FASHION Magazine

February 27, 2022 at 11:00AM The influence of Euphoria on the world of fashion (and makeup) can’t be understated. From cult favourite brands to designer vintage, luxury items and independent designers, the outfits worn by the cool girls of East Highland High have found their way into the closets of the HBO series’ most fervent fans. Costume Designer Heidi Bivens uses clothing and accessories to tell the stories of each character (take Jules’s style evolution in Euphoria season two as proof), and fan accounts such as @euphoria_fits are quick to identify specific items featured on the viral TV drama. Although many of the pieces have sold out due to popularity, some brands have decided to deliver even more of the sought-after wares. Whether you’re into Maddy’s It Girl wardrobe, Cassie’s country star style, Lexi’s preppy ensembles, Kat’s fiery femme fatale outfits or Rue’s skater-inspired looks, here are some…

February 26, 2022 at 02:30PM Yeezy Gap and Balenciaga put on a show Photography courtesy of Yeezy GapOn February 23 in Miami, Kanye West’s Donda 2 release party not only hyped up music lovers, but captured the attention of fashion aficionados. Ye and his longtime friend Demna Gvasalia presented Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga. The collection welds notable sign posts from the two creative maestros, featuring 25 monochromatic looks that include thigh high boots, exaggerated silhouettes, a recurring abstract dove motif, face coverings and a touch of Gap’s timeless American codes. The first release is available to shop globally on yeezygap.com and Farfetch. OVO collaborates with Disney for spring Photography courtesy of OVODrake is all about the OGs. For Spring 2022, his street style brand OVO is tapping Disney’s day ones — Mickey, Donald and Goofy — to adorn an array of hoodies,…

February 26, 2022 at 02:30PM The Ordinary Hair Care is here Photography Courtesy of The OrdinaryThe internet’s favourite beauty rebel is finally bringing what they do so well in skincare (scientific formulas, utter transparency and excellent prices) to your hair routine. One of the biggest messages sure to turn heads is the brand’s pro-sulfate approach. In recent years, beauty fans have turned against the ingredient (which creates lather but is also thought to be overly drying to the hair), however The Ordinary’s stance is that it’s still the key to effectively ditching dirt and sebum when used in the correct concentrations (instead of, say, as the first or second ingredient). The hair care line from The Ordinary contains a shampoo (with 4 per cent sulphate) that can also be used on the body, a light conditioner and a post-wash hydrating scalp treatment with…

February 25, 2022 at 07:41PM Can any industry be truly sustainable? Ashley Alexis McFarlane, owner of Canadian jewellery brand Omi Woods, thinks not. Unlike a certain bejewelled House of Gucci character, McFarlane does, however, believe in being ethical. “Living 100 per cent off the land is the only way to be sustainable, and even then humans will have some impact,” she says. “I do believe in being ethical. Both words are thrown around a lot.” Omi Woods’ treasures are created with fair trade African gold sourced from small-scale artisanal mines that use traditional low-impact methods. Its silver is sourced from casting houses that use a blend of recycled and pure silver. “Sustainability is also about relationships. Our staff are paid fairly, our contractors are paid fairly, and our ecosystem supports, nurtures and builds with each other as a result,” McFarlane says. The designer’s…

February 24, 2022 at 05:58PM Growing up, I had one of those moms that could do almost anything. She cooked jerk chicken, built shelves and, most importantly, she could braid. When I was younger, I would sit on a pillow in front of the TV and get my hair done by her capable hands. After marathoning Charmed or One Tree Hill for hours, I would leave the flattened pillow with a bruised butt, a tender scalp and gleaming braids. At the time, I wasn’t interested in the process. I was interested in looking cute and watching toxic couples break up and make up (Phoebe and Cole forever.) When I moved to Toronto for school and noticed my lack of Black girl beauty skills, doing my own hair still didn’t cross my mind. Instead, I suffered through a few braidless years before meeting my…

February 23, 2022 at 08:01PM With fashion month in full swing, off-runway styles have been giving us major inspo for fall. From Copenhagen’s take on the chicest winter ensembles to the attention-grabbing getup of New York’s elite, we’ve been itching to add some new clothes to our carts. But of course, no season is complete without the spunky style seen across the streets of London. Decked out in playful attire like padded velvet sweaters and patterned structured jackets, one thing is clear: the people of Britain’s capital came to serve expressive street style for London Fashion Week Fall 2022. And while we enjoyed the creativity and individuality amongst the masses, no one does it quite like FKA Twigs, who channeled her inner royal as she paraded the most ethereal white evening gown on a cold London night. FKA Twigs attends Simone Rocha at The…

February 23, 2022 at 04:29PM London will always be the cool, artsy kid of the fashion week schedule. You know the one — the effortless “it” girl in school who perpetually looked like she wasn’t trying but was somehow always wearing the perfect mix of trendy yet eccentric clothes. Designers at London Fashion Week Fall 2022 followed this archetype to a tee, trading in locker lined halls for glitzy catwalks. Hot on the heels of its New York counterpart, England’s capital followed a few similar themes: relaxed suiting, streamlined silhouettes and subdued colour palettes. However, the UK introduced some extremes. While seventies flair, sheer dresses and patterns galore added some pizzazz, the real wow factor came in the form of inflatable fashions, oversized hats and feline accessories. It seems British designers are keen to revamp the spectacle of pre-pandemic runways. See for yourself…

February 23, 2022 at 04:00PM A chorus of celebrities — namely Chrissy Tiegen, Serena Williams, Halsey and other public figures — have reframed the conversation around pregnancy in recent years, getting real about grief, the joy of childbirth, body image and maternity style (take Rihanna’s bejewelled baby bump as proof of these shifting norms). In December, supermodel Ashley Graham (then pregnant with two boys, born earlier this month) notably shared a photo of the stretch marks that lined her belly like the “tree of life,” per her husband of over a decade, Justin Ervin. View this post on Instagram   A post shared by A S H L E Y G R A H A M (@ashleygraham) A global ambassador for Knix, Ashley Graham and Joanna Griffiths, founder and CEO of the Canadian intimates brand, who gave birth to twin girls last year,…

February 22, 2022 at 10:05PM At one point or another, we’ve all felt like a side character in our own story. The anxiety that life isn’t as exciting as it should be is not uncommon, but rarely is that feeling meaningfully portrayed on-screen. Enter Euphoria character Lexi Howard (played by Maude Apatow). In a show about addiction, toxic relationships and trauma, Lexi brings some much needed levity. As a straight-laced, awkward teen, she’s often on the periphery of the juicy drama that engulfs the series’ main characters. “Sidekicks are usually the more sensitive, smarter, more compelling characters, but for some reason, they just get overlooked,” Lexi explained in a monologue in season two, episode three. So now she’s seeking justice. (Spoilers ahead!) Photography courtesy of Eddy Chen/HBOThroughout the unfolding second season, Lexi’s confidence builds as she quietly works on an autobiographical play. Titled…

February 22, 2022 at 07:48PM In a surprise move, one of the most noteworthy beauty lessons to come out of London Fashion Week Fall 2022 was that you may not have to worry about styling your hair at all next season. The prolific parade of headwear that was seen in all forms on the runways, from jovial extra-wide brimmed hats to moody hoods and balaclavas, practically guaranteed that bad hair days need not be feared any longer. Those not yet ready to cover their coif à la Richard Quinn, Ahluwalia and Erdem can dip their toes into the accessory waters with a headband, as seen at Eudon Choi and Roksanda. If it’s your makeup brushes you’re ready to take a break from, bare faces continued to be the trend du jour at shows including Christopher Kane, David Koma and Nensi Dojaka. But on…