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Cut From Her Own Cloth.

Defined by its eclecticism and opposition to simple definitions, fashion in 2016 is hard to pin down. With everything from sportswear to 90s goth present, this season’s runways looked like a collage made up of everything from Vogue’s archives. With all designers drawing from different (and often opposing) inspirations, it seems we’ve transcended trends in favour of variety and personalization.

Tempered by this changing climate, Toronto-based fashion and textiles designer Michons Marigot has been employing a varied mix of patterns, colours, silhouettes, time periods, and inspirations in her contemporary clothing. In an era when fashion seems to be drawing from everything to tell multiple stories simultaneously, Michons Marigot strives to provide the tools to piece together a story that is uniquely yours. Embracing and creating a future where off-trend is on-trend, Michons Marigot was made for 21st century fashion.

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Iris Apfel Celebrates her Birthday in Style.

Monday was a day to celebrate for icon Iris Apfel. The entrepreneur and fashion legend both turned 95 and launched her fashion collaboration with Macy’s in house brand, INC. While “fashionable” isn’t a term most people associate with women of a certain age, Apfel’s design work proves that stereotype obsolete.

And Iris x INC. dares other women to disprove it too. When asked her thoughts on the concept of women dressing their age she replied “I think that’s stupid. I think [the fashion industry is] all entirely too youth-oriented. I think a lot of designers create very expensive clothes for women 60s and 70s — people who wear them — and they create them for 16- and 18-year-old bodies. The kids can’t afford to buy them and the women look like a horse’s ass if they put it on. So it’s all out of whack.”

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The Life of Sonia Rykiel.

French fashion designer and celebrated “Queen of Knitwear”, Sonia Rykiel has passed at age 86. French President François Hollande  announced her death in a statement lauding Rykiel “a pioneer” who “offered women freedom of movement”.

Finding her voice in fashion during the 60’s and 70’s, Rykiel’s designs have always been about providing the new era of empowered women with equally empowering style options. Her sweaters came to symbolize freedom and rights for women over the course of her life and her label continues her fight posthumously.

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Gigi Hadid Makes Moves Away from Modelling.

 

Everyone’s favourite supermodel, Gigi Hadid has been stepping further and further outside her comfort zone as of late. Having launched a collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger earlier this month, Hadid is obviously looking to sink her teeth into designing. But surprisingly  it’s her critical loungewear collaboration with Urban Sophistication that proves she could have the chops to make it big(ger).

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Acid Attack Survivor and Activist to Walk at NYFW.

Victim of an acid attack at the age of 17, Reshma Banoo Qureshi has been working as the face of campaigns to fight for the rights of acid attack survivors and limit the open sale of acid in India. Now 19, Qureshi is also beauty vlogging to raise global awareness on the prevalence of acid attacks. Recognizing her bravery and the work she is doing for her fellow women, production company FTL Moda reached out to Qureshi about walking in New York Fashion Week this upcoming September. Best known for bringing disabled women and men to runway show during AW15, FTL Moda’s mission aligns with Qureshi’s of inclusivity and acceptance.

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Peter Copping Resigns from Oscar de la Renta.

This year has proven to be a year of transition for the fashion community. YSL announced Hedi Slimane’s departure from his roles as Creative and Image director on April first, leaving all of us hoping it was some twisted April Fool’s joke. Days later Anthony Vaccarello announced he would be stepping down from his role of Creative Director at Versus Versace and confirming just days later that he would be stepping up into Hedi Slimane’s previous roles at Yves Saint Laurent.

With the creative direction of two houses up in the air, it didn’t seem we could catch a break when just two months later the father of street style photography, Bill Cunningham, died at age 87. Less than a month later Peter Copping announced he would be stepping down from his role at Oscar de la Renta to return to Europe. Personally selected by de la Renta just a month before his passing, Copping was the first successor of the founder.

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The Hero of Estonia’s Fashion Industry.

The Hero’s Journey is a literary narrative pattern that sees the story’s protagonist leave their hometown, embark on an adventure, overcome trials, and eventually return home a changed person. Most common in Greek mythology, the Hero’s Journey can be seen everywhere, from contemporary children’s movies (Finding Nemo) to pop culture phenomena (the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars) and even (in rare cases) outside the realm of fiction. Äli Kargoja and her label August have been one of those cases.

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Caustic for Concern.

Currently ranked as the second most polluting business in the world, the environmental atrocities caused by over consumption of fast-fashion have gone relatively unnoticed. Discussions on the environment conjure up images of oil rigs, strip mining, and oceans of plastic rather than the 1,800 gallons of water needed to make a pair of jeans. Even the Citarum, an Indonesian river made caustic by the chemical runoff from the country’s printing and dyeing industries, escapes criticism during environmental debates.

As part of an industry-wide revolution, Bojana Draca is bringing eco-conscious design to the mainstream with her label Farrah Floyd. Working to antiquate the stereotypes of environmentally friendly design, Draca invents new ways to revolutionize the revolution itself.

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SHE Picks: Father’s Day Gift Ideas.

You never mean to leave a gift until the last minute, especially a gift for someone who has spent the entirety of your life raising you. But we will all (sheepishly) admit that time gets away from us. That’s why I did quite a bit of thinking about these perfect father’s day gifts.

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Explore Nine West’s Autumn Lineup.

While we still have three weeks of summer left, a sneak peek at Nine West’s autumn 2016 line up has rekindled our love for cold weather footwear. From flat loafers to sky-high thigh-highs, every shoe at the AW16 preview we attended this past week was glamorously finished with tassels, carved details or a patent finish.  A dominant theme this upcoming season seems to be a sense of exploration, with each shoe including elements like highly textured soles, woolen linings, and snakeskin textures to encourage wanderlust.

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