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Whether he was ditching high school dance rehearsals to help out the costume department or convincing his kindergarten class to put on a fashion show, it’s clear that Farhan Haque was always destined to work in fashion. But it wasn’t until the end of high school that he committed to a career in fashion design . RELATED: This Canadian Designer Will Always Love Oversized Collars “It was always a matter of theatre production or fashion,” says Haque of his early career aspirations. “I think I [didn’t realize] the fact that I like to make theatrical clothes doesn’t necessarily mean [they’d have to be for a] character. Instead, I could create life costumes.” And that’s exactly what he’s done. Today, the 2021 graduate of Toronto Film School’s fashion design program is the creative director of his self-made brand, Mr. Haque , which is named after his outgoing, confident and eccentric alter-ego. The expressive persona of “Mr. Haque” translates into his custom creations too, which is appare...

The Body Shop opens a flagship store at Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto Photography via The Body Shop Thrilling news from another cruelty-free advocate: certified B Corp beauty brand The Body Shop has just unveiled their latest flagship store at Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. One of six Changemaker’s Workshops in Canada, the new location is focused around celebrating local communities. “Our goal was to create a physical space that people truly want to be a part of,” said Hilary Lloyd, VP of brand & corporate social responsibility at The Body Shop North America in a press release. “Whether learning about our incredible products and testing them through our sink experiences, or engaging in Changemaking through our Act station, a space dedicated to petition signing and advocacy, the Workshop retail experience is different, and people are noticing.” At the new location, The Body Shop has collaborated with artist Laura Moore who’s handmade repurposed textile artwork is on d...

Be a Barbie girl with Yitty Photography courtesy of Yitty Barbie this, Barbie that… it seems like none of us can get enough! And certainly not Lizzo’s shapewear brand Yitty which just released the ultimate Barbiecore capsule. Aptly named the Summer Doll House collection, bright pinks and neon yellows feature boldly on the brand’s best selling styles, which of course are made to fit every size and body type. Allbirds releases a visual of the M0.0NSHOT Photography courtesy of Allbirds Allbirds has given us a first look at a world’s first. Just three months after announcing the big news that they’d be releasing M0.0NSHOT , a net zero carbon shoe coming in spring 2024, the sustainably focused brand has released a photo of what the kicks will look like. Clean and minimal is one way to describe this first-of-its-kind shoe. But Allbrids isn’t just interested in breaking records. They’re clearing a path for others to follow. Case in point: the recipe to making this shoe has also b...

No one’s doing Barbiecore better than Margot Robbie this summer. As the Australian actress travels the globe to promote her titular role in the highly-anticipated live-action Barbie movie , her style has been heavily inspired by the iconic Mattel doll’s fashion sense, with every outfit looking like it was perfectly plucked out of Barbie Land. RELATED: Halle Bailey, The Little Mermaid, and the Art of Method Dressing And, between the seemingly endless brand collaborations , elaborate press events and unique experiential marketing tactics (we’re looking at you, Barbie Dreamhouse Airbnb ) promoting the film, it only makes sense that Robbie would lean into this one-of-a-kind character’s style. Robbie is trying her hand at method dressing — which, for some actors, is the process of dressing in the aesthetic of the character they play or movie they’re in — and her style is clearly deliberate, detail-oriented and, of course, extremely pink . These outfit choices are helping to blur the ...

This article was originally published on August 16, 2019 and has been updated.  The legend that is Madonna turns 61 today and to celebrate, we’re taking a look at some of her most memorable style transformations. One thing’s for sure: the evolution of Madonna’s style has been a wild ride. The Marilyn Monroe moment in  Material Girl Madonna had only been on the scene for a few years when she recreated Marilyn Monroe’s famous Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend  look for her 1985 film clip for  Material Girl . Giving an early hint to her unrivalled transformational abilities, the fur stole, fuchsia pink satin gown and drippings of diamonds made for a major moment. The shaggy pixie crop in  Papa Don’t Preach  It might have been 1986 but Madonna’s bleach blonde pixie crop and thick eyebrows are the stuff Pinterest boards are filled with in 2019. Paired with a Breton stripe, oversized leather jacket and  a black belted bustier jumpsuit, the controversia...

When you tell people you’re queer, they assume you were “born this way.” I wasn’t. These reductive generalizations have often made me feel othered — by both gay and straight people — over the years. I understand this is true for many people, but for me, it’s not. Sorry Lady Gaga , but your oversimplification puts sexuality into a rigid binary and ignores that sexual orientation can change throughout a person’s life. RELATED: What Do We Get Wrong About Gender-Fluid Fashion? My story goes like this: I fell in love with a woman after years of happily dating men. This year, my partner and I are celebrating a decade of love, and I am so grateful we are together. I couldn’t picture my life without her. “You have been gay this whole time!” is the face I was often met with when I revealed my own sexuality to people for the first time. You see, for me, it’s not that I was gay my entire life and then finally came out. When I fell in love with my partner of 10 years, it all happened right und...

If you’re on #BeautyTok , there’s a good chance that within a few minutes of scrolling you’ll come across someone in a lab coat dissecting the ingredient list of the viral SPF you’ve been eyeing. And if you’re a fragrance enthusiast , your FYP is likely flooded with influencers unraveling the mysteries of aroma compounds, or breaking down the history behind an iconic hand soap. Whatever your beauty question is, TikTok creators have the answer. RELATED: PerfumeTok Made Me Love Fragrance Ever since the introduction of long-form content on the platform in 2022, an impressive number of real-life beauty experts and researchers have cropped up on the app, delivering thoughtful insights into the industry while keeping us engaged. These are the TikTok creators deep-diving into the world of product development and formulation to show viewers what goes into creating our most beloved beauty items. Of course, TikTok is the place to get inspo for your next mani , learn new beauty hacks and bec...

One thing you probably didn’t have on your 2023 bingo card? Fast fashion giant Shein rebranding as a sustainable, ethically-minded company. After a viral influencer trip attempting to do just that, the online retailer — known for its staggering product output and shockingly low prices — has drawn even more attention to its murky behind-the-scenes practices. RELATED: Shein Responds After Undercover Report Alleges Labour Law Violations This past week, the Chinese company took a crop of content creators to Guangzhou, China to tour some of its warehouses. One video posted to the brand’s TikTok follows influencers as they visit the “Shein Warehouse” where garments are shipped out to buyers. It shows a guided tour through a brightly-lit factory full of pristine self-sufficient machines seamlessly transporting packages. Inspirational music plays in the background while smiling influencers discuss how impressed they are with the high-tech facility. @shein_us Get a glimpse of the proces...