Fashion & Style

Design by Danielle Campbell Father’s Day is Sunday, June 20 — honour the dad-like influences in your life with an array of goodies from housewares to accessories. By Sarah Mariotti Date June 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Father’s Day is approaching and we have a few (dozen) suggestions on what to gift the dads (and dad-like figures) on your list. The notion that fathers are the hardest people to shop for is sometimes a reality and with that in mind, a roundup of more than 40 items ranging from a North...

I had a rocky relationship with jumpsuits for years, but finally came around after figuring out exactly what to look for. Now, it’s all love! I was usually the tallest girl in the room growing up, which meant shopping for any kind of one-piece (from bathing suits to rompers) was always a challenge. So, when jumpsuits started trending a few years ago, I was skeptical—but I loved the fun simplicity of the look, and I refused to give up searching for one that would work for my proportions. As a...

Photography by Claudine Baltazar 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 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter “The transformative power of gay glamour.” It’s a notion Toronto-based vintage purveyor Andrea Lalonde has been ruminating on more and more these days — and not only because of the recent surge in documentaries about the heydays of disco and Studio 54 giving more of us insight into...

Photography by Getty Images An old photo of Kemper as queen of the Veiled Prophet Ball is circulating on social media because of the group’s white supremacist roots. By Natalie Michie Date June 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ellie Kemper is known for the adorable girl-next-door she plays in basically all her roles — most notably as Kimmy in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Erin in The Office. When her name was recently trending on Twitter, some fans thought perhaps it meant they were getting a reboot or spinoff of their fave...

Photography courtesy of Foot Locker Plus what you need to know about the virtual event on June 5 in celebration of her first capsule collection for the iconic sportswear brand. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter This past March, Melody Ehsani — the Los Angeles-based entrepreneur and founder of the streetwear brand ME. — was named the first creative director of women’s business at Foot Locker. The announcement not only heralded the inclusion of women’s perspectives in sport and sportswear as an increasingly powerful force; it...

A Depop pop-up shop in London, England. Photography by Getty Images. The clothing resale app Depop has seen a surge in popularity thanks to Gen Z consumers turning to ethical, online shopping options. By Natalie Michie Date June 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Depop, Gen Z’s favourite clothing resale app, is being acquired by e-commerce site Etsy for $1.6 billion USD. The purchase, which was announced on June 2, is indicative of just how much the secondhand fashion industry has boomed in recent years. Here’s what to know about the purchase...

Photography by Getty Images Here are some of the biggest online parades, shows and ceremonies to tune into during Pride Month this year. By Russ Martin Date June 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter COVID-19 has squashed plans for in-person Pride festivals across most of Canada once again, but queer folks are resilient and we won’t let a global pandemic get in the way of a good celebration. From pet clubs to drag shows, dance parties and Two-Spirit sharing circles, queer people across the country are finding new ways to maintain community...

Photo via Selfless by Hyram “I wasn’t necessarily sure what I could introduce to the industry that was new. It wasn’t until I realized that my brand could be a catalyst for social change, where we could combine social good and direct, measurable social impact efforts, with a skincare product purchase that I was like, ‘Okay wait, this could be awesome’.” By Natalie Michie Date June 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Skinfluencer Hyram Yarbro is best known for his YouTube and TikTok videos providing honest skincare product reviews for his Gen...

Photography courtesy of Urbancoolab "As my platform grew, I've tried to grow with it." By Odessa Paloma Parker Date May 31, 2021 Facebook Twitter When stylist and designer Sandy Gill launched her content platform nearly a decade ago, it was with the intention of providing a resource for “people who wanted to find confidence through fashion.” Fast-forward to today, and Gill’s reach — and ethos — has expanded to embrace a broader type of support. And with the introduction of her unisex athleisure label Tuff Banditz last year, Gill is...

PHOTOGRAPHY BY FELICE TRINIDAD The indie pop artist connects with her online following through her unique fashion sense and entrancing music. By Natalie Michie Date May 31, 2021 Facebook Twitter Luna Li is inspired by nature, and is particularly drawn to the moon. “The moon is so powerful, and it has a feminine energy which resonates with me,” she says. “I think the imagery of the light shining through the dark is also just really beautiful.”  Hannah Bussiere, the Korean-Canadian musician behind Luna Li, says she wanted a stage name...

Design by Danielle Campbell 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 Ingrie Williams Date May 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter Hair colouring is a chemical process that changes more than just your hair’s hue — especially if you’re blessed with natural curls — so it’s important to do your research and go in prepared. The first order of business is, of...

Johanna Ortiz SS21. Photography courtesy of IMAXTREE A vacation, without the flight. By Sarah Mariotti Date May 28, 2021 Facebook Twitter After 15 months (and counting) of having our feet planted firmly on the ground — for good reason, of course — awaiting the moment this pandemic stops pandemic-ing, even the most airplane-averse are anticipating their next odyssey above the clouds. How do we cope with our unrequited wanderlust? Daily journaling, hobby-hopping, dreaming about travel — and lining our virtual shopping carts with travel- and beach-themed clothes to fill our...

Photography by Ren Fuller Including all the notable local fashion events happening next week. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date May 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter Happily, this week’s fashion news is bursting with #shoplocal love. House of Harlow 1960, the label founded by Nicole Richie, partnered with Etsy on a collection that features two Toronto-based brands. Plus, Fashion Art Toronto is back — as is the design collaboration between Sasha Exeter and Ela Aldorsson. Read on to find out more… Toronto jewellery brand Omi Woods is part of Nicole Richie’s exclusive...

Photography via instagram.com/glowrecipe Including a new addition to a cult fave watermelon skincare line and a reformulated classic moisturizer. By Souzan Michael Galway Date May 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter Local brand butter.Silk is available at Hudson’s Bay Earlier this year, Toronto-based hairstylist and salon owner Ceilidh Costello launched butter.Silk, a line of silk beauty essentials like pillowcases, scrunchies and face masks. (A wet brush will be added to the brand’s list of product offerings on June 1.) The full assortment of products, which come in chic, classic shades like pink,...