Fashion & Style

Photography Anwar Hussein/WireImage 25 years on, it still feels surreal. By Bernadette Morra Date August 31, 2022 Facebook Twitter I remember Princess Diana’s death vividly. My husband and I were at a tiny cottage on Lake Muskoka 25 years ago, when his phone rang with his sister calling to say the Princess of Wales had been in a car crash. I was already in bed, but something about the tone of his voice made me climb out and head down the hall to the living room. He stopped the video...

Photography Courtesy of Chanel Beauty Plus, a Toronto hotel hosts a VIP wellness pop-up for TIFF. By Andrea Karr Date September 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter Toronto’s 1 Hotel celebrates first TIFF with wellness pop-up Photography Courtesy of 1 Hotel Luxury hotspot 1 Hotel will host two exclusive pop-up experiences this TIFF: private 75-minute spa treatments and a complimentary wellness haven in the hotel’s Flora Lounge. From September 7 to 11, limited appointments will be available for the TIFF VIP package — a hot/cold therapy with HigherDOSE followed by a tailored facial...

Photography courtesy of Tommy Hilfiger Plus Naomi Campbell stars in H&M's fall campaign. By Annika Lautens Date September 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter The US and UK collide in Tommy Hilfiger x Richard Quinn Photography courtesy of Tommy Hilfiger In theory, Tommy Hilfiger x Richard Quinn shouldn’t work: one represents quintessential American style, the other has come to personify the experimental aesthetic coming out of the UK. Yet, this collaboration brings out the best in both. Think maximalist Varsity jackets, punk suiting and must-have puffers. Louis Vuitton’s new book celebrates the...

Image courtesy of IPA Class is in session. By Natalie Michie Date August 31, 2022 Facebook Twitter I can’t stop thinking about Jodie Turner-Smith. It’s day one of the 79th annual Venice Film Festival and the actress is in Italy this week to celebrate the premiere of her film White Noise, directed by Noah Baumbach. In just a few hours, the star has managed to go viral in a myriad of looks that make use of unlikely colour pairings, surprising silhouettes and daring details. We should expect nothing less from...

Photography by Denise Truscello Here are five reasons why. By Claire Sibonney Date August 31, 2022 Facebook Twitter TikTok beauty influencer. CBD gummy entrepreneur. Low-key party animal and, now, first-time restaurateur. Media mogul Martha Stewart is feeling herself, living it up and still making serious bank—at age 81.  From her coastal grandmother aesthetic (which she rebukes for the record), to her genuinely close friendship with Snoop Dogg, the model-turned-stockbroker-turned-caterer-turned-DIY-icon continues to delight and surprise us.  Here are just a few of the reasons why Stewart is having the last laugh....

Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/VIEWpress Even after she stops playing tennis, she’ll still be winning. By Natalie Michie Date September 1, 2022 Facebook Twitter In a world that teaches women we need to shrink in order to fit in, Serena Williams refuses to be contained. Take the match that kicked off her final tournament: the 2022 U.S. Open Championship. On August 29, the athlete played in a head-to-toe crystal-embellished Nike ensemble (including a diamond-encrusted swoosh!). The symbolism of her galaxy-inspired outfit shouldn’t be lost on any of us. After announcing...

Photo by Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images Two words: Julianne Moore. By Ivy Tang Date September 1, 2022 Facebook Twitter Today marked the start of the 2022 Venice Film Festival and the stars are already turning out looks on the red carpet. President of the Jury, Julianne Moore, arrived in the Floating City wearing a casual Gucci ensemble, but then dazzled at dinner in a polka dot Alaïa number from the Spring 2023 collection. However, she saved the big reveal until the end, when she debuted her sheer black Valentino gown at...

Photography by Renata Kaveh Ahiri designer Michael Jafine shares where he finds his inspiration. By Annika Lautens Date August 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter Ahiri started with a simple mission: to create elevated everyday basics that integrate seamlessly into their customers’ wardrobes. To achieve this, founders Ahnaf Ali, Sheetu Latif and designer Michael Jafine took a deep dive into the Toronto fashion landscape. “I wanted to help Canadians discover what their everyday wardrobe can look like beyond Aritzia, Zara and Shein,” Jafine told FASHION in a phone interview. So when it...

Photography via INSTAGRAM/@Funmimonet and Instagram.com/@PERFUMERISM. Graphic by Kayleen Dicuangco These #PerfumeTok creators are here to help make fragrance more accessible. By Kelly Boutsalis Date August 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter Ah, TikTok. If there’s one place you should go to find out about what’s popular in beauty these days, it’s the bite-sized videos on the addictive social media platform. The app has profoundly changed the beauty game thanks to its never-ending streams of beauty tips, tricks, hacks, viral challenges and recommendations from professionals and enthusiasts alike. One niche sector of beauty...

Photography courtesy of Armani Beauty Including Emma Watson’s directorial debut for Prada’s newest fragrance. By Sarah Mariotti Date August 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter Armani Beauty will host its first-ever TIFF pop-up Photography courtesy of Armani Beauty The Toronto International Film Festival is nearly here, and for such an exciting, monumental time in the city, Armani Beauty is celebrating with a pop-up shop running from September 7 to October 11. And it makes sense, considering Giorgio Armani’s close ties to the film industry. At Armani Cinema, expect to see live entertainment,...

Photo by Cindy Ord/WireImage Don’t be fooled — this is no ordinary navy dress. It’s a statement. By Ivy Tang, Annika Lautens Date August 28, 2022 Facebook Twitter Reason #753 to love Lizzo: She refuses to fade into the background. Case in point: Her voluminous Jean Paul Gaultier gown on the 2022 VMAs red carpet. For years, fashion, Hollywood and the music industry have told women (and men) who wear extended sizes to go to the back; to be neither seen nor heard, as we celebrated the scarily skinny talent...

Photography by Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated By Maha Syeda Date August 26, 2022 Facebook Twitter When Aheda Zanetti, a Lebanese-Australian fashion designer, created the burkini for Muslim women in 2004, she probably didn’t expect it to continue making waves nearly 20 years later—for better and for worse. While women around the world are still discovering this modest and stylish way to feel confident at the pool or beach, the swimwear is still stirring debate.  Here’s what you need to know about the burkini:  What is a burkini? If...

Photography courtesy of Dawn Archer/Instagram Welcome to Texture Talk, a column that 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 Lauren Knowles Date August 26, 2022 Facebook Twitter With each fragile twist and turn, curly hair should be met with a hairstylist educated in the workings of textured hair who just gets it — curls, coils, kinks and all. Continuing our Canada-wide search for some of the country’s best curly...

Photography courtesy of Killstar Including Pandora's new lab-grown diamonds. By Sarah Mariotti Date August 27, 2022 Facebook Twitter Avril Lavigne and Killstar release an authentically emo collection Photography courtesy of Killstar The pop-punk icon of our era, Avril Lavigne, has had quite the comeback this year with the release of her seventh studio album, Love Sux, as well as the 20th anniversary re-release of her debut album, Let Go. To add to those achievements, the artist has collaborated with alt label Killstar on a new capsule of ready-to-wear clothing and...