FASHION Magazine

November 23, 2021 at 11:12PM Want to really get to know Dua Lipa? Look no further. On November 23, the pop star announced Service95, a highly curated weekly newsletter, website and podcast promising to give fans a peek inside her very chic world. With topics like “global style, culture, and society,” the lifestyle platform (launching in 2022) is essentially a smorgasbord of all things Dua Lipa. “We’ll be sharing words, stories, cultural recommendations, and more from a plethora of voices that I love, that I trust in fashion, in beauty, in the arts, in politics, in global issues and tons more,” said the singer in a video posted to her Instagram. She added that Service95 will be collaborated on by writers and editors from all over the world “that are both established and emerging.” View this post on Instagram   A post shared…

November 23, 2021 at 09:44PM The Matrix is a fashion film, actually. Since its release in 1999, the dystopian series has had viewers hooked. The sci-fi film — set in a world where humans are unknowingly trapped inside a simulated reality constructed by AI-powered machines — centered protagonist Neo (Canadian actor Keanu Reeves) as he fought alongside a team of rebels to free humanity. Aside from captivating surreal action scenes, the film’s characters had an impeccable style that inspired a timeless fashion aesthetic. Costume designer Kym Barrett created a signature wardrobe that encapsulated the movie’s boundary-pushing ideas, by dressing characters in sleek ’90s cyberpunk uniforms. Over the course of the series’ three installments, The Matrix took hold of the fashion world. And with its newest iteration, The Matrix Resurrections, we’re sensing a comeback. The saga’s anticipated fourth movie, which premiers in theatres on…

November 23, 2021 at 02:39PM Sasha Exeter is busy. But in the early mornings, she’s putting in a different kind of work. The Canadian content creator is more than just an influencer: She’s a single mother, entrepreneur and brand collaborator, counting Activia, Vichy, Indigo, BMW and, of course, Tetley as partners. A retired athlete (and the national face of Joe Fresh Active), Exeter’s health and wellness journey is at the core of her online presence. On her Instagram and blog, she shares her favourite workout routines, holds space for honest conversations about mental health, and presents a holistic approach to wellness that centers on recharging the mind and body from the inside out. But before the sun rises, the self care advocate is offline and enjoying some solitude with a cup of tea. And now, she has her very own Tetley blend, Be…

November 22, 2021 at 10:44PM Cardi B, in all her maximalist style glory, is never one to hold back on the red carpet. Such was the case at the 2021 American Music Awards (AMAs) on November 21, where the rapper took her role as host quite seriously. Showing us just how much she loves to take risks, Cardi B started the night off turning heads in surrealist Schiaparelli couture. The dress itself was simple: a black form-fitting strapless gown with a train. But the look was amped up with the addition of an all-encompassing mesh veil and a hefty gold mask that covered her entire face. The ensemble was embellished by additional gold accents, with long fingernails at the end of her black gloves and earrings in the shape of eyes with dangling fingernails attached. more close ups of Cardi B’s AMA look…

November 22, 2021 at 08:42PM Adele is back. After a six year hiatus from releasing music, the songstress finally made her return with the delivery of her fourth studio album 30 on November 19. Music is an emotional outlet for the notoriously private 33-year-old artist, and in her new soulful record, she opens up about her divorce from ex-husband Simon Konecki (the pair split in April 2019), the nuances of motherhood, loneliness and falling in love. And thanks to her musical resurgence, Adele is once again all over our social feeds (as she should be!), gracing the covers of magazines, giving in-depth interviews and performing her impressive vocals for live audiences. To top it all off, the singer has also been dropping jaws with some recent fashion moments, but some discussions surrounding these appearances have perpetuated the harmful narrative that Adele is somehow more…

November 20, 2021 at 02:30PM The Starface x Sesame Street collab is available now Photography courtesy of Starface.Inspired by the inclusivity of the show’s diverse storylines and cast of Muppets and guest stars, the feel-good brand that is Starface has dropped a limited-edition collaboration with Sesame Street. Best known for its acne-positive pimple stickers, the drop features Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Elmo and Oscar the Grouch sets, including pore strips and the famous hydrocolloid patches packaged in matching portable cases. The patches help to speed up your skin’s healing by shielding blemishes from bacteria while also absorbing fluid and reducing inflammation. Byredo makes smoky eyes easy with a new eyeshadow palette and kajal eye pencils View this post on Instagram   A post shared by BYREDO (@officialbyredo) iframe.instagram-media { position: static !important; } If smoky eyes and Saturday night go hand in hand…

November 20, 2021 at 02:30PM Tim Hortons and Justin Bieber release Timbiebs Merch Photography courtesy of Tim Hortons x Justin BieberReady for the best news ever? Tim Hortons and Justin Bieber have unveiled a lineup of merch to accompany the unlikely pairing’s much-anticipated collaboration. On November 29, the same day that we will be graced with a limited-edition selection of Timbiebs Timbits (Chocolate White Fudge, Sour Cream Chocolate Chip and Birthday Cake Waffle), Justin’s fanatical love of the Tims brand will come to life in a cozy beanie, a fanny pack and a tote bag. ​​ “Doing a Tim Hortons collab has always been a dream of mine,” said Justin in a press release. “I grew up on Tim Hortons and it’s always been something close to my heart.” Name a better duo, we’ll wait. Dior brings its e-commerce shop to Canadians Photography…

November 19, 2021 at 05:45PM Shein’s reputation has taken another hit. The TikTok-famous fast fashion brand was embroiled in yet another controversy last week after an investigation by Swiss advocacy group Public Eye uncovered alleged labour law violations at its facilities in China. Researchers — who remained anonymous for their own safety — visited 17 of the brand’s suppliers in the region of Guangzhou, China, a sprawling port city north of Hong Kong once home to Shein’s headquarters (the company is currently based in Nanjing). The report’s alarming findings include 75-hour workweeks, hazardous work environments and other alleged labour law violations. Many of the manufacturing sites were described as “informal workshops” that posed fire hazards, with no emergency exits and barred windows. In a statement provided to the BBC and other publications, a Shein spokesperson said: “Upon learning of the report, we immediately requested…

November 18, 2021 at 09:00PM I’ll just come out and say it: The fashion from the first season of Emily in Paris was a disappointment. As one of 2020’s most anticipated new releases, it had all the makings to fill the Upper East Side-sized hole that Gossip Girl left in its wake. Legendary costume designer and Sex and The City fairy godmother Patricia Field, check! Audrey Hepburn look-alike and rising style icon Lily Collins, check! A glamorous and overly idealized location, check! But what fans got instead was a mismatch of cliché storylines, a white-washed cast, a parade of French stereotypes, unrealistic social media expectations and some extremely odd outfit choices. I mean, does anyone jog in a Chanel eyelet blouse?! View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Emily in Paris Outfits (@emilyinparisoutfits) But despite the public displays of disdain,…

November 18, 2021 at 08:04PM Perfecting a blowout for textured hair at home can seem like a challenge, but according to Naeemah LaFond, a celeb and runway stylist who’s worked with Whitney Peak and Christopher John Rogers, it’s all about making sure you’re considering every single step of the process, including the products you’re using in the shower. Here, LaFond, who’s also the global artistic director for Amika, lays out how to perfect your textured hair blowout routine, one step at a time. Photography Courtesy of Amika“A blowout consists of three steps, the wash, the prep, and the blowdry. Each step is super important to the end result, as is using products that are meant to not only go with your personal hair texture, but also your end goal,” says La Fond. For example, if you have very curly hair, but want a…