May 28, 2020 at 09:26PM Just a week after her 50th birthday, Naomi Campbell has once again shown she’s nowhere near done announcing today that she’s joining Pat McGrath Labs as its new Global Brand Face. Campbell’s appointment marks the first time the brand has appointed a face in its almost four year history. In a statement, McGrath – one of the most respected makeup artists in the industry – praised her longtime friend with whom she has worked for the past 25 years saying, “To be a part of her luminous legacy as a trailblazer in the worlds of beauty and fashion is truly and honour. What truly makes her special, and the ultimate McGrath muse, is her legendary loyalty and unparalleled work ethic.” As part of her role, Campbell will appear in various brand campaigns throughout the year, and will also feature in a new film directed by McGrath to celebrate the brand’s new Divine Rose collection. Additionally, the legendary super will also appear in McGrath’s Masterchat digital masterclass series. View this post on Instagram It’s an absolute honour to be the new and first official face of PAT McGRATH LABS. Pat is my chosen family and an undeniable creative force in the beauty business who has been in my life since the early stages of my career. Pat has created a line that brings fantasy and glamour back into our daily lives and makes us dream again! There is no one else I’d rather embark on this journey
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Schitt’s Creek Takes Home 6 Prizes at the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards
May 28, 2020 at 03:46PM Nominated for a record-breaking 26 trophies at the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards, beloved TV show Schitt’s Creek—which wrapped its sixth and final season last month—took home six of the night’s biggest honours. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the awards ceremony—originally scheduled for late May—has been taken online, with a series of virtual presentations announcing the winners over the course of four days. Last night, the spotlight was on television. Canadian legends Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara received the awards for best lead actor in a comedy and best lead actress in a comedy respectively, Emily Hampshire took home a trophy for Best Supporting Actress, and the show also won Best Comedy Series. Additionally, Lisa Parasyn and Jon Comerford won for Best Achievement in Casting, and Annastasia Cucullo and Ana Sorys won the Best Achievement in Hair award for their work on the Season 5 episode “Life is a Cabaret.” Catch Dan Levy, Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara’s acceptance speeches (taped from their homes, of course) on the Schitt’s Creek Instagram account here. View this post on Instagram A few words of thanks from Dan Levy (@instadanjlevy) and Eugene Levy | @thecdnacademy #CdnScreenAwards A post shared by Schitt's Creek (@schittscreek) on May 27, 2020 at 6:32pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Other comedy hits that won big include The Baroness von Sketch Show, which took home all the five awards for which it was nominated in the Variety or Sketch Comedy category, and Kim’s Convenience and Letterkenny earned
Adidas and Allbirds Team Up to Create Running Shoe with Lowest Ever Carbon Footprint
May 28, 2020 at 03:38PM German sportswear giant Adidas has today announced a collaboration with sustainable sneaker brand Allbirds that will see the pair bring together their expertise to create a sports trainer with the lowest ever carbon footprint. The monumental undertaking will see both brands share their respective sustainable innovation resources with one another in an effort to create the world-first shoe. It’s no small feat, particularly when you consider that, according to recent research, the footwear industry produces 700 million metric tons of carbon dioxide every year. Broken down, that means that one pair of synthetic running shoes has a carbon footprint of between 11.3 and 16.7kg CO2 alone, according to Adidas. In order to create a sports performance shoe with the lowest ever carbon footprint, the brands will reevaluate the manufacturing and supply chain processes (including facilities and transportation) and innovate where necessary, and explore renewable material resources. The goal is to create a shoe that measures up to Adidas’ strict performance standards for its athletes whilst achieving the best possible score via Allbird’s recently launched life cycle assessment tool which measures end-to-end carbon emissions. “While we are prioritizing the planet, we’re staying committed to improving the athlete’s experience,” James Carnes, the vice president of brand strategy at Adidas, said in a release. “That means the end result should yield no compromises for athletes or the planet.” He added, “Our brands don’t want to just participate in the sustainability conversation, we want to continue being catalysts and
Richard Quinn’s New Moncler Genius Collection Is the Eye Candy We Need Right Now
May 28, 2020 at 03:09PM Boasting wild motifs and outsized proportions, British designer Richard Quinn’s latest offering for Moncler Genius is an opulent nod to retro futurism. Quinn looked to swinging London icons like Twiggy as inspiration, creating an array of pieces based on shapes like the mod shift dress that feature luxe fabrications such as nylon laqué. Several of the garments, including a faux fur floral coat called Donyale, are named after supermodels of the time. The collection also puts Quinn’s dazzling prints on fully display. “Some of them are quite psychedelic,” he tells FASHION, highlighting one particularly groovy graphic that resembles a cross between a lava lamp and zebra stripes. Other prints are done in a 3-D style, and there’s a puffer vest covered multi-coloured sequins. Looks are completed with matching leggings for the full far-out effect. This is the second union between Quinn and the Italian house, and he shares that “sometimes two is better than one” when it comes to design. “It’s nice to not only learn, but to make products that would never have otherwise been made,” he adds. (No wonder designer partnerships are becoming more and more prevalent in the style world.) Photography courtesy of Moncler Genius. Quinn’s latest release comes at a time when his brand, like many others, is grappling with much change and uncertainty within the fashion industry, and the young designer—who was the first recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design in 2018—is facing the future with
10 Fashion Memoirs to Keep You Entertained in Quarantine
May 27, 2020 at 10:43PM Former Vogue editor André Leon Talley’s new book, The Chiffon Trenches, may be all fashionphiles can talk about right now, but once you’ve devoured all that tea, check out these 10 other fashion memoirs offering an insightful and captivating peek inside the fashion industry. D.V. by Diana Vreeland Famed editor Diana Vreeland, who served as columnist and later fashion editor at Harper’s Bazaar, and then editor-in-chief of Vogue from the 1930s through the early ’70s, will long be remembered as one of the sharpest voices in fashion. In her autobiography, she offers readers a snapshot of her whirlwind life—”from English palaces to the nightclubs of Paris in the 1930s to the heart of New York high society, hobnobbing with everyone who was anyone, from Queen Mary to Clark Gable to Coco Chanel. Grace by Grace Coddington Model-turned-fashion-editor Grace Coddington has led quite the life. Now 79 and the creative director at large of Vogue, Coddington details the course of her career in this memoir, from her years as a model to her experience in fashion media, at both the British and American editions of Vogue. Fashion Climbing by Bill Cunningham Published posthumously, this memoir by the beloved street style photographer Bill Cunningham tells the “story of a young man striving to be the person he was born to be: a true original.” Known for his candid fashion photography for The New York Times, for whom he worked for nearly 40 years, Cunningham was also notoriously
Kensington Palace Makes Rare Statement to Refute Kate Middleton Cover Story
May 27, 2020 at 10:04PM Kensington Palace rarely makes statements regarding the press, however it did so today following the publication of a cover story by Tatler on Kate Middleton. On Monday of this week, the British magazine released its newest issue with the Duchess of Cambridge on the cover with the cover line, Catherine the Great: How the crisis made Kate the Kingmaker. The accompanying cover story featured quotes from sources reportedly close to the Cambridges about how they are adjusting to their new, fuller roles since Harry and Meghan stepped down from their senior royal roles earlier this year. The piece said that Middleton felt “exhausted and trapped” and is “furious about the larger workload” adding that “she’s working as hard as a top CEO who has to be wheeled out all the time, without the benefits of boundaries and plenty of holidays.” The piece also hinted at a feud between Meghan and Kate ahead of the royal wedding in 2018 over whether or not the bridesmaids should wear tights. Kensington Palace refuted the article in a public statement writing, “This story contains a swathe of inaccuracies and false misrepresentations which were not put to Kensington Palace prior to publication.” Tatler released its own statement shortly thereafter writing that it “stands behind the reporting of Anne Pasternak and her sources” and that “the fact they are denying they ever knew [about the cover story] is categorically false” as the magazine says it approached them “months ago” to “work together on it.”
A Toronto Stylist Has Launched a Fashion-Based Fundraiser to Support Nellie’s
May 27, 2020 at 08:45PM After hearing that incidents of domestic violence have increased drastically during the COVID-19 pandemic, Toronto-based stylist Georgia Groom found herself wondering how she could help. “I have kids, and like a lot of people, I’ve been thinking about what it would be like for kids to be stuck in homes with abusers,” she says. “It’s such a terrible thought.” No stranger to advocacy in her professional life—Groom co-founded a diversity-focused workshop series with fellow stylist Vanessa Fischer in 2018—she began posting about ways her followers could assist victims of domestic abuse on her social media. Meg Watson, owner of the Toronto boutique Frances Watson, reached out to Groom about the posts and the two eventually conceived of a giveaway idea to benefit a local organization called Nellie’s, which provides housing support as well as educational assistance and outreach programs. Thanks to the fashion and art community connections both Groom and Watson have, they’ve been able to pool together a set of very enticing giveaway prizes for those who donate $5 or more to Nellie’s (to enter, proof of your Nellie’s donation must be sent via DM to Groom’s Instagram: @georgiagroom). “We didn’t know what the response would be like,” says Groom, adding that the duo’s initial goal of $1,000 in donations has exceeded $3,000 in just two days. “People really want to help within their community, and it’s a simple way to do that,” she says. Items available in the giveaway—which closes Sunday at 6pm
14 Retro-Inspired Swimsuits to Get You in the Mood for Summer
May 27, 2020 at 06:04PM Toronto got its first official heatwave warning from Envrionment Canada this week and so the AC is on full bast here, and across Canada, right now. The sunshine and heat are warmly welcomed, though we’re now in a race to rejig our wardrobes before the summer is over once again. Whilst we may still be stuck at home, that doesn’t mean there’s no need for swimwear – Harry Styles’ video clip (released last week) for his new track Watermelon Sugar inspired our desire to take a stroll around our living rooms in our best retro-inspired swimsuits. 60s and 70s-inspired prints and silhouettes lend well to swimwear, and many of the tops and one pieces can be worn as clothing when paired with shorts or a silk midi skirt for a trip around the block. Bold florals and high-waisted styles are just right for lounging on a condo balcony, too, meanwhile belted bathing suits bring the vintage vibe – don’t have a belted suit to hand? Try styling an existing swimsuit with a belt to get the look out of your own closet. Click through for 14 of the most fashionable retro-inspired swimsuits to cool off in: <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’ > 1/18 Albatross Top ($170, Juan De Dios) Buy Now 2/18 Victoria Vintage Bottom ($120, Juan De Dios) Buy Now 3/18 Men’s Shorts ($249, Marysia) Buy Now 4/18 Lido One Piece ($100, Seea) Buy Now 5/18 High Waisted Bikini Top ($28, Aerie) Buy Now
CTZN Cosmetics is the Inclusive Beauty Brand That Should Be on Your Radar
May 27, 2020 at 04:55PM In an era of makeup collections with 40+ foundation colours, representation within the beauty industry shouldn’t be a “nice to have”—it should be a must. And while many brands have started investing in a much-needed spotlight on diversity when it comes to their product offerings and shade ranges, some seem to completely miss the mark when dealing with inclusive campaigns. The feeling that accompanies not seeing your own reflection in mainstream media and beauty—especially when society has already labelled you a minority—can have a powerful impact to say the least. Just take it from Pakistani-American sisters Aleena, Aleezeh and Naseeha Khan. After all, their U.K.-based cosmetics line, CTZN Cosmetics, was born out of how they felt about being excluded from big-name beauty ads time and again. “That’s when you actually realize ‘I’m not there,’” recalls Aleena. “Brands were aiming to be inclusive, but they didn’t have a Southeast Asian model. There was a middle-brown skin tone, yes, but it was never Middle Eastern or Southeast Asian—never our demographic.” And the repercussions can be, well, downright soul-crushing. “You then feel like you’re less important than another person,” she adds. Fuelled by frustration and an urge to push for greater inclusion and cultural understanding, the trio set out to start their own direct-to-consumer cosmetics label, even if they didn’t necessarily have a hero product at the get-go to put them on the makeup map. “At first, we were just thinking of our own experiences,” says Aleena. “We
Meet The Brand Bringing Senegalese Craftsmanship to Canada
May 27, 2020 at 04:36PM “I’ve had a passion for fashion since I was a young girl,” says Diarra Bousso Niang. The Senegalese-born entrepreneur pursued her interest through studies in Paris, where she earned an MBA in management and marketing of luxury goods. After receiving the accolade she moved to Canada in 2009, and was struck by the diversity that surrounded her. “The fashion industry here is very multicultural,” Niang says; and the global mix of citizens gave her an idea. “I haven’t seen many brands with an African touch, [and] I wanted to share my roots.” Niang launched her handbag and wallet line, Bouswari, in 2016. The pieces are inspired by different aspects of Senegalese culture and tradition, done with unique twists like bold colourblocking. “I revisit traditional handbag shapes,” she says of the designs. “And I use the shape to share the heritage.” The Touareg Bourse—a rounded tote—takes its influence from the style of bag used by the Touareg people, who are nomadic inhabitants of the Sahara. “And the Nafa is the type of traditional bag that women would wear in Senegal,” says Niang of a sculptural style that comes in cross-body and belt bag variations. View this post on Instagram The Touareg bourse. Available at @sassychic_boutique_dakar #Bouswari #madeinSenegal #MadeinAfrica #leather #handbags A post shared by Bouswari (@bouswari) on Apr 11, 2019 at 1:24pm PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Bouswari’s focus on bridging cultures doesn’t just end with the designs. Niang works with artisans in Senegal to produce the pieces, and