Fashion & Style

Photography by Getty Images The front rows are stacked with celebrities from Cardi B to Diane Keaton, and the nipples have been freed! By Jennifer Berry Date July 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter The Paris couture Fall 2023 shows kicked off in the City of Light on July 3. With presentations from the masterful couture artists at Schiaparelli, Iris van Herpen, Chanel, Thom Browne and more on the schedule, the creativity on display will no doubt have people talking. And, if day one and two were any indication, the street style...

Photography via Instagram.com/@chrissyteigen And dare we say it’s sheer genius? By Natalie Michie Date July 4, 2023 Facebook Twitter Fashion loves nothing more than a shoe that raises eyebrows. Crocs are inexplicably in the midst of an ongoing renaissance. Margiela’s Tabis‘ unconventional split-toe design has become a cult favourite. A few months into 2023, Mschf’s Big Red Boots broke the internet thanks to their confusing cartoonish design and absurd dimensions. And now, a surprising new style has begun to reign supreme in the realm of impractical shoes: mesh flats. RELATED:...

Photography by Getty Images We love you, Madonna! By Maddison Glendinning Date June 29, 2023 Facebook Twitter This article was originally published on August 16, 2019 and has been updated.  The legend that is Madonna turns 61 today and to celebrate, we’re taking a look at some of her most memorable style transformations. One thing’s for sure: the evolution of Madonna’s style has been a wild ride. The Marilyn Monroe moment in Material Girl Madonna had only been on the scene for a few years when she recreated Marilyn Monroe’s famous...

Design by Kayleen Dicuangco Here’s why the notion that all queer people are born this way doesn’t advance equality. By Heidi Ruggier Date June 29, 2023 Facebook Twitter When you tell people you’re queer, they assume you were “born this way.” I wasn’t. These reductive generalizations have often made me feel othered — by both gay and straight people — over the years. I understand this is true for many people, but for me, it’s not. Sorry Lady Gaga, but your oversimplification puts sexuality into a rigid binary and ignores...

Photography courtesy of Yitty Plus, a look at the world’s first net zero carbon shoe. By Sarah Mariotti Date June 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter Be a Barbie girl with Yitty Photography courtesy of Yitty Barbie this, Barbie that… it seems like none of us can get enough! And certainly not Lizzo’s shapewear brand Yitty which just released the ultimate Barbiecore capsule. Aptly named the Summer Doll House collection, bright pinks and neon yellows feature boldly on the brand’s best selling styles, which of course are made to fit every size...

Plus, customizable haircare brand Prose makes it’s AI-powered skincare debut. By Melissa Fejtek Date June 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter The Body Shop opens a flagship store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto Photography via The Body Shop Thrilling news from another cruelty-free advocate: certified B Corp beauty brand The Body Shop has just unveiled their latest flagship store at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. One of six Changemaker’s Workshops in Canada, the new location is focused around celebrating local communities. “Our goal was to create a physical space that people truly...

Photography courtesy of Mr. Haque Mr. Haque on dressing drag queens, his alter ego, and what’s next for his burgeoning brand. By Stephanie Davoli Date June 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter Whether he was ditching high school dance rehearsals to help out the costume department or convincing his kindergarten class to put on a fashion show, it’s clear that Farhan Haque was always destined to work in fashion. But it wasn’t until the end of high school that he committed to a career in fashion design. RELATED: This Canadian Designer Will...

Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlight Capture the essence of summer with these evocative scents. By Melissa Fejtek Date June 29, 2023 Facebook Twitter Picture yourself strolling down cobblestone streets in Provence, where the scent of sweet honeysuckle wafts through the air. Or taking a dip in the salty Mediterranean sea in between sips of chilled bubbly. Sound like a dream? Of course it does, because a European vacation is the stuff dreams are made of. And while jetting off to the French Riviera or a remote island in Greece may not...

Photography by Getty Images The star is channelling her inner Barbie girl as she travels the world promoting the summer's biggest movie. By Stephanie Davoli Date June 29, 2023 Facebook Twitter No one’s doing Barbiecore better than Margot Robbie this summer. As the Australian actress travels the globe to promote her titular role in the highly-anticipated live-action Barbie movie, her style has been heavily inspired by the iconic Mattel doll’s fashion sense, with every outfit looking like it was perfectly plucked out of Barbie Land. RELATED: Halle Bailey, The Little...

Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlight From cosmetic chemists to industry innovators, these are the top creators to follow if you want to learn something new. By Melissa Fejtek Date June 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter If you’re on #BeautyTok, there’s a good chance that within a few minutes of scrolling you’ll come across someone in a lab coat dissecting the ingredient list of the viral SPF you’ve been eyeing. And if you’re a fragrance enthusiast, your FYP is likely flooded with influencers unraveling the mysteries of aroma compounds, or breaking down the...

PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF @PANOSPICTURES/PUBLICEYE What experts are calling a classic case of greenwashing can actually double as a lesson in public awareness. By Natalie Michie Date June 28, 2023 Facebook Twitter One thing you probably didn’t have on your 2023 bingo card? Fast fashion giant Shein rebranding as a sustainable, ethically-minded company. After a viral influencer trip attempting to do just that, the online retailer — known for its staggering product output and shockingly low prices — has drawn even more attention to its murky behind-the-scenes practices. RELATED: Shein Responds...

Photo courtesy of Chelsea Brimstin Get to know the Toronto-based drag artist who’s chock full of fun and primary colours. By Natasha Boateng Date June 27, 2023 Facebook Twitter Jason Hatton, a prop stylist and visual merchandiser by day who has worked for high-end companies like Chanel, has the incredible ability to turn himself into Mango Sassi, a spirited drag queen with an affinity for vivid hues. Read on for Mango’s story. Photo courtesy of Mango Sassi. On Mango’s drag journey: “Last Halloween was my 10-year anniversary of doing drag,...

Photography courtesy of Mindful Pigs Maria Karimi has survived a war, a transatlantic move and a global pandemic. But despite it all, the Mindful Pigs designer is still smiling. By Annika Lautens Date June 27, 2023 Facebook Twitter Negativity isn’t common practice in the world of Mindful Pigs, a Montreal-based label with an aptitude for unabashed joy and positivity. It offers smile-inducing clothes — pieces that radiate happiness whether they’re colourful bandanas, mesh matching sets or heart-shaped backpacks. “I realized quite early on that optimism is a choice,” reflects founder...

Images Courtesy of Maison Birks and Deborah Pagani Plus, nine modern-day styles to add to your ring stack. By Clara Young Date June 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter When they say “Kiss the ring,” it’s not a wedding band they’re talking about. Neither is it an engagement, purity, mourning, adultery, poison-concealing squirt or any of the many other kinds of signifying rings that proliferated from the Middle Ages through to the Victorian era. No, the ring that lackeys press their lips to in obeisance is always a signet, or seal, ring...