Fashion & Style

Photography via instagram.com/carmen_carrera “Being signed with a modelling agency as their first trans model was groundbreaking but I was still being objectified because I was trans, so I wanted to change the narrative in the media. I wanted to show people my humanity, because that can get lost a lot of the time.” By Emily MacCulloch Date June 28, 2021 Facebook Twitter If you watched the third season of RuPaul’s Drag Race (which aired back in 2011), we bet it was instantly obvious that Carmen Carrera was a star. After...

Photography via Getty Images After years of silence, the star will reportedly address the court remotely about her 13-year conservatorship on June 23. By Natalie Michie Date June 23, 2021 Facebook Twitter Over the past year, a spotlight has been shone on Britney Spears and the 13-year-long conservatorship that gives her father immense power in her life. After the release of the documentary Framing Britney Spears, which dives into the singer’s life as a young star and the media frenzy that has followed her since, calls to “Free Britney” from...

Photography via IMAXTREE Wear it alone on a crisp evening or throw the summer cardi over your swimsuit or summer dress. By Sarah Mariotti Date June 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter Summer cardigans aren’t exactly a new concept. The lightweight, open-front knit has been completing outfits for decades, and has been donned by style heroes ranging from the late Princess Diana to Rihanna. And it makes sense. The summer cardi is nothing if not versatile, allowing you to withstand any scenario that the warmer months may present. Your day plans ran...

With the men’s shows in Paris in full swing, Dior dropped a surprise collaborative effort with musician and mogul Travis Scott. This, plus the new sustainability efforts heralded by Holt Renfrew, kick off the fashion news you need to know right now. Travis Scott co-created the Dior Spring 2022 menswear collection Photography courtesy of Dior In a runway presentation in Paris yesterday, we caught the first glimpse of pieces made in a collaboration between multi-hyphenate Travis Scott and Kim Jones, the men’s artistic director at Dior. A fusion of Parisian...

Photography via instagram.com/merit Including the first drops from Selfless by Hyram, new shampoo and conditioner from Superzero and more. By Souzan Michael Galway Date June 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter Pacifica’s Vegan Collagen Fluffy Lash Mascara is officially available in stores Launched earlier this week at Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Canada, Pacifica’s new Vegan Collagen Mascara is a must-try if you’re serious about long, lush lashes. The clean beauty brand’s Vegan Collagen Fluffy Lash Mascara is formulated with good-for-you ingredients that are often found in skincare products, like plant-based collagen....

The author as a young girl "His vibe was one that exuded scrappy self-assuredness. What's not to love about that?" By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter You could say I was boy crazy when I was young. I’d toddle around the house, as my father recalls, constantly demanding “George! George! Play George, daddy, play George!” From the tender age of one — when repetition is de rigueur for a child’s development, so I’ve read — I had eyes and ears for only one person: George Alan...

Photography courtesy of Dean Odorico Four decades in, Pride Toronto remains an important site of activism and queer celebration. By Russ Martin Date June 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter Toronto Pride 2021 marks 40 years since Toronto’s first Gay Pride Week. Over four decades, what started as a series of small marches and picnics has turned into a behemoth festival that spans an entire month. In 2019, 1.9 million people attended Pride Month events during the organization’s last non-digital festival. Always a mix of protest and celebration, queers who took part...

Photography via instagram.com/lohnofficial Take leisure to the next level with these refreshing summer scents. By Natalie Michie Date June 24, 2021 Facebook Twitter With summer in full swing, now is a great time to brighten your indoor space with the addition of some lively outdoor aromas. While you may not be able to be take off on vacation this year, you can certainly enjoy the luxury that is being in a beautifully scented oasis. Be transported to a cozy campfire or a tropical beach — no matter your summertime vibe,...

Photography via instagram.com/maraisafidelis. 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 Souzan Michael Galway Date June 24, 2021 Facebook Twitter Earlier this spring, Dove held a virtual summit called Behind The Filter, part of the brand’s groundbreaking Self-Esteem Project, which included panel discussions featuring makeup artists, TV hosts and more — and of course, an eye-opening conversation...

Photography by Getty Images The 'Schitt’s Creek' star reflected on how experimenting with fashion has empowered him, adding, “there is no more exciting a time for menswear than right now.” By Natalie Michie Date June 23, 2021 Facebook Twitter Canadian actor and writer Dan Levy opened Paris Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2022 with a thoughtful speech on what fashion means to him. Levy sported a floral Valentino button-up shirt to record the monologue which was published on the official Paris Fashion Week website. From his home in Los Angeles, the...

Photography courtesy of Miss Moço. This Pride Month, FASHION is giving space to local LGBTQ2S+ voices in the creative community to share what it means to them — and how they’ll be celebrating. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 23, 2021 Facebook Twitter When Toronto-based drag queen Miss Moço appears at the PlayDate Pride event (with food and drink included with your ticket) on June 27, she’ll be hitting the stage with other reigning stars such as Jada Hudson, Kiara, Juice Boxx, Steak and Manny Dingo; the event will be...

Photography courtesy of Kairyn Potts From showing off Indigenous regalia to educating people on shared histories, these Indigenous content creators deserve an instant follow. By Pia Araneta Date June 21, 2021 Facebook Twitter Today marks the 25th annual National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada, a time to celebrate the richness of Indigenous culture while recognizing there is still much work that needs to be done in regards to reconciliation. Through fashion, music and comedy (among other things), Indigenous content creators have been educating people through their social media platforms —...

Photography by Getty Images From a trip to the patisserie to a visit with the French president, the Hollywood couple has a look for every occasion of their Parisian getaway. By Natalie Michie Date June 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter Whether it’s the world-class pastries, historic architecture or language of love, Paris is a city that exudes romance. It’s also a fashion capital of the world, so it just makes sense that this is the destination married couple Justin and Hailey Bieber chose for their stylish summer getaway. The pair, who...

Photography by Esther "Queen Esie" Calixte-Bea "I want women to understand the power that society has had over us for years and be able to ask themselves if they actually like their body hair or not." By Souzan Michael Galway Date June 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter It’s no secret that Instagram looks a lot different today than it did just a few short years ago. The old model, rife with an over-saturated mega-influencer market and hyper-curated feeds, has been rejected by younger — particularly Gen Z — users and digital...