Photography courtesy of Goodee“It’s a beautiful time for trailblazers.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 26, 2021 Facebook Twitter In addition to winning a Black Designers Award of Excellence this week, in the last month Byron and Dexter Peart — founders of the mindfully-curated, B Corp certified marketplace Goodee — have seen two of their
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Photographs by Imaxtree. Design by Kayleen Dicuangco. This is Texture Talk, a weekly 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 Bruno Date February 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter For the past handful
Photography via BECCA CosmeticsThe brand that paved the way for natural, lit-from-within beauty is officially closing its doors come September 2021. By Meaghan Wray Date February 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter Becca Cosmetics, the brand responsible for see-them-from-space highlighted cheekbones, is the latest company to be hit hard by COVID-19. On February 24, the influential beauty
This is My Story, a series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By Natasha Bruno Date February 24, 2021 Facebook Twitter “We’re on the verge of something big, massive, huge. We have the opportunity to be a part of one of the most transformative times in history, a moment in time
Photography courtesy of Zvelle.From a new sneaker style by Canadian brand Zvelle to a collab between Sporty & Rich and Clarks Originals, here’s what you need to know. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 24, 2021 Facebook Twitter Ready to get a leg up on your look? February has presented a wealth of new footwear
Photography via L’Oreal Paris“I didn’t grow up seeing someone like me on billboards and in mainstream advertisements, even in India, my own country.” By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter “I wasn’t trying to be a colourism advocate,” says Nidhi Sunil over a Zoom call. “But once I started modelling, I was
Photography by Getty ImagesWill, Jada, Jaden and Willow are launching the gender-neutral brand Hey Humans this month. By Patricia Karounos Date February 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter The Smith family is making their way to the beauty aisle. Power couple Will and Jada have teamed up with their kids, Jaden and Willow, to launch an eco-friendly
Photography by Ryan Faist.Here, the JUNO Awards rising star talks about self-acceptance, fighting the urge to seek external validation, and what it was like to go viral with “Princesses Don’t Cry” on TikTok. By Jennifer Berry Date February 22, 2021 Facebook Twitter Aviva Mongillo, a.k.a. CARYS, had been acting in projects like CBC’s Workin’ Moms,
(Photography via mschf/Instagram)Talk about upcycling. By Meaghan Wray Date February 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter While the much of the world is hunkered down at home in the midst of a global health crisis and lamenting the idea of ever wearing jeans again, celebrities like Kylie Jenner are buying “Birkinstocks,” an jaw-dropping combination of Birkenstock sandals and
Photography courtesy of Imaxtree.These 10 pieces pop with colour and delight with texture. By FASHION Staff Date February 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter It’s all about the Muppets, baby! Five seasons of The Muppet Show hit Disney+ today, and since we’re still in winter mode and likely in need of a little joyfulness in our wardrobes,
Photography courtesy of Smash + Tess.Including Roxy Earle’s closet launching on Poshmark. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Smash & Tess is launching a romper-ific collection made in collaboration with Hilary Duff Photography courtesy of Smash + Tess. Vancouver-based brand Smash + Tess continues to, well, smash it with collabs. This
Photography via instagram.com/mondayhaircareCatch up on the news you may have missed. By FASHION Staff Date February 20, 2021 Facebook Twitter Sparitual launches a nail wellness kit Los Angeles-based nail and body care brand Sparitual launched a new Nail Wellness Collection on February 15, featuring an all-star lineup that includes a cuticle remover and oil, a
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Photography via instagram.com/justinemarjanPlus, the time she sprayed sugar in Ashley Graham’s hair 24 times (?!) By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 19, 2021 Facebook Twitter Whether you’re a haircare fanatic and have never missed a beat when it comes to new products, styles and celebrity trends, or you’re totally removed from the world of hair
Photography by Daniel Shea, courtesy of Proenza SchoulerKamala Harris’s stepdaughter walked in Proenza Schouler’s fall 2021 show at New York Fashion Week. By Jennifer Berry Date February 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter Less than three weeks after signing with IMG Models (and no more than a month after winning hearts as “the first daughter of Bushwick”
(Photography by Liam Daniel/Netflix)Ready for more spoon-licking, Regency-era gowns and gossip? So are we. By Meaghan Wray Date February 18, 2021 Facebook Twitter If you’re anything like us, you recently spent a solid eight hours living in Lady Whistledown’s world, enraptured by actor Regé-Jean Page’s spoon-licking and imagining what life would be like as a
Photography by Vai Yu Law.Her collection of bright printed and embellished pieces allows her to stay connected to her roots. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter Dr. Liza Egbogah, a Toronto-based manual osteopath, fell in love with the flair of Nigerian dressing before she started wearing it herself. “I loved looking
Brands like Wuxly and Apple are honouring Black History Month with products that give back. By Meaghan Wray Date February 17, 2021 Facebook Twitter From jewellery collections to big-name partnerships and product launches, more brands than ever are celebrating Black History Month this year in ways that truly give back. As we enter the back
Photography by GREG SWALES. On Bosso: Top and pants, prices upon request, Casablanca. Necklace, price upon request, Misho. On Jazzelle: Tops, vintage. Pants, $2,340, Patou. Earrings, $85, Kendra Scott.Owning their uniqueness is what pushed our March cover stars to the top of the modelling game. By Bernadette Morra Date February 16, 2021 Facebook Twitter Adonis
Photography via instagram.com/uvebeautyHadn’t considered sanitizing your makeup? Here’s what you need to know about antimicrobial beauty products including, of course, if you need to be using them. By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter In the last year, we’ve collectively thought about, talked about, and purchased items like hand sanitizer and sanitizing
A toy so pretty you wouldn’t be judged for intentionally leaving it on your nightstand. By Jennifer Berry Date February 14, 2021 Facebook Twitter Happy Valentine’s Day, indeed! Goop, your go-to source for super-powered skincare, wellness tips and, of course normalizing topics like mental health and female pleasure, has released its first vibrator, just in
Photography courtesy of Hugo BossIncluding a sustainable caspsule wardrobe from Canadian brand SophieGrace. By Eliza Grossman Date February 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter BOSS Partners With The NBA on a Capsule Collection Photography courtesy of Hugo Boss The Golden State Warrior’s Draymond Green is the front man for the latest co-branded BOSS and NBA Capsule Collection.
Photography via Sephora By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 13, 2021 Facebook Twitter Clean beauty brand C’est Moi expands into Walmart Beloved clean beauty skincare and makeup brand C’est Moi has landed in the Great White North! You can now shop the affordable brand on walmart.ca and in Walmart stores as of Monday, February 15th.
Photography courtesy of Instagram/@bennydrama7.Including Lizzo wearing Lesley Hampton for a home workout. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter To say this week has been a major one for Canadian fashion is quite an understatement, with the likes of poet and all-around icon Amanda Gorman wearing a joyful yellow dress by Greta
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF The Toronto Black Film Festival. GRAPHIC BY KAYLEEN DICUANGCO.“We want people to understand what inclusion really means.” By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter As has been the case for most festivals and events over the course of the last year, the 9th annual Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF)
Design by Kayleen DicuangcoThis is Texture Talk, a weekly 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 Kenisha Alexander Date February 11, 2021 Facebook Twitter If you’ve been looking for a sign that
(Photography: @realgeorgesully/Instagram)Toronto-based fashion entrepreneur George Sully is launching the award in collaboration with his foundation, Black Designers of Canada By Meaghan Wray Date February 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter Inclusion, representation and Black excellence are the cornerstones of celebrated designer George Sully’s newly announced initiative. In collaboration with his own foundation, Black Designers of Canada (BDC),
Photography courtesy of De Lovét. GRAPHIC BY KAYLEEN DICUANGCO. The Canadian brand spreads encouragement with special messages inside its bags. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter When she launched her accessories-centric label in 2017, De Lovét founder Loveth Ezeifeka had one mission in mind. The former bank manager “wanted to do