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August 27, 2021 at 05:52PM Braids have become seriously popular this summer. With influencers and celebrities embracing them more than ever before, plus the fact that countless stylists were locked down for months on end, perfecting their crafts, they are everywhere. Braids have always been a staple in the textured hair community but, like with many style and beauty trends, each generation puts their own spin on things. Now, a new crop of braiders are adding their own 2021 flair to traditional braided styles. Social media platforms like Instagram and Pinterest continue to be a source of inspiration but it’s TikTok that has become the go-to destination for those looking for a little braid inspiration. Here we’ve rounded up 10 of our favourite TikTok creators to turn to when searching for new braided styles to try. For passion braids and baby hairs styled…

August 27, 2021 at 03:52PM Now here’s some creative fare to truly get behind: the recently released Open Source Fashion Cookbook, a critical and inventive title that presents an inclusive and intimate approach to eco-conscious design. It features essays by sustainability thought leaders, including Céline Semaan and Aditi Mayer, and a host of thorough how-to instructions for making upcycled garments based on patterns from brands like Ræburn, Chromat and BrownMill. The “cookbook” is the brainchild of Angela Luna and Loulwa Al Saad, co-founders of New York-based genderless label Adiff. As an activism- centric read, it affords the chance to better understand the colonial roots and capitalistic structures that have enforced — and continue to reinforce — the myriad problematic ethical and environmental aspects of the fashion industry. Yet, as both the book and the brand exemplify, they’re issues we can attempt to course…

August 27, 2021 at 03:12PM After being cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s highly anticipated return of the Met Gala is almost upon us. The exclusive fashion event will be taking place on September 13 (coinciding with the close of New York Fashion Week), and the question currently on everyone’s mind is: who exactly will be in attendance? Recent fake (but widely circulated) guest lists and a Met Gala seating chart seating showed a 2021 event brimming with more Gen-Z influencers and controversial internet personalities than A-list celebs and bona fide fashion industry insiders — resulting in some very strong opinions. What’s up with the rumoured Met Gala 2021 guest list? As is tradition with the Met Gala, the official guest list will be kept under wraps until attendees arrive on the red carpet. Nevertheless, the internet has been…

August 26, 2021 at 10:13PM On August 21, the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) Fashion Show — the highly acclaimed and largest Indigenous North American fashion event — celebrated its eighth year at the Santa Fe Indian Market. Produced by Canadian curator and art historian Amber-Dawn Bear Robe from the Siksika Nation, the occasion marked the first partnership between Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO), Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (VIFW) and the newly established Supernaturals Modelling Agency, the all-Indigenous talent organization based in British Columbia. SWAIA has been supporting Indigenous artists since the Santa Fe Indian Market launched in 1922. Ninety-nine years later, the outdoor bazaar and accompanying fashion show have received international recognition, making it a go-to destination for style, creativity and culture. View this post on Instagram   A post shared by SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market (@santafeindianmarket) Among the artisanal…

August 26, 2021 at 08:29PM We just got a major glimpse of Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana — and it’s a breathtaking ode to the historical figure’s story. Stewart will be depicting Lady Di in Pablo Larraín’s biopic Spencer, whose title comes from Diana’s maiden name, about the beloved princess’s challenging days as a member of the royal family. Here’s everything we know about Spencer so far. What Spencer teasers have been released? On August 25, Neon, the studio backing Spencer, revealed the film’s poster. In it, Stewart is turned away from the camera in a long cream gown that fills up most of the photograph. The image paints a moment of hopelessness: she is crouched over and resting her face into her gown — a pose that fans have pointed out is similar to when Jennifer Lawrence fell at the Oscars in…

August 26, 2021 at 05:44PM August 26 is National Dog Day, and what better way to celebrate than by show your puppy some love with a stylish new toy or accessory? Founded in 2004 by author and animal welfare advocate, Colleen Paige, National Dog Day celebrates dogs of all breeds and raises awareness about the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year from places like public shelters. This holiday honours family dogs, military and police dogs, therapy pets, service animals that assist people with disabilities, and abandoned or stray shelter puppies in need of adoption.  According to research by Azoth Analytics, the global pet market was valued at $223.54 billion USD in 2020, and dogs are the most popular pet to be adopted in the pet market. Other than encouraging the public to adopt not shop, National Dog Day is also…

August 26, 2021 at 05:36PM Slow fashion is a priority of many up and coming Canadian designers. With a focus on diversity, inclusivity, gender fluidity, body positivity, ethical manufacturing and giving back, these brands are producing lines that are both beautiful to wear *and* committed to the well-being of people and the planet. With an undeniable global shift towards a more mindful way of walking through the world, these Canadian labels show us that being a conscious consumer doesn’t mean sacrificing style. Alice+Whittles View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Alice + Whittles (@aliceandwhittles) “Made to step lightly” is the motto of this innovative, socially and environmentally progressive Toronto brand whose mission is to design a range of stylish, functional footwear that is kind to both the planet and its inhabitants. Working with 90 percent sustainable materials, co-founders Sofi Khwaja…

August 25, 2021 at 10:36PM Kylie Jenner is expanding her billion-dollar business empire to include a line of swimwear. The 24-year-old beauty mogul has been consistently teasing her upcoming swimwear brand, Kylie Swim, since August 17 — and we now have our first real look. Jenner’s first post about the new business venture was a Polaroid picture she shared to Instagram of her wearing a pink and yellow, cut-out one-piece suit. In the caption, she tagged the newly established Kylie Swim Instagram account, which had already racked up 621,000 followers at the time of publication. View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kylie 🤍 (@kyliejenner) On August 25, Kylie Swim dropped the items that will be in the 2021 collection. Comprised of six swimsuits and four sarongs, the collection’s aesthetic features warm sunset tones of yellow, pink and orange. The…

August 25, 2021 at 09:52PM When the pandemic hit in March 2020, it felt like all the colour and joy drained out of the world, leaving nothing but grey-scale gloom. Deprived of our regular routines and activities, we sought solace in simple things like baking, gardening and beauty rituals. A bright lipstick for a Zoom call, a citrusy spritz to start the day, a relaxing soak to ease into the evening… These all became tiny but much needed doses of dopamine. Colour cosmetics took a hard hit in 2020 — with makeup sales down 33 percent — but people didn’t abandon beauty entirely. For some, makeup became a reminder of their pre-pandemic lives, and for others, it held the promise of better days ahead. Beauty became a connective thread, and brands took note, adjusting their product offerings to reflect a new mission of…

August 25, 2021 at 07:00PM This article was originally published on May 11, 2021.  If you looked at the news today, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d had your breakfast with a side of time warp, specifically straight to the year 2003. Ugg boots are being worn outside again, pubic-bone skimming jeans are back, bootcut legs and all — and Bennifer is back, with Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are back in the news, spotted together in Montana of all places. But it’s the year of our lord 2021, and your eyes do not deceive you: Bennifer is back, although it’s not entirely clear whether the portmanteau is back together in a romantic vs. platonic way. (And if the former: What are you thinking, J.Lo?!) To understand how we/they got here, staring once again at grainy paparazzi shots 17 years after they broke…