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“Support women” seems to be one of the most commonly repeated phrases of the past year thanks to Women’s March and the #MeToo – but how to actually go about supporting women? Here are five badass women-owned clothing labels and boutiques we think deserve your backing.   View this post on Instagram Behind the scenes […]

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Canadian jewellery designer Alan Anderson meticulously crafts wearable works of art that have been worn by some of Hollywood’s finest, including Elizabeth Taylor and Viola Davis. Taking inspiration from old Hollywood glamour and European royals, Anderson creates accessories that he envisions being worn not just for special occasions but also as “random acts of glamour” […]

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Some of the best fashion creations happened in the last century, from the flapper dresses of the roaring ’20s to the studded leather jackets of the punk era, and you’re likely to find authentic pieces from those periods at the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show this weekend. View this post on Instagram @torontovintageclothingshow March 2 & […]

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You’ve probably heard of Knix, the Toronto-based intimates brand known for its empowering ad campaigns featuring a diverse range of models and its innovative underwear technology. Since the brand’s beginnings in 2013, Knix’s aim has been to help women feel comfortable, confident and at ease with their bodies. From March 7 to March 9, Knix […]

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It is hard not to love the sustainable brand Laura Siegel, which combines floaty fabrics with a sustainable mission. Each item, from faux fur coats to sleek tunics, is handcrafted by artisans from rural villages around the world, employed as an effort to uplift and mentor. View this post on Instagram ️️@xuliuxu in the Silk […]

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TTC bus driver-turned-rising Instagram sensation Michael Maguire is at a Tibetan momo shop close to the Toronto Queensway Bus Division “saaavouring” dinner before an evening shift when I call him to set up our interview. The -16 degree weather seems to have not frozen his spark, and he announces he’s just booked us matching manicure […]

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When I think of Biway, what I remember most is the smell. A cloying, plasticky scent that wafted through rows of scratchy flannel shirts and starch-stiff jeans and reached the height of its powers in the shoe section, where plastic bags of flip-flops mingled with skateboard shoes visibly held together with syrupy epoxy glue. In […]

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This weekend, Canadian-born jewellery brand Mejuri will take its first physical leap into the US. Though still online-only, the brand opened its first brick-and-mortar space earlier this year in downtown Toronto, allowing customers to try on pieces before having them delivered to their door. For their second showroom with the same format, they’re taking on […]

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Despite the fact that online shopping has become the go-to for many, discerning shoppers still appreciate a good old-fashioned brick and mortar space. And that’s why you’ll see a proliferation of pop-ups lately, which are well-edited places to pick up gifts that you might not find otherwise. Two that recently opened in Toronto and will remain […]

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Fashion people love sample sales. Despite the fact that most of us pine to wear head-to-toe designer outfits, the cruel reality is that most of us can’t afford it. That’s where sample sales come in: the chance to score coveted designer pieces at slashed prices that might actually be possible to work into our budgets. […]

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Despite major medical advances in the treatment for HIV/AIDS—with regular daily medication, the virus can be rendered inactive and untransferable—there is still fear and discomfort surrounding contact with someone who has it. In fact, according to a survey conducted by Casey House, only 38% of Canadians said they would be willing to be touched by […]

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Earlier this year Bottega Veneta opened a flagship in New York City–the colossal five story structure took up an entire half-block of Madison Avenue. The New York Times reported it as “luxury that is not a neon billboard” or “a wink to those in the know.” But despite the store’s obvious grandeur, the space still managed to evoke […]

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