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  • December in Fashion: The Artistic Director Appointments You Missed

    Written by Thelma Gauthier Edited by Olivia Taylor Between final exams and the holiday season, December can feel like a whirlwind for most students. But since the fashion world never slows down, there is much to catch up on. Here is a recap of some of the major events that closed out the year in…

  • Jacquemus Embraces the “Shot on iPhone”

    Written by Lindsay Hohmann Edited by Ella Caverson Jacquemus made history at Paris Fashion Week with the first-ever runway show filmed entirely on iPhones. The show, which showcased Jacquemus’ mid-century-inspired collection La Croisière, fused traditional styles with contemporary technology. A star-studded lineup featuring Christy Turlington, Irina Shayk, and Adriana Lima brought the collection to life,…

  • 2025: Ins and Outs

    2025: Ins and Outs

    Written by Zoё Frantz Edited by Leah Champagne Dearest readers, the time has come for another ins and outs list you probably don’t want. Vogue has one, ELLE has one, everyone online seems to have one, and now COF has one, too. Although ins and outs lists now seem to be a perfunctory part of…

  • Let’s Talk About The Valentino SS25 Show

    Author: Jersey Nadel Editor: Jack Bouchard Valentino’s Spring Summer 2025 Haute Couture Collection, titled Vertigineux (‘Vertiginous,’) takes an angled approach to haute couture, subverting our expectations of what is possible in the medium. Under the direction of Alesandro Michele, the show coincided with Paris Fashion Week (PFW) and was shown alongside esteemed fashion houses such…

  • Isabel Marant and the Return of Boho Chic

    Author: Annabelle Aree Lee Editor: Leah Gilbert As the year came to a close, fashion creators on TikTok  shared their predictions for the trends that will define 2025. I’ve seen lots of lace, long dresses, flowy floral prints, and one designer’s name repeatedly popping up—Isabel Marant. And this got me thinking… When was the last…

  • 3 Takeaway Trends From 2024

    Written by Thelma Gauthier Edited by Olivia Taylor As 2024 comes to a close, a look back on the fashion trends of the year proves fashion once again to be a curious beast. Trends have come and gone, only to reappear—reimagined and revitalized for a new generation of style enthusiasts. Here is an analysis of…

  • Who is Jared Ellner?

    Author: Annabelle Aree Lee Editor: Leah Gilbert Stylist Jared Ellner has recently emerged as a growing name in the fashion industry, gaining recognition as both a stylist and designer. I first encountered his name when striking images of Emma Chamberlain posing nude with a bag from his newly launched brand began circulating online. Intrigued, I…

  • COF Fall 2024 Runway (In Case You Missed It…)

    Written by Zoё Frantz Edited by Leah Champagne For those who did not make it to our Fall 2024 runway, do not fear! This is the article for you. Taking place on November 1 against the striking backdrop of Montréal’s Biodôme, the designs of our extremely talented designers were starkly contrasted with the white veil…

  • The Best of Resort 2025 

    By Lindsay Hohmann  Edited by Ella Caverson Resort fashion, also known as cruise or pre-spring collections, are those released by designers between the spring/summer and fall/winter seasons from November to January.  Cruise collections cater to those eager to escape the winter in favour of warmer destinations, hence the name “resort”. Without the pressure of runway…

  • A Shortlist of Crocs Collaborations… Camp or Crash?

    Written by Zoё Frantz Edited by Leah Champagne Started in Boulder, Colorado in 2002, Crocs must certainly be given credit for making a comfortable and practical waterproof shoe. I know I am not the only one who remembers wearing Crocs as a child because my parents knew they were cheap, waterproof and came in a…