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May 09, 2022 at 08:49PM At Fashion Art Toronto — the city’s longest-running fashion week — the message was clear: fortune and fashion favour the bold. What does that look like exactly? Think oversized and deconstructed puffers, gender-bending wedding dresses, athletic-looking corsets, men in scantily clad thongs and bold, monochromatic colours. Now, even if this isn’t necessarily your aesthetic, to be immersed in fun and fearless runway looks was truly a joyful experience. You could taste the blood, sweat and tears that these Toronto designers have poured into their work, and their excitement at being back to IRL events was palpable. Not to mention, it’s always great to be reminded of just how much talent there is in Canada, with special shoutouts to Charles Lu (from Netflix’s Next in Fashion) and Mic Carter for creating the two must-see collections of the week. In…

May 09, 2022 at 08:07PM Pink has never really been my colour. Whenever I wear it, I feel less like Barbie and more like a wad of bubblegum on the sidewalk (that is, unappealing). But after Valentino’s Pink Fall 22 collection permeated Paris Fashion Week and spilled out onto the red carpets (take Sebastian Stan’s Met Gala suit as one example), I’ve been convinced to give this joyful hue another chance. Pink is widely considered to be universally flattering, but choosing the right shade based on your skin’s undertone is the key to pulling it off. I must have missed this memo, but celebrities on the BAFTA TV Awards red carpet did not. Exhibit A: Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan, who looked perfectly flushed in her Valentino haute couture gown. Other pretty in pink attendees included actor Céline Buckens in a Giorgio Armani dress,…

May 07, 2022 at 04:00PM Bulgari is the official jewellery partner for TIFF Photography courtesy of TIFFHistoric Italian luxury brand Bulgari has officially signed on as a major sponsor for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), one of the most prestigious events in the world. Over the years, Bulgari jewels have been immortalized in more than 40 films, and now the label will further reinforce its ties to cinema with an exciting array of programmes year-round for the 47th edition of TIFF. Plus, from September 8 to 18 of this year, the storied fashion house will host a high-style Portrait Studio for festival attendees, and will support the fourth annual TIFF Tribute Awards fundraising gala at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel on September 11, 2022. Boss announces a new podcast series Photography courtesy of BossIf you’re looking for something new to listen to…

May 07, 2022 at 04:00PM A Guerlain Spa opens at the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal Photography courtesy of The Four SeasonsLVMH brand Guerlain knows a thing or two about relaxation. This week, the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal opened the Guerlain Spa in an official partnership, bringing an entirely new beauty and wellness experience to the Canadian city. The spa champions essential moments of self-indulgence, and incorporates advanced performance products into their facials and massage services. It’s the ideal escape from the bustle of the metropolis. The one where Sally Hansen releases a Friends collection View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sally Hansen (@sally_hansen) After years of watching your favourite Friends characters paint the town of NYC red, Sally Hansen has launched a limited-edition nail lacquer collection celebrating iconic moments from the show. So, queue the reruns and paint your…

May 06, 2022 at 05:13PM After months of hibernation and winter’s tendency to gatekeep the sunshine, we’re ready to get outside, bask in the warm weather and show off our glowing spring complexions — with a little help from our favourite beauty products, of course. From new skincare heroes to a floral and woody Elie Saab fragrance, May’s launch lineup is sure to fast track you to summer. Read on to see what beauty launches are in store for the month of May. Cheekbone Beauty Mattifying Moondust Photography courtesy of Cheekbone BeautyIndigenous-owned makeup brand Cheekbone Beauty has just launched a translucent setting powder. The weightless and smooth pressed powder, dubbed Mattifying Moondust, a is vegan and talc-free formula that cuts any unwanted shine. And to give you even more reason to shop, the brand is a steady contributor to the First Nations Child…

May 05, 2022 at 09:59PM Every year at the start of May, red dresses can be seen hanging from trees, statues and front doors across Canada. These hollow vermilion silhouettes are not just fashionable foliage, but a reminder of the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people. The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) is widely recognized as Red Dress Day, and Canadians are encouraged to hang and wear red as a means of drawing attention to gendered and racialized crimes against Indigenous peoples. @spicybkilla May 5th!! Tomorrow!! #may5th #mmiwg2s #indigenous #winnipeg #reddress #nomorestolensisters ♬ I Don’t Know What to Do – Fawn Wood “The red dress itself is a visual reminder of the staggering number of Indigenous women who are no longer with us,” explains Cory Hunlin, a two-spirit Tsilhqot’in…

May 05, 2022 at 07:58PM Wedding season is almost here. And as a guest, it can be tricky to find the right outfit. Of course, you don’t want to upstage the bride or groom, but weddings are meant to be a celebration, so why wouldn’t you show up and show out? Depending on the couple, the event can be anything from an intimate backyard ceremony to a glamorous affair. According to Pinterest, this wedding season is predicted to be the busiest on record, with many couples making up for cancelled or postponed nuptials. In terms of trends, goth- and enchanted forest-themed weddings are on the rise, while many couples are embracing their cultural and religious backgrounds. But back to the question at hand: What should you wear as a wedding guest in 2022? Vintage and secondhand stores are fantastic sources when it comes to…

May 05, 2022 at 06:21PM How do you even begin to write an Anna Wintour biography? This is the question that plagued Amy Odell, Cosmopolitan.com’s former editor and creator of The Cut, back in 2018. “I thought that was an opportunity to separate Anna, the icon, from Anna, the actual person,” she says over the phone. And that’s precisely what this book does — it demystifies the woman hidden behind the bob and designer sunglasses. In fact, the very first page is about the protagonist crying at a staff meeting the morning after Donald Trump was elected President of the United States in 2016. Anna: The Biography feels like the final book in a three-part series of iconic fashion figure tell-alls — the first being Grace Coddington’s 2012 memoir and then Andre Leon Talley’s biting autobiography in 2020. To be sure, Wintour’s rise…

May 05, 2022 at 05:16PM “Fun” was how actress Kristen Stewart summed up the Chanel 2022/2023 Cruise collection shown May 5 at the Monte-Carlo Beach Club just outside Monaco. “There’s something about watching high heels and a bathing suit walk down the beach,” Stewart mused. “I was laughing out loud throughout the entire thing. The collection had a real buoyancy.” She wasn’t the only one who found designer Virginie Viard’s latest work full of whimsy. Clients, press and celebrities including Tilda Swinton, G Dragon and Johnny Depp ex Vanessa Paradis had flown in from all corners of the globe for the event. And there were plenty of locals, too, including Monaco royals such as Charlotte Casiraghi, daughter of Princess Caroline (a BFF of late Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld). View this post on Instagram   A post shared by G-DRAGON 🌐 (@g__dragonn) Guests lounged…

May 04, 2022 at 10:06PM At this point, we’re all a little too familiar with TikTok-born micro trends. From coconut girl to balletcore to the goth-aissance, it’s hard to keep up with the never-ending stream of niche fashion subcultures. And now we have yet another to add to our repertoire: coastal grandmother. Coined on TikTok by creator Lex Nicoleta, the coastal grandmother aesthetic describes the laid-back lifestyle of an ever-cozy, well-to-do older woman (think Oprah or Ina Garten). Style-wise, it’s comprised of breezy silhouettes, soft colours and breathable fabrics. But it’s about more than just fashion. The coastal grandmother emits an aura of ease and puts self-care first with weekly rituals like buying fresh flowers and going to the farmer’s market. “If you love Nancy Meyers movies, recipes and cooking, Ina Garten, cozy interiors and more, there’s a good chance you might be a coastal…