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When Aheda Zanetti, a Lebanese-Australian fashion designer, created the burkini for Muslim women in 2004, she probably didn’t expect it to continue making waves nearly 20 years later—for better and for worse. While women around the world are still discovering this modest and stylish way to feel confident at the pool or beach, the swimwear […]

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“I never thought I would write a book,” says Christian Allaire endearingly. Allaire, whose recognition has grown since joining the U.S. Vogue team as a writer in 2019 — where he lends a particular expertise in highlighting Indigenous fashion creatives — admits he’s not used to being on the other side of the interview. But he’ll […]

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With Earth Month around the corner, we can expect to see many brands launching new sustainability-minded products and initiatives in the coming weeks. For example, Toronto-based jewellery brand Oremme just introduced a first-of-its-kind recycling program for customers in Canada and the U.S. Read on to find out what else is happening in the fashion world […]

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The brand is size-inclusive and pieces are made from high-end deadstock fabrics.

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As the modest fashion movement continues to make waves internationally, more and more people (especially millennials) are growing interested in the art of dressing modestly, as well as the deeper meaning to layers of clothing. The International Modest Fashion and Design festival (IMFDF) held late last month in Toronto, showcased some of the best local […]

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In Grade 2, Hodan Yousuf wore a hijab because she wanted to look like her mom. It wasn’t until she was in Grade 11 that she understood why she was wearing it and how it influenced her relationship with God. “It’s a decision a woman has to make for herself—if she’s going to wear a […]

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Shahad Mahdi, 22, was tired of seeing Muslim women misrepresented and stereotyped in the media. She wanted to shatter those cliches so she created Black Orchid, a line of hoodies, sweatshirts and accessories that bear Mahdi’s signature illustration: An adorable Matryoshka shaped doll in hijab in various poses. Mahdi who was born in Jordan was inspired […]

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