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Athleisure. It’s become a buzz word in recent years, with casualwear and sports attire having successfully made the crossover from gym get-up to high-fashion outfit. A contraction of the words ‘athletic’ and ‘leisure’, this relentless trend has transformed the way we dress for the everyday, fusing comfort with glamour to create a style choice that has become beloved my celebrities and supermodels alike. We’ve gone from a time where wearing anything less than a suit and tie or a skirt and blouse to work would be frowned upon, to one in which it is now perfectly acceptable to wear your...

Co-designers Julia Payton and Michal Perelmuter, who are known for using upcycled materials in their whimsical pieces, have created free downloadable illustration pages for your mindful colouring time; the adorable illos are inspired by fairytales and feature designs from the duo’s 2019 collection, which debuted at Fashion Art Toronto last April. Here, Payton and Perelmuter share how the pages came to life, what they hope happens to the fashion industry following the COVID-19 crisis, and how they’re passing their time in quarantine. When did you get the idea to make these colouring pages? Julia: In 2018, Michal and I collaborated...

It’s simple to wear, requires little to no accessories, and is flattering on every body shape. An absolute win for women all over the world! In partnership with cabi clothing Loving The New Cabi Clothing Siren Wrap Dress The rich red colors and savage skin print is absolutely on trend with what is hot this season and beyond. And personally, I always look for a dress with long sleeves because I am ALWAYS COLD – even in the spring! So, the Siren Wrap works for Easter, baby showers, summer evening cocktail parties, or Fall festivities where I gather a bunch...

Gathered styles were what I cut my teeth on when I was first learning to sew, that is, ones where you pretty much just add elastic to rectangles of fabric to create skirts, dresses and tops. Although crazy easy, there are soooo many different variations of this style. I’m actually working on another design as we speak, in between Frankie’s naps that is! But for now, I wanted to share with you a style that saw me through my pregnancy – the gathered off the shoulder dress… Made fancy thanks to a tiered skirt. So floaty, so roomy and so...

Felipe Ramales/Splash News   Chelsea boots have been a staple in the fashion world ever since their invention in 1851 by J. Sparkes-Hall. Originally made for men (worn by everyone from the Beatles to Kanye West), they have since become an iconic cold-weather style for women thanks to their comfort, convenience, and versatile design.  These unique boots are usually ankle-length, have lower heels, are made of rubber or leather, and have an elastic band that makes them a breeze to put on and take off. They can come in any variety of colors, from the traditional black to white to bright red. ...