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Later this week, sustainable knitwear designer Olivia Rubens, who hails from Ottawa, will compete in the International Talent Support competition taking place virtually this Friday at 10am EST. The 11 finalists in the Fashion category of the prestigious competition (who follow in the footsteps of greats like Richard Quinn, Mark Fast and Demna Gvasalia) are […]

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Using existing materials to create a new articulation of Chuck Taylors, the Converse All Star Crater sneaker uses at least 40 percent recycled content.

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It’s very satisfying to see something come full circle. And no one knows that better than Natasha Roberts, owner of the charming Toronto boutique, Space Vintage. Roberts comes by her retail prowess thanks to a strong example set by her mother, Ashlene; at a young age, Roberts understood the power of wellness and community through […]

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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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“I don’t like fashion when it takes itself too seriously,” says Benjamin Lafaille, designer and founder of the upcycling-focused brand, Laugh By Lafaille. Since launching several seasons ago, the ungendered label has offered a range of quirky pieces like graphic t-shirts and asymmetrical blazers, all made from previously-used materials; Laugh was created after Lafaille decided […]

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“I’ve been trying to talk to and motivate other people that this is a good change. We really needed this pause; why don’t you just try to be positive and see how you can improve and how you can educate yourself, and live differently?” Designer and creative director Dorian Rahimzadeh is reflecting on how COVID-19 […]

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In honour of #WorldOceansDay we are highlighting fashion brands that are using recycled ocean plastic throughout their collections.

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“I’m a creative problem solver,” says Summer Ruddock-Ellis, the Toronto-based founder of second-hand retail and editorial platform Pseudonym and partner in 4ye, the entertainment-meets-fashion hub with a robust social following. Ruddock-Ellis, who grew up in Brampton, says her interest in fashion and in thrifting began when she was young. Her first retail job was at […]

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Why upcycling is one of the most important trends in the fashion industry today.

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Designer Jill Sawatzky will launch her new collection next month.

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File under wardrobe updates to feel good about.

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Add your own personal touch to the brand's 2019 collection pieces.

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