June 05, 2020 at 10:56PM In the wake of George Floyd’s killing and amid nationwide protests for racial justice, many are looking for ways to step up and advocate for the Black community. Consciously spending in solidarity and regularly shopping at Black-owned businesses is a solid place to start. After highlighting many of our favorite home decor, beauty, and fashion brands founded by talented Black creatives, it’s time to show our love for those keeping us accessorized with chic-as-hell jewelry. Some specialize in unique engagement rings (we see you, Valerie Madison) and statement earrings (shout-out to Humans Before Handles), while others offer sleek and simple pieces for everyday wear (Mateo has you covered). Once you click that “add to cart” button on their items, don’t stop there – follow them on social media, learn more about each company’s history and mission, recommend them to your friends, and bookmark ’em for your shopping needs later on. Let’s celebrate the creativity of these Black jewelry-makers and designers not just today or this week but all the time. Related: #PullUp For These Fashion Brands, Because They're All Giving Back to the Black Community More Celeb News Author Victoria Messina | Popsugar Selected by CWC
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Meet Summer Ruddock-Ellis, the Toronto-Based Creative Who Wants You to Embrace Second-Hand Shopping
June 05, 2020 at 10:24PM “I’m a creative problem solver,” says Summer Ruddock-Ellis, the Toronto-based founder of second-hand retail and editorial platform Pseudonym and partner in 4ye, the entertainment-meets-fashion hub with a robust social following. Ruddock-Ellis, who grew up in Brampton, says her interest in fashion and in thrifting began when she was young. Her first retail job was at a store in the local mall, and that’s where she says she was first exposed “to the retail landscape and how to run a business. Getting product in and actually selling it; that was really exciting to me.” View this post on Instagram Another striking photo of Angaer ? photographed by @othellogrey, styled in pieces from our store by @summer_ruddock_ellis A post shared by PSEUDONYM (@bypseudonym) on Apr 28, 2020 at 1:54pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js She enrolled at Carlton to do an undergrad in Economics, and while there, the burgeoning entrepreneur got an idea. “I starting thrifting a lot when I was up there, and started selling clothing out of my dorm,” says Ruddock-Ellis. “That’s originally how I started Pseudonym; it was a thing I did part-time I did while at school just to make a bit of extra money.” In combination with managing her curated offering of contemporary previously-owned finds, Ruddock-Ellis honed her retail acumen working for businesses like Cos, where she was part of the development of the company’s Canadian e-commerce venture as well as acting as a merchandiser for the brand. “It gave me an idea of scale,
9 LGBTQ+ Fashion Designers Supporting COVID-19 Relief
June 05, 2020 at 09:50PM So many brands have stepped forward to donate to COVID-19 relief in the past few months. Whether that’s been donating a portion of their sales to various charities, like local food banks and hospitals, or making masks to send to the frontlines, the fashion world has stepped up in a big way. For Pride Month, we want to spotlight a few LGBTQ+ designers who are really making a difference in COVID-19 relief. From Christian Siriano, who has been donating masks for months already, to Michael Kors, who donated money to New York hospitals and charities, these designers are doing what they can to help. Scroll through to check them out and get in on their charitable efforts. More Celeb News Author Hedy Phillips | Popsugar Selected by CWC
Alexis Ohanian Resigns From Reddit Board and Asks For Seat to Go to a Black Candidate
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10 Virtual Pride 2020 Events Taking Place Across Canada
June 05, 2020 at 08:12PM We may not be allowed to celebrate together in the streets, but Pride 2020 is far from cancelled. Here’s your guide to all the virtual Pride events taking place online through the month of June in Canada. Pride Toronto Pride Toronto has a month-long schedule of virtual events taking place throughout June, culminating in the Virtual Pride Festival Weekend from June 26-28. Highlights from this year’s virtual lineup include digital bingo night on June 11 hosted by drag queen Devine Darlin; an afternoon dance party with Toronto musician Charlotte Day Wilson on June 21; weekly trivia nights hosted by The Arquives; an Afrobeat, soca and dancehall party with DJs Soulsis and Razaqeltoro.Onkoya on June 18; and a “Feature Fridays” screening series of queer and trans movies and documentaries. Check out the full schedule here. Queens premiere event with Pride Toronto To celebrate the launch of Queens, a new television series following an eclectic group of Toronto drag queens caught in the middle of a whodunit, the cast of the show is taking part in a Q&A panel to discuss the making of the show and all things Pride. Part of Pride Toronto’s Pride Month “Feature Fridays” series, the show will be streaming live on CBC Gem on Friday, June 19 at 9pm ET, with an intro panel at 8.30pm EST and a post-show Q&A session at 10pm EST via PrideToronto.com. Saskatoon Pride Parade Saskatoon’s annual Pride parade is going online this year from June 14th
Storm Reid Is My Stay-Home Style Crush, and My Closet Knows I’m Taking Notes
June 05, 2020 at 06:54PM I can’t be the only one who has watched Storm Reid noshing on her toast in a blue floral Aritzia top, jamming out to “If It Isn’t Love” by New Edition 1,427 times. Someone else is with me, right?! The 16-year-old Euphoria actress, activist, and “fashionista,” as she calls herself, currently has one million followers on Instagram, and I am one of those true fans – dedicated to watching every Instagram Story she posts and tuning in to see which outfit she’ll wear next. “I’m an athlete, and nothing motivates me more than a cute spandex set, because at the end of the day, I’m a fashion person too. Me and Storm, we’re like two peas in a pod.” It’s not just because she’s beautiful, relatable, focused on spreading light and positive energy, and willing to cherish the good in the world (like her relationship with her mom, who she dresses up with frequently), it’s because I sit here like a cheese ball with a big toothy grin on my face replaying her content over and over again. Somehow, she’s been getting me through this lockdown and these last few weeks of disappointing world events. That being said, I’m looking at her today with a fashion lens, because her wardrobe is exactly what I want to be wearing. Storm rotates from her workout outfits, many of which are courtesy of Outdoor Voices, to her beautiful tops and printed dresses that are striking, yet comfortable. Her
Riverdale Creator Addresses Vanessa Morgan’s Calls For Diversity On The Show
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The 23 Coolest Shoes to Shop From Brother Vellies
June 05, 2020 at 06:05PM If you haven’t checked out Brother Vellies for cool footwear, you’re missing out on some major shoefie opportunities. Founder and Creative Director Aurora James is a big-time accessories designer in the fashion world and we’re obsessed with her on-trend creations. Furthermore, as a response to the death of George Floyd, the designer issued a vital call to action, asking corporations to support Black-owned businesses with a 15 percent pledge. She’s using her voice and influence to uplift the Black community, and that’s one of many important reasons to support her brand. Brother Vellies was founded with a focus on keeping traditional African design practices and techniques alive. Ahead, we curated a shopping guide of our favorite summer shoes from the brand – there’s sandals, heels, boots, and more. Think of these special pieces as investments you’ll treasure in your wardrobe for years to come. Let’s check them all out. Related: 46 Black-Owned Fashion Businesses You Can Support Right Now More Celeb News Author Macy Cate Williams | Popsugar Selected by CWC
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