Fashion & Style

Photography courtesy of instagram.com/yasminrobert and instagram.com/diana.dares. Graphic by KAYLEEN DICUANGCO Size-inclusive clothing hauls on social media embrace the vulnerable try-on experience. By Melissa Dunphy Date December 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Let’s state the obvious: TikTok has never been more popular. With over 1 billion users (and counting), content creators of all shapes and sizes have flocked to the app as a safe haven from the pressures of curating a perfect Instagram feed. While this desire to be more authentic has resulted in an array of more spontaneous videos on the...

Photography courtesy of Pierre Suu/Getty Images and Emma Brewin/Instagram. Graphic by Kayleen Dicuangco Rihanna’s favourite hat brand is the it-girl trend du jour. By Lauren Knowles Date December 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter We’re declaring the Emma Brewin oversized bucket hat the it-girl accessory of the moment. In fashion, winter calls for faux fur. And, as confirmed by recent sightings of Rihanna, Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski just weeks apart, this whimsical statement piece is the must-have hat of the moment. Hadid and Ratakjowski both opted for Brewin’s limited edition ‘Hazel...

Photography courtesy of ImaxTree. Designers are embracing the snow bunny look. By Ivy Tang Date December 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Even if you’ve been experiencing a somewhat warmer winter thus far, most of us will soon be treading snow. In previous years, we might have opted to forgo the classic snow boot in favour of more fashionable attire. But freezing your toes off in exchange for style isn’t so appealing anymore, and thankfully, now you don’t have to choose! From Miu Miu, Chloé and Kenzo to Jacquemus, Eudon Choi and...

Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET Welcome to Texture Talk, a column that celebrates and 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 Amanda Demeku Date December 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter The holiday season is right around the corner, and so it’s time to start thinking about party-ready curly hairstyles fit to hit the circuit of get-togethers and fancy fêtes! Whether you’re celebrating virtually or going out on the...

Photography by Jason Kempin/Getty Images Another male celebrity beauty brand, you say? By Natalie Michie Date December 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Machine Gun Kelly is getting into the nail polish game. The musician (and boyfriend to Megan Fox) is set to launch his own gender-neutral nail polish line, UN/DN LAQR. Available online December 2, the brand will offer 10 shades from neutrals to bright colours, with one black lacquer aptly named “Depressionist.” Each polish will cost $23, with trios going for $67 and kits of six being sold at $110....

Photography courtesy of MICHAELA NEUMAN Sisters Contra and Eboshi have forged a path as storytellers and created a style of their own. By Mishal Cazmi Date December 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Nothing about Cartel Madras is an accident. Every aspect of their look, sound and style is carefully cultivated to convey a certain meaning or sentiment. Sisters Contra and Eboshi, who grew up in Calgary, make what they’ve dubbed “goonda rap” (goonda is Hindi for “thug”) — a slick blend of house, trap and punk infused with South Indian influences....

Photography by Jonathan Brady courtesy of Pool/Getty Images Rihanna? That’s “The Right Honourable Robyn Rihanna Fenty” to you. By Natalie Michie Date November 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter Rihanna — world-renowned singer, beauty mogul and fashion designer — can now add National Hero of Barbados to her list of titles. At a ceremony held on November 29, the Caribbean island officially became a republic after removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. Naturally, one of the nation’s first acts of celebration was to honour Rihanna, who was raised in the...

Photography by Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty Images for BFC Presented by TikTok, this year’s awards show was a reimagined affair rooted in fashion’s role at the intersection of culture. By Jillian Morgan Date November 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter Dua Lipa, Tan France, Priyanka Chopra and other glitterati were in London on Monday for The Fashion Awards 2021, a celebration of excellence in the fashion industry. Fittingly, the red carpet did not disappoint, with style icon, actor, singer, director, composer and playwright Billy Porter — host of the not-to-be-missed occasion — making an...

Photography by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images To celebrate the legacy of the Off-White and Louis Vuitton menswear creative director, FASHION is looking back at some of Virgil Abloh's best works. By Annika Lautens Date November 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter Is there ever a “right” thing to say when someone passes? A brief Google search will tell you to say things like “I’m so sorry for your loss” and “sending my deepest sympathies.” Still, more often than not, the recipients of the bad news are rendered speechless, knowing that...

Photography by Aidan Zamiri, courtesy of Paolina Russo By Annika Lautens Date November 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter Get to know Paolina Russo, the young designer who uses upcycled and unconventional materials to create avant-garde sportswear. What is the inspiration behind your unique aesthetic? “The most significant influences on my work are definitely my upbringing and growing up in Markham, Ontario. There’s a massive craft community there, but at the same time, there’s this huge sports culture — everyone plays Timbits soccer! I always try to find the point of intersection...

Paris Fashion Week, Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring/Summer 2020. Photography by Dominique Charriau/WireImage He paved the way for other non-fashion-schooled creatives to be seen and heard in the upper echelons of the luxury business. By Bernadette Morra Date November 28, 2021 Facebook Twitter Virgil Abloh, who died Sunday of a rare form of cancer at age 41, didn’t come from the fashion world. So he never bothered to fit in. Instead, he created his own system — one that didn’t include going to fashion school and peddling fancy clothes to department...

Photography courtesy of Cape de Coeur It's all in the name. By Annika Lautens Date November 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter Capes may be fashion’s most versatile garment. I mean, what other piece can simultaneously conjure images of a late 2000s Blair Waldorf, a “Sad Affleck” in superhero tights, and a rainy ride on a Log Flume? Enter Bettina Mueller Reichl, founder of Vancouver-based Cape de Coeur and avid cape enthusiast. Playing on the French adage coup de coeur (which roughly translates to “something you love”), the brand was born out of...

Photography courtesy of Made With Love by Tom Daley Including a Palais Galliera exhibit honouring the late Alber Elbaz. By Sarah Mariotti Date November 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter Tom Daley launches his own knitting kits Photography courtesy of Made With Love by Tom Daley It’s likely that you’ve seen footage of gold medal diver Tom Daley knitting away on the sidelines of Olympic competitions. He’s garnered so much attention — almost effortlessly, as this is a form of self-care and expression for the athlete — amassing a following of 1.4...

Photography via Instagram/@humanrace Including Rugrats Chanukah-inspired makeup that will take you right back to the ‘90s. By Sarah Mariotti Date November 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter Pharrell’s Humanrace launches body care Almost exactly a year ago, multidisciplinary creative Pharrell Williams (with his perfect, taut, glowing skin and all) launched a minimalist skincare line, Humanrace. This week the brand expanded its offerings with body care, and a gentle reminder that taking the time to care for yourself brings greater balance, confidence and stability to your life. Included in the new, all-gender body...