Innholdsfortegnelse for Novermber 2023 i FASHION

Everyone needs a fashion BFF who is going to steer them in the right direction. For you, that might be a sister, a partner or a salesperson at a favourite boutique. For celebrities, that person is often a stylist who helps them get red carpet-ready and supplies outfits for talk shows and other special appearances. But a stylist is much more than a personal shopper who knows their client’s sizes and preferences. The best ones help craft a visual identity and create viral moments. And right now, no one is doing that more than Law Roach. Our cover star is currently the “image architect”—a term he coined—for Celine Dion, Megan Thee Stallion, Bella Hadid, Halsey, Tom Holland, Kerry Washington and so many more. On top of that, he styled 32…

EXPLAIN HOW A TWEET IN 2017 CATAPULTED YOU INTO THE MODELLING INDUSTRY. “When I first discovered fashion magazines at school, they blew my mind! But as I got older, as much as I was in love with them, I felt dissatisfied because I never saw myself in them. Fashion should reflect the world that we live in, regardless of a person’s ability, gender expression, skin colour, size or height. I realized then that if I wanted to get into magazines, I would have to become a model. So I used what I knew about social media and took to Twitter to acknowledge the lack of diversity and representation in the industry. I wanted my tweet to provoke thought in people, but I wasn’t expecting it to go viral. And from…

“Regencycore” spillover from the first two seasons of Shonda Rhimes’s hugely popular Bridgerton series has completely flooded the fashion world. Tiaras and headpieces are in high demand, as are corsets and elbow-length opera gloves. And no smart garden party is complete without an elegant croquet set. But perhaps nowhere is the “Bridgerton effect” more apparent than in the sudden boom in girandole earrings. Let’s find out why. FIRST, WHAT IS IT? A girandole is an earring with three pear-shaped ornaments hanging from a decorative central part, usually with a larger stone and in a bow motif. It dangled from wealthy ears for more than a hundred years, from the late 17th to the early 19th century. The design was also used for brooches and pendants or as a chatelaine, an…

Icon Status When it comes to buying fragrance, it’s completely OK to judge a book by its cover—or, in this case, a scent by its bottle—especially if it can double as tiny decor. Paco Rabanne’s new eau de parfum, Fame ($122, 50 ml), is housed in a standout feminine silhouette wearing the fashion house’s iconic chain mail metallic dress along with cat-eye sunglasses and earrings. The juice itself makes a daring statement, with notes of jasmine, vanilla, sandalwood and mango. What’s more, the brand has tapped Hollywood actor Elle Fanning to be the face of the show-stopping scent. HAIR GAME STRONG Whether it be from colouring and heat styling, frequent brushing or exposure to extreme weather, our hair undergoes a lot of stress. Biolage’s Strength Recovery line takes a strategic…

In my freshman year of college, my complexion was clear. I may have had some discoloration but not enough to think that I had troubled skin. Then, going into my sophomore year, my skin started doing something different. In the beginning, my acne started off slowly, but then it kept getting worse, to the point where I knew my spots were no longer just hormonal breakouts. I became really anxious about them; I wanted to make them go away—I tried so many different remedies—and when my acts of desperation didn’t work, I lost my confidence because now my skin was something I wasn’t in control of. It became hard for me to be around other people because I felt like they were looking at my acne and not me. I…

“I really don’t care about trends or what other people think. Of course, you must pay attention to the competition, but I don’t lead with that. I lead with love and gratitude. I’m here to provide a service, and I want to give my clients a luxurious and caring experience.”– Law Roach (Zendaya, Celine Dion, Halsey) “With millions of images popping up on our phones every second, fashion has never been faster. For this reason, styling today goes way beyond just putting a good outfit together. Any press opportunity needs to be well curated and strategized to make a more memorable moment.”– Amarsana Gendunova (Eiza Gonzalez, Claire Holt, Toni Garrn) “My role as a stylist includes creative direction and story development. It’s important for people in this industry to develop…

Dara Allen “I felt transformed when I worked with Dara on a photo shoot for Interview Magazine. She’s a real artist; the whole thing was an empowering experience.” Carlyne Cerf de Dudzeele “Carlyne is truly an icon, and collaborating with her on the Moschino Spring 2022 show was incredibly special. She made me feel polished, refined and celebrated.” Rita Melssen “I was absolutely smitten with Rita’s vision for me on the In the Know by Yahoo! web series The Truth Is. She was in the moment and understood the assignment.”…

If there’s anyone who best represents the breadth of Chanel’s current designs, it’s actor Kristen Stewart. She wore a sequined tank dress for the noon-hour Cruise-collection presentation at the Monte-Carlo Beach Club and then slipped on a white swimsuit and black mesh skirt for dinner that night. She has been photographed in a goth-y tux, classic suits (sometimes worn shirtless) and a leggy romper look that was the talk of the 2021 Venice International Film Festival. And she rebelliously wore a black satin shorts suit with an open-to-the-navel shirt to the 2022 Oscars. “They provide a sort of landscape for you to dance through,” she says about the process of choosing her Chanel outfits with go-to stylist Tara Swennen. “And there are certain things that are more collaborative, like the…

Palettes are great if you’re looking for multiple shades in one place, but oftentimes eyeshadow singles just can’t be beat (like when you want to experiment with only one new shade or finish, you need a compact essential to fit in your clutch for on-the-go touch-ups or a single wash of colour on your lids is simply more your makeup vibe). Whatever your reasoning, Charlotte Tilbury’s Hypnotising Pop Shot eyeshadows ($41 each) are sure to pack a punch. Available in seven highly pigmented shades, this formula comes in two different finishes: sparkle and chrome.…

“GORGEOUS!” yells Zendaya from Law Roach’s phone. She’s video-calling her longtime stylist from Budapest while he’s on-set in downtown L.A. for his FASHION cover shoot. Positioned directly in the sunlight on a 30ºC day in August, he’s dressed in a sequined Gucci suit and trying not to sweat. “Turn up the music,” virtual Zendaya shouts as if anticipating his discomfort. With Beyoncé’s “Drunk in Love” now blaring in the background, the effect is instantaneous. Roach’s inner Sasha Fierce has entered the conversation, and he’s all attitude, joyfully dancing and singing to the music. Zendaya was supposed to be here with us, grooving alongside Roach, but work called. As an ode to the Dune star’s FLARE December 2015 cover (also shot by Nino Muñoz) and FASHION Winter 2018 cover (the two…

You can always count on social media to provide trustworthy information and realistic visual portrayals. Just kidding! On TikTok alone, there’s a seemingly endless supply of questionable content—especially when it comes to fashion how-tos. From turning a basic button-down into a contorted chemise to getting oversized jeans to fit suspiciously well, it’s difficult to decipher which trending tutorials work in real life. “I think that with any hack, you just have to take it for what it is,” says McKenzie Crouch (@stylingwithkenzie), a stylist with over 300,000 followers on the app. “It’s a quick fix.” Here, she weighs in on which sartorial tricks are worth trying and which ones you’re better off simply scrolling past. fashion hack BACKWARDS BUTTON-DOWN CREATOR @lina.noory DESCRIPTION This manoeuvre turns a classic button-down into an…

Kim Kardashian Is a Fashion Icon By JORDAN ADRIENNE LOVE HER, HATE HER or hate to love her, Kim Kardashian’s style is irresistible. Even the reportedly once reluctant Anna Wintour has seemingly changed her mind. Kim is the original social media influencer—and has been for many years. Now, at 41, she’s traded in her Hervé Léger bandage dresses for experimental Balenciaga couture. (Have you seen her in the Fall 2022 campaign?) So, in my mind, it’s not up for debate: Of course she’s stylish! Think about it. Kim is constantly ahead of the curve. She taught us the importance of contouring and led the biker shorts renaissance. (You’re welcome!) While her outfits might seem daring at first, it’s because the rest of us haven’t caught up to her yet. Without fail,…

Giving garments a second chance is second nature. “It was just really natural,” says Lucinda Chambers of why she and Molly Molloy decided from day one to incorporate upcycling into their five-year-old Milan-based brand, Colville. “It wasn’t a strategic decision or a buzzword for us.” The pair not only share a passion for repurposing but also have notable industry pedigrees: Molloy was the design director at Marni, and Chambers held court for 25 years as the fashion director at British Vogue. Chambers’s singular, kaleidoscopic approach to styling culminated in a host of memorable images, and, to the delight of dressers who crave the unique, she often used vintage in her work. So it’s no surprise that one finds a wealth of Colville pieces composed of stealthily sourced textiles, including floor-length…

STYLE TIP Don’t be afraid of edgy silhouettes when you’re channelling your inner femme fatale.…

FORMULA FIG Toronto’s popular Ossington Avenue has a new bar, but it’s not what you’re picturing. Hailing from Vancouver (the two B.C. locations are well known among Canadian political figures plus A-listers visiting Hollywood North for film projects), Formula Fig, which opened in Toronto this summer, is a science-forward beauty bar unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Inside the funky all-green space (inspired by a London subway station), a glowing white menu lists various services, including a range of 30-minute technology-driven facials, “stingers” (wrinkle-relaxing neuromodulator injections) and vitamin IVs and shots, all of which are delivered by trusted professionals. Also, the green-swathed oasis sells a curated selection of cool beauty brands, like Vintner’s Daughter, Dr Loretta, Tata Harper and Goop. STILLWATER SPA After a highly anticipated multi-year renovation, Park Hyatt Toronto…

“There are people who demand attention and people who command attention,” says Cary Tauben as we chat between his prep meetings for a photo shoot. The Montreal-based stylist is discussing his style evolution and how he went from cheekily adding a pop to his private-school uniform with bright preppy polo shirts to the current colourful confections that comprise his wardrobe. Tauben is a vestiary chameleon—one who places himself in the latter category of his philosophy because he dresses “for [himself] and no one else.” There’s not a pattern too bold, a heel too high or an embellishment too grand for his repertoire, and his outfits fluctuate from elevated streetwear to the glitziest of gala attire. Tauben also has a taste for active apparel, which is most evident in his cache…

Steff Eleoff had been dabbling in various art forms when she joined a metals studio at the Artscape Daniels Launchpad in Toronto. She learned enough from some intro courses to start crafting jewellery—but not so much that it limited her creativity. “I use a very old jewellery technique called ‘lost-wax casting,’ but I was never good at following instructions and do it in my own modern-meets-playful way,” notes the designer, whose organically shaped pieces have found their way onto Kylie Jenner and Olivia Rodrigo. “Instead of using a hot pen, I just take a direct flame to it. And instead of carving intricate details and controlling the wax, I let it do its thing and have a mind of its own.” The results include the “Goop” mono earring, seen top…