Fashion & Style

Photography Courtesy of Quo Beauty. Including a set of mini MAC lipsticks, Indigo's new online Detox Market shop and a Goldwell serum for damaged hair. By Megan Kirkwood Date October 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter Halloween glam hits Shoppers Drug Mart Photography Courtesy of Quo Beauty. If your usual Halloween look is more swaggy than spooky, Quo Beauty’s Halloween collection, which hit Shoppers Drug Mart stores this week, will likely fit right in with your end-of-month plans. The limited-edition Gold Glitter Drops and chic faux mink lashes and manicure sets can...

Photography courtesy of MCM Including the reveal of Dior's upcoming Technogym sports equipment. By Sarah Mariotti Date October 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter MCM Cubic monogram revealed For 44 years, MCM had one monogram, the widely recognized Cognac Visetos. Now, following the release of the Vintage Jacquard monogram earlier this year, the leather luxury goods brand is adding a third in celebration of its 45th anniversary. In an ode to the company’s Bavarian roots, the MCM Cubic monogram features a diamond design reminiscent of the country’s flag, and the 3D pattern...

Photography by iStock It took a breakdown for me to see it. By Alena Papayanis Date October 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter “I’d really rather talk about this in person,” I kept repeating over text, but each time it was like my partner didn’t hear me as she continued to type and hit “send.” This was one of those dating conversations that was best had face-to-face. But, my needs didn’t seem to matter and I let her bulldoze over them. Knowing your boundaries is one thing, but maintaining them is another....

Photography courtesy of NOIZE The founders of the Tezza photo editing app have partnered with the Canadian brand to compose a melody of timeless apparel for autumn. By David Cassels Date October 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter When I imagine what it must feel like to be a rock star, my mind inevitably wanders to iconic moments from famous concerts. I envision Bowie singing the first lines of “Rock and Roll Suicide” while the Hammersmith Odeon erupts into screams of excitement, or Freddie Mercury hearing the lyrics he wrote being sung...

Photography courtesy of Sasha Ruddock "I am a walking reminder that we deserve and that we will show up and show out, every time." By Janu Yasotharan Date October 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter In 2009, 19-year-old Sashagai Ruddock (Sasha) would run home after a day of classes at the University of Guelph Humber, where she studied criminal justice, to share her latest fashion finds on deliciouslyfat.blogspot.com, the plus-size style destination she had created. Cut to 2021 and this Brampton-born influencer stitched her way into a US$100,000 prize courtesy of SHEIN....

Photography courtesy of Prada/YouTube RuPaul's Drag Race alum are pushing the boundaries of fashion. By Jillian Morgan Date October 7, 2021 Facebook Twitter It’s no surprise to see the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race step off the main stage and sashay into the world of high fashion — after all, the art of drag can be informed by the runways of Paris, London and Milan (and vice versa). The VH1 reality series, which first aired in 2009, has become a pop culture phenomenon in recent years, thrusting drag into the...

Photography by Lawrence Cortez for FASHION Canada October 2021 Issue Bring elegance and luxury to your fall wardrobe. By Ivy Tang Date October 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Fall is the perfect time of year to break out your favourite leather (or faux leather) pieces, whether it be a floor-sweeping trench, combat boots or butter-soft pants. Not only is the material practical in keeping you away from the elements, but it’s also easy to style and instantly brings elegance and luxury to your look. The best part? A well-maintained leather (or...

Photography by Getty Images This Y2K style revival is on. By Natalie Michie Date October 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter What a time to be alive in 2003. Paris Hilton was starring in her hit reality show The Simple Life, Destiny’s Child was still together, and, most notably, the micro-mini skirt was a staple in every It Girl’s wardrobe. Italian fashion house Miu Miu teleported us back to that very Y2K era with the runway show for their Spring/Summer 2022 collection on October 5. In their presentation at the Palais d’Iéna...

Photography courtesy of Heron Preston Is this the future of footwear? By Natalie Michie Date October 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Designer Heron Preston has released a fully 3D-printed sneaker in collaboration with technology company Zellerfeld, the first of its kind available to the public. And suddenly, the bar for footwear everywhere has been raised to offer a sustainable and forward-thinking alternative in an industry known for its excessive waste production. NY-based Heron Preston is no stranger to innovative fashion. The Instagram-famous creator, who debuted his namesake label in 2017, has...

Photography Courtesy of COS "Fashion is art, and any artistic expression can be activist in nature." By Natalie Michie Date October 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter Clothing is more than what you wear, it’s a way to express yourself artistically, says activist Janaya Future Khan. It involves experimentation and making yourself uncomfortable. But when you find what makes you happy, you cultivate a power that becomes present in all other aspects of your life. Khan is a storyteller, among other things. As co-founder of Black Lives Matter Toronto and an international...

Photography courtesy of Joe Fresh The Canadian entrepreneur and former Bachelorette gets candid about social media and her latest collaboration with Joe Fresh. By Annika Lautens Date October 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Jillian Harris started her day crying. Let me explain. Harris is the multi-hyphenate to end all multi-hyphenates. Former Bachelorette, current Love or List It Vancouver host, interior designer, author, Team Jilly founder and content creator, the mom of two can now add three-time Joe Fresh collaborator to her list of accomplishments. And it’s not hard to see why...

The world's favourite cartoon family gets the editorial treatment. By Annika Lautens Date October 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter A new supermodel family has emerged, much to the surprise of attendees at this year’s Paris Fashion Week. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson, along with other familiar Springfield faces, made their runway debut on Sunday as part of a collaboration between Balenciaga and The Simpsons for the brand’s Summer 2022 collection. Contrary to popular belief, no, this is not an early April Fool’s joke. Celebrity attendees, including Elliot Page, Naomi...

Photography courtesy of ImaxTree Adult takes on our favourite childhood shoe. By Ivy Tang Date September 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter With the comeback of ballet flats and loafers, it’s only fitting that Mary Janes are the next “it” shoe of the season. Also known as bar shoes or doll shoes, the classic footwear was initially designed for children, but it soon became popular among women of many generations. Nowadays the shoes come in a variety of styles, from easygoing flats, platform pumps to classic low heels. In recent years, these...

Rice water hair masks are the latest social media trend promising longer, shiner, video-worthy strands. By Megan Kirkwood Date September 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter While scrolling Insta or TikTok lately, you may have noticed a flood of videos of women dousing their hair in gloopy-looking water before showing off shampoo-commercial-style rolling, glossy waves. Turns out, that murky-looking substance is rice water, and the centre of the latest viral beauty trend which influencers and celebs alike are claiming gives them ad-worthy hair. Online hair influencers such as Anisa Sojka, Bhawana Mehra...