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MY LOVE OF JEWELLERY STARTED with a garnet ring my parents gave me for my first communion when I was seven. The garnet is my birthstone—which right there tells you that my father would have had absolutely zero to do with this purchase. It was Mom who was well informed on birthstones and other gifting customs. I also have memories of opening boxes (usually blue Birks ones) to find a silver locket, a silver charm bracelet and, in the years ahead, many charms to add to the bracelet’s links. Somehow I intuited that my mother was manifesting her own hopes and dreams in the area of presents. And so whenever my dad asked “What should we get your mother for Christmas/her birthday/Mother’s Day?” my answer was easy: whatever they had…

Illustrious diamond collector Elizabeth Taylor reportedly once said that “jewellery has the power to be the one little thing that makes you feel unique.” It’s a statement that likely resonates with jewellery lovers, but it’s especially fitting given that no two diamonds are believed to be exactly the same. While Taylor was certainly well versed in the world of jewels, others may not realize that mined diamonds are also millions to billions of years old—a distinct quality that’s been valued for centuries. However, the past decade or so has seen an unassailable shift. All of the magic and alchemy that creates diamonds within the earth’s mantle—where millennia of heat and pressure turn pure carbon into the world’s hardest naturally occurring material—can now be rapidly replicated, sometimes in a matter of…

Worried about how your strands will handle the cold season ahead? Set aside your winter woes and invest in a hair-care routine that will not only protect your curls through blizzards and sub-zero temperatures but also ensure healthier, stronger hair once you emerge from your cocoon in the spring. SHEA BUTTER Extracted from the nuts harvested from West Africa’s shea trees, shea butter is a widely beloved ingredient that can bring moisture back into thirsty curls. Packed with vitamins A and E plus good-for-you fatty acids, it can remedy dryness fast. That’s because it seals moisture in and keeps dry winter air out. The powerhouse ingredient is at the core of textured-hair brand SheaMoisture, which was founded in 1991 by Richelieu Dennis as a tribute to his grandmother, Sofi Tucker.…

“Jewellery should feel like icing on a cake; it’s not just about how it can instantly pull an outfit together but also how it makes you feel,” says Vancouver-based jewellery designer Leah Alexandra. Like a dream closet of Chanel jackets, a jewellery wardrobe should be filled with worthy investment pieces that you can choose from on a daily basis to elevate any look. As the seasons change, your trendiest clothing may come and go, but you can count on your most versatile jewels to still be shining. While Alexandra notes that her jewellery must-haves include stud earrings, hoops and a chain necklace she never takes off, don’t be afraid to look beyond these oft-suggested essentials while amassing your own feel-good collection. Treat the following tips as a foolproof guide to…

2 DIAMOND CUTS EXCLUSIVE TO THE HOUSE: THE LV MONOGRAM STAR AND THE FLOWER 9 ONE-OF-A-KIND DEEP TIME HANDBAGS LAUNCHED WITH THE COLLECTION 17 VARIETIES OF GEMSTONES USED THROUGHOUT DEEP TIME 10.21 CARATS IN THE COLLECTION’S LARGEST AND MOST IMPORTANT D FLAWLESS DIAMOND 170+ PIECES IN THE COLLECTION 260+ NUMBER OF DIAMONDS USED IN THE “BONES” NECKLACE, DEEP TIME’S MOST COMPLEX PIECE 1,000+ NUMBER OF DAYS AMFITHEATROF SPENT WORKING ON DEEP TIME FROM START TO FINISH 2,000 NUMBER OF HOURS REQUIRED TO CREATE THE “VOLCANO” NECKLACE…

Love supposedly finds you when you least expect it—or, in Carla Rockmore’s case, when you’re on your way to buy a wedding dress. Like any good fairy-tale romance, this one begins with a chance encounter. (And, no, we’re not talking about her husband.) As the story goes, the designer was shopping for a nuptial frock when a silver Konstantino bangle caught her eye. Rockmore was so smitten that she decided to buy the accessory instead of the gown. What could she say? When you know, you know. Now 56, Rockmore tells the story to her 1.3 million TikTok followers as she dons her wedding outfit circa 2000—a sparkly pink BCBG Max Azria dress, vintage acrylic wedge heels, a Vera Wang-inspired crystal bouquet and, of course, the bracelet. Then she slips…

Quiet luxury has taken hold of the beauty world, making refined minimalism and understated-yet-elevated looks a priority. But perhaps the most luxe products aren’t just quiet; they’re tucked away entirely, never being exposed to the outside world. And if that’s the case, then no place holds more stealth-wealth gems than our bathroom. The most intimate corner of our abode happens to house our most frequently used personal-care product: hand soap. Yet, despite our multiple interactions with it throughout the day, it’s a product that remains private, bearing no witnesses. Nonetheless, our hand soap can say a lot about us (quietly, of course). In fact, interest in personal-care products is at an all-time high. While the pandemic caused major dips in makeup sales, hand-soap sales saw significant growth. At the time,…

“I was quite late to the TikTok game,” says Sammi Jefcoate over a video call from Surrey, outside of London, England. “I ignored it for quite a long time because it was far too much dancing. I was like, ‘I can’t do that!’ I didn’t even want to talk to the camera.” She eventually joined TikTok in November 2021, after a fruitful four years as an Instagram content creator. The accessories brand founder (Jefcoate’s line, Ārdēo Studios, sells hats, scarves, belts and harnesses) had achieved success on the photo app by sharing her OOTDs, which featured lots of black leather and latex. “At the time, Instagram felt a bit iffy, like it might die,” says Jefcoate. “So I decided to join TikTok and just be myself—not an extrovert. I gained…

THE FENDI PEEKABOO BAG might have been named after a children’s game, but the design is anything but infantile. Smart, sophisticated and expertly crafted, the Peekaboo was an instant hit when it debuted on the Fendi runway in 2008. Fifteen years later, the bag has dangled from the arms of Angelina Jolie, Rihanna, Hailey Bieber, Amal Clooney, Jennifer Lopez and the late architect Zaha Hadid, to name just a few. Silvia Venturini Fendi explains that her idea for the Peekaboo came at a time when fashion houses were flooding their runways with purses, hoping to have the one that would be declared the It bag of the season. “I said, ‘Let’s do a classic bag, back to our roots but in a very Fendi way,’” recalls the brand’s artistic director…

Melissa Chen was 15 when she first laid her eyes on dendritic agate while collecting and studying vintage and antique jewellery. “I was instantly amazed that it was natural but looked like a painting,” says the Vancouver-based designer, who was born in Shandong, China, and raised in Coquitlam, B.C. While working on her master’s degree in painting at the Royal College of Art, Chen came across newly mined dendritic agates in a wide variety of colours and patterns and sometimes resembling plant life or animals like jellyfish, snails and bears. Her creative focus shifted to wearable art, and Lunar Rain, a play on her Chinese name, Little Rain (Xiao Yu in Pinyin), was born. This 18-karat-satin-gold sea turtle ring with diamond eyes is a fine example of how Chen builds…

SERIOUS STUDS “Diamond earrings are a timeless piece that will not only accompany you throughout your life but can also be passed on to the next generation.” – Nicolas Bos, president and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels 18 karat rose gold and diamond earrings, $21,900, Van Cleef & Arpels A GOOD LUCK CHARM A signature piece that you can wear with anything will not only be a great investment but is destined to become your personal trademark. Rose gold, white agate, moonstone, chalcedony, tourmaline, rhodochrosite and diamond ring, price upon request, Hermès EYE-CATCHING EARRINGS “Dangling earrings can take any outfit to the next level with the way they fill up negative space, especially when you have your hair up.” – Justine Lançon Gold vermeil earrings, $170, Mejuri QUINTESSENTIAL CABLE…

Belize, a tropical paradise tucked away in Central America, is not only a feast for the senses but also a diverse playground for all types of travellers. Whether you’re an adventure enthusiast, a fitness aficionado, a fashion-forward explorer or a gourmet guru, Belize offers a kaleidoscope of experiences to suit every taste. In this guide, we’ll take you on a journey through Belize, showcasing six captivating activities that cater to every type of traveller. FOR THE FASHION-FORWARD EXPLORER: SHOPPING IN BELIZE CITY Fashionistas with a penchant for style and luxury will find their paradise in Belize City. The destination offers an extraordinary shopping experience with its boutiques, markets and artisan shops. At the San Pedro Artisans Market, discover handcrafted jewellery, vibrant textiles and one-of-a-kind accessories that reflect Belize’s rich cultural…

“I didn’t grow up dreaming of being a model; I grew up dreaming of being a CEO,” says Deepica Mutyala over a video call. The founder of Live Tinted, which launched at Sephora Canada this past summer, is dialing in from a gorgeous light-filled living room in L.A. (“Can you believe this is an actual house and not just a Zoom background?” she laughs.) Mutyala is celebrating Live Tinted’s five-year anniversary, but she is quick to point out that it’s been “five years for the brand but a lifetime of manifestation [for her].” Prior to launching Live Tinted, Mutyala was doing “the influencer thing,” and before that, she worked in the corporate side of the beauty industry. But she rose to fame after her second-ever YouTube video (2015’s “How to…

LUCIEN LAVISCOUNT IS TAKING OFF HIS SHIRT, AND I’M NOT ENTIRELY SURE HOW TO REACT. I’ve just popped onto his screen; he’s far away from the camera in his hotel room in London, England. At first, all I see is a flurry of activity. Running a little late for our interview, Laviscount is a chaotic blur, rushing to change. As he rips off his hoodie, I get a glimpse of his six-pack (or is it eight?) before he adjusts his white undershirt. “Hello?” I stammer, my face redder than a tomato during peak summer season. Slightly startled, he saunters over and says an enthusiastic hello. After I apologize profusely for catching him in a somewhat private moment, he begins to laugh. “I call bullsh*t,” he exclaims, smiling cheekily. “You’re not…

Jill Killeen has never considered herself a collector. In fact, when FASHION reached out to the principal of Killeen Communication Strategies about being featured, she was shocked. “Doesn’t everyone have 187 brooches?” she laughs. They certainly do not. Killeen, who grew up in a small town in New Brunswick, doesn’t describe her childhood home as a particularly fashionable one but shares that both of her grandmothers took their style quite seriously. She likens her maternal one to Midge from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in that she was a quintessential ’50s woman. “She was always in a skirt and sweater—I rarely saw her in pants.” Killeen would often borrow her grandmother’s book on royalty and pore over the pages that featured Grace Kelly. She was so inspired that she admits to…