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October 29, 2021 at 10:04PM The pandemic has been tough — I understand that this is not a hot take. Heightened anxieties, isolation and very real tragedies have made the last 18 months especially bleak. Turning away from all of that to instead appreciate and radiate beauty is a tremendously difficult feat, but it is exactly what Connie Fleming has accomplished with her latest project, an artwork exhibition titled Ink. Artwork by Connie FlemingWhile she is most well known for her work on the runway as a model in the ‘90s and early 2000s, Connie began drawing at a young age, “Being a trans kid was super hard, it was violent both verbally and physically. But drawing was something I was rewarded for and it gave me hope for the future,” she explained. The exhibition is featured at Never Apart’s art gallery in…

October 29, 2021 at 09:34PM Supermodel extraordinaire Gigi Hadid and her boy band boyfriend Zayn have split once again after a supposed Hadid-Malik family argument sure to send fan pages of the world spiralling. TMZ first broke the news of the argument on October 28. Unnamed sources told the tabloid that Zayn Malik had allegedly struck Hadid matriarch and former Real Housewives star Yolanda Hadid last week, and that the mom of symmetrically-faced trio Gigi, Bella and Anwar was thinking of filing a police report. Later that day, Zayn posted your standard-issue celeb notes app screenshot to Twitter, writing: “As you all know I am a private person and I very much want to create a safe and private space for my daughter to grow up in. A place where private family matters aren’t thrown on the world stage for all to poke…

October 29, 2021 at 02:00PM While most of us were watching Girls and gushing over Kate Middleton’s first baby, Angel Chen was mapping out her destiny. At only 17, she uprooted her life in Shenzhen, China, to study fashion at London’s prestigious Central Saint Martins College. Inspired by John Galliano’s emotive work that spans romance, history and modernity, Chen set out to make a visual impact on the world. After her graduate collection “Les Noces” won the praise of the school faculty, she went on to intern with big fashion names like Vera Wang and Marchesa, launch her own studio in Shanghai and, now, become the first-ever guest designer with Canada Goose. Smashing gender norms and infusing her work with inspiration from her Chinese culture, Chen is adamant that the Angel Chen woman isn’t gentle, shy, and elegant. She’s brave, cool, independent and…

October 29, 2021 at 07:12PM So, everyone is obsessed with Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian right now (we get it) — but can we just take a moment to appreciate the internet’s new favourite couple, Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum? The actors were spotted in NYC earlier this week sporting complementary cozy fits and confirming their relationship status with some loved-up PDA (hand holding, arm around the shoulder — you know, the works). View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Elder Ordonez (@elderordonez1) Kravitz, the queen of effortless style, opted for a cream turtleneck and on-trend wide-leg blue jeans paired with The Row’s wool ‘Belona Coat’ and coveted ‘Zipped Boot 1’ black leather ankle boots. Tatum’s casually cool cream hoodie, black chinos and simple white slip-on shoes were the perfect match for Kravitz’s minimal mood. It seems these two have…

October 29, 2021 at 02:00PM The pop stars and actors we idolize as kids have a huge influence on our grown-up sense of style. They model confidence and character, and show us that we have the power to create our own unique looks—no matter who we are or where we come from. We connected with three Canadian LGBTQ2S+ creatives to discuss how their style icons informed who they are (and how they wear their hair) today. Rahnell “Rahsthetics” Branton, 26 Toronto Makeup artist View this post on Instagram   A post shared by @rahsthetics Style icon: Mel B. a.k.a. Scary Spice “I wanted to be just like Scary Spice. People would say that she was rude, but she was just outspoken. I always liked that. I would beg my mom to do my hair like her. Looking back, I feel like Scary Spice…

October 29, 2021 at 05:22PM Toronto-based makeup artist Gurleen Gill (@GlambyGilly) joins three other local collaborators in Sephora Canada’s latest campaign, which celebrates the glamour of Diwali. Here, Gill shares some of her favourite highlights of the holiday, which will be celebrated on November 4 this year, including how she plans on taking her makeup to the next level. Photography Courtesy of Sephora CanadaWhat are some of your family’s favourite Diwali traditions? My family loves to start the day by going to a temple, also known as Gurdwara. Diwali is a little different for every community, but for the Sikh community, we actually use this holiday to celebrate liberation and a major moment in our religion’s history, which speaks to strength, freedom and resilience. We decorate using diyas, which are clay lamps that are usually handmade in India. We use mustard oil to…