Fashion

After the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by police, the protests that ensued during the summer of 2020 cornered a number of industries into publicly declaring their support for the Black community. Fashion was no exception. Long-known for its less-than-stellar reputation for racial diversity, brands across all facets of the business made formal

Rice water hair masks are the latest social media trend promising longer, shiner, video-worthy strands. By Megan Kirkwood Date September 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter While scrolling Insta or TikTok lately, you may have noticed a flood of videos of women dousing their hair in gloopy-looking water before showing off shampoo-commercial-style rolling, glossy waves. Turns out,

Gucci celebrates an epic milestone this year: 100 years of being one of the world’s premier fashion labels. Founded in 1921 as a leather goods company specializing in luggage and handbags for elite Italian travelers, Gucci has undergone countless reinventions over the years—notably in the ’80s, when it became the go-to brand for musicians, especially

Photography courtesy of RBCxMusic“My music is the window to my soul.” By Patricia Karounos Date September 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter When it comes to music, there doesn’t seem to be anything American R&B singer-songwriter H.E.R. (née Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson) can’t do. The 24-year-old artist has a series of hit EPs and a successful album (the

Here’s the thing: I am a bag person, through and through. My husband has said that I’d rather eat cereal all the time in order to buy another bag as if it’s a bad thing. Numéro Neuf polene-paris.com $420.00 I’ve carried cheap bags, and I’ve carried really expensive bags, and you can always, always tell

Photography by Cole Burston/AFP via Getty ImagesHow to spend September 30 — and where to buy an orange shirt. By Natalie Michie Date September 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter Content warning: This story discusses residential schools and violence against Indigenous people. Canada’s Residential School Survivors and Family Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day at

LaTonya Yvette describes her personal approach to fashion as an eclectic mix of the playful and the political. The writer and book author celebrates her freedom to portray different personas through what she wears while staying true to her core as a native New Yorker, mother, and Black woman at the forefront of style. There

Photography courtesy of Charlotte MensahWelcome 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 Kenisha Alexander Date September 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter If you’re looking to add some

A true pop star is a master of reinvention. Being able to ride the waves of hyper-trends and shifting cultural moods requires intense self-security. Charli XCX is a connoisseur of pop in this way, always in tune with herself and doing the unexpected, as she says: “Playing into the contrast is so much more interesting

Photography by Getty ImagesThe Duchess of Cambridge shone in a gold Jenny Packham gown. By Annika Lautens Date September 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter Leave it to Kate Middleton to show up at the No Time to Die premiere and steal the proverbial thunder from all its stars. For release of the fifth James Bond film

Sonia Szóstak/Courtesy of Magda Butrym “I don’t really believe in a red-carpet gown, per se,” says designer Meryll Rogge, speaking of that peculiar artifact of late-20th-century popular culture that seemed destined for extinction even before the great social awakening and the pandemic put the final nails in its sequined-and-satin bodycon coffin. Remember when evening-wear trends

Photography by Raymond Hall/Getty Images)The oversized hoodie design channels classic Yeezy coziness. By Natalie Michie Date September 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter After kicking off its brand partnership with a surprise drop in June, the Yeezy Gap collaboration is back with a new item that’s already making waves on the internet. The “Yeezy Gap Hoodie” has

With another topsy-turvy year behind us, who’s to say we don’t deserve to indulge in some retail therapy? Whether you’re in the market for an enameled cast iron after mastering the kitchen during lockdown or you need a new pair of kitten heels for a hybrid return to office, this year’s Black Friday and Cyber

By Knix Date September 29, 2021 Facebook Twitter The wait is (nearly) over. Knix, the beloved Canadian intimate brand, is back again with their third coveted Papaya Box, made in collaboration with Sarah Nicole Landry of The Birds Papaya. From a shiny faux-leather bodysuit to the brand’s first pair of leggings, Landry has helped the

Isabel Marant debuts its spring-summer 2022 runway collection live from Paris this Thursday, September 30th at 8 PM CET (2 PM EST). View the Parisian brand’s ready-to-wear show from the comfort of your own home, below: This content is imported from YouTube. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or

Valentino debuts its spring-summer 2022 runway collection live from Paris this Friday, October 1st at 8:30PM CET. (2:30 PM EST). View the Parisian house’s ready-to-wear show from the comfort of your own home, below: This content is imported from Third party. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you

“Are we still in a pandemic?” a seatmate asked. Short answer: yes, but you wouldn’t necessarily know it from Dior’s spring/summer 2022 presentation. Entering the storied French house’s show in the Jardin des Tuileries felt like muscling your way through a jam-packed nightclub, in large part thanks to Blackpink member and brand ambassador Jisoo, whose

Photography courtesy of FendiNo, it’s not a new celebrity couple. By Annika Lautens Date September 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter Let’s be clear: “Fendace” is not a collaboration. At least, not according to the creative minds behind Fendi and Versace. For the finale of Milan’s Spring 2022 fashion week, the two luxury fashion houses joined forces

Courtesy of Fendi and Versace In a world where luxury houses battle it out to stay on top, smart designers are joining forces. So far we’ve seen Gucci “hack” Balencaiga for its Aria collection. Raf Simons joined Miuccia Prada to co-design for the foreseeable future. And yesterday, Fendi and Versace presented a dual runway, a

courtesy of netflixThe show is an ode to therapy and open conversations about sex. By Natalie Michie Date September 27, 2021 Facebook Twitter I shed actual tears when watching the most recent season of Sex Education. As someone who received a not-so-comprehensive sex ed in school, it feels life changing to see mainstream media embrace

photo via instagram.com/loganhollowellWear your star sign with pride—with a statement around your neck. By Ivy Tang Date September 24, 2021 Facebook Twitter Whether you’re a Libra sun, Cancer moon or Aquarius rising, zodiac necklaces make a unique, personal gift for someone special or for yourself. (You deserve it)! From the classic coin medallion to intricate

Including a gel mask from Michelle Obama’s facialist, a new Dermalogica daily exfoliating cleanser and the re-launch of an iconic body butter. By Megan Kirkwood Date September 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter Gwyneth Paltrow launches hair serum with GOOP GP sat down with her assistant Kevin on Goop’s Instagram this week to dish on some of

Gilbert Carrasquillo/Getty Images Nina Garcia: Your fall collection was a tribute to Broadway. How did that love affair begin for you? Michael Kors: The first musical I ever saw was Annie Get Your Gun, with Ethel Merman. I was five years old. I had no idea who Ethel Merman was. I was knocked out—loved it.

Artwork by Maxwell N. BurnsteinIncluding how video game Fortnite receives the high fashion treatment. By Sarah Mariotti Date September 25, 2021 Facebook Twitter Canadian artist collaborates with Emporio Armani for brand’s 40th anniversary Artwork by Maxwell N. Burnstein To mark the 40th anniversary of Emporio Armani, Toronto-based artist Maxwell N. Burnstein was tapped to interpret