Fashion & Style

The nostalgic trend is all about repurposing what you already have. By Natalie Michie Date March 8, 2023 Facebook Twitter Growing up, I always found a sense of serenity in my grandmother’s vanity dresser. Sitting on her bed, I relished examining the antique wooden triptych mirror, which sat adorned with hanging pendants and delicate silver chains. Her shelf was cluttered with colourful trinkets and tiny boxes that spilled open to reveal little treasures gathered over time. To me, it was the picture of personal style carefully cultivated through the decades....

Photography courtesy of Kairyn Potts "No matter where I go, I feel like, in a way, I’m bringing home with me." By Kairyn Potts, as told to Natasha Boateng Date March 6, 2023 Facebook Twitter Kairyn Potts’s TikTok videos are heavily nuanced. By mixing comedy, real-life experiences and education, the Toronto-based Two-Spirit youth advocate and former social worker has amassed a following hovering near the 293,000 mark. His entertaining content shines a light on important Indigenous topics and issues, like Two-Spirit/gender identity, mental-health awareness, sexual health and child welfare, to...

Photography by Getty Images Step aside, dad fashion. There's a new menswear trend in town. By Natalie Michie Date March 7, 2023 Facebook Twitter In 2023, the very best outfits seem to fall somewhere between looking vaguely paternal and experimentally maximalist. As it turns out, this stylistic niche is a gift that keeps on giving from Pedro Pascal, whose funky viral red-carpet wares are reliably reminiscent of a beloved hip older relative. RELATED: Prepare to See Rosettes Everywhere — Just Ask Harry Styles The Chilean-American actor, who stars in HBO’s...

Photography courtesy of Brandon Maxwell Live your best Barbie life by thinking pink and pretty. By FASHION staff Date March 7, 2023 Facebook Twitter We may be adults, but that doesn’t mean we always need to behave like grown-ups. When it comes to style, dressing should be fun and rule-free — as carefree as many of us felt getting dolled up with our Barbies back in the day. And with spring around the corner, what better excuse than to keep the vibe light and lively with doll-inspired accessories? RELATED: Cartoon...

Because a tried-and-true pair of jeans never goes out of style. By Levi Strauss & Co. Date March 6, 2023 Facebook Twitter Be honest. You know those mornings when you swear you have nothing to wear? What do you put on? Your favorite pair of jeans, right? Unlike your ex, they’ll never disappoint you. Throw on a faded graphic t-shirt and chunky combat boots, and suddenly you’re Hailey Bieber stomping around the streets of New York City. Or, sleek black boots, an oversized blazer and cat-eye sunnies take your jeans...

Photograph by Bjarne x Takata via Trunk Archive Gloves are all over the runways, red carpets and social media. Here's how to wear them in the real world. By Annika Lautens Date March 6, 2023 Facebook Twitter In this column, fashion news director Annika Lautens solves your clothing conundrums and suggests a few styling tricks along the way. I confess that I’m a former gloves hater. Every mor­ning before school, my mother would beg and plead with me to put them on, and every morning, I’d meet her with a...

Photography courtesy of Mugler Plus, Paula's Choice is finally available in Canada. By Lauren Knowles Date March 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Hunter Schafer is the new face of Mugler’s Angel Elixir fragrance Photography Courtesy of Mugler To help unveil the latest star-shaped fragrance in the house of Mugler’s Angel galaxy, the luxury label has tapped Euphoria’s Hunter Schafer to be the new face of Angel Elixir. Schafer’s magnetic aura and loyal Gen Z following attracts a new audience to the iconic Angel line, and her history with the brand (Schafer walked in the...

Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlight From mini makeup must-haves to travel-size skincare. By Lauren Knowles Date March 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Since we entered the month of March, all we can seem to think about is jetting off to the tropics — and indulging in a little spring break beauty retail therapy in preparation, of course. When taking trips around this time of year, it feels necessary to refresh our makeup kits with sun-kissed shades and SPF-packed products — so long as they’re travel-proof. RELATED: How To Hack Your Way to...

Anrealage Fall 2023. Photography by Getty Images. Plus, Heliot Emil set Paris on fire...literally. By FASHION Staff Date March 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter We’re in the home stretch of fashion month and that means one thing: Paris fashion week is underway. At the Fall 2023 ready-to-wear shows, the focus for many storied houses was on looking to the future by paying tribute to the past. Honouring the house’s heritage was à la mode at Dior, where creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri revamped the house’s iconic silhouettes, and Saint Laurent, where...

Photography courtesy of Smythe Including a whimsical Canada Goose collection. By Sarah Mariotti Date March 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Smythe raises funds for human rights issues in Iran Photography courtesy of Smythe In an effort to celebrate women all over the world, womenswear brand Smythe has tapped garment graffiti artist Chiara Catalano to hand paint empowering messaging on the backs of jackets and blazers. But this is no ordinary collection. The pieces are meant to continue making noise about the “Women, Life, Freedom” movement in Iran, and will be auctioned...

Get ready for the Oscars with these show-stopping looks. By Dyson Date March 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter Red carpet season is in full swing and whether you’re into soft romantic waves, flouncy blowouts or sleek updos, there’s a hairstyle to inspire everyone (and attempt from home). When digging into the secret behind these flawless celebrity looks, we discovered that its equal parts technique and choice of styling tools—and Dyson’s hair tools are usually the first to come to mind. Their innovative and award-winning range of styling tools has drummed up...

Photography courtesy of Samantha Tan According to the pro race-car driver, makeup and skincare are power tools that help support her badass attitude on the track. By Natasha Boateng Date March 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter “One of my many creative outlets is drawing on my face,” reads an Instagram caption on Samantha Tan’s feed. The description, which is followed by a list of 12 makeup products, accompanies a selfie of the professional race-car driver rocking an exaggerated inky-black cat-eye accentuated with red-meets-pink eyeshadow, glitter, faux lashes and flawless filled-in brows....

Photography by Getty Images We’re breaking down all the need-to-know details from her 2023 NAACP Image Awards and SAG Awards beauty looks. By Lauren Knowles Date March 1, 2023 Facebook Twitter We missed seeing Zendaya and her awe-inspiring looks on the red carpet. Luckily for us, this awards season she’s back in full force and we couldn’t be more thrilled. The NAACP Image Awards and SAG Awards red carpets at the end of February served as the backdrop for two major glam moments from the Euphoria actor that we simply...

Graphic by Kayleen Dicuangco "I've discovered that the more authentic I am, the more things flow my way." By Natasha Boateng Date March 1, 2023 Facebook Twitter We’re continuing to honour Black excellence beyond Black History Month by amplifying Black Canadian media trailblazers who are achieving incredible firsts, creating new paths and inspiring others along the way. A graduate of Toronto’s College of Sports Media, award-winning broadcaster Kayla Grey started out as an intern for the Toronto Argonauts before venturing to Winnipeg as a beat news reporter and later Prince Rupert,...