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The cold-weather headwear landscape is a notoriously tricky area to traverse. Beanies are basically the only vaguely acceptable option, and let’s face it, they’re hardly held in high regard by followers of fashion. You can’t really blame them either. After all, usually when these woollen warmers stray into the public fashion consciousness, there have been

Photograph courtesy of Facebook/PrintempsIncluding size, gender and more. By Maddison Glendinning Date March 12, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Luxury Parisian department store Printemps has today announced the launch of its new e-commerce site with a greater focus on inclusivity. According to WWD, the site took two years to develop and will offer gender neutral clothing options, displayed

The best thing about beards, foamy-moustache funtimes aside, is their impermanence. Maybe you’ll grow one and forever shall it remain. Perhaps you’ll sample stubble and then go running for the razor. Either way, it’s a switch-up to your style that’s intrinsically transient. No two days of bearding are ever the same. It’s perpetually changing. And

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 09: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley attends the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on February 09, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)File this under cost-per-wear benefits. By Maddison Glendinning Date March 10, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, queen

There are enough rules in life as it is. Some, however, are there to help. Like the rules that govern how to dress well. Of course, every man or woman that has an opinion on such things speaks from personal experience – and no doubt what works for one doesn’t always work for another; or

Photography by Ryan Emberley10 outstanding women were celebrated at this year’s event. By Bernadette Morra Date March 9, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Rabiah Dhaliwal’s glowing presence at the L’Oreal Paris Women of Worth Awards Gala in Toronto almost didn’t happen. That’s because 4 years ago when she was 16, Dhaliwal attempted suicide and was very nearly

Get to know 10 groups working in Canada and around the world to better the lives of women, girls and assigned-female people Every year on International Women’s Day, we’re flooded with inspirational stories about women around the world—the ones who have blazed trails for others, the ones who fight to change policy, the ones who

Photo by Simon Dawson – WPA Pool/Getty ImagesAnother day, another standout dress. By Maddison Glendinning Date March 7, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter We’ve always known that Meghan Markle knows how to put an outfit together but this latest trip to London has proved her keen sartorial eye. This evening in London, Meghan accompanied Prince Harry to

Ontario premier Doug Ford was elected on a platform that promised to find billions of dollars in efficiencies in Ontario’s provincial budget. For a year after he and his majority Conservative government were sworn in, FLARE kept a running tally on what exactly the Ford government cut (or said they intended to cut) and what the consequences

Trying to find the true meaning of the phrase smart casual can quickly turn into a nightmare. The Oxford Dictionary defines it as “neat, conventional, yet relatively informal in style, especially as worn to conform to a particular dress code”. But these days it’s quite common for smart casual to be the dress code. So

Photography via IMAXTREEThese brands are partnering with philanthropic initiatives to give back to females across Canada and beyond. By Sarah Mariotti Date March 6, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter International Women’s Day (IWD) is fast approaching. Taking place every year on March 8, the day is dedicated to celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of

Has COVID-19 reached a tipping point? The World Health Organization is reporting that it has spread to 77 countries, and the global total number of cases is more than 93,000. More than 85 percent of those cases are in China, and most of the others are in the Republic of Korea, Italy and Iran. Of course, Canada

It’s difficult to think of any one item of clothing that has had quite as colourful a history as the humble hoodie. Over the past century, this sportswear staple has gone from playing field to runway, stopping off at every conceivable urban subculture along the way. It’s been name-checked by prime ministers, designers and screeching

Photo by Dan Istitene – Pool/Getty ImagesAs of March 31. By Maddison Glendinning Date March 4, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter There has been plenty of conversation around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to step down as senior royals of the British royal family. From where they’ll live (the pair is currently settled in Vancouver though

Like it or not, massive trainers are here and they aren’t going anywhere fast. Not that they could even if they wanted to, mind you. To the casual observer, it may have come as a bit of a shock when the fashion elite suddenly appeared to be taking their style cues from Sporty Spice in

Image courtesy Rothy’sThe bags are sustainably knit from 100% recycled materials. By Pahull Bains Date March 3, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter In 2018, when Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visited Australia on a royal tour, comfort and sustainability seemed top of mind when it came to Markle’s wardrobe. Case in point: the sleek Rothy’s flats she