Lebanese designer Elie Saab has a reputation for creating indulgent gowns, having previously dressed a Belgian Countess and Princess Claire of Luxembourg (whose gown had 50,000 pearls and a 13 foot train, taking a rumoured 3,900 hours to make) for their royal weddings. While it may seem Elie Saab is at the peak of extravagance, he out did himself with a gown costing more than $404,000.
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Malala Yousafzai and Muzoon Almellehan Rally for Education.
Seventeen-year-old Syrian refugee, Muzoon Almellehan, has found an ally in Malala Yousafzai. Inspired by their similar pasts, the duo now stand for the same cause: providing an education to those who have been denied one. They have rallied for support via a Change.org petition with the ultimate goal to raise the number of Syrian children in school from its current number of one in five.
Moisturizing Hair Masks.
Taking care of dry, damaged hair is easier than ever with the recent popularity surge of hair masks. I reviewed three unique treatments that promise simple solutions to brittle tresses in the cold winter months, just slather on and wait.
Anisha Parmar London.
Jewellery designer Anisha Parmar was born and raised in North West London, where she was tempered by her own familial heritage and the eclectic medley of cultures around her. While drawing inspiration from her own experience as part of a migrant family, Parmar’s designs also explore the themes of immigration and identity.
M.A.C. Collaborates with Chris Chang.
M.A.C. announces an upcoming collaboration set to feature the signature aesthetic of China’s fashion sweetheart, Chris Chang.
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Oscar Nod.
Obaid-Chinoy earns an Oscar nomination for her chilling documentary short “a Girl in the River: the Price of Forgiveness”, which outlines the atrocious trend in Pakistan’s “honour killings”.
Maman Toronto: like mother used to make.
Michelin-starred chef Armand Arnal spoke to me about future endeavours with French-inspired bakery Maman.
Proraso: mark of a gentleman.
Italian Proraso offers men a pampered routine beyond the aerosol can of most brands.
Les Charlatans: french toasts.
Montreal’s Jeanne Boucharlat adds a bit of spice to classic cocktails with her syrups from Les Charlatans.
Kim Haller: knit picks.
Kim Haller designed for Michael Kors, Jason Wu, and Derek Lam before thinking outside the box with her own line.
Lindsay Cooper 