Photography by Jenn Jevons
Additionally, Sperry is collaborating with Warm & Wonderful on a shoe collection inspired by Princess Diana.
By Annika Lautens
The Lesley Hampton show at Fashion Art Toronto was the most diverse yet.
Photography by Jenn Jevons
There are so many reasons to love fashion designer Lesley Hampton: she’s beyond talented, she’s an advocate for the indigenous community, she was excellent as a guest judge on Canada’s Drag Race…the list goes on. But the most recent reason for our appreciation for the indigenous designer is her empowering statement at Fashion Art Toronto. On November 10, the Lesley Hampton runway kicked off the Toronto event with one of the most diverse presentations we’ve ever seen. Not only was the BIPOC community represented, her model lineup included LGBTQ2S+ talent (queer style icon and HIV/AIDS advocate Myles Sexton looked fab in sequins and sky-high heels), plus-sizes, women with physical disabilities, and Monika Myers making her debut as the first model with Down Syndrome to walk the FAT catwalk. “The runway is more than a clothing showcase, it’s a critique of society,” Hampton shares via email. “I believe in investing in and supporting inclusion in all forms that accurately reflect Canadian society. If we can see bodies like ours taking up space in landscapes that previously shamed and excluded us, this greatly affects our mental health and body image.”
Sperry collaborates with Warm & Wonderful on a Princess Diana shearling sweater and shoes
Photo courtesy of Sperry
Does this impression look familiar to you? If you’re a devotee of Princess Diana, you’ll recognize the now-infamous “Black Sheep” sweater she wore in 1981. So it’s only fitting that, just in time for The Crown season 5 launch, Sperry has partnered with with Warm. & Wonderful in a collection of sheep-inspired shoes and sweaters. Available in four colours, these items make the perfect gift for the real connoisseur in your life.
Toronto’s World AIDS Day Ball will be the largest in Canadian history
Photography by Kirk Lisaj
If you thought last year’s World AIDS Day Ball was good, wait until you see what’s next. For the uninitiated, the annual event is part fundraiser, part party, raising awareness of HIV programming at Maggie’s Toronto while also celebrating Black, queer and ballroom communities. . With over $20,000 in prize money and over 1,200 attendees, the World AIDS Day: Celestial Beings Ball is set to become the largest ball in Canadian history, so be sure to reserve your tickets now.
The Bay launches its second collection with The Raptors
Photo courtesy of Hudson Bay
Sports and fashion have always had a special relationship, and The Bay’s partnership with The Raptors exemplifies just that. For its second release, the retailer and NBA team dropped 15 new pieces featuring the iconic Raptors logo and a new interpretation of The Bay’s stripes. In addition, 100 percent of the net proceeds will go to the Hudson’s Bay Foundation’s Charter for Change, an initiative with the goal of accelerating racial equity in Canada.
Paris Jewelers Introduces New Lab-Grown Diamonds
Photo courtesy of Paris Jewelers
To paraphrase Marilyn, lab-grown diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so luckily, Paris Jewelers of Edmonton is here to help. The new offering from the Canadian brand includes engagement rings and other styles made with 14-karat recycled gold and precious stones created in state-of-the-art laboratories. Additionally, for every piece sold, Paris Jewelers will plant a tree in Canada to help regions affected by the wildfires.
Cakeworthy from Canada celebrates Barbie
Photo courtesy of Cakeworthy
In honor of the 30th anniversary of Barbie® Totally Hair™ doll, Canadian brand Cakeworthy partners with the iconic toy in a 15-piece capsule collection. The collaboration includes a vibrant mix of 1980s nostalgia mixed with 2022 styles such as a jean jacket, plaid shirt, vest, bag and more. And you can bet there are lots, lots of roses. After all, life in plastic is fantastic!
Adidas comes to Indigo
Indigo is no ordinary bookstore: it has become a lifestyle mecca. And with his latest partnership with Adidas, his fashion reach has gotten even more expansive. Starting this week, a selection of Adidas clothing and accessories for adults and children will be available to buy in store and online. Also, be sure to shop the Adidas x LEGO collaboration, found exclusively at Indigo.
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