FASHION Magazine

August 19, 2021 at 09:52PM When the Taliban first took control of Afghanistan in 1996, Murwarid Ziayee was a university student at Kabul University. Studying law and political science, she took her education seriously and was always the first to arrive in class. One morning, toward the end of her final year, she woke up to the news that the Islamist militant group had taken over the streets of Kabul, the nation’s capital city. The Taliban was not allowing anyone to leave their houses or go to school, and she remembers feeling disbelief. She decided to go out anyway because a classmate had borrowed her notebook and she needed it back to study. “[I was] fully covered: the whole hijab from top to toe in black. I also covered my eyes,” Ziayee says, adding that she didn’t know much about the Taliban or…

August 19, 2021 at 08:53PM Since the release of the music video for her new song “Rumors” on August 13, Lizzo has had the whole internet talking. The video, featuring Cardi B, is inspired by ancient Greek art, with references to Disney’s animated Hercules movie — namely the film’s five “muses,” a group of Black goddesses famous for their harmonic singing parts throughout the film. “Rumors” is about addressing criticism, hate and, of course, the spreading of false information. But despite its empowering messaging, it’s resulted in Lizzo being on the receiving end of hateful comments, yet again. In an interview with Good Morning America on August 18, the singer spoke candidly about how cruel comments on social media are impacting her. “People are like, ‘don’t let them see you with your head down, sis!’ My head is always up. Even when I’m…

August 19, 2021 at 07:32PM Old Navy is making major strides towards size inclusivity. And the sister company to Gap just announced that they are doing more than simply expanding their size range. Beginning on August 20, the Old Navy BODEQUALITY initiative will launch in an effort to democratize style and normalize all bodies. In addition to stocking sizes 0-28 in all storefronts (and size 30 online), the brand will remove the term “plus size” altogether, with women’s apparel congregating in one seamless experience and Old Navy offering all women’s styles in every size. “We saw an opportunity to meaningfully change the women’s shopping experience by making it more inclusive regardless of size,” said Nancy Green, president and CEO of Old Navy, in a statement. “BODEQUALITY is not a one-time campaign, but a full transformation of our business in service to our customers…

August 18, 2021 at 10:07PM With everything that has been going on over the past year, it’s no secret we could all use a rejuvenating escape. Luckily, the most awesome points of interest are sometimes close to home. We tapped four guides from across the country to send you on a road trip to remember. From where to eat to what to buy, here’s how to make your next local excursion a truly bon voyage. First, we showed you how to conquer the majesty of Lake Louise, Alberta, explore Sauble Beach, Ont. like a local and discover the wonders of Eastern Quebec. Next up, take in the breathtaking Cabot Trail with travel tips from content creator, Jodi Robicheau. Photography via instagram.com/jodirobicheauFavourite things about this spot “The overall aesthetic and calm feeling of the highlands are what we all need right now. it’s about…

August 18, 2021 at 09:05PM Fans of The Crown got a delightful surprise on August 17 when Netflix released official images of the forthcoming season’s new cast members. Outtakes of the upcoming fifth season show stills of Dominic West, who will be playing Prince Charles, and Elizabeth Debicki, who will be Princess Diana — both looking appropriately pensive and glum. Naturally, we are getting increasingly excited for the new season and all the regency-core drama that will come along with it. From exciting casting news to the depiction of the royal family in more recent eras, here’s what you need to know about season 5 of The Crown. Our new Prince Charles (Dominic West) and Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki). pic.twitter.com/2QIMOhY1dE — The Crown (@TheCrownNetflix) August 17, 2021 Who will star in the upcoming season of The Crown? The Crown has a habit of…

August 18, 2021 at 06:25PM When I came out as trans in 2018, a part of me was always trying to hide. Sure, I was still a loudmouth who craved attention, and I loved wearing the most outrageous lipstick possible. But I also started wearing a lot of black, as if to blend into the darkness. I’d cover almost every inch of my body, and I’d mostly avoid public spaces. View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Estelle Grignon (@estelle.euphorie) And for about three years, I never came close to a body of water other than my own private bathtub. Like many transgender individuals, I had severe gender dysphoria (psychological distress caused when your gender identity differs from your sex-related physical characteristics) where I felt uneasy and uncomfortable in my body. As I was starting to reveal myself as a…

August 17, 2021 at 07:56PM There’s a magic to Scandinavia that is hard to quantify. The elusive and cool “it” girl that inhabits it and the effortless ease in which they approach life — think hygge, a lifestyle that’s all about embracing coziness, and minimalist Nordic interior design — has been coveted by North Americans for years. So leave it to Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring 2022 to host a stylish, chill and safe gathering (during a pandemic, no less!) that was as sustainable as it was fashionable. Considered by some as the fifth fashion capital of the world, the Danish city has made a name for itself for its environmental agenda. In 2020, Copenhagen Fashion Week introduced a three-year sustainability action plan to reduce 50 percent of its emissions and commit to a zero-waste target. The event is also holding designers accountable, and…

August 16, 2021 at 10:07PM This past June brought unusually sweltering temperatures from the Pacific Northwest, creeping east to Gibbons, Alta., where Terri-Lynn Lunty resides. A sustained drought in the area had meant tight water restrictions, and a handful of rainy days brought little relief. Lunty remembers looking outside her window at her yellow yard and the fried trees in the distance. “Everything was dead,” Lunty says. She worried about her nine month old baby, whom she moved into the basement guest room with a portable air conditioner to cool down. “As a mother, one of my biggest fears is not being able to keep my baby safe,” she says. “With the way things are progressing, I can’t guarantee he has a future. The worst part about it is I don’t really have the ability to do anything about it.” This feeling of…

August 16, 2021 at 04:18PM In fashion, ethical has become essential. We’ve seen this clearly with clothes, where sustainability and recycling, if not industry norms, are being viewed by more and more consumers as crucial features that bring added value. But what about jewellery? In fact, well before the mainstream fashion world was waking up to the ethical issues associated with making clothing, the jewellery world was addressing some not-so-pretty problems in its own backyard: blood diamonds, for example, sold to fund wars, and gold mining, resulting in deforestation and water pollution and done by poorly paid workers (often children) subjected to some of the worst working conditions on earth. But fear not: Not all bling is bad. You just have to choose carefully. Thankfully, retailers, watchdog organizations and the big providers themselves are making this easier for us by putting protocols for…

August 16, 2021 at 02:00PM We all know how the story goes—as the summer season begins to wind down and the leaves change to signify fall, we struggle to dress for up-and-down weather. We dress for the cool morning air, only to find ourselves searing under the midday sun. The key to surviving a Canadian change in season comes down to a simple trick: layering. ‘Tis the season of layers, layers and more layers, but it’s not as easy as just throwing on a bunch of different items. It’s a formula that takes some practice, knowledge of your own fashion sense and a few strategic wardrobe pieces, that all together will make your new life of layering a total breeze.  Not sure where to start? Nordstrom Rack has you covered. With every brand, style and all price points under one roof, it’s your ideal one-stop…