Annika Lautens

Pamela Anderson Is FASHION’s October 2023 Cover Star

Annika Lautens — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:29:37 +0000

PAM IN CHARGE

Pamela Anderson is having an incredible year with the release of a book and documentary, a food show in the works and a whole new generation of fans. And the Pam-aissance has just begun.

WORDS BY ANNIKA LAUTENS

When Pamela Anderson pops onto my screen in July, she’s a bit stressed. “I think I wrecked my sourdough!” she exclaims, covering her face with doughy hands. I look at the clock: It’s 8 a.m. in her hometown of Ladysmith, B.C. “You’re baking bread this early in the morning?” I ask incredulously. She waves me off with a grin. “I let it rise overnight and put it in the oven earlier today.” It turns out that Anderson has already been up for hours because of her dogs. What can she say? “I’m in bread mode,” she laughs, her signature platinum-blond hair dusting the shoulders of her white T-shirt. And these days she has a lot to laugh about.

Jacket, $1,700, and skirt, $935, Sportmax. Earrings, $9,000, Tiffany & Co.

At 56, Anderson is having a renaissance — or “Pam- aissance,” as the internet has coined it. It started in early 2023, when she released her Netflix documentary, Pamela: A Love Story [this interview occurred before the SAG- AFTRA actors’ strike], accompanying memoir, Love, Pamela, and digital newsletter. The buzz got bigger when her name started to swirl around casting rumours about season three of The White Lotus. Then, when she started re-emerging on red carpets, the fanfare turned into a communal trip down memory lane.

Tutorials on how to achieve her messy bun from the ’90s trended. Thin eyebrows and smoky eyes were seen all over content creators’ feeds. And #pamelaandersonstyle has hit 320.4 million views (and counting!) on TikTok. “I think it’s funny,” she shares, revealing that her sons, Brandon Thomas and Dylan Jagger Lee, first brought the trend to her attention. “When you start hearing that your image is on different mood boards, it’s pretty surreal. But it also shows that I marched to the beat of my own drum.”

Today, the Anderson I’m seeing is still her own drummer, but this time she’s playing a different rhythm. She appears weightless — as if a giant designer backpack has been lifted off her shoulders. She giggles frequently, tossing her beachy waves back with reckless abandon. She moves restlessly, her body bursting with energy. And, overall, Anderson exudes an indescribable ethereal essence that makes me think she would be perfectly at home in an enchanted forest. And, in a way, she is, having moved back to her family home on Vancouver Island. Perhaps it’s the distance from L.A. or the wisdom that comes with age, but this new Pamela Anderson speaks confidently. Unlike her younger self, she is telling her own story — and it’s beautiful to behold.

“I’ve always kind of known that things would get better when I was older; I just didn’t know when that time was coming,” Anderson reflects. “It’s nice to be seen. It’s not something I’ve ever really experienced.” Anderson, who grew up in Canada, admits she wasn’t the “pretty princess” her mother probably wanted. While her mom was rocking a bouffant updo and gingham pants, Anderson was “eating” mud pies. That’s not to say that her parents didn’t influence her. Anderson recalls her mother telling her: “There’s no such thing as natural beauty — it takes at least an hour in front of a mirror. And you are more powerful if you are pretty.” When asked how this might have affected her, Anderson reflects on the implications of it but can’t quite put them into words.

I’VE ALWAYS KIND OF KNOWN THAT THINGS WOULD GET BETTER WHEN I WAS OLDER; I JUST DIDN’T KNOW WHEN THAT TIME WAS COMING.

Then, in 1989, Anderson proved that Jumbotrons can be used for more than just uncomfortable close-ups. She credits her neighbours at the time, who were Labatt’s Beer reps, for giving her tickets to a B.C. football game. Once they saw the crowd’s reaction to Anderson up on the screen, wearing her branded crop top, the brewery asked her to star in its next ad campaign, and it was shortly after that that Playboy called about its October ’89 cover.

But there was an issue with her hair. You see, it wasn’t Anderson’s intention to be blond. While on her way to the Playboy Mansion, she used too much Sun-In on her naturally brown hair and the result was that her tresses turned the colour of “a manila envelope,” she laughs. Playboy quickly swooped in, and the blond bombshell was born. “The transformation happened both slowly and quickly,” Anderson begins. “You’re in Playboy, people are doing your hair and makeup and you just turn into this different person. It gave me the confidence to play almost a character on-set.”

Don’t get her wrong: She describes her first Playboy shoot as an empowering and life-changing experience. “I never really felt in charge of myself or the things that had happened to me in my life,” she says, possibly alluding to the sexual assault she experienced at a young age. “I just wanted to break free of this painful shyness I had. And I thought the only way to do that was to basically jump off a bridge and go crazy.”

Enter the Baywatch era, when Anderson became one of the most famous women in the world, the highest-paid actor on the most-watched television show and a bona fide fashion icon. Minimalism was not in this star’s vocabulary. Sans stylist, Anderson wore sheer lace, leather pants, organ-defying corsets, blinding sequins and, of course, furry hats — all of which are currently being stored in a warehouse that sounds as if it could rival Barbie’s Dreamhouse. “I just wanted to have fun and wear things that I liked,” she explains rather nonchalantly, glossing over how incredibly cool and frankly bold it was to wear what she did. “Those outfits were just me being ridiculous and entertaining myself.”

Jacket, $5,695, top, $2,470, and pants, $2,470, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. Shoes, $860, The Attico. Necklace, $8,700, Tiffany & Co.

Jacket, $3,115, and boots, $1,660, Stella McCartney. Bodysuit, $2,890, Alaïa at Holt Renfrew. Gloves, price upon request, Lillian Shalom.

Nowadays, she takes the red carpet a little more seriously. Well, one of her sons does anyway. When it came time for the premiere of Pamela: A Love Story, Brandon, who serves as one of the documentary’s producers, “insisted that I have somebody help me with my wardrobe because he wasn’t sure what I was going to show up in,” Anderson laughs, like a mom who’s used to being occasionally burned by her offspring. She now works with Rebecca Ramsey, who has taken Anderson’s over-the-top style and turned it into a lesson in quiet luxury, with cream suits, cozy sweaters and little black dresses. (See Anderson’s starring role in Aritzia’s Babaton Fall 2023 campaign.)

And just as she has swapped out her iconic Baywatch swimsuit for a minimalist red dress, Anderson is taking back control of her narrative, also with the help of her sons. “They were like: ‘Mom, nobody knows who you really are. It’s just this cartoon character that’s out there,’” she shares. “And that’s what I feel like I’ve done my whole life — play these different roles.”

Some of them are true to who she is: a mother, a writer, an activist. Others were unwillingly thrust upon her, like being one-half of a tabloid couple and the involuntary star of a stolen sex tape. But the latter made her a national punching bag at a time when the media was already reducing her to a big-breasted caricature. Tim Allen allegedly flashed her on the set of Home Improvement as a joke. Late-night hosts used her breasts as the punchline in countless opening monologues. And a lawyer even told Anderson that she had no right to privacy because she had appeared in Playboy.

Now, it’s easy (and more than deserved) to point fingers at the media, but Anderson isn’t eager to rehash the past. As she writes in Love, Pamela, “there is no woe-is-me in this book.” Instead, we chat about the idea that women are somewhat conditioned to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. “Sometimes you’re just in so much shock over what someone has said that you kind of ride it out,” Anderson agrees. “You’re just looking at this person and thinking ‘Well, they’re a pretty wounded soul to have that in them.’”

Jacket, $3,115, and boots, $1,660, Stella McCartney. Bodysuit, $2,890, Alaïa at Holt Renfrew. Gloves, price upon request, Lillian Shalom.

Dress, $2,500, MAR by Maria Karimi. Top, $560, Dion Lee at Ssense.

Tired of only fielding questions about her boobs and her boyfriends, she decided to redirect the attention to something more meaningful — like animal rights — and has been doing so ever since. “I like to get my hands dirty,” Anderson says. “Hashtags are great, but I think physically doing things is so much stronger.” Through the Pamela Anderson Foundation — her non-profit that fights to protect human, animal and environmental rights — Anderson has been doing just that. She has planted trees around the world, spoken everywhere from Oxford University to the Kremlin in Russia and starred in a variety of PETA campaigns. “I like to be the bridge between hardcore activists and others as activism has become like a dirty word,” she says. “I don’t want to tell someone to be vegan. Instead, I’ll celebrate vegetables.”

This is exactly what she plans to do with her new series for Food Network Canada, Pamela’s Cooking With Love (premiering in 2024), where we’ll see her teaming up with top chefs as they prepare plant-based meals and menus. You’ll also see her in season two of Pamela’s Garden of Eden, which follows the star as she continues to renovate her B.C. property. “During the first season, I wasn’t in a good place,” Anderson admits. But now, she’s in a “love affair” with herself.

“I’ve had a lot of love in my life, and I don’t think I’m going to be alone for the rest of it,” she declares. “For me, this is a period to get to know who I am. It’s a powerful time, and I feel really good in my own skin.”

As we finish our video call, I wish Anderson luck with her bread baking. She tried a new kneading technique and is eagerly awaiting the results — hence the initial stress. But somewhere between chatting about her mom and her favourite romcom (it’s Amélie, in case you’re wondering), her anxiety subsided and she’s feeling more raw. Like the dough that’s currently sitting in Anderson’s oven, she’s bubbly, a bit mushy (she prefers “romantic”) and most definitely on the rise once again. After all, good things come to those who wait.

Jacket, pants and necklace, prices upon request, Michael Kors. Blouse, $2,295, Giambattista Valli at Boboli. Shoes, $300, B2 at Browns. Hat, price upon request, Piers Atkinson.

Jacket, $795, and pants, $350, Boss. Top, $750, Chanel, and bracelet, $650, Celine, both at Mine & Yours. Boots, $350, B2 at Browns. Ring, $7,400, Tiffany & Co.

Coat, $845, and pants, $500, Boss. Top, $295, Chloé at Mine & Yours. Shoes, $330, Hugo. Bracelet, $99,500, Tiffany & Co.

Jacket with attached skirt, price upon request, Marc Jacobs. Necklace, $8,700, Tiffany & Co.

Jacket, $2,440, skirt, $860, Tights, price upon request, and shoes, price upon request, Victoria Beckham. Top, $620, MURMUR. Earrings, $3,850, Kingdom.

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In Defence of the Ludicrously Capacious Handbag

Annika Lautens — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 18:51:41 +0000

Dear oversized bag ladies; we’re sorry we ever doubted you.

You were right — carrying a “ludicrously capacious” handbag to Logan Roy’s birthday was the correct decision (thank you, Succession!). Micro mini bags are massively overrated.

The petite purses of 2022 promised a carefree lifestyle: All you needed was your phone, keys and cards, and the world was your oyster. After all the emotional baggage we collectively accumulated during the pandemic, the Russian-Ukraine war, wildfires, Selena Gomez/Hailey Bieber drama, etc., it was admittedly nice not to be weighed down by physical baggage. We could pretend our lives fit neatly into a six-inch Jacquemus Le Grand Chiquito.

But the dream was rarely a reality. It more often meant that we were rocking the girl claw — an evolutionary adaptation where women have acclimatized to not having pockets (or big enough purses) to hold their things, so they’re forced to balance it all in one hand.

Ferragamo Fall 2023. Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlight

Finally fed up with this ruse, designers and the general public are using you, oversized bag ladies, as their muses. Whether you call it jumbo, oversized or ludicrously capacious, this season’s new It bag is anything but small. Take your cue from this grey leather carryall from Ferragamo’s Fall 2023 collection and play with over-the-top proportions.

As for what to tote in it, think flats for the subway, a lunch pail and maybe even workout wear. After carrying this around, you can skip the bicep curls. Browse below for a few of our favourite oversized bag options.

Ferragamo Large Hobo

What it fits: The better question is, what doesn’t it fit?
When to use it: When you’re out and about for 12 hours and need everything from your laptop to hair straightener.
How to wear it: Between the size and its red colour, this oversized bag makes a statement. Keep it simple with jeans, a white button-down and black ballet flats.

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Dior Book Tote

What it fits: The answer is in the name — books!
When to use it: Think chic day trip, refined picnic or a Rory Gilmore-inspired trip to the library.
How to wear it: Consider this embroidered pattern a neutral. Spice it up with some colour or go full monochromatic.

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Burberry XL Chess Shoulder Bag

What it fits: Work day essentials.
When to use it: Commuting to and from the office.
How to wear it: Embrace the Y2K origins of the hobo bag and try pairing it with a knit top and cargo pants.

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Rimowa Vertical Tote

What it fits: Passport, snacks, water and a pillow.
When to use it: Travelling.
How to wear it: Keep it comfy on the airplane and let this pink purse do the talking. Leggings, tank tops and oversized oxford shirts will never let you down.

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Victoria Beckham Jumbo Chain Pouch

What it fits: Your OTT persona.
When to use it: For a fancy evening out (did someone say gala?).
How to wear it: An XL clutch doesn’t need much to make it shine. Think a slinky black slip dress with strappy heels.

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Charles & Keith Denim Slouchy Tote

What it fits: A few groceries, some shampoo and anything else you pick up.
When to use it: Running errands.
How to wear it: Red, white and blue is always a winning colour combination. A white tee and red cardigan will make this denim dazzle.

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Mango Seam Shopper

What it fits: Portable charger, your beverage of choice and a VIP backstage pass.
When to use it: Listening to live music.
How to wear it: There’s something a little rebellious about this oversized bag. Pair it with a graphic tee and leather jacket for a little extra oomph.

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Sézane Gabin Bag

What it fits: Your entire skincare routine plus a change of underwear.
When to use it: For a romantic weekend getaway.
How to wear it: Pink and grey is one of our favourite colour combinations. Bonus: A flowy dress will easily take you from the car to a cozy cabin.

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Banana Republic Oversized Vida Bag

What it fits: A pair of flats, makeup bag and change of clothes.
When to use it: Going out.
How to wear it: A green leather trench coat and tall boots are the perfect companion to this oversized bag for a night on the town.

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YUHOCB Large Puffer Tote

What it fits: Running shoes, towel and extra deodorant.
When to use it: Going to and from the gym.
How to wear it: Chunky runners and a light puffer will help balance the proportions of this pillowy purse.

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Mansur Gavriel Cloud Clutch

What it fits: All your Sex and the City memorabilia.
When to use it: A night out in New York or a fabulous dinner party with your friends.
How to wear it: Channel your inner Carrie Bradshaw and go a bit wild with your styling. Don’t blame us if you suddenly get the urge to wear a bird hat.

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Red Accessories Are the Key to Fall Dressing

Annika Lautens — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 19:51:54 +0000

If you only subscribe to one fall 2023 trend (but really, what’s the fun in that!), let it be red accessories. Trust us — they’re everywhere! And like most cool things, Rihanna is at the centre of it.

Photography by Getty Images

The hot hue first returned at RiRi’s concert in February 2023 (otherwise known as the Super Bowl). A month later, models did their best “girl on fire” impressions at Valentino, Gucci and Ferragamo. And most recently, Hailey Bieber channelled her inner strawberry, wearing novelty earrings, a mini-dress and matching heels to promote her latest Rhode launch.

Photography courtesy of Lauchmetrics.COM/SPOTLIGHT

And because FASHION doesn’t believe in gatekeeping, we’ll let you in on a little secret: the key to rocking red accessories is to combine them with a quiet luxury mentality. While, in theory, the Succession-inspired trend and the attention-seeking colour seem to be at odds, that’s what makes this fall’s approach so interesting. Take these Bottega Veneta boots paired with this casual co-ord (above). They appear knitted with yarn but the shoes are actually made from fine leather, making them much more durable.

Whether you want to follow in RiRi’s footsteps or simply update your wardrobe with 2023 trends, here are some red accessories we are coveting this fall.

Reformation mini bag

Sure, you might not be able to fit more than a phone in this cute purse but what it lacks in size it makes up for in style. The hint is in the name — the Mini Chiara Convertible Bag. With some simple twisting, the piece can turn into a geometric clutch.

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Prada kitten heels

For the price of one, you can cover two of the biggest fall 2023 biggest trends: red and kitten heels. Pair these slingbacks with a classic white button-down and jeans and this outfit can take you anywhere.

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8 Other Reasons choker

Can Carrie Bradshaw do any wrong? Well, that topic is hotly debated (see: all her relationships) but we can all agree that she did wonders for the rosette. Swap a brooch for a choker for a more modern take on the Sex and the City essential.

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Burberry bag

A quilted bag is a must when it comes to quiet luxury and this red one from Burberry checks all the right boxes. Wear it as a crossbody when running errands to add a little sparkle to your step.

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Maguire ballet flats

After getting used to lockdown living, we don’t blame you for retiring your heels. Consider adding Maguire’s Prato ballet flats in the colour lipstick to your lineup.

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Van Cleef & Arpels necklace

Does it get more timeless than a red Alhambra pendant from Van Cleef & Arpels? The iconic motif has been a staple of the jeweller’s since 1968 and shows no signs of stopping. Pair it with chunky gold chains to give it a 2023 twist.

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Mango bag

Add some patent leather to your daily ensemble with this leather shoulder bag from Mango. Feminine, with a bit of edge, and cherry tomato red is a sure-fire combination (see what we did there).

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Gucci sunglasses

Looking at the world through rose-coloured glasses has a whole new meaning when your sunnies are actually red. But we don’t doubt this gorgeous pair from Gucci would brighten anyone’s mood.

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Feximzl beanie

“Hold and Cold” doesn’t just have to be a Katy Perry song, it can also be a mantra to fall dressing. Stay warm with a fuzzy hat and look very cool in the 2023 red trend.

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Pamela Anderson Is Pandora’s New Muse + More Fashion News

Annika Lautens — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:33:44 +0000

Pamela Anderson stars in Pandora’s new campaign

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If you’re lucky enough to have any diamonds in your jewellery collection, chances are you aren’t wearing them to run errands. But Pandora wants to change that with their new “Diamonds for All” campaign, starring Pamela Anderson, former Vogue creative director Grace Coddington, model Precious Lee and more modelling Pandora’s lab-grown diamonds as everyday jewellery. Behold the legendary Pam Anderson, pictured wearing Pandora’s rings and bracelets with classic basics like a black cashmere sweater and rolled-sleeve white button-down. After all, (everyday) diamonds are a girl’s best friend.

Christian Louboutin’s new sneakers are a blast from the past

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Don’t play basketball but love the footwear? No problem. Christian Louboutin just launched Astroloubi, a collection of ’90s-inspired colourful, chunky sneakers for men and women. Feeling patriotic? There’s a red and white option. Nostalgic? This shade of magenta is lodged in our memories. Check out all the options in-store or online.

“The Grandest Night in Fashion” returns to the Fairmont Royal York

Photography courtesy of Fairmont Royal York

For your fall fashion fix, head to Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York on September 6 for “The Grandest Night in Fashion.” In partnership with the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards (CAFA), the hotel is hosting a runway show inspired by iconic film looks and interpreted by emerging and established Canadian and global designers. You’ll be sure to spot Toronto’s most stylish, including last year’s host Jeanne Beker and model, entrepreneur, and size-inclusion advocate Lauren Chan. And did we mention it’s free and open to the public?

Ferragamo comes to Toronto’s Bloor Street

Photography courtesy of Lauchmetrics.COM/SPOTLIGHT

If you require some retail therapy (and in 2023, who doesn’t?!), look no further than Ferragamo’s new store on Toronto’s Bloor Street. Like its other locations, the space is drenched in rich neutrals and accented with whimsical details. And when you’re there, check out the fall collection, which is a masterclass of quiet luxury.

Alanis Morissette fronts Moose Knuckles’ fall campaign

Photography courtesy of Moose Knuckles

What happens when a Canadian icon works with another Canadian icon? It looks like the Moose Knuckles Fall 2023 Campaign, “Get in Line.” Alanis Morisette is front and centre in the outerwear brand’s imagery, rocking a white puffer. Other global star sightings include Mustafa the Poet, Javon “Wanna” Walton, Beatrice Domond, and Shy wearing icy neutrals inspired by the arctic and bright primary colours referencing the city’s energy.

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Christian Louboutin on Passion, Creativity and the Colour Red

Annika Lautens — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:35:45 +0000

Christian Louboutin wants his money back — figuratively speaking. He’s calling from California, which is usually sunny but for the past few days has had nothing but clouds and rain. “Isn’t it the Cali guarantee that you’ll have nice weather?” I ask him from Toronto, sunshine pouring in from the window. “It’s true,” the shoe designer exclaims in his very thick French accent. “I’m going to complain.” Otherwise he has very little to gripe about, given that he has created one of the most iconic fashion brands in history.

There is no sole more famous than that of a Christian Louboutin. Since opening his doors in 1992, the Frenchman has risen to the ranks of pop-culture icon thanks to his whimsical and often theatrical approach to footwear. His designs have ranged from black patent pumps to barbed-wire boots and been spotted everywhere and on everyone, from Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City to Blake Lively on the steps of the Met Gala. And at the heart of Louboutin’s success is the red sole, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.

But before all that, Louboutin was simply a young boy in the ’70s trying to survive living with his parents and three sisters in Paris. “I was the male Cinderella,” he jokes. “I love them, but they were my ugly stepsisters.” Don’t misunderstand him — they are technically his half-siblings; Louboutin found out later in life that his biological father was Egyptian (hence his home in Luxor, along with residences in France and Portugal). This is just how Louboutin talks: He loves a dramatic statement.

Like calling his sisters “witches” when he explains how, in lieu of babysitting, they used to drop him off at the Museum of African and Oceanic Arts (now closed). It was there that he spotted a drawing of a spiky stiletto from the ’50s that changed his life. “Looking at it, I didn’t understand what it was because I was used to women wearing platforms,” he recalls. “But it made me understand that basically everything starts with a sketch; you can draw your own universe and create things that don’t exist. Then eventually you can give them a reality.”

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Years later, another piece of art inspired a big breakthrough: Andy Warhol’s flower series. As fashion folklore goes, Louboutin started working on a prototype of a pop-art shoe after his Paris boutique was made famous by an American fashion editor in the early ’90s. The designer immediately knew something was missing when the pink heels, adorned with an animated cloth blossom, arrived from his atelier in Italy. “The style was good, but with the black soles, the shoes lost their vitality,” he says. Looking for an answer, he noticed that his assistant was painting her nails and asked to borrow her red nail polish. At first, she said no, because “she needed to finish her hand,” he recalls. “So we had a bit of a battle over it, and I said, ‘Listen, I’ll buy you a new one,’” adds Louboutin, laughing. Eventually she relented, and the brand’s emblem was born.

When asked if he still has the historic bottle, Louboutin is quick to say no. “I never thought it would become something important to me,” he says. “In the beginning, I planned to change the colour of the sole every season. When I drew the red, winter was coming, so I also considered using green to have Christmas colours. Then I thought, ‘If you don’t like colours, you definitely don’t like green, orange, yellow, purple or whatever. But you will still like red.’”

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For Louboutin, red is a colour but also a non-colour. “Women used to tell me ‘I only wear black,’ and I would say ‘Yes, but you have a bit of red on you,’ and they would say ‘Red is different.’ So I realized quite quickly that red was a neutral like how gold is a neutral.” He also calls it the colour of “anything.” Chinese New Year and Spanish bullfights are the first examples he cites; historically, however, red has symbolized everything from blood, power and life to luck and lust. Consider the diversity of the following examples: Mary Queen of Scots, who hid a dark-scarlet bodice and petticoat under her sombre black satin gown for her execution, the bonnet rouge of the French Revolution, Julia Roberts’s gown in Pretty Woman.

With these revolutionaries in mind, does Louboutin have any plans to shake up the red sole and try something different? “I would be in trouble if I did,” he laughs, referencing his 2018 win to trademark it. He mentions that he once introduced a light-blue sole as part of a bridal collection so “brides could have something new and something blue,” but it didn’t last.

Instead, Louboutin keeps returning to red. “I owe a lot of things to that colour, so I’m not about to piss on it,” he jokes. “But I would say that, for me, the first meaning of red is passion. And what drives me to continue my work is my passion.” Walking on sunshine, indeed.

This article first appeared in FASHION’s September 2023 issue. Find out more here.

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CAFA Announces Its 2023 Nominees + More Fashion News

Annika Lautens — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 17:21:38 +0000

The 2023 CAFA nominees are here

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On August 24, the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA) announced its 2023 nominees, and boy does Canada have a lot of talent! Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model Lauren Chan was nominated for Model of the Year; TikTok’s Carrie Bradshaw Carla Rockmore is up for the Digital Fashion Creator Award; designer Dorian Who got nominated in not one but two categories! The CAFA 2023 list goes on and on here. Stay tuned for when the winners are revealed on October 14 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.

The Boss Fall 2023 campaign is seriously star-studded

Photography courtesy of Boss

Gigi Hadid, Naomi Campbell and Suki Waterhouse? The Boss Fall 2023 campaign has all those stars, and more. Looking like an angel in all white, Gigi stuns in the brand’s more casual apparel. Then, Naomi proves she’s still (and forever) a master, slaying in an all-grey suit. Not only that, the images — photographed by Mikael Jansson under the creative direction of Trey Laird and his agency, Team Laird — provide a sneak peek into what to expect from the German brand’s cooler weather offering. Hint: beautiful beiges, oversized coats and silky separates.

Meet Louis Vuitton’s new on-the-go bag

Photography courtesy of Louis Vuitton

For most purse-wearers, searching for the perfect handbag is like searching for the Loch Ness Monster: exhausting and widely considered impossible. But Louis Vuitton is about to change that with their new GO-14 bag. The piece is made with padded lambskin and features an innovative malletage technique that gives the exterior flap its quilted appearance. The clue is also in the name, as the GO-14 has a top handle and adjustable chain strap to provide options for whatever your day (or Nessie) might bring.

Mine & Yours opens its first store in Toronto

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Looking to shop luxury resale IRL? Look no further than Mine & Yours, which opened a brand new store in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. The Canadian consignment shop has everything from Bottega to Bulgari, all in one beautifully lit package. What’s more, if you don’t see what you’re looking for in store, Mine & Yours also has a fabulous website where you can spend an hour (or more!) browsing.

Vitaly goes back to its Club Kid roots

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Vitaly has always been close to the club scene, so for its newest collection, titled “BPM,” it’s returning to the dance floor. Inspired by the history of clubwear, the latest jewellery offering weaves together aesthetics from “the Detroit and Berlin underground, 90s rave and acid house, and the ecstatic crystals and charms of the modern festival mainstage,” according to a press release. Think stainless steel, chain links and chunky rings.

Coach’s newest ambassador is Korean superstar Youngji Lee

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Meet Youngji Lee, the youngest and first female winner of the South Korean hip-hop competition shows High School Rapper and Show Me the Money. If she isn’t already all over your social media feed, she’s about to be as she’s Coach’s newest ambassador. “Youngji is someone who inspires others by being herself,” says creative director Stuart Vevers in a press release. “She reflects the spirit of confidence and self-expression that we champion at Coach, as well as our vision for a more inclusive fashion world through the Coach family.” Catch her in Coach’s Fall 2023 campaign, out now.

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Gap Gets Romantic With LoveShackFancy + More Fashion News

Annika Lautens — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:05:02 +0000

Gap x LoveShackFancy is your answer to late-summer dressing

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Looking to bridge the gap between your summer and fall wardrobes? Gap has your solution with its new collaboration with LoveShackFancy. The 76-piece collection marries the classic styles of the denim brand with the romanticism that LoveShackFancy has become known. Think floral jeans, flouncy skirts and rosette jackets. What’s more, everything is Ciara-approved, as the singer stars in the new campaign.

Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary with Aldo

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Just when you thought the summer couldn’t get any more nostalgic, Disney has teamed up again with Aldo to celebrate its 100th birthday. While the magical brand has an extensive catalogue of characters, for this footwear and accessories collection they chose to keep it classic with the world’s most famous mouse couple. Our favourite style? The chunky white sneakers that Minnie herself would approve of.

Snoop Dogg’s new collaboration is with Skechers

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Snoop Dogg collaborating with Skechers isn’t something we had on our 2023 bingo card, but we are here for it! While this is only the start of a multi-year partnership, the rapper released his take on black leather sneakers this week. Two additional limited-edition capsules are scheduled to launch in the coming weeks, so expect more of the unexpected.

Show off your pearly whites with Mejuri

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Personalized pendants are a must in any person’s jewellery box — especially when they’re as cute as these. Mejuri launched its Pearl Letter Charms this week, handcrafted with 14k yellow gold and natural freshwater pearls. The initial necklaces feature everything you’ve come to expect from the Canadian brand: versatility, craftsmanship and minimalist design.

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Embrace the Rainbow with Allbirds x Olivia Rubin + Other Fashion News

Annika Lautens — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 14:57:06 +0000

Allbirds creates a pastel sneaker with Olivia Rubin

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Sad you won’t be able to take a trip to London, England this summer? Get your taste of Notting Hill with these Allbirds sneakers, created in collaboration with Olivia Rubin. The British designer’s pastel palette is on full display and was inspired by the brightly coloured houses in the iconic neighbourhood. Need more convincing? In true Allbirds style, the shoe is made with sustainable materials.

Here comes the Ssense bride

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With wedding season fully underway, Ssense has caught the proverbial bouquet and is launching a bridal capsule collection. The new romantic assortment features exclusively-designed wedding dresses, veils, and accessories by Chopova Lowena, Sandy Liang, Sophie Buhai and Simone Rocha and offers a wide array of aesthetics. So whether you want to be more Audrey Hepburn or Kourtney Kardashian, SSENSE has you covered.

Brunette the Label wants you to invest in basics

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Who said basics have to be boring? Not Brunette the Label, who recently released its Mix n’ Match collection that will be available to shop year-round. Bodysuits, tees, tanks, shorts and leggings are available in neutral colours, come in sizes ranging from XS-5XL and are all under $150. And if you’re looking for a last-minute outfit to the Barbie movie premiere, Brunette the Label’s got you covered with its assortment of separates in the shade Rosé.

Canada Goose launches a new sneaker

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Going on a summer hike and don’t know what shoes to wear? Enter Canada Goose’s Glacier Trail Sneaker, part boot, part runner, and all parts impressive. Expect the same performance and function that defines Canada Goose — the shoes are fully waterproof and feature breathable HDry® technology — with more versatility than ever. Bonus: The Glacier Trail Sneakers are available in white, black and tan options to match any outfit.

Go classic with T.Line

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Whether you call it stealth wealth, quiet luxury or old money, preppy staples have never been more popular. So to make the most out of your shopping experience, T.Line has launched Les Essentiels, a core collection of curated collared styles that will be available to purchase all year round. Our current fave is the Isabel shirt, which fits slightly oversized and is available in the perfect blue stripe.

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Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour Comes to Holt Renfrew + More Fashion News

Annika Lautens — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 16:27:41 +0000

The Beyoncé Renaissance Toronto experience is here

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OK, ladies, now let’s get in formation because Beyonce’s “Renaissance Flagship” has arrived at Holt Renfrew’s Bloor Street location in Toronto. In celebration of Queen Bey’s Renaissance World Tour coming to the Rogers Centre, the Canadian luxury department store has transformed its third floor into a full-on BeyHive experience. Not only can you buy concert merch (ranging from $25 to $325), there’s an entire room dedicated to Beyonce’s couture collaboration with Balmain. With everything sure to be a sellout, we suggest you run, don’t walk, to the Beyoncé Renaissance Toronto experience between July 5 and 11.

Go on a world tour with Van Cleef & Arpels’ high jewellery collection

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Can’t make it to Europe this summer? No problem, thanks to Van Cleef & Arpels’ travel-inspired high jewellery collection. The 70 pieces reimagine French writer and poet André Suarès’s journey over a century ago. Titled “Le Grand Tour,” expect nods to London, England, Paris, France, Baden-Baden, Germany and many more.

Myles Sexton wants to talk about your private bits

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Besides being fabulous, Myles Sexton is known for their activism. Now, they finally have a platform to share their positive message with the world with their new podcast, Our Private Bits. Together with their fiancé Tyler Austin, Sexton’s project promises to touch on gender identity, sexuality, mental health, sexual health, and harm reduction as they strive to spark new conversations and foster collective growth. The first episode’s out now, so don’t blame us if you become obsessed.

Steff Eleoff gets personal with her new jewellery collection

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“Say My Name” isn’t just a Destiny’s Child hit anymore. Canadian jewellery designer Steff Eleoff has released a series of letter pendants for her latest collection. Featuring her signature psychedelic shape, the necklaces can be worn separately or together and are a fun way to say your name, say your name… you get the idea.

John Elliott’s first international flagship comes to Canada

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LA-based designer John Elliott has chosen Toronto as the city for its first flagship location outside of the United States. Spanning 2,407 square feet, the space is as serene as they come: bamboo plants, natural stones, and a white and grey palette. And when you’re there, be sure to check out the brand’s new Himalayas-inspired drop.

House of Gallagher season 2 is a quiet luxury dream

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It’s hard to describe House of Gallagher’s latest collection without using buzzwords like quiet luxury, stealth wealth and Sofia Richie Grainge style. For “Season 2: The Classics,” the Canadian brand — helmed by Matthew Gallagher — pays homage to its first offering with bows, neutral colours and vintage-esque styling. Where it differs is its use of Y2K silhouettes and materials (hello, feathers!). And with a Jenner sisters’ style rebrand upon us, we wouldn’t be surprised to see one of these pieces make an appearance in their closet sometime soon.

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I Fell in Love With a Woman After a Lifetime of Dating Men

Heidi Ruggier — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:12:00 +0000

When you tell people you’re queer, they assume you were “born this way.” I wasn’t. These reductive generalizations have often made me feel othered — by both gay and straight people — over the years. I understand this is true for many people, but for me, it’s not. Sorry Lady Gaga, but your oversimplification puts sexuality into a rigid binary and ignores that sexual orientation can change throughout a person’s life.

My story goes like this: I fell in love with a woman after years of happily dating men. This year, my partner and I are celebrating a decade of love, and I am so grateful we are together. I couldn’t picture my life without her.

“You have been gay this whole time!” is the face I was often met with when I revealed my own sexuality to people for the first time. You see, for me, it’s not that I was gay my entire life and then finally came out. When I fell in love with my partner of 10 years, it all happened right under my nose. She likes to joke that we had been dating for months, but I was unaware of it. I don’t think she’s wrong.

The author wearing Sid Neigum and Marine Serre. Photography by May Truong and Armand Digdoyo.

When it finally hit me that I was in love, it was important for me to tell my close friends and parents immediately. There’s a cultural history of coming out being this grand moment — it’s become somewhat of a queer narrative device. For me, it was straightforward. I am dating this new person, and she’s a woman. Basta.

When I told my mum that I was dating a woman, she looked at me with a smile and said, “And now you won’t have to take heck from any man again.” I love her for that moment. In 2018, my mum made it a point to attend the Pride parade with me and my partner to show her support. Video footage of us in the crowd at the parade ended up as part of CP24’s Pride segment, and it played on repeat all day that Sunday. What you have to understand is that my mom is a school teacher with the York Catholic District School Board — the board that recently voted against flying the Pride flag at all schools this Pride month. The next day, when my mom returned to school, two young teachers approached her and said, “We saw you on TV!” and gave her a huge hug. Thinking about that moment still makes me tear up. She continues to fight for queer rights inside her school board, and I am so proud of her.

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While sharing my new relationship was quite painless with my friends and family, I felt uncomfortable revealing my queer identity to my fashion industry peers and colleagues, and the feeling was confusing.

In my experience, the fashion industry has been a genuinely welcoming and liberating space where people are encouraged to be their true selves. But as I began embracing the complexities of my identity as a queer woman, I encountered a predominantly heteronormative landscape where the visibility of queer women was limited (read: basically non-existent).

It can be isolating when you feel like you’re the only one in the room. The absence of representation meant navigating spaces where my experiences were often overlooked or misunderstood. I remember continuously being asked in professional situations if I had a boyfriend, and having to explain.

The author wearing a @postitforwardwlf T-shirt in support of the Woman Life Freedom movement. Photography by May Truong and Armand Digdoyo.

That’s why when people like Cara Delevingne and Jenna Lyons started sharing their stories, it was a significant win for queer female representation in fashion. Jenna Lyons, for example, has a similar story to me. She came out later in life after falling in love with a woman. Unfortunately for her, she was outed by the New York Post before she could tell her family and friends on her own terms.

The feelings of joy I experience every time I learn about a new queer woman in the fashion industry has also made me realize that I, too, have the responsibility to tell my story.

I founded Matte PR, a PR agency representing some of Canada’s top fashion brands and organizations, like Ahiri, Hania Kuzbari Jewelry, INLAND and Toronto Fashion Incubator, in 2016. In the early days of the agency, I was having to come out to colleagues, clients, and collaborators on a weekly basis. It was tiring.

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Over time, I made a conscious effort to be more “out” in the workplace — even making it a point to note that Matte PR was queer-owned directly in our company bio. It was liberating not to have to come out to people all the time. Everyone deserves equality, whether they are gay, straight, bi, trans or many of those things at different times. It doesn’t matter if they figured it out years ago, months ago, or while reading this.

Sexuality is a complex spectrum that isn’t easily classified, and it is a fluid and evolving thing for many people. The cultural notion that “I couldn’t change this if I wanted to” is missing a lot of nuance, and it excludes those of us who don’t completely relate. It panders to the idea that being gay is wrong, but because it can’t be helped, must be accepted.

I’m grateful that my experience so far has been mostly positive. The people who have been a part of my story have embraced my identity, but I hope it’s not because they assume I was “born this way.”

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Designer Maria Karimi’s Positivity Is Unmatched

Annika Lautens — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 19:00:48 +0000

Negativity isn’t common practice in the world of Mindful Pigs, a Montreal-based label with an aptitude for unabashed joy and positivity. It offers smile-inducing clothes — pieces that radiate happiness whether they’re colourful bandanas, mesh matching sets or heart-shaped backpacks.

“I realized quite early on that optimism is a choice,” reflects founder Maria Karimi. “When things get hard, I think to myself ‘I’ve been through worse; I can tackle anything.’” And, indeed, she has, and she can.

Karimi was born in Afghanistan but spent her early years in India after war broke out in her native country. “As a child, I regularly saw soldiers, rockets and bombs,” she shares. “When you leave an environment like that, you have to count your blessings.”

The designer admits that she never had much interest in the arts when she was younger because it felt too impractical. However, after her family moved to Canada and she discovered fashion, everything changed. “I was always in my head, so fashion gave me the freedom to feel,” she says. Cut to 2017 and Karimi launched MAR, a ready-to-wear brand that specializes in modern classics, followed in 2022 by the cruelty-free, sustainable and genderless Mindful Pigs.

“My goal is to simply inspire other souls to practise a kinder way of consuming and have some extra love and empathy for the planet as a whole,” shares Karimi, who describes herself as a “soft activist.” “Anyone, no matter their age or gender, can use fashion as a way to speak without words. Clothing should allow you to be whomever you want.”

Here, the designer shares the influences that inspire her work, including her blended background, need to travel and zest for life.

Love

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“Everything I do comes from a place of love, and I always hope that my work inspires that feeling in someone else. When you do everything with sincerity and purpose, it simplifies life.”

Veganism

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“I’ve been vegan for about six years, and it’s the best decision I ever made. Mindful Pigs aims to make cruelty-free clothes more fashion-forward.”

Travel

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“I have to go somewhere at least once a year; otherwise, I get this itch under my skin. I need to breathe new air. I love discovering new people, food and art. It fulfills my curiosity and hunger to learn, observe and be inspired.”

South Asia

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“Having grown up and been around so many different cultures, I find it all becomes a blur — but also an inspiration. The mix of texture, colours and embroidery in my work is heavily influenced by my Afghan and Indian background.”

Western Culture

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“Whenever I’m making a structured piece, it’s inspired by Western culture. In North America, people need to be dressed a certain way to exude power, and many of my clients have a business background, so a blend of emotions and psychology is always at play.”

Gender Fluidity

Photography by Sacha Cohen

“I don’t think I can ever make clothes for just one gender. At age two, I decided I was a boy. I gave myself a boy’s name and only wore boys clothing until my early teens. I have since made peace with my gender as a woman, but my early gender fluidity translated into my work.”

This article first appeared in FASHION’s Summer 2023 issue. Find out more here.

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Rihanna Steps Down as CEO of Savage X Fenty + Other Fashion News

Annika Lautens — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:13:46 +0000

Rihanna appoints a new CEO to Savage X Fenty

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The bad news? Rihanna is stepping down as CEO of her lingerie line Savage X Fenty. The good news? She’ll still be in a leadership role as executive chair. Replacing the fashion icon is Hilary Super, the former CEO of Anthropologie Group. “It’s been beautiful to see our vision for Savage X Fenty impact the industry at such an incredible magnitude over the last five years,” RiRi told Vogue Business. “This is just the beginning for us, and we’re going to continue to expand in ways that always connect with the consumer.” On the bright side, does this mean we’ll get new music soon? Only time will tell but, we’ll be here crossing our fingers.

Maguire flirts with florals

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Maguire has never been one to shy away from whimsy, and the same can be said of its latest floral capsule collection. Strappy sandals in sorbet colours are adorned with mini daisy motifs. Graphic wedges bring some glamour to the garden. And the Montreal-based shoe brand has even launched rosette clips à la Carrie Bradshaw. Everything’s coming up, roses, indeed.

Louis Vuitton high jewellery dives deep into geology

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Geology may not have been your favourite subject at school, but the new Louis Vuitton high jewellery collection might have you rethinking your old timetable. Described by the luxury brand as “an epic journey through the eons… spanning the birth of the planet to the creation of life,” Deep Time is Louis Vuitton’s largest high jewelry collection to date, featuring over 170 pieces and a record number of precious stones. Think diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and many other gemstones that sparkle.

Melissa x Marc Jacobs collaborate on platforms, clogs and slides

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Let us introduce you to Melissa Shoes, a Brazilian footwear brand specializing in brightly coloured styles made from cruelty-free and recyclable PVC. This week the brand teamed up with Marc Jacobs to create edgy pairs of platforms, clogs and slides that look good and do good for the environment. If you’re looking to add some Y2K nostalgia to your ‘fit, look no further.

Messika adds links to its lineup

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Link jewellery has been having a moment, and adding to the mix is Messika. Its new unisex collection, Move Link, explores “form, scale, and motifs that captivate and command attention.” This translates into gold earrings, silver rings and multi-dimensional chokers that can easily be dressed up or down.

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Pharrell Williams Makes His Debut at Louis Vuitton Menswear

Annika Lautens — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:05:52 +0000

Pharrell Williams was named the new creative director of Louis Vuitton Menswear on Valentine’s Day. Coincidence? He thinks not. “It’s like love at first sight,” he told WWD on June 19. “LV is for Louis Vuitton, but it’s also for lovers, you know: lovers of the moment, lovers of detail, lovers of this time and people who want to absolutely squeeze the best out of life, down to the last drop.”

No one could accuse Williams of not living his life to the fullest. Already a celebrated music producer, rapper and singer (hello, 13 Grammys!), the 50-year-old multi-hyphenate has steadily been transitioning into a fashion mainstay since the early 2000s. He collaborated with Adidas, Chanel and Tiffany & Co. He wore a hat in 2014 that launched a thousand memes. And on June 20, 2023, the Pharrell Williams vision for Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring 2024 was unveiled on the Pont Neuf in Paris.

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So what does the heritage brand, formerly helmed by the late, great Virgil Abloh, look like under the tutelage of the “Happy” singer? Basically, the most stylish high school student you’ve ever seen in a uniform crafted from the iconic LV Damier checkerboard pattern. Yellow checks, brown checks, green checks, denim checks, checks that look like pixelated camo (now coined “Damoflage”), checks as far as the eye could see!

The collection featured an assortment of school stereotypes: there were preppy academics, dressed for success in suits and ties. We saw jocks in varsity jackets and slinky tracksuits with pearl piping down the seams, and band leaders in cropped maroon coats with matching berets. And who could ignore the “I woke up like this” slackers who stumbled out of bed in oversized Louis Vuitton animal slippers?

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Sure, the collection was a bit of a collage of this and that, but the overwhelming theme, true to Williams’s words, was love and joy. The phrase“LV is for Lovers”made its way onto various bags and jackets, and a passionate gospel choir sang a William’s original about the power of joy. And you could feel the love from the audience. Williams showed off his star status with a guest list that would rival the Met Gala. Beyoncé took a break from her Renaissance tour and stunned in a custom yellow ensemble. Rihanna proudly flaunted her pregnant belly in denim Damoflage. Zendaya sparkled in a sequined two-piece. Kim Kardashian looked ready for the gym in Louis Vuitton athleisure. And the VIP attendees just kept coming: Jay-Z, A$AP Rocky, LeBron James, Tyler The Creator, Megan Thee Stallion, Jared Leto, Naomi Campbell and Lenny Kravitz all showed up to support Pharrell.

In case you missed it, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourite looks from the debut of Pharrell Williams at Louis Vuitton, both on and off the runway.

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Violet Chachki is Not Here for Mediocre Drag

Annika Lautens — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 17:24:57 +0000

This article was originally published on July 13, 2022 and has been updated.

To simply call Violet Chachki the winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race season seven is a severe understatement. Yes, it may be where she got her start back in 2015, but since then, she has outgrown the franchise (sorry, Ru!) and found fame on a global scale. The glamazon is part model, part performer, part artist, part muse and 100 per cent herself at all times, as I discovered when we chatted on the phone. She is not afraid to call it as she sees it, hence her Queen B reputation. But in our conversation, I see the true Violet doesn’t take herself too seriously.

Because of her busy schedule, we weren’t able to Zoom, but if we had, I imagine I would’ve been treated to an outfit of epic proportions. Her combination of old Hollywood glamour and femme fatal fetishism has earned her a spot amongst the fashion glitterati. Besides being a front-row fixture at fashion week, Chachki was the first ever drag queen to front a lingerie campaign in 2017. She gave Marilyn Monroe a run for her money in Prada’s Fall 2018 film. She’s walked countless runways, including Moschino’s and Richard Quinn’s. And she’s one of the select few who have descended the Met Gala steps in full drag. Not only that but she’s also dipped her toe into the beauty, fragrance and music worlds and recently collaborated with Canada’s own Allie-X on a single.

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In honour of her “A Lot More Me” tour coming to Canada (tickets for which are now on sale), starting in Montreal on July 22, FASHION chatted with Violet Chachki about her upcoming performances, the newest season of Drag Race, and owning who she really is.

I would be remiss if I first didn’t ask you about RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7, the franchise’s latest season where previous show winners come back to compete for the ultimate crown. As the winner of season seven, did you ever get the call, and did you want to get the call?

For a minute, I wanted to get the call, but my opinion on whether I would actually go back on the show changes weekly. Sometimes I think, “Oh, it’d be so fun,” and other times I’m like, “That gives me so much anxiety and absolutely not” [laughs]. So my thoughts on being in an all-winners season constantly change.

In the online series Fashion Photo RuView, you and Gottmik critique the runway looks from the latest season of Drag Race. Recently, Raja’s (the season three winner and renowned “fashion queen”) fans have come after you for your negative reviews of some of her outfits. What is your take on the situation?

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I love Raja! She’s definitely an icon but [this whole situation] is just so funny. I think fans singled her out because she was the one that started the show Fashion Photo RuView in 2014, and then [I came on] critiquing her, but that’s the whole point of the series! Many fans are pretty young and just really attached to these queens. So when someone comes in and critiques them, even if it is their job, people can get upset about it. I mean, I tried to be fair with all of my criticism, and it’d be boring [if I said] everyone was great or bad the whole time. All the queens have their moments, and at the end of the day, it’s just one opinion, and it’s just clothes. Don’t get me wrong, I love fashion and drag, but let’s be real here: we’re just playing dress-up. There are so many more important things going on right now.

So what are you looking for when you toot or boot an outfit?

There’s just so much drag now that it’s become saturated, so it’s getting harder and harder every year [to stand out]. There’s a lot of mediocre and copycat drag out there. So for me, I’m looking for something I haven’t seen before. I want to see who pushes the art form in a new direction.

You had such an impact on the fashion in Drag Race. How do you think drag fashion has changed over the years?

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I think many different people have helped shift what drag fashion is and what it could be. Sharon Needles [the winner of season four] really shook up what it could be. And then Raja took the show in a fashion direction, and yeah, I think I helped shift it as well. In those early seasons, everyone was so different, unique and specific to where they came from in the country. But now it feels like all the queens [on the newer seasons] are blending into one another. Everything is so self-referential and has become almost like a parody of itself.

Drag queens have been taking the fashion industry by storm. What do you think has spurred this takeover? Because it feels like they have become fashion’s new muses.

I think drag and fashion have always influenced each other. Fashion is about confidence and creation, and that’s what drag is about too. But I don’t know if I’d call it a takeover. There are designers like Richard Quinn and Jean-Paul Gaultier who have always represented the community, and there are others who never have and never will.

You once told Vogue that you’ve always thought of fashion as a language. Can you expand on that and how it applies to your style?

I think of fashion like armour. I love using clothes to say something without speaking, and I think it’s true that a picture is worth a thousand words. You can use clothing to take up space, get attention and even hide. A good example is after I won Drag Race, I was getting so much criticism for things that I’m not: “she’s not an actor,” “she’s not a comedian,” “she’s not as talented as so-and-so.” So when I came back [for the season eight finale] to pass the crown down, I wanted to make a statement saying a big f*ck you to everybody who was so critical of me. I wanted it to be almost scary how regal and royal I looked. I had a prosthetic crown growing out of my head, and I think it worked really well. It was just such a powerful message without saying anything.

You’re pretty famous for your corsets, and now the rest of the world has caught up. What do you think is the eternal appeal of the corset, and what’s the craziest one you’ve ever worn?

Some people think corsets are just about being skinny, but that’s not what draws me to them. I love the extreme silhouette they create, the artistry of how they’re made and all the time that goes into making one. The smallest corset I’ve ever worn was probably the 18- or 19-inch corset I wore on the show. It was for the “Death Becomes Her” runway challenge, so I was really going for it. We had to walk the runway twice, so I went around once and then I had to take a break because it was honestly a health concern.

And on Instagram, you’ve teased a lot of costumes with corsets for your “Violet Chachki Presents A Lot More Me” tour. What can fans expect from the show?

Well, the show quite literally means me taking control over my career. I’ve wanted to do a show like this for so long, and I named it “A Lot More Me” because, after years of being wrapped up in Drag Race and touring with other people, I finally get to do my solo show and do something that is totally me, my vision and my style of drag. And I think people can expect truly the most produced solo touring drag show that’s ever happened. I mean, so much production goes into this show, from the costumes to the music to visuals to the aerial performances. It’s a drag, vaudeville, circus and fashion show all in one. It’s a complete labour of love, and it’s just about me coming into my own, owning my star power and showcasing the kind of drag I love.

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Nineties Nostalgia + More Highlights from FASHION’s Cake Mix Party

Annika Lautens — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:47:50 +0000

Whether you’re more Will Smith from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Baby Spice or Lady Miss Kier from Deee-Lite, you were sure to feel at home at FASHION Cake Mix 2023.

To celebrate the start of Toronto Pride and the Summer 2023 issue starring Pom Klementieff, FASHION hosted its second-ever Cake Mix party on June 7 at Messy House. The event brought together 400 of the city’s most stylish, the LGBTQIA2S+ community and ’90s enthusiasts for an evening that was part concert, drag show, cocktail lounge — and equal parts fabulous.

For those who wanted to live their best Malibu Barbie life, the Don Julio 1942 Tequila lounge served cocktails in a sultry pink style. Across the way, bevies flowed at a World Class Canada bar and Perrier station, with childhood treats like corn dogs, tacos, Fruit Loops and Dunkaroos keeping guests’ energy going into the late hours. Partygoers were then encouraged to check out the MINI photo booth and Love is Love car, BOSS x Keith Haring installation and RIMOWA gallery wall for some nostalgia-infused photo ops.

But keeping the party entirely in the present was pop group BoiBnd and season one winner of Canada’s Drag Race, Priyanka. The foursome gave the Backstreet Boys a run for their money with coordinated choreography in white heels. Then Priyanka served club kid realness with a bedazzled, colour-blocked bodysuit and matching jacket.

Was she the only one who took the dress code seriously? As if! Many guests followed Priyanka’s lead with fluorescent ’fits. Others opted for Calvin Klein minimalism. And, of course, cargo pants, tube tops, platforms, denim and other ’90s trends also made an appearance. However, the best-dressed of the night goes to CAFA award winner Viktor Peters who served young Linda Evangelista vibes in a revealing black leotard, chain belt, and pearl accessories.

See the full look in the gallery below where we’ve rounded up all the most memorable looks from FASHION Cake Mix 2023.

Special thanks to the following:

Priyanka, BoiBnd, Sweaty Clown, Persona, Don Julio Tequila, RIMOWA, BOSS, MINI, World Class Canada, Perrier, Messy House, The 519.

Photography by George Pimentel

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It’s the Summer of Sofia Richie Grainge

Annika Lautens — Tue, 30 May 2023 20:38:08 +0000

To paraphrase the popular TikTok audio, what was more culturally significant: the Renaissance or Sofia Richie Grainge’s style at her wedding? Apologies to Michelangelo, but we would have to say the latter.

It’s been roughly a month since the 24-year-old’s fabulous South of France nuptials and the Internet still hasn’t recovered. Part tenniscore, old money, clean girl and Europecore, Sofia Richie Grainge’s style has captured Gen Z’s attention for her young approach to classic elegance. Think chic Chanel co-ords, modest necklines, floor-length dresses and A LOT of black and white, which might explain why this spring/summer season is off to a monotone start. Also, to blame? The Met Gala, Meredith Blake from The Parent Trap and Sharpay Evans from High School Musical 2.

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Think about it: we started the month with a colourless Met Gala red carpet. To honour Karl Lagerfeld’s legacy, celebs clothed themselves in different variations of white, black and tweed. Fitting for the theme? Definitely. Surprising for the season? Absolutely.

We’re also in the second year of the redemption of Meredith Blake, the villainous yet fabulous girlfriend in 1998’s The Parent Trap, played by Elaine Hendrix. Last year, the character went viral when fans flocked to social media to defend the 20-something for wanting to marry a rich, handsome man. And during this public defence, Meredith’s fashion became her closing argument, with many praising the character for her ’90s sunglasses, boat neck day dresses and athletic monochromatic ensembles.

@sophie_vigue I can’t be the only one… #theparenttrap #theparenttrapmovie #lindseylohan #meredithblake #meredithblakevibes #meredithblakeaesthetic #26 #20something #disney #disneymovies #disneyclassics #disneytiktok #disneytok #disneyadult ♬ This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole

And because High School Musical references will never die (nor should they!), Ashley Tisdale’s Sharpay Evans became involved in the conversation for this iconic look she wore for only a matter of minutes in the franchise’s second instalment.

@campbellstudi0 Recreating Sharpays version of a revenge dress, what do you think? (Video on YT) #iconicfashionmoment #revengedress #sharpayevans #highschoolmusical2 #highschoolmusical ♬ original sound – Campbell Studio

So are you team dopamine dressing or black and white whimsy? Why not be both? Alternating between happy hues and graphic ensembles can add some extra flavour to your summer wardrobe. Plus, you can easily wear it to the office, or, say, a wedding, depending on the dress code. After all, it’s Sofia Richie Grainge-approved.

Below, take a look at our top black and white picks to keep you cool all summer.

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Reformation

Nelle Knit Dress

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Sloane Heel

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Alo Yoga

Supernova Bodysuit

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Chanel

Raffia Effect Shopping Bag

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Open Back Bodycon Dress

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Mejuri

Bold Pearl Earrings

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Knit Mini Skirt

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Lola

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Straw Effect Visor

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This Toronto-Based Eyewear Collector Has Over 200 Pairs of Specs

Annika Lautens — Mon, 29 May 2023 20:50:45 +0000

Gregory Grist doesn’t need glasses. At least, not really. “My prescription is so negligible that they just prevent me from having headaches,” he laughs. So why does he currently have 200 pairs of eyewear in his Toronto apartment? It’s a long story.

Grist has always loved to play dress-up. “Growing up, there were a lot of costumes and giant foam heads in our house,” he shares. “We’ve always been a wacky family, and I think that really sparked my creativity.” After high school, the collector moved from his hometown in Nova Scotia to Southern Ontario to pursue a career in fashion design before pivoting to visual merchandising. But it wasn’t until 2011 and an impromptu job offer at Optical Outlook, an eyewear boutique in Yorkville, that his obsession truly took off, and he’s been there ever since.

At first glance, Grist’s collection looks chaotic: a mismatch of metals and plastic crammed into an antique armoire that looks about to burst. But upon closer inspection, you can see that there’s a method to the madness. Listing Princess Diana and Italian Vanity Fair editor-in-chief Simone Marchetti as his fashion inspirations, Grist describes his style as “floral, skeezy and precious” and admits to having a soft spot for aviators and Elton John-esque silhouettes from the late ’70s and early ’80s. As such, the sunnies that started his stockpile are by Betsey Johnson. “They’re white with Swarovski crystals all over — so very everyday,” Grist laughs.

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That’s not to say he doesn’t have a few classics. Grist has everything from cat-eyes to clubmasters from various designers like Chanel, Dior, Kenzo and Saint Laurent and cites Emmanuelle Khanh as his go-to brand. He just prefers to be more playful. “Now that I have all the standards, I can experiment,” he explains. Of course, Grist has some sunglasses on his wish list, like a pleated pair from Issey Miyake and mechanical-inspired spectacles from Jean Paul Gaultier. But most of his purchases are based on an emotional reaction. “I’m at that point where I’m no longer looking for something specific,” he says. “I’m looking for a feeling.” A feeling he can’t put into words: “I don’t know…. It just feels right.”

The same applies to getting dressed. Grist reveals that he thinks of eyewear as the “finishing touch” to an outfit and chooses his clothing first. In the case of indecision, he says, it’s not uncommon for him to carry multiple pairs of sunglasses in his bag at any given time. He’ll even go so far as to arrive at work wearing one style and leave wearing another after a spontaneous purchase. “Once I figured out that glasses add an extra dimension and elevate an outfit, I was like, ‘OK, I need 800 of them,’” he laughs.

Besides Grist being a self-proclaimed “glutton for options,” his lifelong love of playing dress-up keeps him coming back for more. “Each one is like a different character,” he explains. “I like to keep people guessing. I like it when people don’t recognize me. It’s almost like wearing a mask. I put a pair of sunglasses on and I’m like a celebrity — no pictures, please.” [Laughs]

Click through the gallery to see more of Gregory Grist’s eyewear collection.

Photography by Lawrence Cortez

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Grist doesn’t wear a lot of black. “I’m very fair, so I don’t want to look too severe,” he shares. Instead, he opts for lighter alternatives like brown, navy or tortoiseshell, such as this pair of floral-adorned Pradas.

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“They love to chew the ends of my glasses,” Grist says of his two cats. “There are a couple in my collection that now have little nibble marks at the back, so when I get home, my eyewear immediately goes back in the cabinet.”

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Tired of these wooden frames looking a bit basic, Grist decided to take matters into his own hands. “I liked the colours in one of my shirts, and I happened to have paint that matched, so I gave these glasses a little splash.”

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Signature Sunnies

Why have one when you can have three? Grist explains that this Emmanuelle Khanh style has become his signature look — hence the duplicates. “Good design is timeless and works with everything,” he says.

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Comb Over

In addition to his eyewear collection, Grist has accumulated a fair amount of combs, and these Emmanuelle Khanh x Maitrepierre sunnies marry the two. “When I had my long hair, they kept it brushed back,” he shares. “They’re equal parts novelty and functional.”

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Take Heart

The self-proclaimed “eternal consumer” purchased these heart-shaped Saint Laurent spectacles the day before the photo shoot. “As fashions change, I’m always going to need a new pair of sunglasses to wear,” he reflects.

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Finders Keepers

While Grist sources most of his sunnies from Optical Outlook, he found these Dior ones in perfect condition, with their original packaging, in the back alley behind his old apartment. “Sorry, but finders keepers losers weepers,” he laughs.

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Cabinet Of Curiosity

Where does one store 200 pairs of glasses? In a compact cabinet, of course. “I don’t usually keep the cases,” the collector reveals. “I have little sleeves that I’ll put them in when I’m going from point A to point B.” But for the long term, he stows his sunnies in a vintage armoire in his room.

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Grist originally bought these pink Kenzo frames for his partner. However, he admits to borrowing them on more than one occasion. “They have a slight hint of skeeziness to them, which matches my style.”

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Grist had a hard time finding these Chanel sunnies. After they sold out, he badgered the brand to find him another pair. What makes these aviators worth fighting for? “They have a flip-up mirror, so you can check yourself out when you take them off,” he says with a smile. “I love them!”

This article first appeared in FASHION’s Summer 2023 issue. Find out more here.

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Angelina Jolie Teases A New Clothing Brand + Other Fashion News

Annika Lautens — Fri, 19 May 2023 13:00:53 +0000

Coming soon: An Angelina Jolie clothing brand

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Angelina Jolie has recently been away from the spotlight, and now we know why — she’s been working on her new brand, Atelier Jolie. In an Instagram post, she describes it as “a place for creative people to collaborate with a skilled and diverse family of expert tailors, pattern makers and artisans from around the world.” While not much has been revealed, Angelina Jolie did share that she hopes that her brand “democratizes the fashion industry” by providing shoppers easier access to emerging designers and master artisans. Expect to see more updates closer to the fall.

Wade into summer with Hilary MacMillan’s new swim collection

Photography courtesy of Hilary MacMillan

Are you a certified beach babe? Or do you prefer the cautious confines of a wading pool? Either way, you don’t need an excuse to sport Hilary MacMillan’s Swim 2023 collection. Thanks to its playful and sultry cuts, ruching details and splashy colourways, you can throw a skirt or belted robe overtop and hit a patio for brunch. Consider these chic bathers suitable for any occasion.

Mejuri gets sculptural

Photography courtesy of Mejuri

Basic can get so boring, so why not add a twist? Enter Mejuri’s new Figure collection, an assortment of sculptural hoops and rings available in 14k gold and sterling silver. Like all of the Canadian brand’s pieces, expect effortless elegance with a trendy treatment.

Carla Rockmore wants you to have these summer staples

Photography by Stewart Cohen

“The Carrie Bradshaw” of TikTok is back, and she wants you to look your best this summer. For Carla Rockmore’s Summer Staples collection, the Montreal-expat has created three items that she believes every woman needs in her wardrobe: a fitted button-up, an oversized appliqué shirt and a relaxed shirt dress. Available in white, navy and red, count on these classics to take you anywhere this season.

Happy Birthday, Knix!

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After a decade of fashionable and functional undies (amongst other things), Knix is celebrating its birthday with one giant sale. From May 18-22, the Canadian intimates brand will offer 30% off all leakproof items, including underwear, active, swim, pads, and maternity. Our top pick? This cute skort that’s making a comeback.

Arc’teryx’s new gear is all about personal style

Photography courtesy of Arc’teryx

Whether climbing a remote mountain or stairs at the mall, the new collection from Arc’teryx’s sub-label System_A has got you covered. By marrying streetwear-esque style with cutting-edge performance design, the offering “aims to disrupt conventional norms and inspire a new wave of outdoor climb enthusiasts.” Think Gen Z gorpcore mixed with ’80s tracksuits.

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Mission: Impossible’s Pom Klementieff Is a Thrill-Seeker

Annika Lautens — Thu, 18 May 2023 13:20:27 +0000

Three minutes into my interview with Pom Klementieff, I’m apologizing — but not for myself. “On behalf of Canada, I am so sorry,” I say, unsure about how to respond to her tale of rejection. The Guardians of the Galaxy star laughs, clearly not harbouring any grudges.

Klementieff was born in Quebec City under a diplomatic passport. “And I lived there for about a year because my dad was a French diplomat,” she explains. She moved around a lot as a kid, spending her childhood between here, Japan and the Ivory Coast before her French-Russian father and Korean mother settled in France. As a teen, Klementieff thought “it would be cool” to have a Canadian passport. However, she was denied one due to her father’s diplomatic status at the time of her birth. To make matters worse, years later, while on a press tour for one of her many Marvel movies, she wasn’t allowed into Toronto because of visa issues. Again I apologize, and again she laughs. “I love Canada, but you’ve told me ‘no’ a lot,” she says. “I’m kinda traumatized.” [Laughs] Not that I could tell.

Dress, price upon request, Christopher Kane. Earrings, $4,100, and ring, $5,450, Cartier. Photography by Royal Gilbert

Klementieff asks if she can turn her camera off during our video chat. “I don’t want to see my face — it annoys me,” she laughs. I get only a brief glimpse of the actor in her New York City home in a casual cotton striped tee with her blond hair messily pulled back. And while it would be easy to call her out on the irony of her statement — she’s starring in two of summer’s biggest blockbusters: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, out now, and Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One, premiering in July — coming from Klementieff, who is so sincere and full of sunshine, it doesn’t seem right.

Dress, $15,500, and shoes, $990, Loewe. Earrings, $295, and ring, $420, Shaun Leane. Photography by Royal Gilbert

In case you’re a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) amateur, Guardians of the Galaxy has been a phenomenon since 2014. Compared to its comic-book counterparts, it’s an eccentric and eclectic breath of fresh air with a killer soundtrack and comedy chops rivalling any Will Ferrell production. Of course, it has all the normal drippings of an MCU movie (big cast, bigger explosions and even bigger muscles), but the franchise, now in its third and rumoured to be final installment, has an even bigger heart — and Klementieff is at the centre of it. Her character, Mantis, introduced in 2017’s sequel, is a big-eyed antennaed Celestial empath who can control people’s emotions. “She’s kinda like the glue that keeps the Guardians together, especially in volume three,” says Klementieff, who also loves that she gets to be the comic relief — a role not usually given to women. “It gives me a lot of freedom to just be weird,” she says, which is something I can tell she delights in. Klementieff is quick to laugh and even quicker to laugh at herself. She is unusually unguarded and readily shares her stream of consciousness, whether she is receiving a package (as she did in the middle of our call) or contemplating why she can’t do a cartwheel (“I never know if my legs are straight!”).

Dress, $3,200, Prada. Earrings, $4,100, ring (left), $5,450, and ring (right), $5,500, Cartier. Photography by Royal Gilbert

The only topic she seems reluctant to discuss is her family. Klementieff suffered a series of devastating close personal losses, starting with the death of her father when she was still very young. In desperate need of some escapism, she immersed herself in movies. “As a child, I had a little dream in my head to become an actor, but I never saw anyone who looked like me onscreen so I didn’t think it would be possible,” she shares. Though she thrived in theatre classes from a young age, Klementieff went to law school to appease her family. She dropped out soon after, realizing that life was too short to not do something you love. “I never wanted an office job,” she admits. “I aspired for adventure and something outside the norm.” More specifically, Klementieff wanted to kick some ass.

Dress (worn on top), $20,310, gloves (worn on top), $3,970, and dress (worn underneath) and gloves (worn underneath), prices upon request, Bottega Veneta. Photography by Royal Gilbert

Listing Kill Bill and Park Chan-wook’s The Vengeance Trilogy as significant influences in her life, Klementieff was inspired by the image of a “strong, unapologetic and crazy fighter female character.” She took up boxing and (later) martial arts, and as luck would have it, her first major role was playing a villainous bodyguard in Spike Lee’s 2013 adaptation of Chan-wook’s Oldboy. “Training is always hard, but that’s the beauty of it,” says Klementieff. “It puts you in action mode instead of being passive and sad — it just makes you happier.”

And, boy, does it make Klementieff happy. I can barely finish my question before she launches into her detailed fight history, animatedly describing how eager she was to show off her skills in Guardians. “When I got the audition, I was so excited that I sent training videos to the producers at Marvel,” she shares. “And then I found out that my character didn’t really fight, and I was like, ‘What the hell, guys!’” After years of pushing, Klementieff finally got physical in 2022’s The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and in Vol. 3.

Jacket, $4,490, and skirt, $2,755, Moschino. Earrings and ring, prices upon request, Chanel. Photography by Royal Gilbert

However, nothing hits quite like a Tom Cruise movie, as the actor is famous for his practical approach to filmmaking and death-defying stunts. Klementieff started training for Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One in 2019 and hasn’t had a break since. She tells me she was just in the Arctic two weeks earlier, fighting off frostbite while filming the sequel. And before that, she was celebrating her 100th skydive. “It’s always a little bit scary, but there’s the excitement of the unknown,” she muses. “It’s like dancing in the sky — poetic and very addictive.”

Top, $310, Raey at MatchesFashion. Pantashoes, $3,270, Victoria Beckham. Earrings, $4,100, necklace, $8,220, bracelet, $10,700, ring (left), $1,670, and ring (right), $5,350, Cartier. Photography by Royal Gilbert

Klementieff’s thrill-seeking tendencies also apply to the red carpet. “I love taking fashion risks and thinking outside the box,” she shares, describing how she tries to find a balance between having fun and “not being the centre of attention.” To achieve this, she has dedicated folders of inspirational images saved on Instagram that consist primarily of travel, tattoos and motorcycles. Given her tough-girl aesthetic, this is hardly surprising. She’s been known to rock a chunky choker, bold shoulder and structured suit to a premiere, but her style took a definite step up after she became one of the faces of Alexander McQueen. While Klementieff currently stars in the British brand’s Spring 2023 campaign — alongside former FASHION cover star Sadie Sink — she tells me that the leather two-piece she wore to the 2022 Cannes Film Festival might be one of her all-time favourites. “The noise those boots made was crazy — I sounded like a f*cking cowboy,” she laughs. “But I loved not wearing a gown and being a little rebel.”

JACKET, $920, PANTS, $480, AND BROOCH, $600, PHILOSOPHY DI LORENZO SERAFINI. EARRINGS, $4,100, RING (LEFT), $5,450, RING (RIGHT, NARROW), $1,670, AND RING (RIGHT, WIDE), $5,350, CARTIER. Photography by Royal Gilbert

With two blockbusters in play, I doubt Klementieff will be “little” for much longer. She’s a sweet soul wrapped in a tough moto package who can’t cartwheel but can certainly skydive. For now, she has full days and then a month-long Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 press circuit ahead of her, which quite honestly sounds exhausting. But at least she’ll get the opportunity to travel. “In some ways, being in one place for too long gives me anxiety,” she reveals, referring to both her past and her present. “I live in a suitcase, so home is where the people I love are. And I have so many friends in so many different places that it feels like my heart is torn between cities.” Maybe this time she’ll even make it to Canada.

Dress (worn on top), $20,310, gloves (worn on top), $3,970, and dress (worn underneath) and gloves (worn underneath), prices upon request, Bottega Veneta. Photography by Royal Gilbert

Photography by ROYAL GILBERT. Creative direction by GEORGE ANTONOPOULOS. Styling by KAREN CLARKSON. Hair by MARCIA LEE for ONE REPRESENTS using HAIR BY SAM MCKNIGHT. Makeup by ARIEL YEH for SAINT LUKE using TATCHA. Nails by SASHA GODDARD for SAINT LUKE using SHOREDITCH NAILS and BYREDO. Photo assistants: NICK COLLINS and PHILIP BRADLEY. Fashion assistants: MOLLY ELLISON and MAGGIE CURWIN. Hair assistant: ANAIS ROSENTHAL. Producer: THEARCADE.

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What Is Mermaidcore?

Annika Lautens — Thu, 11 May 2023 19:44:23 +0000

When I was four, my life’s goal was to be a mermaid. Well, technically a “fairy princess mermaid,” but then again, I’ve always been a bit of an overachiever. Turns out, I wasn’t alone in my under-the-sea dreams. The first trailer for the live-action The Little Mermaid, due in theatres this May, currently has 27 million views. Mermaidcore, the newest micro trend taking over award shows, runways and social media, has almost double that on TikTok. Coincidence? I think not.

That being said, designers have had the desire to breathe underwear for quite some time. The quintessential mermaid silhouette is thought to be created by French couturier Marcel Rochas in the 1930s and cemented in fashionable circles by Jean Patou, whose aquatic-inspired gown appeared in a 1933 issue of Vogue. Since then, the siren style has taken many forms but re-entered the mainstream in 2021, with Versace and Burberry making waves with their nautical novelty. Cut to Spring 2023, and Blumarine, Erdem, Victoria Beckham, and many others have also decided to take the plunge.

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Much like the mythical creatures, the defining mermaidcore look is a little elusive. Think Sara Paxton from Aquamarine mixed with Tiktok’s viral coquette and pearlcore aesthetics: iridescent slip halter dresses, lace-up tops and corsets, pearl and shell-inspired accessories, sheer lacy fabrics, light blue and lilac sequins, and so, so, so many ruffles. If it feels like a lot, that’s because it is — apparently, no minimalist mermaids are allowed above ground.

But in grander terms, the trend speaks to our communal need for nostalgia and escapism. During a period that has been anything but comforting, it psychologically makes sense that we’ve all been more inclined to revert to our childish ways. Pretending to be a fairy, princess, mermaid, or all of the above is much more fun than thinking about any of the many crises society is currently facing. Who wouldn’t want to be part of their world?

Read on for Ariel-approved advice on how to make a splash in mermaidcore-inspired looks.

Sheer Leader

Photography by Launchmetrics.com/Spotlight

The wet look is a beauty basic, but thanks to mermaidcore, the trend is floating over into fashion. The combination of semi-sheer and lace fabric can make clothes appear soaked, as if, say, you’ve just returned from a quick swim in the sea. So take the plunge like this influencer and invest in a two-piece pastel set to achieve the full effect.

Frill Ride

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Not ready to live fully under the sea? Wade into the proverbial water with ruffles. While the parallels to aquatic algae and other oceanic plants make it a mermaidcore must, the feminine fashion can easily be worn above land when paired with a more masculine oversized blazer, as seen here on this guest during fashion week — bonus points for adding any shell-related accessories. (And if your frilly blouse happens to also have a garden-ready rosette like the street style star seen here? We say why not.)

Rise and Shine

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Is there anything more beautiful than the sun shining on the sea? Perhaps Halle Bailey could give it a run for its money, but besides that, I’m drawing a blank. Get your glow on with iridescent materials like silks, satins and sequins and don’t be afraid to add some Y2K touches as seen above.

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The Heartbreaking Theory About Why Queen Charlotte’s Wardrobe Is Historically Inaccurate

Annika Lautens — Tue, 09 May 2023 20:06:59 +0000

In 2023, no one wants to live in the present. Y2K fashion has never been more popular. There’s an Anne Hathaway renaissance. The live-action reimagining of the ’90s childhood classic The Little Mermaid is set to be the biggest blockbuster of the summer. It would appear that King George III and the Queen in the newly released series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story share this fixation on the past.

In case you didn’t recently binge the full series like so many of us, the Shonda Rhimes production is a Bridgerton prequel that focuses on Queen Charlotte’s rise to power in the mid-1700s and the love story between her and King George III. While it has all the usual trappings of the popular Regency-era drama (opulent sets, handsome men, sexy sex scenes), it also offers a new explanation for the historical inaccuracies of the Queen’s costumes in the original series and how it relates to King George III’s condition.

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To refresh your memory, the first season of Bridgerton is set in Regency Era England around 1813. In tandem with the times, the costumes featured looser corsets, empire waists and pastel colours, as seen on characters like Daphne, Eloise and later the Sharma sisters. This is because after the 1700s, women were done with the giant crinolines and frilly embellishments that defined the Rococo and Georgian period. Silhouettes became much more streamlined and, frankly, comfier to wear, and a general “quiet luxury” attitude was adopted

Queen Charlotte, on the other hand, rejects this. Looking more like Marie Antoinette than Elizabeth Bennet, her skirts are wide, her corsets are tight and luxuriously adorned, and my god, the wigs! As with all historical fiction, Bridgerton has never been entirely accurate, so many waved this off as creative license and continued to ogle the Duke of Hastings. However, the new series hints that Charlotte is wearing these outdated clothes for her husband.

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As any history buff or Hamilton enthusiast can tell you, King George III, or “Mad King George,” suffered many illnesses, but historians have debated the exact classification for centuries. The most popular theories list dementia, bipolar disorder, porphyria (a hereditary physical condition that can cause hallucinations) or a combination of all three. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story doesn’t shy away from this but instead makes it a central plot point and an ongoing conflict between the two newlyweds. Charlotte’s role is to remind George of who and where he is when his condition takes over, ultimately bringing the two closer together.

Thirty years later, it’s as if the Queen is frozen in time along with her husband: She still wears the same silhouette that she did when they first met. Now perhaps she’s simply stuck in a style rut, but many fans have theorized that she’s doing it with the hope that her husband is more likely to remember her if he recognizes her clothing. Charlotte has spent her whole reign looking after King George III and his condition, so naturally she’d be eager to do anything to help him.

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She’s also sentimental for the past: for a time when George was healthier, their marriage was thriving and she wasn’t as burdened by constant caregiving. And as we’ve seen during the pandemic, we reach for nostalgia in uncertain times, and what could be more uncertain than being a royal in the 1800s?

So will Charlotte’s outdated ensembles continue in the upcoming third season of Bridgerton? That remains to be seen, but if the King is still alive, we’d assume so. If not, that makes the question a whole lot more interesting.

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Dua Lipa Collaborates with Versace + More Fashion News

Annika Lautens — Fri, 05 May 2023 14:51:24 +0000

Dua Lipa is Versace’s newest guest designer

Dua Lipa walking the Versace Spring 2022 runway. Photography courtesy of launchmetrics.com/spotlight

Singer, songwriter, Met Gala co-chair — is there anything Dua Lipa can’t do? Versace certainly doesn’t think so, as it has enlisted the star to co-design its high summer collection “La Vacanza.” While not much has been revealed, the show will take place on Tuesday, May 23, in Cannes, France, with the entire assortment immediately available online. With Dua Lipa and Versace at the helm, expect the unexpected!

Tanya Taylor comes home

Photography courtesy of Tanya Taylor

Welcome home, Tanya Taylor! The Toronto-born, New York-based brand hasn’t returned to its hometown since before the pandemic, so to kick off its 10th anniversary, it’s hosting a pop-up at TNT on May 11 and 12. Expect romantic dresses, bold patterns and smile-inducing colours. Moreover, ten per cent of sales will go to SickKids.

Jennie Kim creates a capsule collection for Calvin Klein

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Looking for some spring outfit inspiration? Look no further than Blackpink’s Jennie Kim’s capsule with Calvin Klein. The collection ranges from $25 to $150 and features a selection of underwear sets, denim, tees, fleece and knits infused with the South Korean superstar’s style. Available on May 10, this is one date you’ll want to bookmark.

Mimi So paints the town red

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What is a paint brush if not a universal symbol for the artistic community? In collaboration with celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin and pianist Chloe Flower, notable jewellery brand Mimi So has unveiled an 18k gold ring, shaped like a paint brush and stamped with the words “paint your dreams.” Available as of May 4 for a limited time, the trio is working to raise money for Apex for Youth, a charity that empowers AAPI youth in New York City.

You can now pre-order Christopher John Rogers’s Resort 2024 collection

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Christopher John Rogers is Hollywood’s best worst-kept secret. He dressed Anne Hathaway at the beginning of her style renaissance. He created one of Jodie Turner Smith’s most memorable red carpet looks. And he’s made a fan-girl out of Tracee Ellis Ross. So if you’re eager to hop on this fashionable bandwagon, you’re in luck because the American designer’s Resort 2024 collection is on pre-sale now. Our top pick? This blue knit jacket.

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Chanel Brides and Chic Cats Dominate the 2023 Met Gala Red Carpet

Annika Lautens — Tue, 02 May 2023 03:00:49 +0000

Is this the Met Gala 2023 red carpet or the swankiest wedding we’ve ever seen?

This year’s evening, co-chaired by Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, and Dua Lipa, celebrates The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute’s latest exhibition, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty.” Inspired by the late-great designer’s work with Chanel, Fendi, Chloé and more, the dress code was to pay tribute to his legacy in the only way Lagerfeld would want: through fashion.

As predicted, there was a sea of tweed, black and white, and vintage but no one could’ve been prepared for this many Chanel brides. Famously, Lagerfeld started the tradition of closing Chanel shows with a euphoric white bridal look in 1984. Since then, it’s become a mainstay and one of his definitive legacies. And today on the Met Gala 2023 red carpet, many celebs took note. Co-chair Dua Lipa looked effortlessly elegant in vintage Chanel tweed ballgown, famously worn by Claudia Schiffer in 1992. Gisele proved she never needs a plus one and looked fabulous in another Chanel throwback from 2007. And Nicole Kidman re-wore her dress from her Chanel No. 5 commercial directed by Baz Luhrmann.

Another major highlight was seeing how other designers interpreted the iconic designer’s signature style. Emily Ratajkowski looked Lagerfeld-approved in a light beige Tory Burch dress. Emma Chamberlain’s Miu Miu ensemble was an ode to his love of suits. And Maya Hawke looked cozy in feather couture by Prada.

Scroll through the Met Gala 2023 red carpet gallery for the most memorable appearances.

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Rihanna in Valentino

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Ashley Graham in Harris Reed

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Simu Liu

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Viola Davis in custom Valentino

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Michelle Yeoh

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A$AP Rocky in Gucci

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Naomi Campbell in Chanel

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Lily James in Tamara Ralph

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Michaela Coel in custom Schiaparelli

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Jodie Comer in Burberry

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Bad Bunny in Jacquemus

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Imaan Hammam

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Conan Gray in Balmain

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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade in Prada

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Jeremy Scott and Devon Aoki in Jeremy Scott

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Elle Fanning in Vivienne Westwood

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Ke Huy Quan in Dior Men

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Cara Delevingne in custom Karl Lagerfeld

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Salma Hayek in Gucci

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Serena Williams in Gucci

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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz

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Erykah Badu in Marni

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Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre Elba in Gucci

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Cai Xukun

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Vanessa Kirby in Chloé and Christian Louboutin shoes

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Anne Hathaway in Versace

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Alessandro Borghi in Gucci

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Hannah Bagshawe and Eddie Redmayne in Alexander McQueen

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Maude Apatow in Chloé

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Lil Nas X in 218,784 round flatback Swarovski crystals over silver body paint by Pat McGrath

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Lizzo in Chanel

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Camila Morrone in Rodarte

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Jared Leto dressed as Choupette

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Aurora James in custom Bode, a tribute to Karl Lagerfeld’s 1954 Woolmark Prize-winning coat

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Ashley Park in Michael Kors Collection

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Paloma Elsesser in Luar and Swarovski jewellery

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Doja Cat in Oscar de la Renta and Messika High Jewelry

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Amber Valletta in Karl Lagerfeld and Brilliant Earth jewellery

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Letitia Wright in Prada

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Jack Harlow in Tommy Hilfiger

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Yara Shahidi in Jean Paul Gaultier

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Phoebe Bridgers in Tory Burch

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Glenn Close

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Stormzy in Burberry

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Lea Michele in Michael Kors Collection

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Alexa Chung in Roisin Pierce

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Emily Blunt in Michael Kors

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Pedro Pascal in Valentino

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Sienna Miller in Gucci and Christian Louboutin shoes

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Amanda Seyfried in custom Oscar de la Renta and Cartier jewellery

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Lily Collins in custom Vera Wang and Christian Louboutin shoes

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Marion Cotillard in Chanel

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Kerry Washington in Michael Kors Collection

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Sydney Sweeney in Miu Miu

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FKA twigs in custom Maison Margiela

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Quinta Brunson in Prabal Gurung

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Karlie Kloss in Loewe

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Kristen Stewart in Chanel

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Grace Elizabeth in Christopher John Rogers

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Gisele Bündchen in Chanel

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Gabriella Karefa-Johnson in custom Coachtopia

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Daisy Edgar-Jones in Gucci

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Quannah Chasinghorse

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Keke Palmer in Sergio Hudson and Swarovski jewellery

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Margot Robbie in Chanel

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Donatella Versace

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Julia Garner in Gucci

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Irina Shayk

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Jessica Chastain in Gucci

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Halle Bailey in Gucci

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Gustav Magnar Witzoe in Palomo Spain

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Precious Lee in Fendi

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Gwendoline Christie in Fendi

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Anok Yai in Prabal Gurung

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Brian Tyree Henry

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Suki Waterhouse in Fendi and Robert Pattinson in Dior Men

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Kate Moss in Fendi

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Lila Moss in Fendi

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Maya Hawke in Prada

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Emma Chamberlain in Miu Miu

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Vittoria Ceretti in Balenciaga

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Olivia Wilde in Chloé

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Roger Federer and Mirka Federer

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Nicole Kidman in Chanel

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Ariana DeBose in custom Altuzarra

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Taika Waititi

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Penélope Cruz in Chanel

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Chloe Fineman in Wiederhoeft

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Janelle Monáe in Thom Browne

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Rami Malek in Prada

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Allison Williams

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Paris Hilton in Marc Jacobs

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Emily Ratajkowski in Tory Burch

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Cardi B in Chenpeng Studio

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Jennifer Lopez in Ralph Lauren

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Ice Spice in Balmain

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Miranda Kerr in Dior

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Kylie Jenner in custom Jean Paul Gaultier

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Alton Mason

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Gigi Hadid in Givenchy

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Billie Eilish in custom Simone Rocha

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Kim Kardashian in Schiaparelli

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas in Valentino

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Mary J. Blige in Burberry

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Aubrey Plaza in Stella McCartney

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Teyana Taylor in Thom Browne

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Rachel Brosnahan in a Sergio Hudson gown embellished with Swarovski crystals

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Bella Ramsey in Thom Browne

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Ben Platt in Wiederhoeft and Christian Louboutin shoes

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Olivia Rodrigo in Thom Browne

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Trevor Noah in Thom Browne

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Kendall Jenner in Marc Jacobs

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Mindy Kaling in Jonathan Simkhai

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Rita Ora in Prabal Gurung

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Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin

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Liberty Ross in Burberry

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Vanessa Hudgens in Michael Kors Collection

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Florence Pugh Walked Her First Met Gala Red Carpet

Annika Lautens — Tue, 02 May 2023 02:02:29 +0000

Florence Pugh is having quite the week. On April 26, Valentino announced the actor as its newest ambassador. On April 28, she went viral for her new bob and bangs, which she revealed at the Tiffany Landmark opening in NYC. And on May 1, Florence Pugh made her Met Gala debut. It would appear that everything is coming up Florence.

The Little Woman star turned heads — quite literally — with her tribute to the late Karl Lagerfeld who was known for his love of feathers and monotone colours. Pugh arrived for her Met Gala debut accessorizing her black and white Valentino gown with a freshly shaved head and sky-high feather headpiece. Now Pugh is not stranger to taking fashionable risks. She fearlessly freed her nipple in 2022 at a Valentino show. She’s rocked monstrously tall platforms multiple times. And who can forget her infamous black tulle revenge dress at the Venice Film Festival? But this is undoubtedly her most daring — and tallest — look yet.

That said, the biggest daredevil of the night was another Met Gala newcomer, Doja Cat. Instead of honouring Lagerfeld’s fashion legacy, the rapper chose to pay homage to his famous cat Choupette with a feathery white frock by Oscar de la Renta, a cat ear-adorned hood and literal cat eye makeup. Other celebs who were new to the red carpet took slightly safer approaches. Quinta Brunson’s Prabal Gurung ensemble was an ode to iconic Chanel camellia. Bella Ramsey wore a pearl-encrusted suit. And Ice Spice wore a white bodycon Balmain dress whilst holding a camera, as a cheeky nod to Lagerfeld’s love of photography.

Click through to get a closer look at what Florence Pugh and other Met Gala newcomers wore on the 2023 red carpet.

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Doja Cat in Oscar de la Renta and Messika High Jewelry

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Bella Ramsey in Thom Browne

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Ice Spice in Balmain

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Quinta Brunson in Prabal Gurung

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Is Hailey Bieber 2023’s Audrey Hepburn?

Annika Lautens — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 14:58:19 +0000

What do you wear to the opening party of the newly renovated Tiffany & Co. flagship, The Landmark? One would assume diamonds — after all, they are a girl’s best friend and the jeweller’s best seller. But not if you’re Hailey Bieber.

After three years of a daringly ambitious renovation — the first since it opened its doors in 1940 — the Tiffany & Co. Fifth Avenue store finally reopened its historic doors and the stars celebrated in style. Like a modern Holly Golightly à la Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Bieber wore a Versace LBD with strands of pearls and a Tiffany Blue manicure. She spent most of the night with the equally effervescent Zoë Kravitz, who paid homage to Tiffany’s former designer Elsa Peretti by wearing a halter top with a silk Saint Laurent button-down and pencil skirt.

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Blake Lively, Anya Taylor-Joy, Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz, Michael B. Jordan, Jacob Elordi, Gal Gadot and others were also there (along with FASHION, by the way). Still, Florence Pugh caused gasps to ripple in the fashionable crowd. Debuting new bangs and a bob, the actor looked like she was carrying a wind machine the whole night as her mint green Valentino gown danced wherever she went. And as this is Tiffany & Co., having a crowd full of stunning A-list stars simply wasn’t enough. The brand surprised everyone with an intimate performance by Katy Perry that ended with iridescent confetti covering the partygoers.

But the true star of the night was the venue itself (sorry Mrs. Biebs!). While the party was so packed I could barely see my bedazzled green pumps, I luckily got a private tour of the premises the day before. Now, at first glance, the reveal is admittedly a little anticlimactic: the storefront’s iconic limestone, Atlas Statue and clock remain relatively unchanged. However, the new three-story glass addition, spearheaded by the Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA), gives a glimpse into the innovation you can expect from the interior by legendary architect Peter Marino.

Entering through the grandiose revolving doors, the first word that comes to mind is luxury. In case the location (57th Street and Fifth Avenue) wasn’t enough of an indicator that you are walking on NYC sidewalk royalty, the ground floor features a giant LED screen that mimics windows, with views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park. The walls that aren’t covered in pixels are adorned with art by renowned artists like Damien Hirst, and the entire space glitters and glows as if it were dunked in the bubbliest and sparkliest Champagne imaginable.

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But be warned — the Tiffany Landmark is massive, so much so that I recommend sporting a pair of sneakers if you want to make it to all ten floors in one piece. However, if you’re willing and able to take the stairs, I highly suggest you do. Before you protest, this is no ordinary staircase. Inspired by the aforementioned Peretti’s love of organic forms, the steps are surrounded by rock crystal columns and angled infinity mirrors, which are guaranteed to take your mirror selfies to the next level (pun intended). Head to the seventh floor to check out the most extensive collection of Tiffany high jewellery in the world, with the crown jewel of them all — a strand of perfect pearls valued at $2.8 million that is so elegant and understated, it’s begging to be worn by Hailey Bieber at this year’s Met Gala.

If seeing all the delicious jewellery has made you feel a bit peckish, the Instagrammable Blue Box Café has reopened and will have you seeing Tiffany Blue long after your amuse-bouche. “The Audrey Experience,” a mini shrine to Hepburn and the iconic movie, complete with a replica of the LBD and pearl necklace from Breakfast at Tiffany’s is on floor five. The famous 128.54-carat Tiffany Diamond has been redesigned and is currently on display in the window. And, if you can maneuver your way onto the guest list, there’s even a secret club on the top floor with its own elevator. Consider it Hailey Bieber- and Holly Golightly-approved.

See what all the stars wore to the opening of The Tiffany Landmark below.

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Florence Pugh

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Zoe Kravitz

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Blake Lively

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Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz

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Hailey Bieber

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Jimin

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Anya Taylor-Joy

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Jacob Elordi

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Katy Perry

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Pharrell

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Gal Gadot

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Michael B. Jordan

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Gabrielle Union

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Barbara Palvin, Dylan Sprouse

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Tiffany Haddish

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Mark Ronson

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Tracee Ellis Ross

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Zendaya is Louis Vuitton’s Newest Ambassador + Other Fashion News

Annika Lautens — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:51:17 +0000

Zendaya enters her Louis Vuitton era

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We called it — Zendaya is the newest ambassador for Louis Vuitton. FASHION speculated back in March how the Euphoria star’s appearance at the brand’s Fall 2023 show signalled a potential collab, and this week Louis Vuitton unveiled her as the face of the iconic Capucines bag. What will this mean for her red carpet looks? Expect a dramatic transformation from Valentino’s vintage elegance and bold colour palette to edgier, more avant-garde looks by Louis Vuitton’s womenswear creative director Nicholas Ghesquière.

Reformation’s new sustainable bags are a must-have

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Meet Chiara, Rosetta and Vittoria, Reformation’s new handbags. Made with traceable leather, each style caters to a different aesthetic. Feeling a bit boho? Go for Vittoria’s slouchy shoulder bag. Nostalgic? Rosetta’s circular shape is sure to evoke some Y2K memories. And Chiara? Let’s call her the perfect everyday staple. Moreover, it’s Camila Morrone approved, as seen in Reformation’s latest campaign.

Florals for spring at the Bata Shoe Museum

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After the darkest winter in Ontario in 80 years, the Bata Shoe Museum is celebrating the light with “In Bloom: Flowers and Footwear.” The new exhibit explores “the inspiration that nature has provided as a source of meaning and material for shoemaking across the ages.” Be ready for cork Christian Louboutins, beaded mules from the 1920s and more.

Lauren Chan is Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s Rookie of 2023

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Who’s that girl? Chances are you know Canada’s Lauren Chan as either a former Glamour editor, a model, a social media superstar or as the designer of the plus-size brand Henning. Now, she’s making her mark as one of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2023 Rookies. Chan looks absolutely fabulous in a series of colourful bikinis, and in her profile, the magazine’s editor-in-chief writes: “Lauren is the epitome of beauty and brains, and her passion and commitment to making space for all women is what we can’t get enough of.”

Coach launches Coachtopia

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Welcome to Coachtopia — a sub-brand of Coach that focuses on circular craft, community, and cultivating a fully circular business model. Using the three R’s (reducing, reusing, recycling), the new initiative features whimsical products made from sustainably sourced and leftover materials. Think of it as Coach’s younger sister with checkerboard bags, patchwork denim and cozy hoodies.

Bulgari’s high jewellery comes to Toronto

Lainey Lui in a Bulgari Serpenti watch. Photography by Ryan Emberley.

Bulgari held a dazzling dinner at Toronto’s St. Regis hotel this week for top clients and friends of the house, including Olympic swimming sensation Penny Oleksiak and ETalk’s Tyrone Edwards and Lainey Lui. The occasion provided a first look at 120 high jewellery pieces pulled in from around the globe, including one of the two diamond Serpenti necklaces worn by Jennifer Lopez at this year’s Grammy’s. The collection will be on display, and available for sale, at the Bulgari boutique in Yorkdale Shopping Centre until May 2.

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Anne Hathaway Fronts the Versace Icons Campaign + Other Fashion News

Annika Lautens — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:38:30 +0000

It’s official: Anne Hathaway is a Versace icon

Photography courtesy of Versace

Is anyone more iconic than Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldi, Princess of Genovia (discounting her grandmother)? We think not. So it makes perfect sense that Anne Hathaway, the actress who portrayed the famed character in the Princess Diaries, is the star of Versace Icons, the new campaign and capsule from the Italian brand. Corsets are at the heart of the collection but think of the assortment as elevated essentials with clean lines, hourglass silhouettes and timeless bags.

Mejuri gets into the handbag game with Luar

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Mejuri has been part of a lot of collabs over the years, but none of them have looked quite like this. The Canadian jewellery brand has teamed up with CFDA Accessories Designer of the Year and LVMH semifinalist Luar to create a collection of white enamel earrings and bags. Perfect for summer fun, we recommend pairing these wares with a floaty summer dress and creamy sandals.

Windows at Tiffany & Co. is the next book to add to your coffee table

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Is there anything better than window shopping? We certainly don’t think so, especially when that window belongs to Tiffany’s. Previously released in 2018 as an Assouline Ultimate tome, Windows at Tiffany & Co. is an updated edition with an epilogue by the creative director of the Tiffany windows, Christopher Young. Expect never-before-seen sketches, archival documents, and behind-the-scenes imagery.

Poshmark goes live

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Resale is levelling up thanks to Poshmark. This week the platform launched Posh Shows, a “live shopping product” that enables people to live stream on Poshmark. While the initiative was introduced to make online shopping more social, Posh Shows also allows sellers to have auctions in real-time, where they can quickly move through their inventory à la Storage Wars.

H&M Move launches a captured carbon emissions capsule collection

Photography courtesy of H&M

Since its launch, H&M Move has always looked for the next big thing in sportswear. Now with the help of LanzaTech, it’s found it. On April 6, the Scandinavian retailer dropped a jumpsuit, a top and a pair of tights made of LanzaTech CarbonSmart™ polyester. According to the press release, what makes the material so great is that it’s created by “capturing carbon emissions from steel mills, trapping them in bioreactors and converting them into the same building blocks that conventional polyester is made of.” Athletic clothing that has a positive environmental impact and looks good, too? Consider us sold.

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4Kinship’s Amy Denet Deal On How Her Diné Tribe Influences Her Designs

Annika Lautens — Sun, 02 Apr 2023 13:30:23 +0000

Parachute bubble skirts, tie-dyed jumpsuits and colourfully collaged clothing are just a few examples of the whimsical wares you’ll find on 4Kinship’s website. Another common thread? The appearance of Indigenous founder Amy Denet Deal’s daughter, Lily, who models almost all of her mother’s masterpieces. “We have a very special relationship,” shares Denet Deal, revealing that Lily inspired her to give up her fast-fashion job and start her sustainable brand. “When she was still little, I spent so much time teaching her how to be a conscious human and live a sustainable life,” says Denet Deal. “So it seemed completely inauthentic to work at a corporation actively damaging the earth. I needed to be a better mom and live by example.”

Shortly after the kickoff of 4Kinship (initially named Orenda Tribe), the duo moved from L.A. to New Mexico to reconnect with their Diné tribe, and the brand took full form from there. Fuelled by her desire to honour her heritage, Denet Deal infuses her Indigenous ethos into all aspects of her work, from collaborating with different artisans in her community to using sustainable practices like upcycling, hand-weaving and hand-dying vintage materials. “Indigenous peoples have always lived in harmony with the land, and we’ve always considered our impact on it,” shares Denet Deal. “At 4Kinship, we continue the ancestral practice by reflecting that balance and harmony in our garments. We want people to see the clear connection to the land that goes into every piece.”

Here, Denet Deal dives deeper into her Diné culture and why her daughter is her forever muse.

How Dinétah inspires Denet Deal

Photography courtesy of 4Kinship

“Dinétah is the traditional homeland of the Diné tribe. I’m inspired by everything that surrounds me here in the Southwest — the clouds, the sky, the mountains, the land — which led me back to New Mexico and my roots.”

The impact of Jeffrey Gibson’s art

Photography courtesy of 4Kinship

“American Mississippi Choctaw-Cherokee contemporary artist Jeffrey Gibson’s work has changed my life. He’s a Native American who did not grow up in a Native community but has created his own space of belonging through his work. I relate to his pieces and story on all levels.”

On her love of flight suits

Photography by Shaun Price

“I love utilitarian and gender-free clothing, so I live in upcycled vintage military flight suits. At 4Kinship, we invite many of these old souls back into our world and infuse them with the earth’s and sky’s colours using our hand dyes.”

The importance of community at 4Kinship House

Photography by Charles Montaya

“4Kinship House allows us to represent ourselves and encourage Indigenous creativity to flourish. We burn cedar every morning as we start the day, set intentions and constantly change the rhythm of each room.”

Why her daughter Lily is Denet Deal’s ultimate muse

Photography courtesy of 4Kinship

“Lily’s why I started 4Kinship — to set an example for my child on how a brand could honour our Indigeneity. We’ve grown together on our path toward sustainable fashion. She guides not only my aesthetic but also my life.”

This article first appeared in FASHION’s April 2023 issue. Find out more here.

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What Do Long Denim Skirts Say About the Economy?

Annika Lautens — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:08:30 +0000

Fashion trends are rarely accidental. Consider the popularity of Bridgerton and the rise of Regencycore, or people’s embrace of dopamine dressing after escaping the confines of COVID-related lockdowns. And the latest trend breaking the internet — the denim maxi-skirt — is no exception.

If you’ve been on TikTok recently, your feed has undoubtedly been flooded with this long jean skirt. As a result, it’s been near impossible to find one at Mango, Zara or H&M, as the fast-fashion retailers can’t seem to keep them in stock. Even before that, the long denim skirt returned triumphantly from Y2K obscurity, becoming a designer must during the Spring 2023 runway shows at Diesel, Acne, Balenciaga and MM6 Maison Margiela.

It would be easy to write off the trend as an extension of the aughts revival. Another simple solution would be to see it as a reaction to the micro-mini that made headlines last year — after all, what goes up must come down. But could the rise of denim maxi-skirts actually be connected to the economy? The Hemline Index suggests yes.

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For those unfamiliar, the popular concept proposes that when the economy does well, like, say, in the Roaring Twenties, hemlines rise to match the carefree and prosperous mood of the time. But lengths tend to drop during recessions or great depressions, reflecting a more sombre mood.

Now, take this information with a grain of salt. Since its inception nearly 100 years ago, the Hemline Index has gotten a few things wrong. In the fifties, for example, when the world came out of war and into economic prosperity, Christian Dior famously lowered hemlines to create the now iconic New Look. By the 1990s, subcultures reigned supreme, and the Internet made it impossible for one silhouette to dominate pop culture.

However, based on the trends we’ve experienced in the 2020s, it’s possible that the theory still holds some merit. When we were all locked at home baking sourdough bread, ankle-grazing “cottagecore” dresses rose in popularity. When we were allowed out and optimistically thought everything would return to normal, the micro-mini became the “it” skirt of the season. And now, as the proverbial dust has seemingly settled and the recession is in full swing, long denim skirts are ruling the runways and the streets. Coincidence? I think not.

So whether you choose to believe this new trend is part of a bigger sociological scheme or just another TikTok fad born from content creators’ Y2K obsession, this is one addition to your online cart you won’t return. Click through our gallery below to shop some new denim maxi-skirts for the Spring 2023 season.

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Diesel

Long denim skirt with tiger breaks

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Gap

Denim Maxi Skirt

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Dodo Bar Or

Nash two-tone patchwork denim midi skirt

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COS

A-line Denim Midi Skirt

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Vetements

Asymmetric denim skirt

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Marc Jacobs

Monogram-pattern denim skirt

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Has Law Roach Already Come out of Retirement?

Annika Lautens — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:13:00 +0000

On March 13, 2023 Zendaya’s stylist and former FASHION cover star Law Roach announced his retirement. Two days later on March 15, he walked the BOSS Spring 2023 show in Miami alongside Pamela Anderson, Gottmik, Violet Chachki, DJ Khaled and Naomi Campbell. And then after the show he confirmed his retirement on Vogue. Confused? We sure are. But much to our disappointment, it appears that Roach intends to keep to his word.

About 36 hours after an Instagram post that will surely make the fashion history books, the Legendary judge told Vogue backstage at the BOSS runway presentation that, “I’ve done everything I wanted to do in this career. I’ve received all the awards, the accolades, I’ve changed people’s lives…And I just feel like, I’ve had enough, you know?” He continues to say that his social media message “wasn’t a PR stunt. It was really me giving myself the grace to say: It’s okay. You can do something else.”

Did this sudden decision have anything to do with Zendaya? As FASHION digital writer Natalie Michie wrote, the current theory about Roach’s retirement as a stylist is that there was some drama surrounding his longtime client and her rumoured new contract with Louis Vuitton — and Roach’s second-row seat at the brand’s Fall 2023 runway presentation. Roach took to Twitter to dispel that rumour, saying, “So y’all really think I’m breaking up with Z….we are forever… She’s my little sister, and it’s the real love, not the fake industry love.”

@fashionmagazine When #lawroach makes his runway debut at the BOSS Spring 2023 show hours after confirming he’s retiring from celeb styling 🤩 @BOSS #beyourownboss #lawroachretirement #luxurylaw ♬ Originalton – I love Twd

Retirement speculation aside, the audience was thrilled to see Law Roach make his runway debut at BOSS in Miami, and he mastered the treacherous terrain like a true pro. The German brand brought nearly 500 guests to Miami’s Herald Plaza for a runway presentation that was part water show and part Slip ‘N Slide. As dozens of colourfully lit fountains and an artificial waterfall playfully danced to the beat of the music, the unexpected wind resulted in the models, and a majority of the audience, becoming drenched, as seen in the viral video of supermodel Amber Valletta attempting to strut down the catwalk. Emphasis on attempting.

As for the collection, the whimsical venue added another dimension to a fluid assortment of neutral-coloured ensembles. Powdery creams, taupes and greys were the hero hues, as buttery silks and smooth nylons were crinkled and pressed into tailored suits and separates. Transparent materials also gave the BOSS Spring 2023 collection a welcome edge, exemplified by the sheer set worn by RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Violet Chachki.

Scroll through below for some of the most memorable looks (and models!) from the BOSS Spring 2023 fashion show.

Photography courtesy of BOSS

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Amber Valletta

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Brandon Thomas Lee

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DJ Khaled

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Violet Chachki

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Pamela Anderson Is FASHION’s October 2023 Cover Star

PAM IN CHARGE

Pamela Anderson is having an incredible year with the release of a book and documentary, a food show in the works and a whole new generation of fans. And the Pam-aissance has just begun.

WORDS BY ANNIKA LAUTENS

Jacket, $1,700, and skirt, $935, Sportmax. Earrings, $9,000, Tiffany & Co.

I’VE ALWAYS KIND OF KNOWN THAT THINGS WOULD GET BETTER WHEN I WAS OLDER; I JUST DIDN’T KNOW WHEN THAT TIME WAS COMING.

Jacket, $5,695, top, $2,470, and pants, $2,470, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello. Shoes, $860, The Attico. Necklace, $8,700, Tiffany & Co.

Jacket, $3,115, and boots, $1,660, Stella McCartney. Bodysuit, $2,890, Alaïa at Holt Renfrew. Gloves, price upon request, Lillian Shalom.

Jacket, $3,115, and boots, $1,660, Stella McCartney. Bodysuit, $2,890, Alaïa at Holt Renfrew. Gloves, price upon request, Lillian Shalom.

Dress, $2,500, MAR by Maria Karimi. Top, $560, Dion Lee at Ssense.

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREG SWALES

CREATIVE DIRECTION BY GEORGE ANTONOPOULOS

STYLING BY LEILA BANI

HAIR Christopher Deagle for Nobasura/Hair Rituel by Sisley. MAKEUP Rio Translado using MAC. FASHION ASSISTANTS Alexis Khan-Anselmo, Rosemary Fisher-Lang and Kasha Marciniak. PHOTO ASSISTANTS Bree Avery and Natasha Habedus Katedralis. LIGHTING Alex Guiry. DIGITAL TECHNICIAN Kyle Gibson.

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Ferragamo Large Hobo

Dior Book Tote

Burberry XL Chess Shoulder Bag

Rimowa Vertical Tote

Victoria Beckham Jumbo Chain Pouch

Charles & Keith Denim Slouchy Tote

Mango Seam Shopper

Sézane Gabin Bag

Banana Republic Oversized Vida Bag

YUHOCB Large Puffer Tote

Mansur Gavriel Cloud Clutch

Red Accessories Are the Key to Fall Dressing

Reformation mini bag

Prada kitten heels

8 Other Reasons choker

Burberry bag

Maguire ballet flats

Van Cleef & Arpels necklace

Mango bag

Gucci sunglasses

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CAFA Announces Its 2023 Nominees + More Fashion News

The 2023 CAFA nominees are here

The Boss Fall 2023 campaign is seriously star-studded

Meet Louis Vuitton’s new on-the-go bag

Mine & Yours opens its first store in Toronto

Vitaly goes back to its Club Kid roots

Coach’s newest ambassador is Korean superstar Youngji Lee

Gap Gets Romantic With LoveShackFancy + More Fashion News

Gap x LoveShackFancy is your answer to late-summer dressing

Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary with Aldo

Snoop Dogg’s new collaboration is with Skechers

Show off your pearly whites with Mejuri

Embrace the Rainbow with Allbirds x Olivia Rubin + Other Fashion News

Allbirds creates a pastel sneaker with Olivia Rubin

Here comes the Ssense bride

Brunette the Label wants you to invest in basics

Canada Goose launches a new sneaker

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Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour Comes to Holt Renfrew + More Fashion News

The Beyoncé Renaissance Toronto experience is here

Go on a world tour with Van Cleef & Arpels’ high jewellery collection

Myles Sexton wants to talk about your private bits

Steff Eleoff gets personal with her new jewellery collection

John Elliott’s first international flagship comes to Canada

House of Gallagher season 2 is a quiet luxury dream

I Fell in Love With a Woman After a Lifetime of Dating Men

Designer Maria Karimi’s Positivity Is Unmatched

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HAIR Christopher Deagle for Nobasura/Hair Rituel by Sisley. MAKEUP Rio Translado using MAC.
FASHION ASSISTANTS Alexis Khan-Anselmo, Rosemary Fisher-Lang and Kasha Marciniak. PHOTO ASSISTANTS Bree Avery and Natasha Habedus Katedralis. LIGHTING Alex Guiry. DIGITAL TECHNICIAN Kyle Gibson.