“I think there need to be more women in C-suite positions [in Canada] and there just needs to be more access to capital for female-founded companies.” By Pahull Bains Date October 24, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter New York-based designer Rebecca Minkoff touched down in Toronto earlier this week for her first event in the city under
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When you think of shopping in NYC, you think of trekking through a crowd of tourists at Times Square, or living your best Breakfast At Tiffany reenactment life with a pit stop on Fifth Avenue. Nordstrom is on a mission to change that. Earlier this week, Nordstrom opened its new 320,000 square-foot women’s flagship shop
Photograph courtesy of Instagram/LorealMakeupThe new service is being offered in partnership with Shoppers Drug Mart By Maddison Glendinning Date October 24, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter We’ve all been there – trying to decide whether a specific shade will work on our skin tones/match a certain outfit/solve all of our cosmetic-related dilemmas whilst scrolling through products on
Like many of us, Luz Ortiz begins her work day by sifting through many emails. After that, though, a day on the job for Ortiz is infinitely cooler than most—she’s the creative director and designer of a jewelry brand with her namesake. Sorel Blake™ Lace Bootie SOREL sorel.com $220.00 All of Ortiz’s timeless everyday pieces—which
Photograph by Ashley Osborn“This song was inspired by many things that have happened in my life since releasing my last album.” By Pahull Bains Date October 23, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter Selena Gomez is back with a new single, ‘Lose You To Love Me,’ and not only is it the singer’s first solo single since 2018’s
In recent months, a growing number luxury fashion houses like Gucci and Michael Kors have announced a commitment to more ethical fashion practices. On Friday, Maison Margiela shared that after designer John Galliano’s meeting with PETA, the brand would go fur free, joining the ranks of brands like Calvin Klein, Stella McCartney, Vivienne Westwood, Tommy
Photo by Melodie Jeng/Getty ImagesYes. yes. yes. By Maddison Glendinning Date October 23, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter The fashion industry is embracing sustainability at a quickening pace – a change welcomed by consumers and industry members alike. Brands like Everlane and Reformation have led the way in reshaping the way customers view sustainably sourced, ethically-made collections
Here at ELLE, we believe in lofty dreams and the power of a perfect shoe to make you feel unstoppable. So we teamed up with legendary French designer Christian Louboutin to dream up a perfect day, where you look and feel fantastic and everything goes your way. Check out the clip and join the fun.
Photo by Rich Fury/Getty ImagesHow does she possibly have any spare time for this?! By Maddison Glendinning Date October 23, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter Kylie Jenner has a lot going on in her life already. As the world’s youngest self-made billionaire, she’s the CEO of Kylie Cosmetics, star of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, mom to Stormi
Uniqlo JW Anderson and Uniqlo have joined forces again for a fourth collaboration, and the results are extremely cozy. For fall 2019, the London-based designer took inspiration from British heritage patterns and workwear to create warm puffers, checked skirts, and lush knits in colors like burnt orange, burgundy, and mustard yellow. There’s also a key
Photograph courtesy of Getty Images for Michael KorsThe key takeaway? The problem is entirely solvable. By Maddison Glendinning Date October 22, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter Yesterday, fashion designer Michael Kors hosted an intimate panel of editors (FASHION Canada included) and influencers at the United Nations headquarters in New York City to talk about the global food
Photo by Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty ImagesSo nice she wore it twice. By Maddison Glendinning Date October 22, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter The Duchess of Sussex made her first public appearance following the release of a new documentary that laid bare the struggles she’s faced since joining the royal family. However, Meghan showed no signs
For the millions of converts to clothing rental platforms like Rent the Runway, Le Tote and Gwynnie Bee, trying out the latest trends without destroying the planet is a big part of the allure. I recently leased a gold sequin skirt and a ruffled red dress for date night—the kind of wear-it-once styles documented on
Balenciaga presented a high-fashion puffer jacket on the runway in 2016, and almost instantly, the functional outwear was deemed cool. Since then we’ve seen new variations take flight: North Face’s throwback Nupste jacket is on the rise and collaborations like Moncler x Richard Quinn get down with whimsical prints. But meme culture is coming for
Image via istockThe crawl covers Kensington Market, Ossington, Parkdale and more. By Pahull Bains Date October 22, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter The fall edition of Toronto’s biannual vintage crawl is back. On October 24, the city’s best consignment shops, sustainably-minded stores and small business owners will stay open late, offering sales, surprises and special pop-up experiences
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicCongratulations to the newlyweds! By Maddison Glendinning Date October 21, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter On Saturday, Oscar winning actress Jennifer Lawrence wed boyfriend Cook Maroney in an elaborate ceremony in Rhode Island. Their engagement was announced back in February. The wedding comes after months of speculation that the pair had previously wed in secret.
Orolay’s down jacket is basically the Pumpkin Spice Latte of cold weather apparel: the item that defines a season. Better known as “The Amazon Coat,” this ubiquitous style has been touted as the coat to wear come winter—and for good reason. Once the temperature begins to drop, it feels borderline impossible to find a jacket
Photograph by ImaxtreeThe designer didn’t hold back. By Maddison Glendinning Date October 21, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter Last week, Donald Trump visited the new Louis Vuitton factory in Johnson County, Texas. Upon invitation from Bernard Arnault, the CEO and chairman of LVMH (Vuitton’s – or “Voo-ton” if you’re Trump – parent company), Trump toured the facility
Stephane Cardinale – CorbisGetty Images Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of womenswear at Louis Vuitton, isn’t here for Donald Trump’s ties to the LVMH empire. Over the weekend, Ghesquière made clear his displeasure with Trump’s appearance at the new Louis Vuitton factory, calling Trump “a joke” in a post on his personal Instagram account. “Standing against
Image courtesy ByChloeThe plant-based restaurant just opened its doors in Yorkdale Mall. By Pahull Bains Date October 21, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter Since opening in New York’s West Village in 2015, all-day vegan restaurant ByChloe has expanded to Boston, Los Angeles, Providence and London. Now, the Insta-famous chain (it has 145K followers on the platform) has
Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty ImagesThe family has welcomed another baby girl By Maddison Glendinning Date October 17, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter It’s official: Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds have welcomed their third daughter into the world. Last week it was speculated that Lively (who announced her pregnancy in May) had actually given birth two months ago,
Staud Picture this: You’re at your favorite coffee shop waiting to order an iced Americano when you see your latest handbag obsession. The unique clasp, the slope of the handle, the metal hardware—all the hyper-distinguishable details you’ve been eyeing on Instagram. And now, the espresso drinker two feet away is flaunting it on her arm.
Photo by Pool/Samir Hussein/WireImageAfter a flight scare, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge shook off the drama by playing with puppies By Maddison Glendinning Date October 18, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter The royal tour of Pakistan is officially over. After spending five days in the country with a packed schedule, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
Anne Hathaway isn’t shy when it comes to trying bold fashion. She wasn’t in the beginning of her career, during her very first Golden Globes when she wore a striking Elie Saab high-leg slit dress, and she isn’t now, as she wears bright, vibrant outfits during her second pregnancy. Here, a look back at Hathaway’s