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This Designer Turned Leftover Garment Tags Into A Trendy Outfit
Lauren Novak, founder and creative director of Remark by Lauren, doesn’t believe in the word “upcycling.” “It makes me mad,” she admits over video chat. “I think it cheapens what we as sustainable designers do and makes it feel very ‘craft fair’ when, in fact, every company should be doing it or at the very […]
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10 Canadian Fashion Labels Doing Small Batch, Slow Fashion
Slow fashion is a priority of many up and coming Canadian designers. With a focus on diversity, inclusivity, gender fluidity, body positivity, ethical manufacturing and giving back, these brands are producing lines that are both beautiful to wear *and* committed to the well-being of people and the planet. With an undeniable global shift towards a […]
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Yap Sister’s Founder, Carrie Yap, on Finding Connections Through Slow Fashion
Carrie Yap, founder of the Calgary-based millinery brand Yap Sister (so named because she has siblings), seems to have found her common ground when it comes to making connections. Through her slow fashion-focused label, Yap is able to intertwine the symbolism and storytelling vital to Asian communities and bring the past and present together in […]
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Toronto’s Uncle Studios to Host Virtual Pop-Up for COVID-19 Relief
The brand has enlisted a slew of Canadian companies for the event, which will take place each Sunday until June 7.
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9 Things We Learned From Lyst’s 2020 Conscious Fashion Report
The key takeaway? Sustainable fashion is on the rise.
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The Slow Fashion Brand Rescuing Left-Over Fabric
Megan Mummery, a Canadian-born, Australian-raised, and UK-educated designer, does most of her business in Turkey, venturing into hidden corners of Istanbul to rescue left-over rolls of fabric for her slow-fashion brand, Oh Seven Days. Why Turkey? “There’s a lot of manufacturing for big brands [there],” explains the designer. “They have great quality fabrics that just […]
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The Slow Fashion Socks That Turned One Writer Into a Hosiery Fan
I’ve been obsessed with Strathcona Stockings since my teens. Although I’m not one to gush over “silly socks,” these botanical patterned, Monet-lily inspired stockings are much more stylish than the comedic Bart Simpson socks you’ve probably found in your dad’s closet. Each pair of stockings is a beautiful work of art, hand-painted, collaged, photographed or drawn […]
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The Best Canadian Indie Boutiques to Shop When You’re Sick of Big Chains
Canada has long been home to a thriving scene of local, off-the-beaten path designers. However, sometimes it’s easier to lean towards shopping for fast fashion best bets rather than going to extra mile to seek out something new and adventurous. Nonetheless, Canada’s fashion landscape is full of incredible indie boutiques, who all carry an unbelievable selection […]
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