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Fashion has long touted its efforts to be more inclusive. But one group that disproportionately gets left out of the conversation is those with disabilities. While nearly 22 per cent of the Canadian population is part of this community, clothing catered to access needs is still not an industry norm. Nevertheless, awareness and demand for […]

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Netflix taps Balmain for a limited edition Stranger Things collection Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing recently hit pause on his French femme designs to capture the bold spirit of 1980s Americana in honour of the Netflix series Stranger Things. In the Balmain x Stranger Things limited-edition collection, clothing and accessories exude the bright and effervescent […]

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The fashion industry has a tendency to preemptively pat itself on the back. But whether it’s performative body inclusivity or greenwashing, brands aren’t always as progressive as they seem. And for people with disabilities, fashion is overtly ableist and exclusionary. Look no further than New York Fashion Week. This year, over one hundred brands showcased […]

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The upcoming AGO Talks event features André Leon Talley and Diane von Furstenberg As part of the programming for its Studio 54: Night Magic exhibit, the Art Gallery of Ontario will host fashion industry legends — and avid Studio 54-goers — André Leon Talley and Diane von Furstenberg for a virtual conversation on Tuesday, February […]

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“We want to break barriers and stereotypes, we want to open the conversation to many more people,” Maura Horton, the founder of MagnaReady clothing, tells us over the phone about her newest venture, Juniper UNLTD, a website focused on providing content, community and commerce to people with disabilities. The name Juniper, Horton tells us, is […]

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Iz Adaptive, the pioneering brand founded in 2009 by Toronto-based designer Izzy Camilleri, recently released a new take on the non-medical face masks it has offered for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis. The new design features a clear panel to facilitate connection between wearers and people who are deaf or hard of hearing, and […]

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