Fashion & Style

Photograph by David Russell/HBO Grief looks different for everyone. But for the Roys, it's a chance for corporate advancement. By Natalie Michie Date April 18, 2023 Facebook Twitter Warning: Spoilers ahead for season 4 episode 4 of Succession. The traditional funeral dress code is soberingly straightforward: black; muted; conservative. But for a mourning event that doubles as a life-changing career opportunity? Well, that makes things a little more complicated. After patriarch Logan Roy’s death, the succession in Succession has finally begun. It’s the greatest power struggle to take place yet...

Photography via Getty. Design by Kayleen Dicuangco The first Monday in May is right around the corner. By Sarah Mariotti Date April 17, 2023 Facebook Twitter This article was originally published in May 2020 and has been updated.  Mention the first Monday in May to any fashion lover and they’ll immediately know what you’re talking about. Each year, the star-studded Met Gala takes place on this date, in partnership with The Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and brings with it some of the most incredible fashion looks...

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 26: Ariana Grande attends the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) Grande recently shared a three-minute video addressing "concerns" about her appearance on TikTok. By Meaghan Wray Date April 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter I rolled my eyes. While scrolling past Ariana Grande’s recent TikTok about body image, beauty and health, I rolled my eyes so far into the back of my skull I saw stars. If I have...

Because the best way to tackle misconceptions is by getting informed. By FASHION for Essencelle.ca Date April 13, 2023 Facebook Twitter Birth control shouldn’t be taboo. And yet, there’s still a hush-hush mentality when it comes to talking about safe sex, reproductive health, and contraception. Enter: Essencelle, with the goal of raising awareness about these very topics. “Birth control is probably the number one empowerment tool for women,” says Rupinder Toor, a family doctor and founder of a women’s clinic in Calgary. Dr. Toor weighs in on some of the most common...

And why microtrends are "leaving a graveyard of garments behind in the dust." By Natalie Michie Date April 14, 2023 Facebook Twitter This article was originally published in April 2022 and has been updated.  Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty to love about Coachella fashion. I mean, where else would you see Harry Styles and Shania Twain perform in matching sequin ensembles? Over-the-top outfits have come to define the event, but that’s starting to change. RELATED: The Ultimate Guide to Canada’s Best Vintage Stores As fashionable festival-goers dress to impress...

Photography Courtesy of Dior Plus, a new summer-in-a-bottle body oil. By Lauren Knowles Date April 14, 2023 Facebook Twitter Dior Beauty celebrates the launch of a new Gris Dior campaign Photography Courtesy of Dior This month, Dior Beauty unveiled a new star-studded campaign for its leading La Collection Privée Christian Dior fragrance, Gris Dior, titled “Dare in Gris Dior.” The brand tapped a talented group of stars from around the globe — Jenna Ortega, Joseph Quinn, Maya Hawke, Fai Khadra, Thuso Mbedu, Orelsan and Liu Yuxin — to front the campaign...

Photography courtesy of Simons Including new leak-proof swimwear from Knix. By Sarah Mariotti Date April 14, 2023 Facebook Twitter The new Édito by Simons drop is a collection of quiet luxury Photography courtesy of Simons Hot off the heels of its successful debut, Simons boutiques are rolling out a second Édito collection. The assortment is spring-focused and features 10 pieces made out of high quality textiles, rich colours and timeless silhouettes. From the botanical watercolour silk dress to the sophisticated poplin collared shirt, the discreet-yet-luxurious clothing is surely a sign...

Photography courtesy of Getty/iStock We present you: the best, weirdest and most memorable looks of famous festival-goers over the years. By Natalie Michie Date April 14, 2023 Facebook Twitter Coachella gives the world so much. There’s live music. The California heat. And most importantly, celebrity fashion antics. Each spring, as stars get down in the desert, they reveal a new side to their styles sans red-carpet regulations and Hollywood dress codes. The result? Downright iconic Coachella outfits that feature a mishmash of flower crowns, vaguely boho-inspired accessorizing and a sea...

TikTok made us do it! By Souzan Michael Galway Date April 13, 2023 Facebook Twitter If you’re on #BeautyTok, then you’ve probably come across videos about an elusive “everything shower” on your FYP. The hashtag has over 160 million views (and counting), with pages upon pages of videos documenting different creators’ routines. But wait — what is an everything shower? RELATED: These Are The Products You Need to Achieve the Perfect Slicked-Back Bun The weekly shower involves an in-depth process that essentially requires deep-cleaning your hair and body. That is,...

Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlight Suit up for spring and summer with these SPF-packed sunscreen picks. By Lauren Knowles Date April 13, 2023 Facebook Twitter We don’t know about you, but we’ve been pleasantly surprised by this wave of warmth and sunshine we’ve been having in place of dreary April showers. Sure, it’s technically spring, but that fact that it also feels like spring? Groundbreaking. It also means that a slew of new sunscreen launches have arrived right on time. RELATED: The Products You Need for the Ultimate “Everything Shower” We...

Photography by Getty Images A guide to faking stealth wealth style on a non-billionaire income. By Natalie Michie Date April 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter The ultimate billionaire perk? Dressing like you just don’t care. Call it recession core, call it the old money aesthetic, call it straight-up basic — lately, “quiet luxury” has been everywhere. Succession characters wear exclusively discreetly exorbitant clothes. Gwyneth Paltrow’s ski court fiasco doubled as a master class in stealth wealth. Recent runways have been leaning further into refined minimalism. Practical and sensible, yet painfully expensive,...

Photography by David M. Russell/HBO We analyzed what the beauty products spotted in the series say about quiet luxury, plus where to shop them. By Lauren Knowles Date April 12, 2023 Facebook Twitter Of all the things that Succession‘s Roy family does best — plotting, scheming, arguing, and being the absolute worst in the very best way — this fictional empire is particularly ace at displaying their wealth through acts of quiet luxury dressing. But a closer look at the beauty products they use proves that the concept of stealth...

Photography by Macall B. Polay/HBO From barely there manicures to surprising hair transformations, no detail in this series is accidental. By Natalie Michie Date April 11, 2023 Facebook Twitter Warning: Spoilers ahead for season 4 episode 3 of Succession. Despite what the Roys might have you believe, beauty is everything on Succession. In a billionaire circle where egos are inflated and one wrong move can make you “visually aggravating,” every detail of one’s appearance matters. And after the HBO drama shocked the world by killing off patriarch Logan Roy (Brian...

Deinfluencing takes traditional content creation, which leans heavily on promoting products, and flips it on its head. Here's why authenticity is trendier than ever. By Noor Abduljabbar Date April 11, 2023 Facebook Twitter Social media influencers are the modern-day arbiters for what’s hot and what’s not. Whether that’s convincing you that you can’t live another day without a pair of adidas Sambas or Mikayla Nogueira’s L’Oréal mascara controversy had you racing to the drugstore to grab your own tube, the sway that content creators like Alix Earle, Glamzilla and Matilda...