FASHION Magazine

September 29, 2021 at 06:01PM When it comes to music, there doesn’t seem to be anything American R&B singer-songwriter H.E.R. (née Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson) can’t do. The 24-year-old artist has a series of hit EPs and a successful album (the much-anticipated Back of My Mind dropped earlier this year) to her name, has performed at the Super Bowl and has already won four Grammys and an Oscar. But when it came to performing a full-length concert with an actual audience for the first time in about a year and half, how did she feel? “Nervous. I was so nervous,” she says, her laugh echoing out over the video chat. When we connect, it’s the day after H.E.R. had just performed two nights at the Hollywood Bowl alongside the Los Angeles Philharmonic, showing off her talents with rearranged versions of some of her greatest hits. “I…

September 29, 2021 at 05:42PM While scrolling Insta or TikTok lately, you may have noticed a flood of videos of women dousing their hair in gloopy-looking water before showing off shampoo-commercial-style rolling, glossy waves. Turns out, that murky-looking substance is rice water, and the centre of the latest viral beauty trend which influencers and celebs alike are claiming gives them ad-worthy hair.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anisa Sojka (@anisasojka) iframe.instagram-media { position: static !important; } Online hair influencers such as Anisa Sojka, Bhawana Mehra and Audrey Victoria are driving the rice water hair mask trend, which Sojka, who also sells her hair bows, scrunchies and other accessories highly sought-after by her 530,000 followers, even claimed caused her hair to grow faster. Even Cardi B says she sprays her freshly washed hair with a rice water tonic she…

September 29, 2021 at 05:29PM With the comeback of ballet flats and loafers, it’s only fitting that Mary Janes are the next “it” shoe of the season. Also known as bar shoes or doll shoes, the classic footwear was initially designed for children, but it soon became popular among women of many generations. Nowadays the shoes come in a variety of styles, from easygoing flats, platform pumps to classic low heels. In recent years, these shoes have shown up on runways, streets and celebrities. Notably, Zoë Kravitz is often spotted on the streets of Brooklyn in her favourite The Row Ava flats, paired with airy babydoll dresses, relaxed trousers or pleated mini skirts. Although these shoes are commonly associated with women’s fashion, they have been embraced by everyone, with the likes of Harry Styles and Tyler the Creator donning them on red carpets…

September 29, 2021 at 01:00PM The wait is (nearly) over. Knix, the beloved Canadian intimate brand, is back again with their third coveted Papaya Box, made in collaboration with Sarah Nicole Landry of The Birds Papaya. From a shiny faux-leather bodysuit to the brand’s first pair of leggings, Landry has helped the brand curate and bundle some of its most unique and sought-after pieces. After their first box sold out in just 27 minutes back in October 2020, the brand quickly re-stocked and decided to start planning for a second edition, which came out this past June. Now, they’re nearly ready to launch their third this Sunday, October 3rd—so get your refresh button ready. “We had a 30,000 person waitlist, and we sold out in less than half an hour,” says Landry. “It was incredible. Little did everyone know, we were already in…

September 27, 2021 at 10:23PM I shed actual tears when watching the most recent season of Sex Education. As someone who received a not-so-comprehensive sex ed in school, it feels life changing to see mainstream media embrace open dialogue with courage, honesty and humour. And I’m not alone — thanks to the overwhelmingly positive reaction to the British hit show’s newly released season 3, it has already been renewed for a fourth season. Sex Education has an unapologetic devotion to pushing back on the embarrassment that’s often wrapped up in sex, and it has grown to be internet famous because of it. The series, created by Laurie Dunn, follows the students at fictional Moordale Secondary School as they navigate their sexualities. The show starts with Otis Milburn (played by Asa Butterfield) opening a “sex clinic” at school with his friend Maeve Wiley (Emma Mackey).…

September 27, 2021 at 07:10PM Let’s be clear: “Fendace” is not a collaboration. At least, not according to the creative minds behind Fendi and Versace. For the finale of Milan’s Spring 2022 fashion week, the two luxury fashion houses joined forces to create “Fendace.” Not to be confused with a new celebrity couple à la Bennifer or Brangelina, the collections saw Fendi directors Kim Jones and Silvia Venturini Fendi design 25 Versace looks while Donatella Versace reciprocated with 25 Fendi ensembles. Despite swirling rumours of a potential partnership, the mashup still came as a complete shock to many. Invitations provided no hint about what to expect as Versace’s summons ominously read, “Please join me for an intimate creative experience.” In fact, it wasn’t until the designers revealed themselves at the end of each other’s show that the audience fully comprehended what they had…

September 25, 2021 at 02:30PM Canadian artist collaborates with Emporio Armani for brand’s 40th anniversary Artwork by Maxwell N. BurnsteinTo mark the 40th anniversary of Emporio Armani, Toronto-based artist Maxwell N. Burnstein was tapped to interpret the storied fashion brand’s history and future. Burnstein, who is self-taught, has done so in a series of collages that illustrate how the Italian fashion house has stayed true to its heritage while simultaneously adapting to metropolitan living. The masterful collages are set to be displayed on the W1 Screens along Oxford Street in London, England, as a site-specific installation. Yet another instance of Canadian talent being carried across the world.   GOGO Sweaters collaborates with Jordana’s Rainbows to raise funds for children’s cancer research Photography courtesy of GOGO SweatersCanadian-made, luxury hand-knit label GOGO Sweaters is known for its chic, celeb-approved knits. This week, the brand announced…

September 25, 2021 at 02:30PM View this post on Instagram   A post shared by goop (@goop) iframe.instagram-media { position: static !important; } Gwyneth Paltrow launches hair serum with GOOP GP sat down with her assistant Kevin on Goop’s Instagram this week to dish on some of her most notable hair looks, including that his-and-hers haircut she shared with Brad Pitt. And yes, they did go to the same hairstylist. And yes, it was celebrity hair mastermind Chris MacMillan (who just happened to also cut Jennifer Aniston’s fame-making layered look on Friends right before she met Pitt. Hmm.) Like any celeb who’s let their hair be a punching bag for their director’s whims, Paltrow says she has suffered major hair damage and as a result, created the new GOOPGLOW Restore + Shine Hair Serum with mega-hydrators such as squalene, sea buckthorn and monoi…

September 24, 2021 at 09:41PM This week, supermodel Linda Evangelista made waves on her Instagram when she announced she was suing a company named Zeltiq after a CoolSculpting procedure left her “brutally disfigured,” sending her into a cycle of depression and out of the public eye for more than five years. The non-surgical procedure is licensed to medical spas and dermatologists across Canada, as well as in over 74 other countries. While the fat-zapping treatment has been name-dropped by celebs in the past (Molly Sims,  Khloe Kardashian and Deborah Messing have been open about using it), the very nature of the treatment being a body-slimming method means it’s usually discussed behind closed doors. The story has a lot of people wondering what is CoolSculpting to begin with. So, what exactly does the CoolSculpting procedure entail? The treatments are designed to target stubborn fat…

September 24, 2021 at 07:51PM I think we can all agree that Rihanna can do no wrong. Case in point: the Savage x Fenty Vol. 3 show that premiered on September 24 at midnight on Amazon Prime Video. To celebrate the launch of the multi-hyphenate’s third lingerie collection, RiRi assembled an all-star cast that could rival the Avengers, and the performances and fashion were just as over-the-top, celebratory and empowering as her first two, if not more. When the “Shut Up and Drive” singer first debuted Savage x Fenty in 2019, it sent shockwaves across the industry for its inclusive cast and sizing. Drag queens, trans women, supermodels and women of different shapes and sizes intermingled in a revolutionary celebration of diversity and representation. Just as Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty line broke boundaries when it released 50 foundation shades, her intimates are designed in…