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10/08/2021

Meet Lennie Rayen, a young Montreal singer songwriter. Her dreamy yet powerful new single is mindblowing. A little chat with our Artist of The Week - to read on the Journal.

08/31/2021

« We all participate in some form of greenwashing, individuals and corporations alike, where we don’t fully encompass sustainability in all of our actions every day, no matter how dedicated we might be. [...] There’s only progress, and we all have room to grow. »

In this op-ed Leah Thomas aka Green Girl Leah talks about sustainable fashion and why she feels there is not such thing as the perfect activist.

08/29/2021

« As gender lines become blurred, classic masculine dress codes are translated for womenswear. With [...] events such as London Fashion Week adopting a unisex approach, and designers focusing on gender neutral collections, traditional staples of men’s and womenswear will increasingly cross gender categories, inspiring a new fashion mindset. »

Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers a key womenswear theme emerging for Fall Winter 2021, that will be essential in informing future season’s collections.

08/24/2021

« If you've followed Glossier veteran Diarrha N’Diaye's Instagram account in the past year, you've witnessed all the process of creating a beauty brand from scratch. As she explained in "The Process" highlight reel on her page, "I am not in the business of creating more 'things.' My goal is [to] create better things." So she turned the Instagram account into her very own virtual focus group, requesting input on everything from packaging to logos in between a feed chock-full of melanated beauties. »

Founded by Glossier veteran Diarrha N’Diaye.

08/19/2021

« Seven Days to Forever, the new digital micro-platform devised by Montreal-based retailer Ssense and Jerry Lorenzo–founder of the streetwear brand Fear of God­–has gone live with a week’s worth of exclusive content and product launch programming including re-releases of the sunglasses collection from Fear of God and Barton Perriera, and its collaboration with iconic suiting house Ermenegildo Zegna. »

From exclusive content to coveted product re-releases, here's what you need to know about the week-long programming from Fear of God and Ssense.

08/17/2021

« There’s no getting around the fact that fashion is wasteful, but not everyone in the industry is playing by the same rulebook. Although the giants have a lot to answer for, there are many designers creating amazing collections, and doing so in a way that genuinely takes their own impact into account. »

It's no secret that fashion is wasteful. However, there are labels that are committed to more ethical practices. Discover 10 conscious fashion brands here.

08/15/2021

« I would describe my music as having influences of pop and rap but ultimately genre less. I’m not confined by sticking in a certain sound, experimenting is what keeps me passionate. »

Who are you and what do you do?Hi!! My name is Madelline and I’m a singer, songwriter, producer, actor, music video producer and director! What first got you into music? I grew up doing choir and school band. I was also a total musical theatre kid. Growing up, my parents always had great classics ...

08/11/2021

« HRH was born, with Hannah initially making scrunchies for her friends as gifts. “They went down really well,” she says. “Everyone seemed to want them – and it gave me such pleasure that people were getting enjoyment out of them.” Enjoyment, fun and pleasure is the central ethos of her label »

AnOther speaks to the founder of accessories label HRH, which made its debut as part of Fashion East’s Autumn/Winter 2021 line up

08/09/2021

« Hair colouring is a chemical process that changes more than just your hair’s hue — especially if you’re blessed with natural curls — so it’s important to do your research and go in prepared. »

Everything you need to know, from prep to aftercare, about keeping coloured curls healthy after a dye job.

08/05/2021

« “Every time Janet called me, she would have some exciting idea and I would take it to the next level with her. She always has strong concepts and ideas and if I wouldn’t agree, she would say, ‘I don’t care Lukas, I just want it.’,” explains celebrity stylist Wayne Scot Lukas. »

Following the singer’s giant archive auction, longtime friend and celebrity stylist Wayne Scot Lukas reflects on his unforgettable career dressing the legend

08/03/2021

« We all know that when it comes to fashion and trends, what goes around comes around. The good news is that if you're in need of summer style inspo and your Instagram feed simply isn't cutting it, you can look back to the ladies who wore your favorite summer looks first. »

The throwback looks that still work today.

08/01/2021

« “Every time you’d see n**e described in fashion media, it was always just beige,” she says. “I kept waiting for it to change–every time a new trend was introduced, I wondered, would I see something that looks like me? And I was always disappointed.” »

After discovering how limited the fashion industry's notion of n**e was, Toronto-based entrepreneur Chantal Carter created her own brand of undergarments.