FASHION Magazine

April 04, 2022 at 05:43PM Of all the new trends that surfaced this season, there’s one in particular that has caught everyone’s attention: mushrooms. From clothing and accessories to beauty, food and interiors, fungi have taken over as everyone’s favourite fashion ingredient.  With sustainability becoming a priority across many industries, brands and designers have discovered the boundless possibilities of the previously overlooked species. According to the American Mushroom Society, mushrooms’ low-energy footprint makes them one of the most sustainably produced foods in the United States. And films such as the Fantastic Fungi have made apparent fungi’s medicinal qualities.  In fashion, brands such as Brandon Maxwell, Acne Studios and Sportmax have incorporated the mushroom into their Spring/Summer 2022 shows, while Alexander McQueen’s Sarah Burton took inspiration from the interconnecting power of mycelium for her latest collection. On the other hand, Stella McCartney not only made use…

April 03, 2022 at 11:44PM In the words of Grammy nominee Taylor Swift, ’tis the damn season…red carpet season, that is! With some of the past year’s most popular musicians, albums and songs in the running for gold-plated gramophones, we’re expecting some show-stopping looks on the 2022 Grammys red carpet. Originally scheduled for January, the 64th annual Grammy Awards was pushed to April due to Omicron. For the first time, the ceremony was also moved from Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Click through the gallery below to see all the looks from the 2022 Grammys red carpet. This article is being updated live. Photography courtesy of Getty Images Photography courtesy of Getty Images Photography courtesy of Getty Images Photography courtesy of Getty Images Photography courtesy of Getty Images Photography courtesy of Getty Images Photography courtesy of Getty Images Photography courtesy of Getty Images Photography…

April 02, 2022 at 02:30PM Alicia Keys’s lifestyle-beauty brand Keys Soulcare arrives in Canada View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Keys Soulcare (@keyssoulcare) Keys Soulcare, the beauty brand from Alicia Keys, is good for both your skin and soul, and now the powerful lineup of dermatologist-developed skincare and body care products are available to Canadians. Arriving exclusively at Sephora Canada, you can get your hands on the goods via online or in-store. From a gentle Manuka honey-infused face wash to an exfoliating powder and even a melting body balm, Keys Soulcare products are full of hero ingredients that turn every self-care moment into a soul-soothing ritual. Sephora Canada’s annual Spring Savings Event is on Photography courtesy of SephoraWe aren’t the only ones completely over the moon now that winter has taken its final bow — Sephora Canada gets it,…

April 02, 2022 at 02:30PM Topshop is moving to Nordstrom Canada Photography courtesy of NordstromThe British fast-fashion brand came to The Hudson’s Bay a little over 10 years ago. But when ASOS purchased Topshop in 2021, it pulled it out of the Canadian department store. However, fans can now rejoice because, on April 1, Topshop is marking its triumphant return to Canada, this time at Nordstrom. For anyone looking to get their fill of millennial nostalgia and new Gen Z styles, both Topshop and Topman are now available at Nordstrom’s six Canadian stores and its Canadian e-commerce site. Justin Bieber is coming to SSENSE Photography courtesy of SSENSESSENSE and drew house want to invite you into a suburban oasis in celebration of their collaboration. The brand created by Justin Bieber and Ryan Good is taking over SSENSE Montreal from March 29 to April…

April 01, 2022 at 07:41PM For the past six years, a big, glorious afro had been my signature hairstyle. It really felt like a statement-making reclamation of my Black pride and beauty after years of listening to narrow and toxic beauty ideals and applying chemical relaxer to help permanently straighten my coils as a direct result. And while much of the world was in a holding pattern for the last two years, and stay-at-home COVID orders shuttered beauty salon doors for huge stretches of time, I saw my afro become the true definition of “larger than life.” We’re talking Kaepernick-level. I became a first-time mum during that time, too. I truly see my type 4 curls as a gift from the hair gods, but I won’t lie: sporting a healthy and well-kept large afro makes you work for it in terms of a…

April 01, 2022 at 03:39PM Sarah Jay’s collection of sustainable and locally made styles had a bit of a brutal beginning. “Early in my career, I had an existential crisis,” admits the Toronto-based celebrity stylist, eco activist and conceiver of the documentary Toxic Beauty. “I just felt like I was drowning in excess. I loved fashion, but I was concerned about where our clothing was coming from and how it was being disposed of.” Al Gore’s 2006 documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, is partially to blame for Jay’s self-reflection. “That film really fact-checked me and opened my mind, but it also coincided with the worsening of my chemical sensitivities,” she says, referring to the by-product of her days submerged in chlorine as a synchronized swimmer and her self-described addiction to hair dye and beauty products. As her health declined, Jay adopted a new and…

March 31, 2022 at 10:07PM A tall, dark and handsome man emerges from a lake wearing a soaking wet, white dress shirt. Sound familiar? If you’ve spent the last few days binge-watching Bridgerton season two, then it should. In episode five, there’s a pivotal swoon-worthy moment in a show built upon swoon-worthy moments where Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) takes an accidental swim while helping Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) out of a boat. It’s cute, full of chemistry and just a little risqué, meaning it perfectly encapsulates the Netflix phenomenon. But is it unique? Not so much. If you’re an avid period drama aficionado like myself, you’ve probably seen more suitors in wet white shirts than you can count: Greg Wise in 1995’s Sense & Sensibility, Dan Stevens in 2008’s Sense & Sensibility, Rupert Friend in Young Victoria, Toby Stephens in Jane Eyre, Aidan…

March 30, 2022 at 08:40PM Spring weather is unpredictable. One minute it’s warm and sunny, the next it’s cold and windy (and sometimes snowy). That’s why transitional coats are essential for this confusing time of year. The right outwear will keep you warm and dry without sacrificing your style. Classic trench coats are a must when it comes to spring dressing, and they have been a staple for many decades — think Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Catherine Deneuve in The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and Olivia Pope in Scandal. In recent seasons, leather has become a popular material for light outerwear, while the surge of DIY and naughties fashion made the “small top big pants” silhouette more in vogue. Shorter jackets, such as windbreakers, shackets and bomber jackets, have become favourites among Gen-Z. From classic trench coats and versatile anoraks to sporty letterman jackets, here…

March 30, 2022 at 03:59PM The corset is one of history’s most controversial pieces of clothing. And thanks to Bridgerton’s revival of Regency-era fashion, it’s getting a modern-day makeover. Corsets were first constructed as an undergarment to flatten the bust in the 16th century. The following decades saw different variations on the original design emerge, with the most well-known being the waist-cinching bodice depicted in period dramas like Bridgerton. Golda Rosheuvel, Bridgerton season two; Photography courtesy of NetflixThe Netflix series has taken more than a few liberties with its costuming. Exhibit A: the historically inaccurate tightly wound corsets seen on the show’s leading ladies. During the Georgian era in which Bridgerton is set, corsets were actually soft and breathable since dresses had column-like silhouettes that hid curves. Over time, corsets gained a reputation for being oppressive and painful, which some argue is an unfair characterization.…

March 29, 2022 at 08:50PM When Will Smith struck Chris Rock at the Oscars this past Sunday, the slap was seen and heard around the world. Rock made a tasteless joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head, saying, “Jada, I love you. GI Jane 2, can’t wait to see you,” referencing the transformation Demi Moore underwent in the 1997 film G.I. Jane. Will, in turn, made the reckless decision to get violent. Moments after, Smith went up on stage to accept his Best Actor win for King Richard, in which he played Richard Williams, the father and coach of tennis legends Venus and Serena. “Richard Williams was a fierce defender of his family,” he said. “In this business, you’ve got to be able to have people disrespecting you, and you’ve got to smile and you’ve got to pretend like that’s OK.” The next…