Lizzo Shuts Down Body-Shamers in Powerful New TikTok Video BY Manorama Rajshree

Lizzo Shuts Down Body-Shamers in Powerful New TikTok Video BY Manorama Rajshree

[ad_1] Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images“I am beautiful, I am strong, I do my job, and I stay on my job.” By Maddison Glendinning Date June 11, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Lizzo has even less space in her life for body-shaming trolls than she does for anything to fitRead More …

Vancouver Footwear Line Malvados Has Launched E-commerce BY Manorama Rajshree

Vancouver Footwear Line Malvados Has Launched E-commerce BY Manorama Rajshree

[ad_1] The brand has also introduced slides to its offerings this season. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 10, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Born from its founder’s innate wanderlust, Malvados — the Vancouver-based brand that recently launched an e-commerce platform — is poised to make a lasting impression on the footwearRead More …

Sephora Joins Canadian Designer Aurora James’ 15 Per Cent Pledge BY Manorama Rajshree

Sephora Joins Canadian Designer Aurora James’ 15 Per Cent Pledge BY Manorama Rajshree

[ad_1] Last week, Canadian designer Aurora James – founder of footwear brand Brother Vellies – launched the 15 Per Cent Pledge, a movement urging major retailers to dedicate 15 per cent of their buying budget to Black-owned businesses. “So many of your businesses are built on Black spending power. SoRead More …

Black Activists & Influencers Are Taking Over White Celebs’ Insta Accounts BY Manorama Rajshree

Black Activists & Influencers Are Taking Over White Celebs’ Insta Accounts BY Manorama Rajshree

[ad_1] Image by Arianna Janelle/Share the Mic Now50 Black activists, authors, entrepreneurs and artists are taking over the Instagram accounts of white celebrities as part of the #ShareTheMicNow movement. By Pahull Bains Date June 10, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Today, 50 Black female activists, scholars, artists and entrepreneurs are taking overRead More …

20 Audiobooks About Race and Racism to Download and Learn From BY Manorama Rajshree

20 Audiobooks About Race and Racism to Download and Learn From BY Manorama Rajshree

[ad_1] Listen to Trevor Noah, Barack and Michelle Obama, Toni Morrison and Maya Angelou’s stories in their own words. By Pahull Bains Date June 10, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Anti-racism reading lists have been doing the rounds over the last couple of weeks. But rather than just a performative display ofRead More …

10 Pieces to Buy in Honour of National Indigenous History Month BY Manorama Rajshree

10 Pieces to Buy in Honour of National Indigenous History Month BY Manorama Rajshree

[ad_1] We’re ten days into the month of June, also known as National Indigenous History Month. It’s a period for reflection on and actions towards the treatment of communities across Canada. Living on their land, it’s especially crucial for non-Indigenous Canadians to invest in the craft and creativity of IndigenousRead More …

Essentials by Temi founder Témi Shobowale Talks Brand Identity BY Manorama Rajshree

Essentials by Temi founder Témi Shobowale Talks Brand Identity BY Manorama Rajshree

[ad_1] Image courtesy of Témi Shobowale. Design by Danielle CampbellWelcome to My Story, our new weekly series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By championing these diverse stories and backgrounds, we hope that our understanding of the cultural conversations around beauty and fashion will expand andRead More …

Rocky Barnes on Her New Collaboration with ALDO BY Manorama Rajshree

Rocky Barnes on Her New Collaboration with ALDO BY Manorama Rajshree

[ad_1] Photograph courtesy of ALDOThe American influencer has teamed up with the Canadian footwear brand on a collection of summer staples. By Maddison Glendinning Date June 9, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Late last month, Canadian footwear giant ALDO unveiled its newest collaboration with global style icon, Rocky Barnes. The collection isRead More …

This Virtual Drag Show is Raising Funds for Toronto’s LGBTQ Community BY Manorama Rajshree

This Virtual Drag Show is Raising Funds for Toronto’s LGBTQ Community BY Manorama Rajshree

[ad_1] Photo by Roberto Machado Noa/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThe Friendly Stranger Digital Drag Show will be hosted by Brock McGillis and Brooke Lynn Hytes on June 16. By Pahull Bains Date June 9, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Friendly Stranger, a cannabis retailer and culture shop in Toronto, has joined forces withRead More …

George Sully is Creating an Index of Black Canadian Designers BY Manorama Rajshree

George Sully is Creating an Index of Black Canadian Designers BY Manorama Rajshree

[ad_1] Photography courtesy of Instagram/@houseofhayla“Canadians are speaking up like never before and most importantly owning up to the fact that systemic racism is here and deeply rooted,” he says. By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 9, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Yesterday it was announced that Toronto-based fashion entrepreneur and footwear designerRead More …

14 Fashion Brands Using Recycled Ocean Plastic BY Manorama Rajshree

14 Fashion Brands Using Recycled Ocean Plastic BY Manorama Rajshree

[ad_1] Get the best of FASHION in your inbox Thanks for signing up! You’ll get the latest fashion, beauty and celeb news delivered right to your email Now, check your inbox to complete your subscription We won’t ever use your email address for anything else Want even more FASHION? FollowRead More …

Montreal Footwear Brand Maguire is Changing How You Shop For Shoes BY Manorama Rajshree

Montreal Footwear Brand Maguire is Changing How You Shop For Shoes BY Manorama Rajshree

[ad_1] Photography courtesy of Instagram/@maguireboutiqueMeet Maguire, which recently opened a Toronto boutique (and yes, it’s open) By Odessa Paloma Parker Date June 8, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter When sisters Myriam and Romy Maguire launched their namesake footwear and accessory label just a few years ago, it was spurred on by anRead More …