Fashion & Style

Photography by Getty Images The law almost completely bans abortions in the state — reminding us of how women's reproductive rights are constantly up for debate. By Natalie Michie Date September 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter On September 1, the American state of Texas effectively banned abortions. The state enacted a new law, called Senate Bill 8, that prohibits abortions once a heartbeat is detected in a fetus. This can happen as early as six weeks — often before people even know that they are pregnant. According to Planned Parenthood, approximately...

Photography by Getty Images. Design 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 September 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter We’re always wondering how to get long, healthy hair (at the quickest rate possible!) — and the methods and products to get us there. While there’s no shortcut to growing hair faster (hair grows about half an...

Photography by ROYAL GILBERT. Jacket, $1,430, pants, $780, shoes, $1,425, and necklace, $740, Vivienne Westwood. Ring, $22,605, David Morris. Socks, $15, Colorful Standard. The October 2021 cover star is always game — whether to play a daredevil spy, model a hefty Thom Browne gown or shoulder the pressure of the hotly anticipated 'Dune' co-starring Timothée Chalamet. By Marshall Heyman Date September 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Rebecca Ferguson does not like to be boxed in. So posing for FASHION in a gold look by Thom Browne that’s part fitted tuxedo and...

Photography by Getty Images After years of racist, homophobic and anti-Asian comments, the warm reception of the brand's Alta Moda collection in Venice demonstrates just how short fashion's memory really is. By Annika Lautens Date September 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter For the last 72 hours, my social media feeds have been overflowing with praise for Dolce & Gabbana. As A-list celebrities, supermodels and top-tier stylists flocked to Venice, Italy to celebrate the Italian brand’s Alta Moda — their take on haute couture — presentation on August 29, I descended into...

Photography by Getty Images As per usual, the eldest Kardashian remains unbothered. By Natalie Michie Date August 31, 2021 Facebook Twitter One indication that you’re winning at life? Your exes DM about you while you vacation in Italy with your new love. This is the very chaos we’re watching unfold on the internet after Kourtney Kardashian’s ex-boyfriend Younes Bendjima exposed an extremely salty message from her other ex, Scott Disick. Kardashian is currently in Italy with her boyfriend, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, generating some PDA-heavy pics. One of these photos...

Photography courtesy of JOHN P. FLEENOR/NETFLIX Canada The dark Netflix thriller is back, with more plot twists than ever. By Natalie Michie Date August 31, 2021 Facebook Twitter You is not your typical psychological thriller. Since the show’s premiere in 2018, it has taken a unique approach to murder mystery by positioning the predator as the main protagonist. You follows Joe Goldberg (played by Penn Badgley), a dangerous murderer with a hero complex. The show provides an uncomfortably intimate look at how Joe thinks, and why despite his violent actions,...

Photography by Cristina Gareau Canadian brands like Mimi & August and Nat the Label are leading the way with sustainable and environmentally conscious designs. By Beka Shane Denter Date August 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter Slow fashion is a priority of many up and coming Canadian designers. With a focus on diversity, inclusivity, gender fluidity, body positivity, ethical manufacturing and giving back, these brands are producing lines that are both beautiful to wear *and* committed to the well-being of people and the planet. With an undeniable global shift towards a more...

Photography (from left) by Devin Featherstone, Norman Wong and courtesy of Michelle Chubb. Social distancing pushed powwows online, helping to create new social media stars while lifting spirits and nurturing an appreciation for regalia in a new audience. By Kelly Boutsalis Date August 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter James Jones’s breathtaking variety of regalia — the term for a powwow dancer’s outfits and accessories — would have sat unseen for over a year if it weren’t for TikTok. Better known as @notoriouscree to his three million followers, the Edmonton-based dancer has...

Photography Courtesy of Fendi Because your furry bestie deserves to be as stylish as you. By Ivy Tang Date August 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter August 26 is National Dog Day, and what better way to celebrate than by show your puppy some love with a stylish new toy or accessory? Founded in 2004 by author and animal welfare advocate, Colleen Paige, National Dog Day celebrates dogs of all breeds and raises awareness about the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year from places like public shelters. This holiday...

Photography by Getty Images The mock guest list and table layout predicted a 2021 Met Gala filled to the brim with Gen-Z social media influencers. By Natalie Michie Date August 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter After being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s highly anticipated return of the Met Gala is almost upon us. The exclusive fashion event will be taking place on September 13 (coinciding with the close of New York Fashion Week), and the question currently on everyone’s mind is: who exactly will be in...

Photography courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury Including a new overnight lip mask and delicious-smelling perfume mists. By Mishal Cazmi Date August 28, 2021 Facebook Twitter  Belif launches an overnight lip mask There’s a new lip mask in town. It’s a part of Belif’s Aqua Bomb collection, best known for its hydration-boosting moisturizers and sleeping mask. The Overnight Lip Mask harnesses the soothing properties of centella asiatica (known as cica), shea butter and madecassoside, ingredients that work to smooth and hydrate dry and chapped lips while you get some shut-eye. Charlotte Tilbury...

Photography courtesy of Silk Laundry Including the opening of French fashion house Céline's first standalone boutique in Canada. By Sarah Mariotti Date August 28, 2021 Facebook Twitter Silk Laundry is the latest brand to recognize that their designs don’t have to be segregated by gender with the launch of their first gender-fluid capsule. Plus, as customers continue to become more comfortable shopping IRL again, a slew of boutiques are popping up across the country, including Céline, Grace Loves Lace and Denim Society. Read on for more of this week’s fashion...

Photography by EMANUEL HAHN Adiff’s co-founders on what their upcycling-focused book means for the future of fashion. By Jennifer Berry Date August 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter Now here’s some creative fare to truly get behind: the recently released Open Source Fashion Cookbook, a critical and inventive title that presents an inclusive and intimate approach to eco-conscious design. It features essays by sustainability thought leaders, including Céline Semaan and Aditi Mayer, and a host of thorough how-to instructions for making upcycled garments based on patterns from brands like Ræburn, Chromat and...

Photography by Getty Images. Design 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 August 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter Braids have become seriously popular this summer. With influencers and celebrities embracing them more than ever before, plus the fact that countless stylists were locked down for months on end, perfecting their crafts, they are everywhere. Braids...