter When I heard that HBO was doing a Sex and the City reboot, I, like many other fans who spent the late ’90s and early aughts clutching the show to their then much-younger bosoms (like so many oversized flower brooches), had one overriding emotion: despair. After two post-series movies — the first one OK and the second one a racist, boring disaster — I just wanted to be left in peace...

Photography by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images The Neutrogena brand ambassador is passionate about finding easy ways to take care of herself. By Natalie Michie Date November 24, 2021 Facebook Twitter Lana Condor can’t stress enough the importance of a good shower. And when you’re as busy as she is, that small act of self-care is sometimes all you can manage. Since Condor was first introduced to the world as Lara Jean Covey, the quirky teen lead in Netflix’s To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before, the actor has been...

Photography courtesy of MGM It’s not just about the clothing — the jewellery deserves your attention too. By Annika Lautens Date November 24, 2021 Facebook Twitter If you don’t love lavish jewellery, don’t watch House of Gucci. In what is sure to be the most fashionable film of 2021, the highly anticipated release promises sparkles, fur, ’80s hairdos and statement sunglasses. And while we all love to see Adam Driver in a cable knit sweater, let’s be real: the reason we’re here is for the over-the-top opulence. And nothing screams...

Photography by Ricky Vigil M/GC Images Her lifestyle hub promises to be an almanac for the ultra-cool. By Natalie Michie Date November 23, 2021 Facebook Twitter Want to really get to know Dua Lipa? Look no further. On November 23, the pop star announced Service95, a highly curated weekly newsletter, website and podcast promising to give fans a peek inside her very chic world. With topics like “global style, culture, and society,” the lifestyle platform (launching in 2022) is essentially a smorgasbord of all things Dua Lipa. “We’ll be sharing...

Photography by David Pike Her new Tetley blend is all about stillness. By Jillian Morgan Date November 23, 2021 Facebook Twitter Sasha Exeter is busy. But in the early mornings, she’s putting in a different kind of work. The Canadian content creator is more than just an influencer: She’s a single mother, entrepreneur and brand collaborator, counting Activia, Vichy, Indigo, BMW and, of course, Tetley as partners. A retired athlete (and the national face of Joe Fresh Active), Exeter’s health and wellness journey is at the core of her online...

Photography courtesy of Getty Images Sheer dresses, cutouts and even an umbrella chapeau dominated the red carpet. By Natalie Michie Date November 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter Cardi B, in all her maximalist style glory, is never one to hold back on the red carpet. Such was the case at the 2021 American Music Awards (AMAs) on November 21, where the rapper took her role as host quite seriously. Showing us just how much she loves to take risks, Cardi B started the night off turning heads in surrealist Schiaparelli couture....

Photography courtesy of Whitney Lichty And you should, too. By Mishal Cazmi Date November 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Since Whitney Lichty decided to go grey, she has received more compliments from complete strangers on the internet than from close friends. “I don’t get a ton of positive comments in real life,” she says. “Recently, though, I was with my husband when a young man came up to us and said: ‘I just want to tell you your hair is beautiful. I really wish more women would grow their natural hair...

Photography by Paul Morigi/Getty Images It's what she deserves! By Natalie Michie Date November 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Rejoice, Britney Spears is finally free! The pop icon was officially released from her 13-year conservatorship on November 12, and she’s wasted no time planning her next chapter. For now, that means relishing her reinstated independence by driving her car, having access to cash and buying candles (who doesn’t love a candle?). To add even more excitement, a Britney Spears tell-all may be in the works with the Celebrity Interview Queen herself,...

Photography by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images The internet is grieving. By Natalie Michie Date November 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter It’s over. Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello broke the hearts of Gen Z fans everywhere on Wednesday when the internet-famous couple revealed their break up to fans via Instagram stories. “Hey guys, we’ve decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever,” the joint breakup note reads. “We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends....

Photography courtesy of Tim Hortons x Justin Bieber Including Dior’s e-commerce launch in Canada, plus Gucci and Balenciaga’s requited "hacking" arrives in Canadian shopping locations. By Sarah Mariotti Date November 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Tim Hortons and Justin Bieber release Timbiebs Merch Photography courtesy of Tim Hortons x Justin Bieber Ready for the best news ever? Tim Hortons and Justin Bieber have unveiled a lineup of merch to accompany the unlikely pairing’s much-anticipated collaboration. On November 29, the same day that we will be graced with a limited-edition selection of...

Photography Courtesy of Starface. Including charming holiday fragrances, an anti-aging hair serum and a new eyeshadow palette that'll make smoky eyes a no-brainer. By Megan Kirkwood Date November 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Starface x Sesame Street collab is available now Photography courtesy of Starface. Inspired by the inclusivity of the show’s diverse storylines and cast of Muppets and guest stars, the feel-good brand that is Starface has dropped a limited-edition collaboration with Sesame Street. Best known for its acne-positive pimple stickers, the drop features Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Elmo...