Fashion

10 Pieces to Buy in Honour of National Indigenous History Month

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We’re ten days into the month of June, also known as National Indigenous History Month. It’s a period for reflection ...

20 Audiobooks About Race and Racism to Download and Learn From

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Anti-racism reading lists have been doing the rounds over the last couple of weeks. But rather than just a performative ...

Black Activists and Influencers Are Taking Over White Celebs’ Instagram Accounts Today

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Today, 50 Black female activists, scholars, artists and entrepreneurs are taking over the Instagram handles of white celebrities, designers, athletes ...

Sephora is the First Major Retailer to Take Canadian Designer Aurora James’ 15 Per Cent Pledge

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Last week, Canadian designer Aurora James – founder of footwear brand Brother Vellies – launched the 15 Per Cent Pledge, ...

Vancouver Footwear Line Malvados Has Launched E-Commerce

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Born from its founder’s innate wanderlust, Malvados — the Vancouver-based brand that recently launched an e-commerce platform — is poised ...

I’ve Been Bleaching My Hair for 15 Years—Here’s How I Still Have Hair on My Head

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Hello, my name is Erin Jahns, and I bleach the hell out of my hair. It’s been going on for 15 years (I’m ...

FYI: These Expert-Approved Makeup Brush Sets Will Transform Your Routine

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Fact: Makeup brushes are the dark horse of any makeup routine. Often underestimated or forgone altogether by so many of ...

Celebrities Are Ushering in the Summer of the Under-Boob Bikini

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Bella Hadid is a fan. Though summer doesn’t officially start until June, our celebrity-bikini-watch efforts are already in full swing. ...

I Finally Gave In to the Biker-Shorts Trend and Found 11 Cool Ways to Style Them

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There are plenty of summer trends that I jumped on immediately this year: tie-dye everything, ribbed tank tops, and chunky ...

Join Our Pride Month Celebration

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As much as we hate to say it again, we are living in unprecedented times—and while some may be grieving ...

Netflix Curated a Collection of 45+ Titles Dedicated to Black Lives Matter

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‘Moonlight,’ ‘Pose,’ and ‘Becoming’ are among the movies, shows, and docs in the newly-created hub. Powered by WPeMatico

How To Be a Better Ally to Black People

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Three simple steps to keep in mind when joining the fight against racism. Powered by WPeMatico

My Story: Brand Founder Témi Shobowale on Beauty Standards, Authenticity and the Power of Diversity Behind the Scenes

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Meet Témi Shobowale, a Nigerian-born, Toronto-based professional makeup artist and entrepreneur, who is also the founder of skincare line Essentials ...

This Virtual Drag Show is Raising Funds for Toronto’s LGBTQ Community

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Friendly Stranger, a cannabis retailer and culture shop in Toronto, has joined forces with Brock McGillis and Brooke Lynn Hytes ...

Rocky Barnes on Her New Collaboration with ALDO

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Late last month, Canadian footwear giant ALDO unveiled its newest collaboration with global style icon, Rocky Barnes. The collection is ...

These 2 Outfits Are Under-$100, But You’d Never Know It

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Let’s talk about style ruts. Anyone else finding themselves in one right now? It’s arguably easier (and more relatable) than ...

Everything I Want From & Other Stories’ Big Summer Sale Is Under $50

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Pictured above: & Other Stories Front Tie Crepe Crop Top ($59) Fact: & Other Stories is one of those brands that’s reliable yet exciting, affordable ...

I’d Never Have Guessed These $67 Sandals Were From Topshop

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In an era of working from home and staying in, it’s fair to say that footwear has been simplified. High-heels ...

The One Summer 2020 Trend That Is Perfect for Working From Home

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When writing our S/S 20 trend report, I never could have anticipated the way life was about to change. Many ...

Every Single Dress I Love This Summer Comes in This One Color

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Green isn’t the most popular color out there, but make a dress in the hue, and from what I’ve seen, it’s ...

Footwear Entrepreneur George Sully is Creating an Index of Black Canadian Designers

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Yesterday it was announced that Toronto-based fashion entrepreneur and footwear designer George Sully is developing a digital index of Black ...

Daniel Radcliffe Responds to J.K. Rowling’s Transphobic Tweets: “Transgender Women Are Women”

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“As a human being, I feel compelled to say something at this moment.” Powered by WPeMatico

Aurora James Is Calling On the Retail Industry to Take the 15 Percent Pledge

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Stores can start putting their money where their mouths are. Powered by WPeMatico

Cardi B Has The Perfect DIY Natural Hair Mask

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Baby Kulture also approves. Powered by WPeMatico

TWICE on Their Album MORE & MORE, Favorite Hair Colors, and Quarantine Entertainment

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“We have spent so much time perfecting this album.” Powered by WPeMatico

Taylor Swift Finally Tweeted About the Black Lives Matter Movement and Urged People to Vote

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Taylor’s comments come days after fans called her out on Tumblr for being largely silent. Powered by WPeMatico

How This Montreal-based Footwear and Accessory Brand is Changing How You Shop For Shoes

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When sisters Myriam and Romy Maguire launched their namesake footwear and accessory label just a few years ago, it was ...