FASHION Magazine

October 13, 2021 at 01:00PM Canadian actor Simu Liu is taking on a new starring role: that of the Global Brand Ambassador for luxury outerwear outfit Nobis. The Canadian brand’s partnership with the Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings leading man and Kim’s Convenience star — in celebration of its 15 year anniversary — includes the introduction of a new collection. Described as boundary-pushing and timeless, the line features functional silhouettes and incorporates a modern twist that channel’s Liu’s own style. Nobis (available in more than 35 countries across North America, Europe and Asia) and the Marvel Studios superhero created a series of vignettes throughout the campaign that correspond with different elements of Liu’s personal journey and professional career. From music to sports and writing, these components of his life signify the obstacles he has overcome based on “preconceived misconceptions…

October 12, 2021 at 08:50PM When you’re Ariana Grande, nothing you do goes unnoticed. Just this past summer, some skilled fan-sleuthing led to the discovery of the Instagram account and website for R.E.M. Beauty, the singer’s soon-to-be launched cosmetics brand. Though it had no posts and was not following anyone, the account quickly gained thousands of followers as fans awaited details about the line. Now, months later, we’re finally getting a taste of what’s to come. Starting September 10, the brand, along with Grande herself, began teasing the launch, which has reportedly been in the works for two years. On October 11, R.E.M. Beauty posted a behind-the-scenes picture of Grande sporting a shimmery face of purple-hued makeup, getting fans (aka us) extremely excited. And while product details are still mostly under wraps, the highly-anticipated beauty line confirmed it will be available this fall,…

October 12, 2021 at 03:07PM Photography Courtesy of HermèsAttention nail polish lovers: Hermès has entered the chat. Following the launch of its own beauty line in March 2020, the brand is once again expanding its offering with Le Mains Hermès, a nail polish collection guaranteed to upgrade your mani game this fall. The collection comprises 24 stunning nail lacquers (inspired by Hermès’s iconic Parisian address, 24 Faubourg Saint-Honoré) in an assortment of shades from vibrant fuchsia pinks, such as Rouge Exotique, to Violet Byzantin, a moody dark plum. A best-seller is sure to be the luxury house’s signature orange hue, Orange Boîte. The made-in-France formulas promise high concentrations of ultra-fine pigments, and are based on existing lipstick shades, so you can match your tips to your lips. That’s not all, though. Le Main Hermès offers up a full manicure experience, elevating the at-home…

October 12, 2021 at 02:00PM Photography By Keri Anderson/Courtesy of CBC Growing up in Mississauga, Sort Of co-creator and star Bilal Baig always had one weapon they could wield against their bullies: their sense of humour. “I discovered in middle school that I could make people laugh, and that helped them to stop laughing at me, and, rather, laugh at the thing I was impersonating or trying to poke fun at,” they say. “That was powerful in terms of trying to survive middle school, which can be a very difficult place to survive.” Performing may not have come easily, but the writing always flowed. They were 23 when their first play, Acha Bacha, premiered in 2018, which Baig describes as “a beautiful love letter to queer and trans brown folk.” Soon after, Baig met Queer As Folk alumnus Fab Filippo while working on…

October 11, 2021 at 05:00PM In the summer of 2020, right in the thick of the COVID-19 pandemic, tattoo artist Salad (@sadbabysalad on Instagram) publicly came out as non-binary; changed their name on social media; packed up their life in Toronto and moved to Montreal all in the span of a couple weeks. This, however, was not the first time Salad had moved across the country, nor was it the first time they had come out. And while Salad describes their two coming out stories as very different experiences, the fluidity of their identity means they can’t always give concrete answers when others attempt to pin down their sexuality or gender. “Coming out is something that is constantly changing and evolving. I feel like every week is different,” they say, “but that’s just part of being fluid — there are lots of layers…

October 11, 2021 at 02:30PM Move over, Batmobile. HBO’s We’re Here — the drag documentary-meets-makeover series starring Shangela Laquifa Wadley, Eureka O’Hara and Bob the Drag Queen — might possibly feature the most fabulous forms of transportation ever created. In the opening scene of season one (which premiered in 2020) and season two (to be untucked today), the world was introduced to three of the campiest trucks to ever grace the small screen: a fuschia-bowed set of wheels, a mobile-enlarged elephant and a literal “purse first” vehicle. View this post on Instagram   A post shared by We’re Here (@werehere) “I don’t want to ruin it for you, but I actually never drove the [purse] truck myself,” shares Bob over video chat. “When we did season one, I didn’t even have a driver’s license, so I legally could not drive that truck.” As…

October 09, 2021 at 02:30PM MCM Cubic monogram revealed View this post on Instagram   A post shared by MCM (@mcmworldwide) For 44 years, MCM had one monogram, the widely recognized Cognac Visetos. Now, following the release of the Vintage Jacquard monogram earlier this year, the leather luxury goods brand is adding a third in celebration of its 45th anniversary. In an ode to the company’s Bavarian roots, the MCM Cubic monogram features a diamond design reminiscent of the country’s flag, and the 3D pattern dominates MCM’s Fall 2021 M’ETAVERSE collection. It also features a repeating pattern that “symbolizes a convergence of the lives our consumers lead as well as the voyages and destinations which comprise them,” explained Dirk Schönberger, MCM’s global creative officer, in a press release. Garage debuts unisex collection Garage For All Photography by Sandy KimThis week, Montreal-bred label Garage…

October 09, 2021 at 02:30PM Halloween glam hits Shoppers Drug Mart Photography Courtesy of Quo Beauty.If your usual Halloween look is more swaggy than spooky, Quo Beauty’s Halloween collection, which hit Shoppers Drug Mart stores this week, will likely fit right in with your end-of-month plans. The limited-edition Gold Glitter Drops and chic faux mink lashes and manicure sets can easily transition through the rest of the holiday season, while those who have plans beyond just a Hocus Pocus viewing party can get inspired by the full-on look created by Insta makeup artist Kimberley Margarita using the entire collection of Halloween beauty products. Stay tuned to her social channels on October 14th, when she’ll reveal how to get the look. Holiday beauty gifts are rolling out, including these epic mini MAC lipsticks Photography Courtesy of MAC.Ready or not, holiday beauty is starting to…

October 08, 2021 at 09:00PM When I imagine what it must feel like to be a rock star, my mind inevitably wanders to iconic moments from famous concerts. I envision Bowie singing the first lines of “Rock and Roll Suicide” while the Hammersmith Odeon erupts into screams of excitement, or Freddie Mercury hearing the lyrics he wrote being sung back to him by the 70,000 fans packed into Wembley Stadium. But is there also room in life’s mundane moments to feel like a rock star? What does it feel like to be a celebrity in your everyday life? That is the feeling that Utah couple Tezza Barton and Cole Herrmann are reaching for in their latest collection, a collaboration with Canadian outerwear brand NOIZE. The duo, who previously worked together on the viral Tezza app and Lello eyewear brand, have partnered with the…

October 08, 2021 at 03:47PM “I’d really rather talk about this in person,” I kept repeating over text, but each time it was like my partner didn’t hear me as she continued to type and hit “send.” This was one of those dating conversations that was best had face-to-face. But, my needs didn’t seem to matter and I let her bulldoze over them. Knowing your boundaries is one thing, but maintaining them is another. At the time, I wasn’t good at either.  My ex, on the other hand, had such clear boundaries that she seemed like an impenetrable fortress. She unapologetically asserted her needs and maintained emotional walls that my inner anxious child was unable to scale, but tried desperately to. While taking stock of that failed relationship, I tried to understand the radical contrast between us. How was she able to maintain…