Twenty percent of profits from Gabriela Hearst’s Bags of Purpose sale on Net-a-Porter will benefit Save the Children’s global Coronavirus Response Fund. The sale will last for two weeks, and includes her new Baez style from the spring 2020 collection. Luxury shopping with purpose is core to Gabriela Hearst’s business. The New York designer has
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Photography courtesy of Instagram/@scyssor.“I’m going to take it as far as I can go.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 29, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We’re seeing many shifts in the fashion industry right now, from a broadening of the types of models shown wearing a brand’s clothing to the methods in which that clothing is
Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty ImagesThe special event will feature appearances and performances by Antoni Porowski, Billy Porter, Charlize Theron, Justin Bieber and others. By Pahull Bains Date June 25, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter After the #TogetherAtHome fundraising event in April, Global Citizen is back with another virtual concert—Global Goal—to raise awareness about the impact COVID-19 has
The companies will also donate face masks to Food Banks Canada. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 26, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter As many parts of Canada tentatively move into stage two of reopening, restaurants and bars are starting to be given the green light to reopen. And whilst we’re thrilled that patios will be coming back
Photo by Denise Grant. Design by Danielle Campbell.“I have learned more about systemic racism, slavery in Canada, accountability and even my own privilege as a fair-skinned person of colour in the last 18 days than I have in 43 years.” By Amanda Brugel Date June 26, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter As we complete Month 4 of
Photograph courtesy of Michael KorsThe shirt is part of the designer’s ongoing #WatchHungerStop campaign. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 25, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Michael Kors has unveiled a new design for his ‘Love’ T-shirt in support of COVID-19 relief efforts, specifically those being undertaken by the World Food Programme (WFP). All profits from the sale
Stefanie KeenanGetty Images As the nation continues to protest for Black Lives Matter, the fashion and media industries are being called upon to eliminate systemic racism in their fields. In recent weeks, brands and companies have come forth with numbers on Black executives and employees through the #PullUpOrShutUp initiative, with many falling short on Black
Welcome to Texture Talk, a weekly 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 Natasha Bruno Date June 25, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Image courtesy of TRACY PEART. Design by Danielle Campbell.
Affordable fine jewelry may sound like an oxymoron, but thanks to a recent boom in direct-to-consumer brands, the landscape is changing. And thanks to the advent of Instagram, it feels as though new brands are popping up every week with an interesting twist to stand out from the pack. Still, you don’t have to pick
“When you get people to be uncomfortable, they’ll grow.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 25, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “Waskawêwin is the Cree word for movement,” says Dusty LeGrande, founder of the Edmonton-based streetwear brand Mobilize. Fitting, then, that it’s a name given to a collection of pieces created under the label. But, as he
Photography by Samuel Fournier.The upcycling-focused brand evolves aspects of tailoring for Fall 2020. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “I don’t like fashion when it takes itself too seriously,” says Benjamin Lafaille, designer and founder of the upcycling-focused brand, Laugh By Lafaille. Since launching several seasons ago, the ungendered label has
If you’re a fan of both A-Ha and Fendi, you’re in luck. The Italian house just dropped their prefall 2020 collection entitled ‘California Sky’ in collaboration with Guatemalan-American visual artist Joshua Vides. The painterly collection is reminiscent of the Norwegian synth-pop band’s hit music video “Take On Me,” where a cartoonish look runs strong. Much
Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImageThe pair are taking further steps to plan their post-royal lives. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are preparing for their post-COVID-19 lockdown life in a pretty major way – namely, by signing a speaking engagements contract with the Harry Walker Agency, a New
Photo by George Pimentel/Getty ImagesAfter signing Sephora and Rent The Runway, James has extended the initiative to Canada. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In early June, Canadian designer Aurora James (who runs footwear brand Brother Vellies) introduced the 15 Per Cent Pledge to encourage some of America’s biggest retailers to commit
Photo by DW Waterson. Design by Danielle Campbell. Welcome to My Story, a weekly series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By championing these diverse stories and backgrounds, we hope that our cultural conversations will expand and that respect for our differences will flourish. By Pahull Bains Date June 23, 2020
Photograph courtesy of AppleThe new developments were announced at the tech giant’s annual WWDC event which was held virtually over the past two days. By FASHION Staff Date June 23, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Each year, Apple holds its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. However, given that COVID-19 restrictions are
Jamie McCarthyGetty Images The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and several other Black people who were killed recently sparked protests in streets worldwide, and a movement on social media that saw fashion and beauty companies addressing its lack of representation and announcing plans to remedy its shortcomings. But, rather than wait around for companies
Courtesy of L’Oréal ParisThe Australian actress talks beauty must-haves, Hollywood royalty and career-defining roles. By Natasha Bruno Date June 23, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Katherine Langford has a brand new gig, and while it may not be able to snag her another Golden Globes Award nomination, it does add her name to an impressive roster of
Photograph courtesy of ImaxtreeThe brand also intends to show during Paris Fashion Week in September. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 22, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Despite a handful of brands opting out of physical runway shows in favour of digital presentations, Dior has announced that it will host a runway show for its Cruise 2021 collection
Photo by Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty Images for BFCThe announcement is the second from a luxury brand today regarding in-person shows. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 22, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Following the news that Dior is to push ahead with its plan to host a live runway show in Italy next month to unveil its Cruise 2021
A few of fashion’s biggest names may have already ditched the Fashion Week schedule, but Burberry’s Riccardo Tisci isn’t ready to say goodbye just yet. This September, Burberry is taking its spring 2021 collection to the great outdoors to digitally debut the Burberry in Nature runway show. The immersive experience, set for September 17 will
Photograph courtesy of instagram/@KylieCosmeticsThe rumours are true. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 22, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Up until this weekend, Kendall Jenner was the only Kardashian-Jenner sister to have not teamed up with Kylie Jenner on a line for Kylie Cosmetics – however, Kylie confirmed a Kendall collection is to be released imminently in a
Photography by Naomie Tremblay.Directed by Richmond Lam, the short piece celebrates nature and friendship. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Set in the idyllic forest where her Laurentian-area home is situated, designer Noemie Vaillancourt’s brand Noemiah posted a Richmond Lam-directed video this week to showcase her new pieces under the collection
Image courtesy L’Uomo StranoThe summer runway series begins on June 22 with Mic Carter, the genderqueer designer behind Toronto’s gender-nonconforming brand L’Uomo Strano. By Pahull Bains Date June 19, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter 2020 marks the 15-year anniversary of Fashion Art Toronto, the city’s largest annual multi-arts fashion festival, which draws thousands of guests every spring