Fashion & Style

Photography by Getty Images It’s not as scary as you think! By Annika Lautens Date April 6, 2022 Facebook Twitter I think we can agree that there was a lot of good and a lot of bad in the early 2000s. Good: everything involving Beyoncé, velvet tracksuits, Jennifer Lopez in that Grammy’s dress. Bad: men in fedoras, invisible eyebrows and beyond toxic body ideals. But the most hotly debated Y2K trend of them all? How to style low-rise jeans. Thanks to designers like Miu Miu, Diesel and Bottega Veneta, and...

Photography courtesy of Yetti Lizzo's new size-inclusive shapewear line is designed to "celebrate" all bodies. But some argue the garment is outdated. By Natalie Michie Date April 6, 2022 Facebook Twitter Is shapewear fatphobic? The answer to that question has gotten more complicated over the last few years, especially as Kim Kardashian West’s size-inclusive brand Skims squeezed Spanx out in the category. Now, with Lizzo’s new line of curve-hugging underwear, the contentious garment’s reputation is getting another makeover. The Grammy-winning singer has teamed up with athletic apparel company Fabletics to...

Photography courtesy of Peloton I tried the new Peloton Guide to find out. By Karen Kwan Date April 5, 2022 Facebook Twitter As someone who has always gravitated towards cardio, from dance as a kid to a runner and spin enthusiast as an adult, I’ve forever found strength training boring, often slacking off with my reps and using the lightest weights available (and I have the weak upper body and core to show for it). So when I was given the chance to try out the Peloton Guide, I was...

Photo courtesy of instagram.com/rodarte Move over, checker print! Mushrooms are are taking over as the hottest print for spring. By Ivy Tang Date April 4, 2022 Facebook Twitter Of all the new trends that surfaced this season, there’s one in particular that has caught everyone’s attention: mushrooms. From clothing and accessories to beauty, food and interiors, fungi have taken over as everyone’s favourite fashion ingredient.  With sustainability becoming a priority across many industries, brands and designers have discovered the boundless possibilities of the previously overlooked species. According to the American Mushroom...

Tia Tia. Photography courtesy of Getty Images We bet Brandy is proud. By Natalie Michie Date April 4, 2022 Facebook Twitter It would seem that celebrities have taken a page out of the ’90s style book as the spiky updo made its triumphant return at the Grammy Awards this past Sunday. A look that can only be described as business in the front and party in the back (move over, mullet!), it involves slicking back one’s strands into a neat bun, with some loose pieces of hair framing the face...

Doja Cat. Photography courtesy of Getty Images Starting the week off on a high note. By Jillian Morgan Date April 3, 2022 Facebook Twitter In the words of Grammy nominee Taylor Swift, ’tis the damn season…red carpet season, that is! With some of the past year’s most popular musicians, albums and songs in the running for gold-plated gramophones, we’re expecting some show-stopping looks on the 2022 Grammys red carpet. Originally scheduled for January, the 64th annual Grammy Awards was pushed to April due to Omicron. For the first time, the ceremony...

Photography courtesy of Nordstrom Plus Stella McCartney presents her fourth Disney collab and Justin Bieber takes over SSENSE Montreal. By Annika Lautens Date April 2, 2022 Facebook Twitter Topshop is moving to Nordstrom Canada Photography courtesy of Nordstrom The British fast-fashion brand came to The Hudson’s Bay a little over 10 years ago. But when ASOS purchased Topshop in 2021, it pulled it out of the Canadian department store. However, fans can now rejoice because, on April 1, Topshop is marking its triumphant return to Canada, this time at Nordstrom....

Photography via Keys Soulcare Plus Sephora’s annual spring sale is back and Sisley-Paris reinvents its best-seller. By Sarah Mariotti Date April 2, 2022 Facebook Twitter Alicia Keys’s lifestyle-beauty brand Keys Soulcare arrives in Canada Keys Soulcare, the beauty brand from Alicia Keys, is good for both your skin and soul, and now the powerful lineup of dermatologist-developed skincare and body care products are available to Canadians. Arriving exclusively at Sephora Canada, you can get your hands on the goods via online or in-store. From a gentle Manuka honey-infused face wash...

RUNWAY IMAGES COURTESY OF IMAXTREE. DESIGN BY KAYLEEN DICUANGCO. This is 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 Natasha Boateng Date April 1, 2022 Facebook Twitter For the past six years, a big, glorious afro had been my signature hairstyle. It really felt like a statement-making reclamation of my Black pride and beauty after years of listening to narrow and toxic beauty ideals and...

Photography by Natasha Gerschon. Hair and Makeup, Sierra Elliott for P1M.ca/Saie An early environmental awakening led to stylist and activist Sarah Jay’s sustainable stockpile. By Annika Lautens Date April 1, 2022 Facebook Twitter Sarah Jay’s collection of sustainable and locally made styles had a bit of a brutal beginning. “Early in my career, I had an existential crisis,” admits the Toronto-based celebrity stylist, eco activist and conceiver of the documentary Toxic Beauty. “I just felt like I was drowning in excess. I loved fashion, but I was concerned about where...

Photography courtesy of Netflix First “Pride & Prejudice” and now “Bridgerton.” We’re not complaining but still… By Annika Lautens Date March 31, 2022 Facebook Twitter A tall, dark and handsome man emerges from a lake wearing a soaking wet, white dress shirt. Sound familiar? If you’ve spent the last few days binge-watching Bridgerton season two, then it should. In episode five, there’s a pivotal swoon-worthy moment in a show built upon swoon-worthy moments where Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) takes an accidental swim while helping Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) out of...

Bella Hadid walks the Versace Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show in Milan. Photography courtesy of Getty Images By blending new and old, the futuristic corset takes Regencycore to the next level. By Natalie Michie Date March 30, 2022 Facebook Twitter The corset is one of history’s most controversial pieces of clothing. And thanks to Bridgerton’s revival of Regency-era fashion, it’s getting a modern-day makeover. Corsets were first constructed as an undergarment to flatten the bust in the 16th century. The following decades saw different variations on the original design emerge, with the most well-known...

Photo courtesy of ImaxTree Having the right outerwear is crucial as we all prepare for the shift in temperature. By Ivy Tang Date March 30, 2022 Facebook Twitter Spring weather is unpredictable. One minute it’s warm and sunny, the next it’s cold and windy (and sometimes snowy). That’s why transitional coats are essential for this confusing time of year. The right outwear will keep you warm and dry without sacrificing your style. Classic trench coats are a must when it comes to spring dressing, and they have been a staple...

Photography courtesy of Getty Images The actor has been open with her fans about her struggle with alopecia areata. By Marriska Fernandes Date March 29, 2022 Facebook Twitter When Will Smith struck Chris Rock at the Oscars this past Sunday, the slap was seen and heard around the world. Rock made a tasteless joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head, saying, “Jada, I love you. GI Jane 2, can’t wait to see you,” referencing the transformation Demi Moore underwent in the 1997 film G.I. Jane. Will, in turn, made the...