Fashion & Style

The look is rooted in defiance, independence and women’s autonomy. By Natalie Michie Date March 21, 2022 Facebook Twitter Zoë Kravitz can pull off just about any hairstyle. And over the years, she’s changed her look enough times to prove it. The actor has tried a bleach blonde bob, an upper cut, braids, and in The Batman, she pulls the pixie out from her beauty repertoire once again. As Catwoman (played by Kravitz), Selina Kyle’s ability to alter her persona can be seen in the different hairstyles she chooses. If...

Graphic by Kayleen Dicuangco Self-repairing clothes and cosmetics ingredients grown in the sea are just two of the predictions from these fashion and beauty insiders. By Annika Lautens, Megan Kirkwood Date March 16, 2022 Facebook Twitter What will we be wearing in 20 or 30 years if we don’t solve the climate crisis? That is the question we tackled for FASHION’s April issue — not to worry us all even more than we already are but to jolt us into realizing how critical change is. We asked fashion and beauty...

Photography by Yann Gracia CBC’s hit show Sort Of is ramping up to shoot its sophomore season. We connected with star Bilal Baig to learn what might be ahead for Sabi, the gender fluid Muslim nanny. By Bernadette Morra Date March 17, 2022 Facebook Twitter Bilal Baig moved into a new apartment in Toronto a few months ago and apologizes for “the mess.” But there isn’t much visible on my computer screen, even when Baig takes me on a video tour. They show me the yellow walls in the living...

Photography courtesy of Fenty Skin Plus, Canada's leading wax bar goes gender-neutral and Ardell launches eco-conscious eyelashes. By Sarah Mariotti Date March 19, 2022 Facebook Twitter Fenty Skin’s fragrance-free products are making fans really happy Photography courtesy of Fenty Skin Rih is always looking out. Even though we’re all obsessing over her maternity style right now, can we take a moment to discuss the newest addition to the Fenty world? The Fenty Skin Start’rs Bundle — including the Total Cleans’r, Fat Water and Hydra Vizor — is now available sans fragrance....

Photography courtesy of Jimmy Choo Plus Banana Republic embraces its preppy heritage and WANZE releases its first collection. By Annika Lautens Date March 19, 2022 Facebook Twitter Jimmy Choo launches a jewellery collection Photography courtesy of Jimmy Choo Just when you thought Jimmy Choo couldn’t get any more glamorous, it goes and launches a jewellery collection. The perfect extension of its iconic shoes, the selection features lots of sparkly embellishments, pearly accents and monogram moments. But the true stars are the literal star pieces shaped to resemble the signature Jimmy...

Photography by CARLYLE ROUTH/Graphic design by Kayleen Dicuangco "I no longer fear unproven medical claims; I only fear exposure to the rancid scent my own body is capable of producing against my will." By Isabel B. Slone Date March 18, 2022 Facebook Twitter Five years into using natural deodorant, I came to a horrible realization: I smelled — and it wasn’t just a light, feminine musk or the antique must of a used-book store; it was more like a sweaty gym sock that had been festering in a duffle bag...

Dylan O'Brien and Zoey Deutch. Photography courtesy of Nick Wall/Focus Features The iconic fashion designer reveals his inspiration behind the costumes for the film and why suits are all over the Fall 2022 runways. By Annika Lautens Date March 18, 2022 Facebook Twitter Zac Posen is no stranger to suits. In fact, he’s worn many over his lifetime — black ones, blue ones, skinny ones and extravagant ones. But he’s also worn a lot of hats (see what I did there?): a celeb-favourite fashion designer, bridal designer, a former judge...

Photography by Pam Ten West Photography The epitome of #goals — both on and off the rink. By Megan Kirkwood Date March 17, 2022 Facebook Twitter Sarah Nurse first popped up on most Canadians’ radar (and that of hockey fans worldwide) at the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. It didn’t hurt that she scored the winning goal against Team Canada’s perennial rival, the United States, during their preliminary match-up. Nurse and her teammates would ultimately go on to bring home a silver medal after losing the gold medal...

Photography courtesy of Getty Images Revamping your wardrobe and supporting Muslim designers? It's a win-win. By Zainab Damji Date March 17, 2022 Facebook Twitter Raise your hand if you’re guilty of always shopping at the same three stores? I know we certainly are. Whether it’s out of convenience, habit or just plain laziness, it’s hard not to return to the comfort of a brand whose pieces already line the walls of our wardrobes. But as we clear out our winter wares and transition into warmer weather, this spring is the...

Photography via Imaxtree/Graphic design by Kayleen Dicuangco Designers are doing away with fashion’s affinity for dour demeanours in favour of comical creations for spring. By Annika Lautens Date March 17, 2022 Facebook Twitter For the third look of her Spring 2022 show, Puppets and Puppets creative director Carly Mark sent headwear resembling giant blocks of Emmenthal and Parmesan down the runway, and, no, this was not an early April Fool’s joke. A proud Midwesterner (born in Detroit), the designer told Vogue she sought to make “her own artisanal Green Bay...

Photography courtesy of Alexander McQueen “We exist as single, individual entities on one level, but we are far more powerful connected to each other." By Natalie Michie Date March 16, 2022 Facebook Twitter Towering piles of mulch were artfully arranged in a Brooklyn warehouse this week to form a runway for the Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter collection. Creative director Sarah Burton took inspiration from nature, namely mycelium, an underground root-like fungus that connects trees and transfers nutrients between plants. A metaphor for interconnection and community, the theme is also reminiscent of...

Photography courtesy of Warner Bros. & DC Comics Fashion's love affair with felines keeps the catsuit's cultural currency alive. By Natalie Michie Date March 15, 2022 Facebook Twitter When it comes to archetypal femme fatale, Catwoman reigns supreme. The complex character — who walks the line between villain and antihero — represents power, independence and perseverance. All of these traits are embodied by her signature outfit: the catsuit. Since The Batman was released in theatres on March 5, audiences have been transfixed by Zoë Kravitz’s performance as the infamous Selina...

Bye, bye retail therapy By FASHION Date March 10, 2022 Facebook Twitter There’s a reason “retail therapy” is such a popular expression. There’s something really thrilling about effortlessly tapping your bank card at the cash or clicking “confirm order” and receiving a trove of fashion-forward treasures in return. The downfall? That euphoric feeling goes away pretty quickly. “We all know that the feeling you get from shopping hardly lasts; it’s mostly the anticipation that we crave,” says Jessica Moorhouse, an award-winning money expert and accredited financial counsellor. “That excitement dissipates...

Photograph by Tyler Mitchell Including the completion of Dior’s 30 Avenue Montaigne metamorphosis and a Paris Hilton-approved sunglasses collection. By Sarah Mariotti Date March 12, 2022 Facebook Twitter Quannah Chasinghorse fronts the Mackage Spring 2022 campaign Photograph by Tyler Mitchell The Mackage Spring/Summer 2022 Protect What Grounds You Campaign is here, and it features model and activist Quannah Chasinghorse. Photographed by Tyler Mitchell and swathed in billowing layers of quilted fabrics and sun-washed hues, Chasinghorse exudes moments of stillness and strength, and a oneness with the wind, water and terrain....