Fashion & Style

Photography by Renata Kaveh Plus, remembering space-age designer Paco Rabanne. By Sarah Mariotti Date February 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Paco Rabanne has passed away at 88 Lauded fashion designer and perfumer Paco Rabanne has died at age 88 in Portsall, France, according to the fashion group Puig who has worked with Rabanne since the start of his career. As the founder of his namesake label, the Spanish-born creative was a leading purveyor in contemporary fashion and is known for his signature space-age aesthetic. He brought surrealism and atypical materials like...

Photography by Getty Images And that includes, yes, the return of pencil-thin brows. By Natalie Michie Date February 3, 2023 Facebook Twitter Some wear them bushy. Others have tried bleaching. Many choose to shave them off entirely. The writing is on the wall (and faces everywhere): Brows today cannot be contained. The latest indication? Skinny eyebrows are back. Like Juicy Couture tracksuits and spiky updos, spindly brows are steeped in ’90s and early 2000s nostalgia. Just three years ago, they were deemed one of the “worst” beauty styles ever, thought...

Photography courtesy of UOMA Beauty Canadian and international skincare, cosmetic and grooming brands that deserve your dollars. By FASHION Staff Date February 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter One surefire way to invest in Black communities and culture is to shop from Black-run businesses. Below, we’ve rounded up a list of both emerging and established Black-run beauty and grooming brands that cater to POC and all ethnicities with the common goal of making us feel as good as we look. UOMA Beauty Inspired by the beauty and cultural heritage of Africa, beauty...

Photography courtesy of Mejuri All together now: Frost yourself! By Jennifer Berry Date February 2, 2023 Facebook Twitter Isn’t it funny how the shortest month of the year can feel the longest? It’s February, friends, and depending on where you are in the world, that might mean you’re staring down the final frigid stretch of a dark, long winter. Our skin is dry, our pant hems are wet, our wallets are hurting because of holiday spending and inflation. If you’re feeling the cold weather blues, we have some shopping-related news...

Photography courtesy of Imaxtree Get inspired by beauty looks that'll take you from Galentine's brunch to a romantic date night. By Lauren Knowles Date February 1, 2023 Facebook Twitter This Valentine’s Day, look to makeup in seasonal shades of pink and red worn in both classic and experimental ways. Think: va-va-voom eyeliner and heart art. Prepping for a serious night on the town? Pair your full beat with hair that’s unabashedly sexy. ’Tis the season of grand gestures, after all — so why not go all out on your glam?...

Photography by Getty Images But fear not, there are *cool* ways to style peplums in 2023. By Natalie Michie Date February 1, 2023 Facebook Twitter Love it or hate it, nothing garners a visceral reaction quite like the polarizing style of the peplum. With flared fabric gathered at the waist and a protruding flounce at the hips, the signature silhouette tends to rub people the wrong way (literally). This is why it puzzles me ever-so-slightly to announce its return. Today, the word “peplum” likely drudges up groans and flashbacks to...

Mikayla Nogueira attends L'Oreal Paris INFALL-A-THON pop-up event on March 19, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photography by Getty Images) Backlash over the Mikayla Nogueira mascara drama and the popularity of the de-influencing trend on TikTok suggest that the traditional influencer model is getting old. By Natalie Michie Date January 31, 2023 Facebook Twitter Can anyone tell the difference between fact and fiction on the internet anymore? Amid the booming business of social media stardom, faked-out content has emerged as somewhat of an accepted practice, be it with photoshopped selfies...

Photography courtesy of Imaxtree *Takes notes* By Jennifer Berry Date January 31, 2023 Facebook Twitter Copenhagen street style is elite. From unexpected colour pairings to edgy outerwear, the sidewalks of Denmark’s capital teem with Scandinavian style inspiration, no matter the weather. In fact, when conditions appear particularly gloomy or wet, these chic Danes tend to go even harder with their looks, opting for playful headwear and dopamine-inducing colour to counter the winter doldrums. That’s perhaps the biggest lesson from the most stylish Scandinavians: Bad weather doesn’t have to mean bad...

Photography by Getty Images "Are you wearing the—" "Valentino head-to-head sequins? Yeah, I am." By Jennifer Berry Date January 30, 2023 Facebook Twitter Anne Hathaway is flourishing at the moment and after years of being dragged for just being herself, it’s heartening to see. January hasn’t even wrapped and Hathaway has already hit up Paris couture fashion week, danced like no one was watching after the Valentino show, and been an après-ski queen at Sundance. And it’s not like Anne Hathaway even needed some kind of comeback tour. After the...

Photography courtesy of Louis Vuitton Including a new female-founded, Canadian swimwear label. By Sarah Mariotti Date January 27, 2023 Facebook Twitter Louis Vuitton releases a 200th anniversary watch Photography courtesy of Louis Vuitton Luxury label Louis Vuitton has been celebrating its founder’s bicentennial birthday since 2021, and they aren’t stopping any time soon. The latest tribute? A one-of-a-kind timepiece that is simply out of this world. The Louis Vuitton Tambour Jacquemart Minute Repeater explores the maison’s core theme of journeys with a deep blue dial, cerulean gemstones and sleek titanium...

Photography Courtesy of Inkbox Plus, the most intense iteration of YSL's Black Opium fragrance (ever) just dropped. By Lauren Knowles Date January 27, 2023 Facebook Twitter DIY tattoo brand Inkbox does nail art now Photography Courtesy of Inkbox Inkbox is the edgy Toronto-based brand behind the temporary tattoos you’ve seen all over Instagram, and now their artwork has found a new canvas: your nails. With this venture, Inkbox breaks out into beauty with eight tattoo-inspired nail art designs. With the same ease of application you get with the brand’s DIY temporary tattoos,...

Photography by George Pimentel for Tiffany & Co. The model made a case for a hair makeover at the Tiffany & Co. party in Toronto. By FASHION Staff Date January 27, 2023 Facebook Twitter When you have less than five minutes to chat with Hailey Bieber, queen of viral manicures, save-worthy street style and much-emulated makeup moments, it can be hard to know where to start. It’s even harder when you can’t stop staring at her outfit: low-rise flared leather pants, sheer shirt, black bra, all by Saint Laurent. And...

Lori Harvey (Photography by Getty Images) We got tips from two pro hairstylists for going from the barre to the bar. By Amanda Demeku Date January 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter New year, new me fitness goals are in full swing — I’m hitting boxing class, I’m taking centre stage at Lagree, and I’m even volunteering as tribute front row at spin. But if I’m being honest, the real challenge isn’t getting to class, it’s the beauty woes that come after a workout thanks to sweaty hair. When it comes to...

Photography Courtesy of Launchmetrics Did we mention this manicure trend is J.Lo-approved? By Lauren Knowles Date January 26, 2023 Facebook Twitter If you’re a manicure minimalist who has attempted to expand your polish palette with vibrant shades and elaborate designs, you likely know the feeling of nail regret all too well. Two steps out of the salon door and you’re already plotting your return, wishing you’d gone with one of your beloved nude shades. Feeling seen by this sentiment? We think Jennifer Lopez’s lipgloss nails were made for you. Now,...