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New York Fashion Week Men’s Day Hints at the Evolution of Menswear

By Keisha P. Crabtree 2 months ago

What will menswear look like in 2021? As cultural ideas about what is considered masculine shift, so do traditional ideas of dress. Take the latest couture season as proof: Bespoke menswear found itself woven throughout collections from Valentino, Giambattista Valli, and Fendi during a week that is usually exclusive to womenswear. 

The emerging designers at New York Fashion Week Men’s Day perhaps exemplify the changing points of view about menswear best. Many of them offered genderless collections, while others debuted womenswear lines alongside their menswear. Others found inspirations in the past to lead us to a more harmonious future. Here, six new names to watch. 

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Chelsea Grays

Why would anyone want to relive the trials of 2020? For Chelsea Grays, the woeful year had a few silver linings. “With the drastic changes of 2020, it showed me that nothing is forever and to expect the

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The Uruguayan designer who has championed sustainability from day one

By Keisha P. Crabtree 3 months ago


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Having lived in Paris and New York as well as her native Uruguay, designer Gabriela Hearst started her namesake luxury fashion and accessories brand in 2015 in the US. Her star has risen steadily since she won the 2017 Woolmark International Prize for Womenswear. In January 2019, luxury giant LVMH invested in the brand, allowing Hearst’s label to push its presence more globally.

Most recently, Hearst made high-fashion headlines when she was named new artistic director of the French house Chloé. Hearst has had a sustainable approach to fashion since the early stages, which no doubt has much to do with growing up on her family’s sheep ranch in Uruguay, a property she still looks after today. Beautiful craftsmanship, sustainable practices and quality everlasting materials are as central to the label as the effortlessly cool look she’s nailed down.

Based in New York, the label

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10 Canadian indie beauty brands to shop this Canada Day

By Keisha P. Crabtree 10 months ago

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As a self-professed beauty fan, there are so many products from major brands that have made their way onto my list of must-have makeup and skincare. On the other hand, there are also some amazing indie brands whose innovative and effective products deserve just as much attention as their big-league counterparts. 

Trying out new brands and sharing my findings with friends and family has always been one of my favourite ways to spread the word, and in light of the current economic climate, it’s more important than ever to support local talent. Whether you’re

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