Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2025 i FASHION

SPENDING TIME ON-SET with retired British diving legend Tom Daley was an absolute vibe—amazing energy, unforgettable moments and every shot straight-up fire. We photographed the Olympic champion (who’s now as famous for his knitting and crochet talents as he is for his precision moves on the diving platform) in Los Angeles for our cover. Daley has always been about pushing limits, breaking barriers and defying expectations and traditional norms. His commitment to supporting LGBTQIA2S+ rights and mental-health awareness has put him into a special class of athletic elitism. Daley is a fearless champion in everything he does (which was on full display during our shoot, especially when we pulled out the waterworks), making him a model choice to front this issue of FASHION—a special one that we’re dedicating to the…

I’d been stalking the same Stine Goya dress for almost two years. Consider it my white whale or, more appropriately, the one that got away during the Nordstrom Canada liquidation sale (RIP). The item in question was the Elena 3-D floral dress from the Danish brand’s Spring 2023 collection. Bespeckled with flouncy 3-D florals in cerulean blue and pistachio green, the black mini resembled a ’60s swim cap but with arm holes. After years of regret and multiple Google alerts, I finally found it on The RealReal—and for 50 percent off, no less. But then a funny thing happened. As my fingers fumbled to find the “Buy now” button, I hesitated. Looking at the dress’s triangular shape and bulky embellishments, I wondered, “Will it be flattering on me?” Of course,…

NATALIE MICHIE Social Media and Market Editor Come for the candyapple hue and stay for the diamondencrusted flip-flop charms. Chopard’s vacation-minded timepiece is all things playful, elevated and unique—creating the feeling that you’re just minutes away from a luxurious trip. DEIDRE MARINELLI Publisher La Panthère de Cartier is the ultimate statement piece because of its elegant design, iconic panther motif and those diamonds and gemstones. I absolutely love that it’s both a timepiece and a bracelet. GEORGE ANTONOPOULOS Senior Creative and Fashion Director, FASHION and Events I love how the black dial is finished with a sleek brushed-steel case—it’s so graphic yet clean. Also, this watch is water-resistant up to 100 metres, which makes it truly versatile. LIZ GUBER Editor-in-Chief I’m charmed by how the delicate mother-of-pearl face meets the…

STYLE TIP Play with different patterns and textures in similar hues to make your monochromatic moment anything but boring.…

THE DETAILS: Who needs a country-club membership when you can just dress like you have one? Expanding on its sports-inspired Spring 2025 runway show, Dior created the Dior Vibe capsule collection, fusing tennis staples with quintessential preppy styles. As expected, the assortment features mostly white apparel and accessories (save for the refined blue and red trim). Then, to complete the look, the French house decorated tank tops, polos, pleated skirts and cardigans with its signature lucky-star motif. An ace if ever we saw one. THE DETAILS: Did you know that blush can do more than provide a wash of colour? Everyone’s favourite makeup product is now performing double duty, thanks to Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush, the latest Glow Recipe launch. Available in two shades—Watermelon Flush and Berry Flush—this addition…

Since it was first popularized in the 1930s, foundation as we know it—and the amount of it that consumers want to apply—has gone through many iterations. While powder compacts were the norm for the first few decades of its popularity and full coverage was the preference in the 1980s, the ’90s ushered in an era of fresh-faced supermodels like Cindy Crawford, with their model-off-duty makeup emphasizing minimal, lighter coverage. In the mid- to late 2010s, the rise of the Kardashians and YouTube makeup tutorials brought full coverage and 24/7 glam back with a vengeance. And now, in the years following a global pandemic, which encouraged people to go makeup-free, and with icons like Pamela Anderson going fully fresh-faced, sheer foundation is poised to make a comeback. “The biggest priority I’ve…

There’s nothing like a refreshing dip in the pool to leave you feeling energized and rejuvenated. Unfortunately, our hair doesn’t quite agree. Despite its impressive cardiovascular and therapeutic benefits, swimming in a chlorinated pool can result in hair that feels brittle, dehydrated and in need of some serious TLC—a struggle that Olympian Penny Oleksiak knows all too well. “I had a lot of breakage in high school, and my hair was always dry,” she says. “And it didn’t help that I have pretty wavy hair, so the chlorine made it so frizzy.” While chlorine is necessary for safe swimming in most pools, it comes with some major consequences. As the chemical works to kill harmful bacteria and virus-causing germs in water, it simultaneously strips hair of its natural oils, leaving…

Tom Daley and I are playing a game of show and tell. “This is my offce slash creative mess,” the British diver proudly tells me from his home in L.A. He flips his laptop around with the grace of a Tilt-a-Whirl, revealing a carnival of colourful chaos—dozens of yarn balls, knitting machines and sewing projects. Daley holds up a pair of jeans he upcycled by adding knitted green flares to the bottoms. He also just finished a sweater for his youngest son, Phoenix, made from old scarves. His current project? A crocheted green-and-black “jumper” he completed right before this call. What he forgets to show me are the five Olympic medals behind him, lying there nonchalantly next to a few stray balls of wool. When I point them out, he…

Natalya Amres is an artist. Her medium? Sporting equipment—basketballs, footballs and jerseys—which she playfully reimagines into whimsical yet wearable pieces for her brand, The Altered Label. Toronto-based Amres taught herself to sew in 2015 and started out by flipping thrift-store finds. Her best work transforms the utterly familiar into something genuinely chic—like cutting up a pair of Adidas kicks and reincarnating them as a pair of heels—always with an eye to sustainability. Custom orders are flooding in, and the major sports leagues are certainly taking notice. This one’s a winner.…

Back in 2022, Timex put up a billboard in New York City. The minimalist advert depicted a picture of a field watch and a sentence that read “Know the time without seeing you have 1,249 unanswered emails.” More and more of us are embracing this sentiment, especially as we search for that elusive concept called “work-life balance.” If you want a way to time your workouts—both inside and outdoors—without the noise of a smartwatch, may we suggest these six rugged yet stylish all-terrain timepieces? TEAM CANADA The Avenger’s signature brushed case sides and stepped bevels project fortitude, making it the perfect gym buddy when you need an extra boost of confidence—or patriotism. In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, Breitling introduced this 50-piece limited edition…

PLASTIC PEOPLE This homegrown doc connects the dots between plastic pollution and human health, revealing that the problem is indeed personal. WEAR NATURE. NOT PLASTIC. Reinforcing the importance of collaboration over competition in developing sustainable fashion systems, New Zealand brand Kowtow outlines the steps it took to become a plastic‑free brand, encouraging others to follow suit. STRETCH DENIM WITHOUT PLASTICS It’s possible with Canadian‑founded denim brand Triarchy, which offers biodegradable stretch denim that uses natural rubber. BEYOND PLASTIC FASHION Formerly #NoMorePolyester, Fashion Revolution Canada’s new initiative aims to inform consumer citizens about the impacts of an increasingly plastic industry. STUDENT UPCYCLING CHALLENGE Highschool and post secondary students across Canada are encouraged to submit upcycled designs to Fashion Revolution Canada’s Student Upcycling Challenge. THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY Fashion Revolution Global’s 2025…

STYLE TIP Green’s most potent pairing is…with another green. Try a naturally vivid version with a manmade derivative like tart limesicle.…

Ihave never been good at working solo, and my career so far—whether on teams at fashion magazines or at digital start-ups—essentially confirms this. My brain craves collaboration, and I firmly believe that the best outcomes happen when individual talents are able to bounce ideas off one another like atoms to create completely new ones. Do I sound like a cheesy corporate handbook yet? Maybe. But at least I seem to be in good company with Chanel, a brand that’s taken a similar “there’s no ‘I’ in ‘team’” approach when developing its beauty offerings. I witnessed this first-hand on a recent trip to London, England, where the house has staged an interactive retrospective of its makeup line (which dates back to 1924, when Chanel face powders and lipsticks first entered the…

A bout a decade ago, when Katey Kristabelle was in her early 20s, she had a nurse practitioner inject hyaluronic-acid filler under her eyes. “That was what girls were doing,” says Kristabelle. “If you had undereye circles, you got filler. It didn’t matter how old you were; filler was the answer.” At first, the filler did what it was supposed to do (restore volume in the area) so she liked the results. Besides, even if she hadn’t, “it’s not forever,” she recalls being told. At the time, practitioners believed hyaluronic-acid filler dissolved over time, but recent studies found that that’s not necessarily true. “I started waking up with very puffy eyes and sometimes even bruises under my eyes,” says Kristabelle. She believes this was caused by the filler. “I very…

The word “Sahajan” is derived from the Hindi term for “intuitive.” It’s fitting, as founder and CEO Lisa Mattam was certainly on to something when she launched her pioneering skincare brand a decade ago. In 2015, upon mentioning now-buzzy ingredients like ashwagandha and turmeric, Mattam would be met with blank stares. She recalls attending her first meetings with beauty journalists and having to spell the word “Ayurveda” for everyone. But fast-forward to 2025 and Ayurveda is now its own beauty category, with the global Ayurvedic market value expected to reach $28.7 billion by 2028. Before entering the beauty space, Mattam worked as a pharmaceutical exec. She was inspired to pivot when she discovered her three-year-old daughter playing with her face creams. Worried about what the ingredients in the products might…

Perhaps no city has a more storied legacy of men’s tailoring than London, and no street embodies that legacy more than Savile Row. Nestled in the heart of posh Mayfair, the historic street has been synonymous with precision, elegance and exclusivity for centuries. Home to legendary bespoke tailoring houses, Savile Row has dressed everyone from royalty to captains of industry to Hollywood icons. Its enduring influence is unmatched and has set the foundation for menswear as we know it. But today, while the Row (not to be confused with the Olsen twins’ brand) continues to uphold its proud traditions, a new generation of designers are carving their own paths with menswear for the modern era. After a long period of streetwear dominance and COVID era cozies, men’s wardrobes have shifted…

Tiffany & Co. knows the value of time better than most. It’s why Charles Lewis Tiffany decorated his Fifth Avenue store with an almost-three-metre Atlas clock in 1853. It’s why the jeweller launched the Tiffany Timer, America’s first stopwatch, in 1866. And it’s why Tiffany’s has continued to invest in innovative and imaginative timepieces for the past century. All of this horological history (and more!) was on display this past January in New York City and Paris for LVMH Watch Week 2025. Marking its first foray into the invite-only event, Tiffany & Co. reaffrmed its timepiece authority with an exhibition dedicated to its 150-year history. The story of Tiffany tickers was told through a tour of its historic creations, dating from the 1870s to the end of the 1930s. Definitive…

WILLIAM UKOH DIRECTOR AND PHOTOGRAPHER CARRY-ON OR CHECKED? “Both.” TRAVEL UNIFORM: “Linen pants, slip-on shoes, a T-shirt and a hat. Then I’ll throw on a sweater or jacket if I expect it to be cold when I return home.” MUST-PACK ITEM: “A hat. With my 4C-textured hair, I prefer to keep it protected on flights.” LINDSAY ANNE DELANEY DIRECTOR, PHOTOGRAPHER AND MODEL CARRY-ON OR CHECKED? “Carry-on only! After travelling around the country during the pandemic, it made me more mindful of what I need versus what I want.” TRAVEL UNIFORM: “A good pair of kicks, comfy pants, a hoodie and a jacket—all perfectly matched, of course.” MUST-PACK ITEM: “I never leave the house without a pair of sunglasses. I like more of an oversized pair with a bit of a…

STYLE TIP Pared-back nods to nautical life—think netting and bold boat shoes—let you wade into the trend without dipping into costume territory.…

THE BRAND: ANNEMARIE BÖRLIND THE PRODUCT: NATUNEO POWDER-TO-FOAM CLEANSER, $100 THE INGREDIENT: FIR BUDS THE SOURCE: GERMANY’S BLACK FOREST German skincare brand Annemarie Börlind has made it its mission to source ingredients through sustainable wild harvesting whenever possible. “For our newest line, Natuneo, we hyper-fermented wild-harvested fir buds from Germany’s Black Forest to create the powerful PF4 complex, which delivers antioxidant effects,” says Alicia Lindner, co-CEO of the brand and granddaughter of founder Annemarie Lindner. The Black Forest is a major source of other ingredients regularly used by the brand, too. The Rose Blossom Vital Care line uses stem cells from the Black Forest rose, and all Annemarie Börlind skincare products are made with thermal spring water from a 152.4-metre-deep well containing water from the Northern Black Forest, which is…

When you look at Naomi Watts’s face, there are visible lines—not just around her eyes but from her cheekbones down to her jawline and even above her upper lip. After all, she is 56, but when most actors of her stature might choose to minimize any signs of aging, it’s an incredibly refreshing thing to see. “I’ve certainly tried things over the years,” admits Watts when we chat during a trip to Toronto’s flagship Hudson’s Bay store last year. “But as an actor, I’m drawn to stories of women who are going through some kind of emotional turmoil, so I need to be able to express that. It would be irresponsible of me to not be able to do my job at full capacity, which would be, you know, to…

Back in 2010, Janell Stephens was working as a therapist by day and moonlighting as a DIY chemist in her kitchen. The mother of five was on a quest to create effective skincare products (the not-so-glamorous kind—think diaper-rash cream) for her eczema-prone children using natural, foodgrade ingredients. “My only goal in those early days was to create something that worked for my family,” she says. Entrepreneurship was nowhere on Stephens’s radar as she whipped up her homemade concoctions. She says this allowed her to remain hyper-focused on a sole mission—creating quality products—without any distractions. “If I had set out to be an entrepreneur, I would have put more focus on scaling and growth,” she says. “But because my journey began with the simple goal of solving a personal need for…

“People come to Sedona for soul experiences,” I overheard a vendor say inside the Center for the New Age spirituality shop on a sunny afternoon. She had just sold a man $300 worth of self-actualization supplies: two white-quartz sound bowls, one intricately engraved drum and several carefully selected crystals. As she rang her customer up, he began to cry. I eavesdropped with curious skepticism while he explained that he was overcome by the area’s mystical energy and felt a spiritual journey coming on. Could I have such an experience during my stay? Dubbed the metaphysical New Age capital, this majestic Arizona hot spot is known as a holistic healing destination. Surrounded by red-rock buttes, steep canyon walls and pine forests, it’s home to recovery treatment centres, yoga retreats and reiki-energy…