June 03, 2020 at 07:53PM Pride Month is officially underway and although celebrations might look a little different this year, they’re certainly still going ahead in style. Each year, brands release limited edition collections to mark the occasion and this year is no different. Plus, in case you needed any more of an incentive to make a purchase, many of the Pride products have a charitable component attached to them via a donation to an LGBTQ organization. Scroll through the gallery below for nine products– from clothes to beauty buys and sports accessories – to celebrate Pride Month 2020: <div class="sjm-attachment-carousel–header gallery-container–default" data-slick='{"speed":400,"adaptiveHeight":true,"variableWidth":false,"centerMode":true,"centerPadding":"0","slidesToShow":1,"lazyLoad":"ondemand","prevArrow":"Previous”,”nextArrow”:”Next”}’ data-simplemodal=’false’ > 1/9 Peloton Pride Pace Breaker Short ($95, Peloton x Lululemon) Designed in partnership with Lululemon, these moisture-wicking, lightweight shorts are an easy way to inject a little Pride into your workout wardrobe. Plus, 20% of the sale profits from Peloton’s entire Pride collection will be donated to the Ali Forney Centre – the largest LGBT community centre in the US. Buy Now 2/9 Converse Pride Chuck Taylor All Star High Top ($75, Converse) Converse’s iconic Chuck Taylor gets a rainbow makeover this month to celebrate Pride. The brand says the shoe is “a celebration of inclusivity and pride, in all its forms and colours” and “expands to include brown and black stripes – representing the power of diversity and inclusion.” Buy Now 3/9 PUMA x Cara Delevingne Pride Graphic Tee ($32, PUMA) Sportswear giant PUMA has teamed up with ambassador Cara Delevingne on the ‘From
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51 Black-Run Fashion Businesses To Support Today and Always
June 03, 2020 at 03:06PM We all have a responsibility to cultivate black culture in order for communities to thrive. After investing your time into bettering your awareness of systemic racism, familiarize yourself with those making a contribution to today’s style industry and make a purchase from a Black-run fashion brand if your budget allows. Here are 51 Black-run fashion brands to look into, both emerging and established, that span the world. <div class="sjm-attachment-carousel–header gallery-container–default" data-slick='{"speed":400,"adaptiveHeight":true,"variableWidth":false,"centerMode":true,"centerPadding":"0","slidesToShow":1,"lazyLoad":"ondemand","prevArrow":"Previous”,”nextArrow”:”Next”}’ data-simplemodal=’false’ > 1/51 L’Uomo Strano Canadian Mic. Carter’s designs challenge notions of gender-conformity and are made with decadent, eye-catching fabrics. Buy Now 2/51 Bain Montreal creative Linsey Myriam Bain launched her line of unisex nylon and leather bags in 2019. Buy Now 3/51 Scy By Julius This Toronto brand offers clever pieces done in reworked and upcycled textiles; one pair of jeans comes with six Pokemon cards inside clear pockets on the legs. Buy Now 4/51 Omi Woods The handmade designs conceived by Ashley Alexis McFarlane are crafted with fair trade and conflict-free materials. Buy Now 5/51 Mas Montreal Mckenna Bisson was inspired to launch her line of everyday essentials after realizing there was lack of clothing for people who, like herself, had an athletic build. Buy Now 6/51 Mike Paul Atelier Though his Toronto studio is currently only taking virtual consultations, you can still shop Mike-Paul Neufville’s selection of leather goods. Buy Now 7/51 Selfish Swimwear Montreal-based designer Naomie Caron uses a material made of recycled nylon fibre to create her cheerful swimwear.
How Canadian Brands are Supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement
June 02, 2020 at 06:08PM As social media feeds across the world black out today in support of #BlackOutTuesday, we’re taking a look at the Canadian brands that are supporting the Black Lives Matter movement in the fight against police brutality and systemic racism. We recognize that a monetary donation and social media support does not fix the problem, however we hope that it is the start of a greater push to amplify Black voices and to promote diversity and equal rights both on social media and, most importantly, in real life. Aritzia View this post on Instagram #BlackLivesMatter #NAACP A post shared by Aritzia (@aritzia) on May 31, 2020 at 12:47pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js “No words, no post on Instagram, no amount of donations will ever be enough. But action inspires actions inspires change. And we are in this together,” wrote Aritzia at the start of a post announcing that it has donated $100,000 to Black Lives Matter and the NAACP in honour of George Floyd. SSENSE View this post on Instagram Black Lives Matter. SSENSE stands in solidarity with the fight against white supremacy. We stand with our Black colleagues, designers, and community and those on the ground practicing true allyship and protesting state sanctioned violence. Silence is complicity. #NoJusticeNoPeace We will be donating to organizations fighting racial injustice including Black Lives Matter, and if you are able to, we ask you to support, stay informed, and do your part too. Link in bio for anti-racism resources. A
12 Hawaiian Shirts to Wear This Summer
June 01, 2020 at 10:33PM Hawaiian shirts may not be the first piece of clothing you think of when planning a fashionable look but designers and street style stars are helping shed the piece’s negative reputation one tropical print at a time. Previously reserved for vacation, these boxy styles were a hard no when it came to styling but just like track suits and dad sneakers the time has come to elevate Hawaiian shirts. Oversized and bold, this look may require a styling tip or two before you’re ready to wear it: for example, try your favourite hibiscus or palm print tied in a knot over a sleek swimsuit or tucked into pleated trousers or a slim skirt for a more modern update. The beach isn’t the only location you can sport this trend either – take it to the street with clashing prints like at Ports 1961 or with an athletic pant as seen at Palm Angels. After all, just because travel is on hold doesn’t mean you can’t channel vacation vibes in Canada right now. Plus, a bold print is guaranteed to boost your spirits. Shop 12 of our favourite Hawaiian shirts here: <div class="sjm-attachment-carousel–header gallery-container–default" data-slick='{"speed":400,"adaptiveHeight":true,"variableWidth":false,"centerMode":true,"centerPadding":"0","slidesToShow":1,"lazyLoad":"ondemand","prevArrow":"Previous”,”nextArrow”:”Next”}’ data-simplemodal=’false’ > 1/12 Silk Hawaiian Shirt ($394, Frame) Buy Now 2/12 Mesquite Blooms Camp Shirt ($155, Tommy Bahama) Buy Now 3/12 Leo Shirt Linen Print Hawaiian Khaki ($500, Rejina Pyo) Buy Now 4/12 Havana floral-print cotton-poplin shirt ($524, Wales Bonner) Buy Now 5/12 Orange Flowers Camp Shirt ($150, Bather) Buy Now
20 Black-Founded Beauty Businesses You Can Support Right Now
June 01, 2020 at 10:14PM Many of us are looking for ways to make a meaningful contribution after the painful events this past week; one way to invest in Black communities and culture is to shop from Black-run businesses. Here’s a list of emerging and established Black-founded beauty brands that cater to POC and all ethnicities with the common goal of making us feel as good as we look. And at the end of the post, we’ve included more resources for you to continue your education and activism. <div class="sjm-attachment-carousel–header gallery-container–default" data-slick='{"speed":400,"adaptiveHeight":true,"variableWidth":false,"centerMode":true,"centerPadding":"0","slidesToShow":1,"lazyLoad":"ondemand","prevArrow":"Previous”,”nextArrow”:”Next”}’ data-simplemodal=’false’ > 1/20 Essentials By Temi This line of organic ingredient mists, oils, scrubs and butters is based in Toronto’s east end. Buy Now 2/20 MFMG Makeup For Melanin Girls founder Tomi Gbeleyi got the idea for her brand after dealing with unprepared makeup artists during her modelling career. Buy Now 3/20 Gold Label Cosmetics Launched in 2012, this New York-based line boasts products that are paraben and cruelty-free. Buy Now 4/20 Himistry Naturals Shop a range of products including specialized ‘systems’ to address aging, ingrown hair growth and hydration. Buy Now 5/20 Serumize Elizabeth Shabi, who moved to Canada from Nigeria, launched this small-batch skincare line that focuses on the power of serums. Buy Now 6/20 Okoko Cosmétiques This Vancouver-based brand offers a range of products including face oils, a detoxifying mask and smoothing body scrub. Buy Now 7/20 Organic Botanical Skinbar Created by a mother-daughter duo, this collection of botanical remedies uses ingredients like jasmine, rose
Black Lives Matter: 57 Racism Awareness Books, Movies, Resources and More
June 01, 2020 at 10:06PM The past week has been a heavy one. The reality of anti-Black racism in the US, Canada and around the world is no secret. But over the last several days, the outrage over repeated and systemic violence against Black people reached a boiling point, fuelled by a recent spate of police brutality. In response, white people and other non-Black folk around the world are taking it upon themselves—finally—to educate themselves to be better allies, to unlearn generations of internalized racism, and to attempt to become the anti-racist citizens the world needs in order to have a chance at lasting change. The past week may have been a wake-up call for some but the truth is, nothing about this is new. This is what Black communities have been living with for centuries. As Roxane Gay writes in a recent op-ed for the New York Times, about the post-pandemic status quo people are hoping to return to: “The rest of the world yearns to get back to normal. For Black people, normal is the very thing from which we yearn to be free.” If you’re a non-Black person who has never fully engaged with the reality of systemic racism due to your own privilege, it’s on you to educate yourself. Read on for a list of films, television shows, books, social media accounts and other resources to turn to in the coming weeks, months and years to understand better the history of anti-Black racism. FILMS & TV
Cara Delevingne Teams Up With PUMA on Pride Month Collection
June 01, 2020 at 07:35PM Supermodel Cara Delevingne has teamed up with sportswear giant PUMA to create a limited edition collection in support of Pride Month. Called From PUMA with Love, the collection features 13 pieces to wear as you celebrate Pride Month (and beyond). The lineup includes a variety of tees, sweaters and tanks, as well as a bag and pair of slides, all finished with rainbow detailing in the design. Prices start from $20 and go up to $45. Photograph courtesy of Puma And in case you needed any more of an excuse to shop the collab, 20 per cent of all proceeds from the collection are being donated to The Cara Delevingne Foundation which supports LGBTQ+ charities including GLAAD, The Trevor Project and Mind Out. Speaking of the collection in a release, Delevingne, who is an ambassador for the brand, said, “This collection was designed and created with so much love. I was really looking forward to wearing it at this year’s Pride celebrations that I was planning to attend but, given the circumstances, I can’t wait to wear it and celebrate Pride month from my home via Zoom and FaceTime.” She added a note of thanks to PUMA for helping her to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in this way. “The LGBTQ+ community deserves to be celebrated and I’m so grateful PUMA partnered with me to create such a prideful collection.” Adam Petrick, the global director of brand and marketing at the sportswear brand praised Cara for
Toronto-Based Brand Cuchara is Making Jewellery to Invest In
June 01, 2020 at 06:48PM We’re all looking for ways to consume style goods more mindfully right now; and it’s something that jewellery brand Cuchara’s founder has been thinking about for years. “In terms of new pieces, [I’ve] been focused on staples and building from there,” says Edilou Canedo, who launched the brand in 2014 with a selection of necklaces crafted with vintage silver spoons. Canedo—a Sagittarius with Capricorn rising—continues her use of vintage in an assortment of the brand’s rejuvenated, limited edition Zodiac pendants which are available exclusively on Cuchara’s website. “I’ve always been into astrology,” she says of her happiness at discovering a box of the retro treasures while visiting one of her suppliers. “It was an exciting find. They weren’t polished or plated; now they have a whole new aesthetic and beauty to them.” View this post on Instagram Back to business A post shared by C U C H A R A (@cucharajewelry) on Jan 6, 2020 at 8:37am PST //www.instagram.com/embed.js The designer has also mined her musical influences in naming items from Cuchara’s Ideal collection; you’ll find Etta (James), Patti (Smith) and Stevie (Nicks) honoured amongst what Canedo describes as pieces that aren’t part of a trend, and will last beyond a season. “These artists, in my mind, will never go out of style,” she says, adding that this timeless quality “goes hand-in-hand” with the notion of stalwart styles like the links, chains and other enduring designs she creates. “They’re pieces that can be worn
All of the New Beauty Product Launches to Know About in June
June 01, 2020 at 05:21PM It’s hard to believe it’s June already. Somehow, March, April and May all seem to have blurred into one giant month and we’re almost now halfway through the year. One good thing that comes with the start of a new month, however, is a slew of new beauty launches to look forward to. From makeup to skincare, here are six new beauty launches that should be on your radar in June: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Light Photograph courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury What you need to know: Charlotte Tilbury has given her iconic Magic Cream a makeover in the form of her new Magic Cream Light. The lightweight formula offers SPF 20 and blue light protection via a mix of high-power ingredients (including Vitamin E, a blend of peptides and White Horehound extract) that also work to hydrate, smooth and firm skin for up to 24 hours. Price: $125 for 50ml Where to get it: On CharlotteTilury.com/ca from June 18. 19/99 Beauty Precision Colour Pencil in Neutra Photograph courtesy of 19/99 Beauty What you need to know: Newly launched Canadian beauty brand 19/99 Beauty is launching a gamechanging new product this month – a neutral lip shade designed to work on everybody. Neutra is the newest shade available in the brand’s Precision Colour Pencils and “is meant to compliment natural lip tones, rather than matching skin tones,” according to a release. The shade features hints of mauve and brown and, in addition to being used to
This Week’s Need-to-Know Beauty News
May 31, 2020 at 01:00PM Canadian skincare line P{H}ASE SKIN makes its mark during a global pandemic View this post on Instagram Keep your skin balanced through any phase of life. No matter what is going on around you, give yourself and your skin some extra love. Our P{H}ASE II Menopause Serum is enriched with fatty acids, vitamins and minerals to keep skin revitalized and nourished. #phaseskin #skincareproducts A post shared by P{H}ASE SKIN (@myphaseskin) on May 17, 2020 at 6:22am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js The brainchild of two Toronto-based female entrepreneurs who leveraged their background in skincare science, P{H}ASE SKIN is an edited, four-piece skincare line that’s formulated using innovative skin mapping and biochemistry to work in tandem with, and adapt to, the hormonal changes in a woman’s natural cycle, whether that be menstrual, perimenopausal or menopausal. Why? Because it’s no myth that hormonal fluctuations can have a big effect on our skin. For instance, there’s the P{H}ASE Kit ($82), a three-step system for women who are menstruating, which consists of the P{H}ASE 1 Nourish Hydrating Repair Serum (recommended for the first nine days of one’s cycle), the P{H}ASE 2 Glow Exfoliating Solution (for the next eight days) and finally P{H}ASE 3 Rebalance Skin Rebalancing Cream (for the last nine days). There’s also the P{H}ASE II Menopause Serum ($88) that works specifically to target collagen production and promote lost hydration in mature skin. P{H}ASE SKIN’s ingredients list is also quite impressive, with potent actives, like hyaluronic acid, ginseng root extract, aloe