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Whether he was ditching high school dance rehearsals to help out the costume department or convincing his kindergarten class to put on a fashion show, it’s clear that Farhan Haque was always destined to work in fashion. But it wasn’t until the end of high school that he committed to a career in fashion design. […]

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Feeling stir-crazy during the winter months may be par for the course, but lockdown is definitely adding another layer to the listlessness, right? We suggest getting creative, getting outdoors, and getting active to combat the winter blues. From content creator Omar Ahmed’s hyper-local look to Melissa Grelo giving Canadian activewear a spin, here’s some style […]

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Toronto-based designer Hilary MacMillan, who in the past has used sustainability-focused materials including vegan leather and faux fur, just dropped a new capsule of biodegradable loungewear crafted from Tencel™. “We wanted to make something that was wholly made in Canada from sustainable fabrics,” MacMillan says about how the idea for designing the six-piece collection started. […]

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From a Canada Goose x Y/Project collab to a virtual Vancouver Fashion Week showcase, here's the fashion news you need to know this week.

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After discovering how limited the fashion industry's notion of nude was, Toronto-based entrepreneur Chantal Carter created her own brand of undergarments.

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“There are always more boundaries to break,” says Vanja Vasic, founder and executive director of the now 15-year-old event, Fashion Art Toronto. Having hosted several livestream shows this past Spring (when the IRL FAT was meant to happen as part of its regular scheduling), the vanguard multi-day initiative is keeping its commitment to being a […]

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In an effort to shine a light on supporting the local businesses that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, Toronto-based designer Ross Mayer was inspired to create a capsule collection called Local Lover, which features an assortment of message-emblazoned athleisure garments and a tote bag. “I feel like 2020 is a watershed moment […]

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Toronto jewellery brand Jewels & Aces aims to showcase the potential in paring down, with a simple, stylish line of mix-and-match earrings.

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If you’re ready to start fantasizing about your Spring 2021 wardrobe, Toronto’s Andrew Coimbra has options for all. When it comes to dressing, the designer’s instincts have manifested in an array of thoughtful pieces that nod to the work of artists including Pierrette Bloch and Jean (Hans) Arp; think flowing lines mixed with a tailored […]

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We’re seeing many shifts in the fashion industry right now, from a broadening of the types of models shown wearing a brand’s clothing to the methods in which that clothing is made. And while plenty of large-scale labels will see their businesses go through a period of great adjustment as they modify their operations to […]

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In the age of #whomademyclothes order to shift the way we think about fashion, we need greater transparency into how it’s made. In this new series, Isabel B. Slone brings you behind the scenes with the indie creators who deserve a spotlight for their sustainable, stylish practices. ~ One-hundred and twenty eight St. Clarens Avenue […]

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There is a trend towards unconventional fashion collaborations and the latest fashion person to do so is Toronto designer Jennifer Torosian who has partnered with Lexus on a collection inspired by the automotive brand’s commitment to “brave design, supple materials and sleek styling.” Some of Torosian’s pieces include an asymmetrical dress and sophisticated suit that captures […]

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