When it comes to effortless chic, Olivia Palermo has the look down—and she’s not going to let a face mask mandate cramp her style. Over the past several months, the street style star has been spotted out and about in New York City sporting all manner of masks—from leopard print to floral to sequinned—matched perfectly to her outfits. Whether she’s wearing a coppery-orange mask to add a pop of colour to a head-to-toe beige outfit, or pairing her blue separates with a mask in multiple shades of the same hue, Palermo keeps finding new ways to incorporate her face mask into her look. You could also take a cue from her style book and layer a silk scarf over a plain mask to turn even the simplest outfit into a statement.
Click through this gallery of recent Olivia Palermo outfits for all the inspiration you’ll need to up your style game the next time you step out of the house wearing a face mask.
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“You’ve always moved to the beat of your own drum.” That’s Mosha Lundström Halbert, fashion journalist/on-air expert and co-founder of the luxe outerwear brand, Therma Kōta, describing her mother, designer Linda Lundström. And fierce independence is a quality that Linda has clearly passed down to her two daughters, Mosha and sister Sophie, to the benefit of coat lovers everywhere.
The three women founded Therma Kōta in 2017 after Mosha noticed a void in the market for unique toppers. She remembers seeing the “uniform of utilitarian coats” that paraded by her each winter while she worked as a Fashion Director in New York City. “It made me feel sad,” she notes, going on to recall the mudroom in her childhood home being filled with the joyful outerwear her mother was famous for making with her line, La Parka. (Mosha and Sophie’s father’s family was in the fur business, so there was no shortage of outerwear inspo on either side of their heritage, in fact.)
“It dawned on me one day,” Mosha goes on. “If we came together with my mom’s [design] background, creative genius and experience, and my sister’s award-winning graphic design capabilities and creative direction, and my fashion savvy and understanding of the current market and business models, we could create the type of coat I didn’t feel really existed: Warm but glamorous, versatile, and made in Canada.”
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Linda says she’ll never forget the phone call from Mosha when she proposed the idea for Therma Kōta (that’s Nordic for “warmth providing; protection from the elements”). “I asked, are you sure? I had been in the business for a long time and had the experience but I also knew what some of the challenges would be. I was thrilled, but I wanted to make sure they both knew what they were getting into.”
What transpired from the trio’s union became a line of reversible shearling pieces including the brand’s best-selling Silja jacket and the Ragna vest. Each garment has the on-the-house option of customization, meaning sizes can be modified to suit all bodies. “Getting messages from customers that say [a piece] fits them perfectly is so satisfying for so many reasons,” Sophie says. “Everyone loves something that’s made just for them.” The direct-to-consumer model on which Therma Kōta runs lends well to this inclusive direction, however the brand is popping up in Aspen from December 15th until April for those hoping to get even more of a hands-on experience.
Made-to-order is just one of the facets of Therma Kōta’s key pillar of authenticity, as Mosha describes it. “Our dedication to ethical transparency and sustainability and size inclusivity all come from that general banner of being authentic to who we are,” she notes. And the brand has now dug even deeper into its sustainability mandate with the introduction of three sizes of bags fabricated from production off-cuts.
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“I was brought up with the slogan waste not, want not,” Linda says of how the bags came to be, jumping off from the mindful initiative of creating mittens for every customer with pieces from fabric from their coats. “I come from a hard-working class family, and nothing was wasted. I can’t not do it – you can’t unlearn something. When I was overseeing the production of the shearlings, there were pieces around the skin that were too small to cut the mitts out of, but were big enough to cut into geometric shapes. I kept saving them, and eventually had enough saved to look at what we could make.”
Once the concept of bags was decided upon – with Mosha suggesting the outsized “Mega” option for intrepid souls who carry their life with them – Linda says the scraps were arranged “like a jigsaw puzzle”; and she notes that each bag is different because of the multiple configurations that can be crafted. “[Our mom] thrives when she’s innovating,” Sophie adds. “It fuelled her creativity to work with those off-cuts. [And] we’re not just making bags for the sake of it – we came up with them through this idea of zero-waste.”
“The garments and accessories have a symbiotic relationship,” Linda says. “The bags wouldn’t be possible if we weren’t making the garments. [And] if we run out of scraps, we’ll have to sell out of the bags.”
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Mosha hopes this thoughtful approach to design becomes more commonplace, highlighting that 2020 “caused a reckoning this year for so many industries. I really hope more brands decide to dig deep and ask themselves why they’re making the things that they’re making – are they truly necessary or are they just contributing to the excess?”
Homing in on how to further evolve the brand through embracing a “waste not, want not” attitude also led to the launch of Therma Kōta’s Kokkur apron, which launched earlier this year and sees a percentage of its proceeds go to The Native Canadian Centre, which provides meal services to at-risk and homeless Indigenous communities. And for tomorrow’s Giving Tuesday, the brand will donate 15 per cent of its sales to The Sewing Circle Project, an organization founded by Linda with the goal of providing tools, materials, design workshops, and production education to remote Indigenous communities in Northern Canada.
“Luxury is really being redefined right now in the fashion industry,” Mosha says when discussing these philanthropic components of the brand. “Customers really do care about conscious consumption, sustainability and give back. We sold so many more aprons than we anticipated, and we’ve been able to donate really meaningful amounts. It reinforces to us that our community cares. Right now, people are looking to make purchases that are aligned with their values, and getting something that’s unique and has a story behind it. [And] we’re moving away from ostentatious symbols of luxury and wealth into things that are more craft-driven, too.”
To this end, it’s possible that Mosha, Sophie and Linda’s daring to drum to their own beat will one day result in a symphony of brands eschewing how things were done for how they should be done. But until then, Mosha says they’re content with their solo mission. “We just want to make things for people who want them and will cherish them for a lifetime. We’re making things that are built to last.”
From Taylor Swift’s Folklore film to The Weeknd and Justin Bieber’s criticisms of the Grammys, here’s what made headlines this week.
The 2021 Grammy nominations were announced
Earlier this week, nominations for the 2021 Grammys were announced, with Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Drake getting several nods. However, the announcement was swiftly followed by controversy. Canadian musician The Weeknd, whose latest album After Hours didn’t receive a single nomination despite critical and commercial success, tweeted: “The Grammys remain corrupt. You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency…” The musician had two singles in the top 10 on the Billboard charts and six songs on the Billboard Global 200 list this year. Justin Bieber also voiced his dissatisfaction with the fact that his album Changes was classified as a pop album instead of R&B. “I am very meticulous and intentional about my music. With that being said I set out to make an R&B album. Changes was and is an R&B album. It is not being acknowledged as an R&B album which is very strange to me,” he wrote on Instagram.
The Grammys remain corrupt. You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency…
Taylor Swift’s Folklore film dropped on Disney+
A film featuring Taylor Swift performing all the songs from her new album Folklore dropped on Disney+ this past week. “folklore: the long pond studio sessions” was filmed in upstate New York in September 2020 and sees Swift singing her latest songs, accompanied by co-producers Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff along with a guest appearance by Justin Vernon from Bon Iver. Directed by Swift herself, the film also reveals the stories and secrets behind all 17 songs from her Grammy-nominated album.
TIFF’s Secret Movie Club launched its digital version
TIFF’s Secret Movie Club, a film club that allows viewers early access to the year’s buzziest films, will be shifting to a digital format for the 2020-21 season. TIFF’s Robyn Citizen and NOW Magazine’s Norm Wilner will serve as this year’s hosts and each screening will be followed by a live discussion with someone from the film team or a critic or subject expert. All of the films in the lineup will be new, unreleased films not yet seen by the public and as the name suggests, the titles will be kept secret ahead of time. The digital movie club goes live this weekend, with single tickets for $16 and subscriptions for $105.
From small-budget indies to the year’s most buzzworthy art-house films, Secret Movie Club goes digital across Canada this weekend.https://t.co/uiwjoERI4e
The Oxford English Dictionary announced it couldn’t pick just one Word of the Year this year
“It’s both unprecedented and a little ironic – in a year that left us speechless, 2020 has been filled with new words unlike any other,” said Oxford Dictionaries president Casper Grathwohl. So instead of selecting a single word that dominated discourse over the course of the year, they selected a whole list of words and terms including coronavirus, pandemic, lockdown, BIPOC and BLM.
OXFORD WORD OF THE YEAR 2020:
With everything that has happened throughout 2020, we concluded that this year could not be summarized by one single “Word of the Year”.
Download our Words of an Unprecedented Year report for the full story. #WOTY2020
The hottest bag of 2020 just got a cozy update. Telfar and UGG have designed a tote together that will be available for pre-sale for just 24 hours starting Monday, November 30at 9am EST. The fluffy sheepskin style is available in two sizes and will likely sell out in just minutes. Since bags won’t be shipped until 2021, the brands are sending special greeting cards to the Tefar x UGG customers who wish to give the bags as holiday gifts.
Frank And Oak redesigned its outerwear to be more sustainable
B-Corp certified brand Frank and Oak has made it their mission to make their outerwear even more sustainable. The collection of coats released this week are the brand’s most eco-friendly styles to date. Without sacrificing performance Frank And Oak has used more recycled materials including recycled polyester and PrimaLoft® filling that is made from post consumer recycled material. The collection insulates to -30 Celsius and has been strategically designed with modern and minimal principles to further reduce the use of unnecessary material. This collection gives new meaning to a clean aesthetic.
Saint Laurent and Hunter launched a pair of boots exclusive to theSaint Laurent Rive Droite store
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While getting glam may not be a quarantine priority, two of our favourite brands have collaborated on a very fashionable and practical boot. French luxury brand Saint Laurent and English heritage brand Hunter, have come together to make a sleek studded rain boot. Retailing at $695 and sold exclusively at the Saint Laurent Rive Droite store, these boots are the perfect holiday gift for the fashion obsessed.
To lift spirits and celebrate healthcare heroes in the latest 28-day lockdown in Toronto, Canadian shoe brand Zvelle is giving away a pair of shoes each day to a local healthcare worker. The program is a continuation of an initiative Zvelle began in March to show appreciation for those on the front lines. Zvelle encourages anyone to nominate a healthcare worker who works in the GTA by posting a photo of the person on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter or Linkedin, tagging Zvelle and using the hashtag #WalkHowYouWant.
Tudor opened its first North American store in Toronto
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Tudor Watch has officially opened a store in Yorkdale. The new retail location is a partnership with Raffi Jewellers and marks the first boutique across all of North America. Despite restrictions due to Covid-19, the new boutique is open for curbside pickup. Customers are encouraged to browse styles online and book virtual appointments.
Thom Browne’s ‘Friday Uniform” capsule collection launches exclusively at SSENSE
The 51-piece playful assortment is Thom Browne’s take on the ‘Friday Uniform’. The navy capsule collection was specially captured in an editorial for SSENSE by Tyrell Hampton who shot model and friend Toni Smith and features Luc Sante’s commentary on the colour navy. The designer, who is known for his famous colour-ways and unique and precise tailoring explains, “The collection is timeless, you never have to change or think which frees your mind for so many more things.” From cable knits and down puffers to french terry sweats, there’s nothing to get blue about in this collection.
Beloved Toronto beauty studio-meets-cafe Majesty’s Pleasure, an upscale oasis ready to fulfill all your beauty needs has added e-tailer to its impressive list of services. The beauty bar debuted its online Pleasure Delivered Shop earlier in the week, a must-browse e-comm destination of staples from cool indie beauty brands, such as Agent Nateur, Fur, F. Miller, Herbivore, Color Wow and more. The e-shop also sells wines, champagnes and spirits to complete your perfect at-home quarantine pampering package that can be delivered right to your door.
Henné Organics Lip Tints have landed at Canadian beauty e-tailer Shop Kalosophie
Shop Kalosophie, a Canadian e-tailer focused on luxe eco-conscious beauty and lifestyle offerings (think: skincare heroes packed with collagen-boosting peptides to bathing essentials), has stocked up on Henné Organics’ buttery Luxury Lip Tints ($31 each) that provide a wash of nourishing, sheer, buildable colour. The four available shades are made from only a handful of certified organic ingredients, most of which are hydrating oils, including coconut and avocado. The formula is also enriched with vitamin E to strengthen your skin barrier function. Shop the colour-infused balms here.
Tips Nail Bar has its own line of decorative press-on nails
This technically isn’t “new” news that dropped in our inbox this week, but with nail salons located in COVID-19 hotspots across the country forced to, once again, shut theirs doors, alongside all other non-essential businesses, decorative press-on nails are no doubt an unsung hero to appease one’s nail art obsession. Tips Nail Bar, a go-to nail studio in Toronto for detailed nail art, dropped its own line of stunning press-on nails called Press Refresh earlier this month. With prices ranging from $55 to $90, each embellished set was designed and handpicked by Tips’ talented nail artists and are customized to your exact nail size when ordering. (A helpful video on the company website shows you how to properly size your nails before placing your order). What’s more, if you’re more of a single-shade polish fan, there are 14 additional press-on sets available in solid colours that you can add to cart for only $35. Shop the full Press Refresh collection here.
Revlon dropped a makeup collection in honour of the new Wonder Woman 1984 movie
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With the new Wonder Woman 1984 sequel staring Gal Gadot and Chris Pine blasting into living rooms via HBO Max and some theatres across North America on December 25, cosmetics giant Revlon has celebrated the new superhero blockbuster with a limited-edition Wonder Woman-themed makeup collection, which officially dropped on Black Friday and is available exclusively on Amazon. The 10-piece, superhero-centric makeup range – which features brand-new products as well as some Revlon classics – includes glossy and matte liquid lipsticks, a red nail polish, a face and eye palette, eye liner, a creamy highlighter and more. Check out the Revlon X WW84 makeup collection here.
Ayurvedic-inspired beauty line Ranavat Botanics launched a luxurious new facial cream
Ranavat Botanics, a Los Angeles-based, all-natural Ayurvedic skincare line that combines ancient Indian beauty rituals with modern clean beauty practices, has come to rescue cool weather-beaten skin. Its new daily Eternal Reign Bakuchi Crème ($110) is an ultra-rich, silky facial moisturizer loaded with restoring botanicals, such as bakuchi seed and lotus flower, that deeply hydrate and moisturize the complexion.
