FASHION Magazine

May 12, 2022 at 05:42PM America’s Next Top Model may not have gotten everything right when it comes to what the fashion industry truly entails, but the drama between contestants did have a certain degree of accuracy — at least according to model and reality-television star Brittnee Blair. Her own foray into the fashion world picked up speed when she moved to NYC in 2013. “I stayed in a models apartment during my first few months, and I saw some things,” she says. “Some of the girls were really cutthroat. I’m talking ‘Nair in your conditioner during fashion week’ cutthroat.” Another seemingly made-for-TV moment involved a roommate throwing a fellow model’s alarm clock out the window to ensure that she’d sleep through a casting call. Luckily for Blair, these early experiences only worked to unlock a deeper sense of self-assuredness. “New York challenged…

May 12, 2022 at 05:05PM Summertime is finally on the horizon. From breezy fashion to dewy makeup, there’s much to love about the season. But before you step outside to soak up the sunshine, it’s essential to protect your skin against harmful UV rays. From preventing sunburn and skin cancer to reducing premature signs of aging, sunscreen is a no-skip step in your skincare routine. But with so many formulas on the market, it can be tricky to find the right product for you. So to help you narrow it down, we’ve rounded up our favourite facial sunscreens for every skin type. Acne-prone skin: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 View this post on Instagram   A post shared by La Roche-Posay International (@larocheposay) A cult favourite, La Roche-Posay is considered the holy grail of facial sunscreens. The SPF…

May 12, 2022 at 04:21PM Over the last few years, micro bags have become the “It” accessory. We’ve seen it on the runways, on the arms of our favourite celebrities and all over social media. But with the revival of 2010s fashion and the promise of far-flung summer travels, it’s time for oversized bags to make a comeback.  Whether you’re going on a much-needed vacation, heading back to the office or packing your bag for a fun day at the beach, this sizeable style piece can hold everything you need (aka no more trying to squeeze your phone, keys, wallet and beauty essentials into that tiny shoulder bag). From woven straw to supple leather to functional nylon, here are some of our favourite oversized bags to wear all summer long.  1/25 Yuzefi Woven Basket ($671, Yuzefi) Buy Now 2/25 Balenciaga Men’s Neo Classic…

May 11, 2022 at 09:23PM In theory, clothing can never be ugly. I mean, at its core, styling is all about self-expression. So what makes us think that some things are fashionable and others are not? That’s the question surrounding the new “weird girl aesthetic.” Earlier this week, a tweet that shared photos of different women in eclectic outfits featuring mismatched patterns, child-like colour combinations and fuzzy accessories went viral. “Is it anti-fashion? Are people trying too hard just to look ugly? Does it only work on Bella Hadid?” it read. (The answer to each of these questions is “no,” and I’ll explain why.) the weird girl aesthetic. is it anti-fashion? are people trying too hard just to look ugly? does it only work on bella hadid? let’s discuss pic.twitter.com/lRZZJ0JoAK — ً (@KAlAGEBER) May 7, 2022 Bella Hadid’s street style has become an…

May 11, 2022 at 07:28PM Bri Scalesse’s favourite part of modelling is the runway — the chaotic energy backstage, the palpable excitement beaming off the audience and the adrenalin that comes from using her body to make a piece of art come to life. “It’s such a shift in the way that I experience people’s eyes being on me,” she says. “As a person with a disability, I’m used to being stared at as I go down the street or live my life in general. But when I’m on the runway, I feel really powerful. I feel present in my body.” The 27-year-old’s dream to be a model began after she became a wheelchair user at age six due to a car accident that left her legs paralyzed. She recalls flipping through pages of magazines and seeing articles titled “How to Dress for…

May 11, 2022 at 06:45PM I was an early adopter of Instagram. Over a decade ago, I downloaded the then-brand-new app onto my iPod Touch and began haphazardly documenting moments in my young adolescence: my colourful socks, the movie playing on my TV, a duck-face mirror selfie. My clumsy collection of spontaneous, often blurry photos had no motive other than being a photo diary of sorts to be shared among friends. In 2022, the idea of treating a social media account in such a blasé way is almost laughable. Over the past decade, what started as an online album has quickly snowballed into a meticulously managed visual identity. As Instagram grew, so did its curated concoction of reality, and soon, influencers and celebrities (thank you, Kardashians) were ruling the app. Photos that were planned, posed and flawlessly filtered became a prerequisite to posting,…

May 10, 2022 at 10:00PM Fashion has long taken inspiration from the aesthetics of sex work while excluding sex workers from its spaces. That’s why Chloe Cherry’s rise to runway “It girl” has been so refreshing. Since starring in Euphoria season two as Faye — a mini-skirt-wearing, disheveled, Barbie-like character — the porn star turned actor has become fashion’s newest muse. And her latest partnership proves she’s not going away anytime soon. Chloe Cherry in “Euphoria.” Photography courtesy of WarnerMediaOn May 7, Canadian luxury retailer Ssense revealed its Spring/Summer 2022 Versace campaign: a one-woman show starring none other than Cherry. The series of promotional videos feature the actor and model in an office setting wearing different Versace outfits, including the TikTok-famous Medusa Aevitas platform heels. The campaign plays on her carefully manufactured ditzy image, with scenes showing her struggling to walk against a…

May 10, 2022 at 08:28PM Harry Styles is busier than ever. Between his new acting career, touring, gigs headlining Coachella and the launch of his beauty brand, Pleasing, it’s not surprising that the “Watermelon Sugar” singer took a brief hiatus from putting out new music. But now, with Harry’s House set to drop on May 20, the three year long wait is over and Styles is about to make a triumphant return to our summer playlists. The musician has been serving subtle hints about his third studio album for months, and fans have been speculating about what’s in store. But when Styles released the music video for the first single from Harry’s House, “As It Was” (in which he wore a red sequined Arturo Obegero jumpsuit), it was clear that the somewhat private singer would be letting us into his world and taking…

May 10, 2022 at 04:50PM Who else remembers when the Miu Miu wrap-around ballet flats took over social media in 2016? From Instagram to Pinterest to Tumblr, you couldn’t log online without stumbling upon these shoes at least once every day. Even still, they never lost their charm. And now, after a brief hiatus (and a balletcore revival), the flats are back. For its Fall/Winter 2022 collection, Miu Miu sent models down the runway in delicate satin ballerinas paired with leg warmer-inspired socks. Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2022. Photography courtesy of Miu MiuBut Prada’s playful little sister isn’t the only brand to take inspiration from the ballet. Chanel, Molly Goddard, Simone Rocha and Tory Burch also presented the footwear style in their Spring/Summer offerings, but with modern twists like anklet attachments, metallic textures and platform soles. So, how does one wear this 2010s trend…

May 09, 2022 at 10:05PM To see what the future holds for Canadian fashion, look no further than Fashion Art Toronto (FAT). After two years of virtual events, the city’s fashion week made its return to in-person sartorial presentations. From May 6 to 8, 40 designers came together to showcase their latest collections on the runway at Toronto’s Design Exchange venue. The theme for the weekend? OpenHaus: a nod to the FAT’s commitment to inclusivity. As a launchpad for emerging designers, Fashion Art Toronto 2022 was the ultimate celebration of Canadian creativity. From heartfelt reflections on the past two years to poignant political commentary and genre-defying futurism, designers used the runway to tell their own story. Below, see five names that stood out during Toronto’s longest-running fashion week. Charles Lu Photography by Gloria CaballeroYou may recognize Charles Lu as the rising star on…