Designer Feature
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By Lindsay Hohmann Edited by Ella Caverson Arc’teryx is by any means not a new label–founded in 1989 in North Vancouver, British Columbia, the brand has long been a favourite among outdoor enthusiasts.Over the past year, Arc’teryx has seen a surge in popularity across social media, sported by artists such as Drake and Frank Ocean,…
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Written by Thelma Gauthier Edited by Olivia Taylor Louis Vuitton has always embraced a bold creative impulse, as demonstrated by their appointment of Pharrell Williams as artistic director, the architectural brilliance of the Louis Vuitton Foundation, placing their trust in Frank Gehry, and ever since their operation in support of artistic patronage (recently featuring Tom…
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Writer: Annabelle Aree Lee Editor: Leah Gilbert One of my favorite aspects of Paris Fashion Week—and fashion weeks in general—is the opportunity it provides to discover new designers.. Last year, I came across the label Miss Sohee by Sohee Parkand even wrote a blog post about her. Since then, I’ve been following her on social…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Zoë Frantz Edited by Leah Champagne Atélier Melrai has quickly made a name for itself as a slow-made, stylish brand which specializes in “one of one” pieces of statement jewelry. Known best for their spikey silver seashell necklaces and similar accouterments, Atélier Melrai has been present at multiple McGill pop-ups, including with COF, and many…
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Natalia Kazantseva A mountain of 200,000 boxes of condoms, an explicit moan soundtrack and provocative symbols— an odd place to be at. Well, around 5,000 people were invited to the Spring-Summer 2023 Diesel show, which surrounded avant-garde themes and overall sex positivity. Creative director, Glenn Martens, introduced the show with a focal focus on technique.…
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Alyssa Chalmers The Margiela Tabi shoes. Identifiable by the iconic, hoof-like toe split, tabis are not new to the fashion world. However, over recent years they have made a resurgence online, sparking a lot of controversy amongst fashion lovers alike. The estranged aunt of the big red boots, some adore them, some think they are…