Category: Fashion
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Bringing imagination to life: Halloween on Church Street
Halloween transforms Church Street into the runway of our wildest dreams
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through fashion at TMU
Student and designer Hyla Golden Del Castillo dives into her cultural identity for her own brand
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From rags to re-innovation
Local designers showcased at RE-DONE II: A fashion competition from the founders of RCHIVE and The Combine
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Editor’s Picks: Unmissable moments from Fashion Art Toronto S/S 24
Featuring a whopping 50 designers, FAT sprung back to life for a new season By Kinza Zafar Toronto’s fashion pulse quickened as the city’s longest-running fashion week took centre stage once again, setting ablaze a 200-foot runway with unparalleled creativity. From May 2 to 5, Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) transformed an unassuming multi-use West-end warehouse…
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An homage to heritage — Closing day at FAT S/S 24
Another season of FAT wrapped, this time with a celebration of diverse cultures By Sena Law Arguably Toronto’s most anticipated fashion event — Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) needs no introduction. Returning for its bi-annual season over the weekend of May 2 to 5, FAT joins fashion lovers and enthusiasts within the industrial warehouse that is…
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Day II: Reimagining Runway Revelations, Fashion Art Toronto S/S 2024
Toronto’s longest running fashion once again embraces fashion un-conventions By Monserrat Quintana In a city where the biggest fashion event refuses to follow suit with the rest of the world, each season is not only memorable but sets a unique uncharted precedent. Once again hosted at Black Creek Assembly located at 131 McCormack St., the…
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Fashion Art Toronto returns in full “BLOOM” for their spring show
Numerous Canadian designers displayed their multi-garments through runway shows, art installations and presentations at FAT’s latest season By Teresa Valenton Toronto once again transforms into a playground for creativity at this year’s spring season of Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) to highlight Canadian designers. This year’s theme, “BLOOM,” celebrates the essence of spring and summer fashion…
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So you want to be a model?
Your ultimate guide to embracing the model in you By Surina Mehroke Countless aspire to become models, holding onto the cherished dream, yet what’s the key to truly flourishing in this industry? Drawing from my experience as a talent agent at ICON Models, a premier agency in Toronto, I’ve crafted four simple steps to guide…
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Love-filled Fashion – A Valentine’s Day Lookbook
Get your Valentine’s Day fix post-love-day. By Julia Lawrence Valentine’s Day is when lovey-dovey eyes exchange between partners and friends—it’s also when you can show off the pink, red and overall fashion-forward pieces you have in your closet. CanCulture’s 2024 Valentine’s Day lookbook showcases different fashion styles encapsulating the love holiday’s aesthetic. Scroll down to…
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8 handmade jewelry businesses to look out for
From beaded to fabric, here’s where to get the best handcrafted accessories in Canada By Lynette George Ivy and Lua Ivy and Lua is a Toronto-based handmade jewelry business that specializes in polymer clay earrings as well as stunning pearl and chain creations. Shefali Kalra started crafting these mini masterpieces as an outlet for her…
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House of Dwir: A celebration of inclusivity, individualism and creativity
A genderless fashion line based in Toronto fuses the traditional divide between men and womenswear into garments inclusive to all. By Neda Madany Dan Dwir combines avant-garde artistry with transformative tailoring to create his versatile and genderless collections. The Swiss designer behind House of Dwir says the brand is meant to celebrate inclusivity, individualism and…
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Satin, Cut-Outs and Bumsters: An Interview with the Designer Who Set FAT on Fire
Kendrick Tran’s runway debut is a celebration of authenticity, inclusivity and compassion By Harrison Clarke I came to Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) to speak with Kendrick Tran but most of what I did that day was take orders. When I went backstage that night, I stepped into a dream wrapped in white silk and pinstripe-printed…
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Stay cool to stay warm: An accessory guide for this winter
Prioritizing warmth doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style, here are a few additions to add to your wardrobe in the colder months By Surina Mehroke With temperatures dropping, it becomes increasingly harder to look stylish in the colder months. Warmth becomes a priority as you find yourself putting on layer upon layer and your…
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Are the 2010s back already? CanCulture’s 2024 fashion trend predictions
Fashion trends might be seeing a blast to the past, but we’ve also got some new style predictions for the new year: By Lauren Watson If the past few years of fashion have taught us anything, it’s that the trend cycle is inevitably repetitive. For many of us, the late 90s/early 2000s fashion will always…
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2023 fashion unveiled: exploring the trends
From Blokette to Barbie-Core, take a look at this year’s fashion resonance of styles and subcultures By Teresa Valenton In the vast fashion landscape of 2023, social media and pop culture fueled a range of aesthetics, styles and trends. This unique blend showcases global influences and homegrown creativity. This year witnessed the rapid rise and…
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Beauty trends we loved this year – A CanCulture 2023 round-up
Five looks which took over this year’s red carpets, Instagram feeds and morning routines. By Alina Jaffer CanCulture is looking back at the hair and makeup styles which complimented – and perhaps completed – 2023’s fashion landscape. Here are five of our favourites: Balletcore This ballet spin on classic glam wants us to embrace soft…
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Toronto’s Ultimate Sneaker Show embraces the city’s sneaker culture
The local event brings together attendees sole-ly through their love for sneakers By Nageen Riaz Toronto’s annual Ultimate Sneaker Show, hosted by Solo Exchange Canada, was the place to be for all the ‘sneakerheads’. This year, the show was held on Nov. 11 at the Sheraton Centre and featured dozens of vendors selling and trading…
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Six slow fashion brands worth exploring
These eco-friendly stores make sustainable shopping simple. By Alina Jaffer Fast fashion is destroying our planet and our wallets. Luckily, there are a plethora of local companies committed to creating beautiful clothes without also creating excessive waste. Here is an introduction to six Canadian fashion brands committed to the slow fashion movement. Israella Kobla View…
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It’s a wrap! Closing day at Fashion Art Toronto 2023 #FashionArtToronto
Fashion week in Toronto comes to a fabulous end featuring local designers and TMU fashion students By Sena Law This November weekend flew by as Toronto fashion enthusiasts gathered for the most anticipated bi-annual event of the year. The 2023 Fall/Winter season of Fashion Art Toronto took place at Black Creek Assembly from Nov. 16…
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Showstopping: Fashion Art Toronto 2023’s final fall and winter looks #FashionArtToronto
Local designers and TMU students brought fashion week to a dazzling end By Kinza Zafar Over the course of four days, the city’s most devoted fashion lovers, designers and wearers flocked to the west-end for a new Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) season. Complete with multi-arts vendors, food and booze stands, live DJ sets and a…
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Fashion Art Toronto Day 3: Barbies, Club Kids and space cadets take Toronto’s breath away #FashionArtToronto
On Saturday, Nov. 18 2023, Fashion Art Toronto designers, new and old, revamp the runway with this fall/winter season showcase. By Reema Najjar Day three of this fall/winter season at Fashion Art Toronto was a fusion of fashion and performance art ranging from violinists, to choreographed dances, and musical performances. Most notable was Indonesian violinist…
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Fashion Art Toronto Day 2: Living in a modern world #FashionArtToronto
Local talents and creatives celebrate shared love for fashion on the Fashion Art Toronto runway and Fashion Playground on Nov. 17 this year By Monserrat Quintana Diversity, attentiveness, grit and impact are four words that describe this season’s collections at Fashion Art Toronto. Friday Nov. 17 was the second day at Fashion Art Toronto. The…
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Fashion Art Toronto returns for Fall 2023 show #FashionArtToronto
Over 40 Canadian designers displayed their multi-garments through runway shows, art installations and presentations at this year’s fall event By Teresa Valenton The multi-fashion festival, Fashion Art Toronto returns for fall programming at Black Creek Assembly. With an introduction to the ‘Fashion Playground,’ the first day of the festival, Thursday, Nov. 16, was kick-started by…
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Telling stories through clothing: “Gathering” review
A new exhibit at the Textile Museum of Canada shines light on the historical importance of textile By: Sharon Arulnesan Themes of ancestral reclamations and longing for the homeland are displayed in the Textile Museum of Canada’s “Gathering” exhibition. Showcasing textiles from a range of time periods, each piece falls into the narratives of migration…
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Quoted x Vampires Prom — A Halloween fashion lookbook
Toronto underground music showcase summon extravagant costumes and lively performances By: Sena Law On Oct. 31, spotlights shone through the stained glass of Bar Cathedral onto The Esplanade in downtown Toronto. Along with the lights emanating from the cathedral-inspired music venue are the sounds of lively rap music and waves of cheers and excitement coming…
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Halloween costumes ideas to “creep” up with the trends in 2023
From viral internet sensations to blockbuster movie characters, CanCulture has got you covered with some modern costume ideas. By Hafsa Hanif It’s that time of year when we put the “boo” in “boogie” and the “eek” in “chic.” In this eye-popping, cobweb-clearing and absolutely bone-chilling list, we’re going to explore the hottest, trendiest, and most…
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Dead Egos Vs. The WRLD 2 — A fashion lookbook
Music lovers dressed for the occasion to celebrate underground artists By: Sena Law Music and fashion are often unexpectedly intersectional, this intertwining of creative self-expression was especially seen in the attendees of Dead Egos Vs. The WRLD 2. Dead Egos, a music showcase dedicated to uplifting underground musical artists returned for its second installment on Sep.…
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19-year-old gets pinned as head of luxury streetwear line by HENDRIXROE
After a short interaction at Fashion Week Toronto 2022, Jordan Mckay, owner of HENDRIXROE, offered Costa Dumitras a chance that would change his future in the fashion world. By: Monserrat Quintana In September 2022, the application for designers, models and artists for Fashion Art Toronto Fall/Winter 2022 showcase opened. Two siblings — Costa Dumitras and Sophia…
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Bonafide: A fashion lookbook
A curation of some of the best looks at a Toronto art exhibition By: Angel Agbontaen On March 10, individuals from the Greater Toronto Area gathered to commemorate some of the city’s most talented artists and performers. The exhibition, named Bonafide, showcased artworks of various creative mediums, including a live pole dancing performance and an…