Photo by Christian Vierig/Getty Images“It’s our duty to respect [nature].” By Maddison Glendinning Date September 25, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter This might be one of the most woke fashion months we’ve ever had. First Gabriela Hearst held a carbon neutral show, then Gucci announced it is now entirely carbon neutral, followed by its parent company Kering
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What do a 60-year-old birdwatcher and that cool streetwear guy you follow on Instagram have in common? Chances are, not a great deal. Until you begin to examine their choice of technical outerwear, that is. The answer is a Gore-Tex jacket. It’s a name you’ve no doubt seen stitched into the kind of gear worn
Photograph courtesy of ValmontOn the heels of the Swiss luxury skincare brand’s latest launch, an ultra-luxe anti-aging foundation. By Ashley Joseph Date September 23, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter I meet Sophie Guillon in her oceanfront suite at the Montage Laguna Beach. She’s sipping a Diet Coke and taking bites of a croissant between interviews. “You’ll have
Wearing jeans to work may, in some businesses, raise eyebrows with HR busybodies but it’s worth remembering that originally, jeans were made to work in. Long before Marlon Brando made them a cornerstone of your casual wardrobe, jeans were designed for miners, railway workers and ranch hands – labourers who actually needed to be clad
Photograph by ImaxtreeWith New York and London done for the season, it’s Milan’s time to shine. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 19, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter After a stellar start in New York, and then a cool week in London, Fashion Month continues to move at a rapid pace with the fash pack touching down in
Given its simplicity and practicality, it’s small wonder that the flat cap has almost global appeal. But then, while Peaky Blinders may have energised interest in it and its six or eight-panelled cousin the ‘baker boy’ style, the flat cap has been around since the 14th century. Indeed, an Act of Parliament in the UK
Photography by Evaan KherajThe two-storey space on Burrard Street has been designed by Parisian architecture agency RDIAL. By Eliza Grossman Date September 20, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter After famed Birkin collector, Drake, surprised us with a performance at a party celebrating the opening of the Hermès store in Toronto in 2017, we vowed to never miss
Trudeau apologizes on his campaign plane in Halifax (Photo: The Canadian Press) In the past 24 hours our prime minister, champion of “diversity is our strength,” was revealed to have worn “brownface” or blackface three times that we know of so far. Time broke the story Wednesday evening with a yearbook photo from 2001, showing
This was the season in which menswear completely unfurled its freak flag. In AW19, all that rule-breaking and ostentatiousness that’s been bubbling under for the past half-decade erupted in a carnival of colours, prints and sumptuous fabrics. But menswear’s more-is-more moment makes it surprisingly tough to identify trends. Anything is fair game right now, from
Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty ImagesMade for urban-dwellers. By Maddison Glendinning Date September 19, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter Living in Canada, we know the importance (and necessity) of a backpack all too well. And now, Saint Laurent and Google have teamed up to deliver what might just be the backpack of our dreams. Jacquard by Google is
The beard maketh the man. Do you know who said that pearl of undeniable wisdom? We did, just then. And it’s true. For those who care, the beard is a literal extension of your personality, whether you are wild and untamed, big and attention-grabbing or distinguished and to the point. If you’re the kind of
Photo by Barry Wetcher/20th Century Fox/Kobal/Shutterstock “Everybody wants to be us” By Maddison Glendinning Date September 17, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter The Devil Wears Prada is one of those films that only gets (even) better with time. Released in 2006, it resonated with many of us in the fashion industry, and beyond, and became a cult
(Photo: Getty; Art: Joel Louzado) The writ has dropped and it’s go-time on another federal election. That’s right: Four years have already passed since the Liberals made a surprise sweep to power in the federal election, achieving a majority rule—and trotting out a gender-balanced cabinet, to boot. On October 21, Canadians will decide whether they’d like Prime Minister
It’s tempting to play it safe when choosing a new coat. Black goes with everything, navy is classic, grey always looks smart. But in this day and age, is that the best we can do? There’s a whole spectrum of colour out there, from pastel to primary, but unless you’re reading this from the school
Photograph by NetflixThis is what we’ll be wearing this year By Ivonne Flores Kauffman Date September 16, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter 2019 is disappearing at a somewhat alarming rate but the good news is that Halloween will be upon us very soon. And if you’re looking for inspiration for this year, Pinterest has surveyed its data
Chris Hemsworth is one of the most envy-inducing deities in Hollywood. The Aussie charm, Hugo Boss suits and impeccable comic timing all help, but when you’ve been playing a superheroic god for the best part of a decade, you also need a body that looks like it could actually save the universe. When it comes