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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

Photography via CTZN CosmeticsIncluding a twist on a cult favourite nail polish shade. By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 10, 2021 Facebook Twitter We may be in the midst of the shortest month of the year, but with winter dragging on and spring so close yet so far, we’ve always found February to be when

Photography courtesy of Peloton.Running instructor Jess Sims told us how to bring our indoor running game to the next level with the new treadmill. By Victoria DiPlacido Date February 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter It’s finally here: the long-awaited Peloton Tread is now available in Canada. Can the American company, known for its at-home exercise bike

Photography by Craig McDean“I put a lot of pressure on myself to do everything — to be the mother, the father, the breadwinner, to be in the public eye. That pressure can be intense.” By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter The word “iconic” is tossed around with reckless abandon these days,

Photo via instagram.com/nanorcollectionWhether you’ve got an ultra-romantic night in planned or you’re going the Netflix and pizza route, these scents will get you into the Valentine’s Day spirit. By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter No matter what your Valentine’s Day plans consist of — whether it’s a romantic home-cooked meal with

Photography courtesy of Instagram/@azairaintimates.Azaira Intimates offers lavish pieces with cup sizes up to H. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter With Valentine’s Day approaching, lingerie is on the minds of many — but often those pondering such pretty pieces find the size selection scarce when seeking out luxurious undergarments. This was

Photography Alex Wong/Getty ImagesOne of the Greta Constantine designers filled us in on how it happened. By Jennifer Berry Date February 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter It’s safe to say that Amanda Gorman is having a moment. The 22-year-old National Youth Poet Laureate captivated people worldwide with an inspiring appearance at U.S. President Joe Biden’s January

Photography courtesy of Uniqlo.From Marine Serre’s new face masks to a new partnership between Uniqlo and the Louvre, here’s this week’s fashion news to know. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter There’s plenty to talk about in the wide world of fashion this week, both on a local and global scale.

By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 6, 2021 Facebook Twitter Skincare Brand JB Skin Guru Relaunched with a New Name, JB Skin Sävvi Montreal-based skincare brand JB Skin Guru, founded by Jennifer Brodeur — facialist to Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey — recently announced the brand’s new name, JB Skin Sävvi. The relaunch represents the

Photography courtesy of the Art Gallery of Ontario.New styles of trousers made for wheelchair users, an upcoming talk between two fashion icons from the Art Gallery of Ontario + more. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter The upcoming AGO Talks event features André Leon Talley and Diane von Furstenberg Photography courtesy

Photo via instagram.com/skincarebyhyramWe caught up with the content creator to learn how his love of skincare led to his newfound interest in haircare. By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Are you even on skincare TikTok if you don’t follow Hyram Yarbro (better known as @skincarebyhyram)? The 24-year-old content creator, who boasts

Images courtesy of Imaxtree. Design by Danielle Campbell. This is Texture Talk, a weekly column that deep dives into the dynamic world of curly hair. By Hannah Wondmeneh Date February 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter Through all the twist-outs, wash-and-gos and high puffs in my six years of being natural, protective styles that use synthetic or

Photography courtesy of Instagram/@_mounatraore.Including jewel tones and bold gold accessories for combatting the winter blahs. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date February 4, 2021 Facebook Twitter It’s natural to feel like your wardrobe’s in a slump when February hits. Spring feels so far away, yet we know it’s coming… How to keep things interesting before switching

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Photography by Alessandro Simonetti, courtesy of Coach x ChampionThe TikTok creator shares the best outfit hacks she has learned on the platform, plus how she plans to style her favourite Coach x Champion athleisure pieces. By Jennifer Berry Date February 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter Before COVID-19, Toronto’s Maha Gondal was like so many twenty-somethings —

“It’s a much more approachable world than I initially thought.” By Souzan Michael Galway Date February 2, 2021 Facebook Twitter If you’re anything like us, then you probably spent a good chunk of the last year in quarantine doing at least one of two things: watching Schitt’s Creek (or rewatching…for the 3rd time, but who’s