FASHION Magazine

December 30, 2021 at 02:00PM 2021 has proven itself to be an explosive year for street style. A taste of normalcy (whatever that means now) has driven us to dress more freely and unapologetically than ever — if only for brief moments here and there. Could it have been an ardent longing to express ourselves through style in the wake of the turbulent year we left behind, and the equally uncertain future that lay ahead? Or perhaps, the nostalgic desire to participate in the return of trends gone by, from monogram mania to kitschy Y2K fashion? Whatever the reason, we’ve embraced the opportunity to step up our street style in 2021 — and so have our favourite fashion icons. With eye-catching looks from runway models to major pop stars, each season of this past year was full of fashion to be remembered. Below,…

December 29, 2021 at 02:30PM Another pandemic year has come to pass, and before we step (perhaps a little hesitantly) into 2022, we’d like to give credit to some of the creators that sent our screen time averages through the roof in 2021. These TikTok style accounts will inspire you to find new ways to bring life into your wardrobe this coming year. From body positivty to thrifted style and eco-friendly design, we present our roundup of the creators we couldn’t get enough of this past year. @denisemmercedes For those in search of size-inclusive style accounts, this New Jersey-based body-positivity advocate will bop her way onto your list of TikTok influences in no time. Denise Mercedes counts over 3.5 million followers who keenly watch for her side-by-side outfit posts in which she and her #stylenotsize co-founder, Maria Castellanos, model the same outfits to…

December 28, 2021 at 02:30PM Hidden just northwest of Montreal, the dreamy Laurentian landscape turns into a fairy talelike adventure during the winter months. The undeniable nucleus of the region is the iconic Mont-Tremblant pedestrian village, but there are plenty of other charming small towns to explore. Here, you can embrace the powdery snow and sub-zero temperatures in any (and every) fashion — whether you’re sipping bubbles in a hot pool at a Scandinavian-style spa or careening down the mountainside on a tube. Luxurious chalets and unique Québécois culinary experiences can be found in many snow-covered nooks and crannies. Here, we present our travel guide to the Laurentian Mountains. Bundle up, and let’s go! Mont-Tremblant FAVOURITE THINGS ABOUT THIS SPOT Globally admired skiing, exciting snow sports and lavish accommodations help this bilingual resort village draw visitors from around the world. Take a stroll…

December 27, 2021 at 02:30PM Global luxury brands may still be trying to figure out the one-size-fits-all equation for tapping the elusive and prolific consumers in China, but Chinese designers have always had a leg up on understanding what their country’s consumers are looking for — especially during the pandemic. There’s no question that many still lust after the latest and greatest from international luxe brands, but for today’s Gen Z shoppers, mixing cool emerging local designers with their Chanels, Diors and Bottega Venetas has never had so much clout. With two Chinese designers, Rui Zhou and Shuting Qiu, among the 20 names shortlisted for the semifinals of this year’s LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers (a.k.a. one of the most prestigious fashion awards), a new crop of designers is making waves by showcasing their talent and personality — and the rest of…

December 27, 2021 at 02:00PM Considering the mess of a year we’ve had, we should all be slightly shocked at how good the red carpet fashion was in 2021. And when I say good, I mean seriously good. In February, it was clear that 2021 was done with loungewear and ready to party when not even a virtual carpet could keep Law Roach down. As Anya Taylor-Joy emerged onto the Golden Globes screen decked out in an emerald green Dior gown, the stylist cemented his fashion fairy godmother status then and there. And if we’re being honest, this list could’ve easily been an “Ode to Roach” as his looks for Taylor-Joy, Tom Holland, and Zendaya topped our collective best dressed mental directories. But while Cynthia Erivo, H.E.R, Emma Corrin and Olivia Rodrigo also brought their A+ style game, the real rising stars this…

December 27, 2021 at 02:00PM If you’ve somehow managed to avoid downloading TikTok all this time, consider giving in now. Built for bite-sized videos, TikTok has been a proper goldmine for hacks of all varieties in 2021, especially when it came to beauty. We love an over-the-top makeup look, but always welcome ways to simplify our routines — if only to pass the time by learning something new. We’ve rounded up some of the best TikTok beauty hacks of 2021 — from heatless curls and the wolf cut to slugging and lip contouring — as demonstrated by some of our favourite TikTok users, below. 1. Retain moisture by “slugging” The name could use a rebrand, but slugging might be the easiest hack we’ve learned all year. To retain moisture (especially in the dry winter months), simply finish off your nighttime skincare routine with…

December 24, 2021 at 02:30PM The long-term effects of high heels on the body are well-documented, ranging from foot damage to chronic pain. I didn’t even need to know that, however; just the temporary pain of wearing killer heels for a night out or even sensible heels all day at work was enough to make me slowly dial back on my high heel addiction. These days, I work from home and one of the best side effects of that is the freedom to wear comfortable shoes (or no shoes at all) every day. Now I rarely wear high heels even when I go out, opting instead for a fun pair of sneakers. However, once in a while I do break out an old favorite pair of heels for an important meeting or a special occasion, like the upcoming holiday season. Unfortunately my time…

December 23, 2021 at 02:30PM Heat and colour damage is hard to repair, plain and simple, and, to be honest, it can be one of the most discouraging parts of your natural curly hair care journey, especially when it’s due to methods you’ve used with the intention of actually elevating your style. However, there is hope at the end of this frizzy, split-end tunnel. With a little effort and the right mix of ingredients and methods, your hair can easily (read: with patience) return to its former glory. If you’re wondering how tools and chemicals designed for hair actually create this damage in the first place, you’re not alone. The short answer is major damage to your hair’s cuticle. Both straightening and dyeing your hair lifts the hair’s cuticle and opens your hair up to further damage. Anything you do from this point…

December 22, 2021 at 03:58PM Lana Ogilvie started her modelling career at 17 and moved to NYC soon after, where she quickly appeared on the covers of Vogue, Marie Claire and Elle and in endless campaigns, including Ralph Lauren, Bergdorf Goodman, DKNY, Victoria’s Secret and Guess. We asked the industry veteran about how her 30 years in the business inspired her self-care journey and planted the seed for eventually launching her own skincare range, Lana Ogilvie Cosmetics. You were the first person of colour to be signed to CoverGirl. How do you think the modelling industry has changed or not changed enough, in recent years? Certainly in regards to representation, everyone is trying to be more inclusive. It’s not necessarily equal representation, but more inclusive representation. You may have a certain number of white models in a shot along with one Asian or…

December 22, 2021 at 03:18PM Like many other kids of the ’90s, Myriad Augustine was a fan of The Matrix. But as a trans, non-binary person, their connection to the film series meant something different. Augustine knew their gender didn’t match with the gender assigned to them at birth, but as a child, there was little to do about this realization. That changed in 1999 when The Matrix, in all its sci-fi splendor, presented a new reality. “Even when I was very early in figuring out my own identity, there are things in the movie that resonated,” Augustine says. The Matrix’s queer significance runs deeper with its fourth installment, The Matrix Resurrections, which premiered Dec. 22. Photography Courtesy of Warner Bros. PicturesThe dystopian series — set in a world where AI-powered machines have seized control and trapped humans inside a simulated reality — has inspired academic…