Fashion & Trend

Earlier today, singer-dancer-model Teyana Taylor announced on Instagram that she’s partnered with MAC Cosmetics to launch her very own makeup collection filled with oh-so-’90s flavour. “I’ll always be a ’90s girl at heart!!! I’m so excited to finally share my @maccosmetics collection with you guys!” the 29-year-old R&B artist, who dropped her third studio album earlier this month, wrote in her caption. Housed in mood-boosting neon packaging, the 13-piece assortment is all about easy makeup staples that pack a nostalgic, yet modern, punch. Ahead of the collection release on July 6th, we chatted with the triple threat and mother (who also recently revealed that she’s expecting her second child!) to get the tea on the cool collab. On the makeup look that makes her feel the most empowered: “Natural beauty is definitely powerful for me, and I like that more ’90s super-simple look because it reminds me of my mom and all the women that I look up to. Seeing them keep their look natural...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact people across the globe, brands are continuing their efforts to provide support to relief initiatives wherever possible. This week, Toronto-based jewellery designer Jenny Bird announced the launch of the Everyday Hero Pin to help raise money for women and children in need as a result of the current global health crisis. View this post on Instagram Honour an everyday hero, support women in need.⁣⁠⠀ ⁣⁠⠀ The YWCA has seen a 20% increase in women urgently needing support due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Many of these women and their children are in unsafe environments that they need to flee.⁣⁠⠀ ⁣⁠⠀ All proceeds for the Pandemic-Relief Pin will ensure that these women and their children have the resources and support they need to be safe.⁣⁠⠀ ⁣⁠⠀ To date we’ve already raised $1k, help us to reach our goal of $10k by August 28! A post shared by JENNY BIRD (@_jennybird) on Jun 30, 2020 at 7:06am PDT Bi...

We’ve got a lot of time on our hands right now. Here are all the movies and television shows we can’t wait to watch on streaming services in July 2020. Netflix Canada The Baby-Sitters Club Based on the best-selling books about a group of middle-schoolers from different backgrounds who start their own babysitting business, this series champions friendship, female empowerment and entrepreneurship, all while delivering a heady hit of nostalgia. Available July 3 Down to Earth with Zac Efron In this travel show, actor Zac Efron journeys around the world with wellness expert Darin Olien in search of healthy, sustainable ways to live. “We need to start rethinking how we consume everything, from our food to our power,” says Efron in the series trailer. “Change has to start somewhere. Maybe it’s time we all change.” Available July 10 Good Girls Season 3 of this comedy-drama sees the suburban mothers-turned-criminals played by Christina Hendricks, Retta and Mae Whitman return to face t...

We’re seeing many shifts in the fashion industry right now, from a broadening of the types of models shown wearing a brand’s clothing to the methods in which that clothing is made. And while plenty of large-scale labels will see their businesses go through a period of great adjustment as they modify their operations to be more inclusive and innovative, there are many exciting emerging lines that already follow this approach. Take Toronto’s Scy By Julius ; the one-year-old label launched by Julius Armand offers hats, handbags, denim and more, all made by upcycling primarily thrifted materials. “I basically decided, let me glue some cargo pant pockets on a pair of jeans and see how it goes,” he says about how he started to conceptualize the pieces that he eventually began to sell. (You can find an example of the style on the brand’s website.) “I was always into fashion,” says Armand. “But it was never really accepted as a job by my parents. So, I went to school for architecture. After...

Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, has donated $500,000 CAD to the Scarborough Health Network’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund through sales of his line of ‘XO’ face masks . Born in Toronto and raised in Scarborough, the Grammy-winning artist has been raising awareness and funds for COVID-19 relief since the beginning of the pandemic, matching every dollar raised from the sale of his masks. “I was raised in Scarborough and felt it was important to give back to the community that raised me during the hard times of this pandemic,” said Tesfaye. Situated in one of the most diverse communities in Canada, the Scarborough Health Network (SHN) spans three hospitals and eight satellite sites. SHN’s COVID-19 Emergency Fund was established to support frontline staff and doctors and address urgent equipment needs, such as ventilators, ICU beds, ECG monitors and personal protective equipment (PPE). According to a press release, more than 3,500 com...

Get ready to celebrate Canada Day in style with some of our favourite Canadian brands. Whether you’re looking to get decked out in head-to-toe red and white or you’re more interested in a subtle pop of colour, we’ve rounded up some of the best Canadian brands to wear this week on Canada Day. Soft linen from Eliza Faulkner will be a summer staple and a fire engine red swim suit from Andrea Iyamah or Fortnight will make you stand out while lounging on the dock. From socially distanced barbecues to fireworks in the evening, keep cozy in a bold red and white sweatshirt (from the likes of Roots or Atelier Regime) that’s both patriotic and practical. Our tip? Look for pieces you’ll live in far beyond July 1st and support some of our homegrown talent. Click through the gallery below for 10 Canadian brands to welcome into your wardrobe this Canada Day: 1/10 Kamari High Waist Bikini ($184, Andrea...

To say it’s been a big couple of days in the Kardashian-West household is a pretty large understatement. On Friday, Kanye West announced he’d signed a 10-year deal with Gap to produce a new clothing line called “Yeezy Gap” that will launch next year. And today, Kim Kardashian West has inked a $200 million deal with beauty giant Coty. The $200 million sale means that Coty now owns a 20 per cent stake in KKW Beauty, indicating that the line (which has already enjoyed huge success) is about to become even bigger. Speaking of the deal, Peter Harf, the chairman and chief executive officer of Coty, said, “Kim is a true modern day global icon. She is a visionary, an entrepreneur, a mother, a philanthropist, and through social media has an unparalleled ability to connect with people around the world. This influence, combined with Coty’s leadership and deep expertise in prestige beauty will allow us to achieve the full potential of her brands.” According to  WWD , the licensing agreement...