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For Lesley Hampton, inclusivity isn’t just a buzzword, it’s part of her culture. The 24- year old designer, who belongs to the Temagami First Nation of Bear Island, Ont. and has ties to the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne says, “I find Indigenous culture is very welcoming and open, so I really try to relate that […]

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In our Winter issue, FASHION editors rounded up the 100 people, products and experiences we predict will blow up in 2019. It’s our inaugural Hot 100 Fuse List. From the workouts you’ll be doing, to the new designers and destinations you’ll see on your feed, this is your guide to being in the know next year.  To help us uncover the next […]

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We always love to support Canadian talent and the Hudson’s Bay is making it easier than ever with their newest pop-up shop, which features 12 designers from across the country. THE COLLECTIONS™, a Toronto-based fashion production agency who helped curate the collection, hand-selected pieces that span a variety of styles. From the sleek monochrome pieces by […]

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Amber Heard stunned at this week’s Met Gala in a formfitting crimson Carolina Herrera gown. The actress completed her look with an ornate golden halo and two mismatched earrings, one of which is by Canadian jeweller Dean Davidson. Heard wore the brand’s Ipanema earring in Cranberry Quartz.  “It’s an honour I can’t describe to see […]

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When Alexandra Watson moved in with her boyfriend, the 25-year-old fashion designer was at a loss for cozy clothing she could lounge around the house in that also made her feel cute—so she decided to create her own. The result was Atelier Aleur, a line of elevated loungewear—including silky robes, loose pants and oversized sweaters—that […]

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The three Canadian siblings behind Triarchy/Atelier Denim were horrified to learn that it takes more than 6,814 litres to grow the cotton needed to make a single pair of jeans – and that doesn’t include the water used during manufacturing. In 2016, Adam, Ania and Mark Taubenfligel hit the pause button on their five-year business […]

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Meghan Markle’s integration into the British Royal Family continues apace as she attended the Queen’s annual Christmas Lunch earlier today at Buckingham Palace. Traditionally, the lunch is only attended by royal relatives and their spouses, so add this to the list of royal rules that Harry and Meghan have broken! Paparazzi photos show Markle arriving […]

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Former designer and boutique owner, Marilyn Brooks‘ new book Behind the Seams is a delightful look back on her years of adventure in fashion, music and art. Behind the Seams  is equal parts memoir and guide for new entrepreneurs on the do’s and don’ts of business. Each chapter takes you on an anecdotal journey through Brooks’ industry experiences. We spoke […]

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Our Associate Fashion Editor, Eliza Grossman, was an early convert to Canadian basics brand Kotn. She bought one of their classic crew neck tees and it made its way into high rotation through the steamy summer months (and even into her Paris Fashion Week suitcase). There’s something so effortlessly easy about a classic white tee. […]

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Travel can be a life-altering experience. Edmonton-based sisters Kendall and Justine Barber know this especially well. The two were travelling in Indonesia when they had a custom-footwear experience in Bali that inspired them to start Poppy Barley, a made-to-measure-boots operation, in 2012. A shortage of formal design training didn’t keep this direct-to-consumer brand from becoming […]

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Drake may get credit for pushing Canadian fashion into the limelight, but after 15 years pink tartan’s Kim Newport-Mimran isn’t starting at the bottom. This fall, her Toronto flagship in Yorkville will carry Canadian-designed pieces exclusively, alongside her now locally produced Pink Tartan line. “It just happened organically,” says Newport-Mimran of the switch. “Working and […]

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When we launched the Ultra Color Challenge with Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color our first task was to put together a team of mentors to work with the three inaugural Suzanne Rogers Fashion Institute (SRFI) fellows. Each fellow was assigned a colour inspired by the Garnier Nutrisse Ultra Color line and given a design brief inspired by that […]

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