Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2025 i FASHION

The September issue is one that we plan for all year. It’s always buzzy, as it ushers in the beginning of the fashion world’s favourite season, but a few years ago, we decided to add our own signature brand of hype to the moment by celebrating Canadian innovators and icons on our cover and pages. This year, for our third annual The Ones issue, we are spot-lighting Canada’s next wave of fashion designers, who encompass a diversity of cultural and creative backgrounds. These are people who are changing the fashion game in this country and on the global stage. With a fresh perspective and an artistic eye, they are challenging traditional norms and introducing a new era of fashion design that’s rooted in transformative ideals like identity, eco-consciousness and inclusivity.…

When Stuart Vevers was appointed creative director of Coach in 2013, he taught himself to time travel. First, a trip through history. “I sat in the archives, trying to learn what people had been drawn to over the years,” he tells me from his home in New York City. As the heritage brand has a lengthy story, filled with decades of details, house codes to consider and a long-standing reputation, inheriting the mantle was no small feat. But Vevers, who’d had previous stints at Calvin Klein, Givenchy and Mulberry, was well acquainted with a challenge. So once his feet were firmly planted in the past, he flipped to the future. “There was a moment when I knew we should look to the next generation,” he says of the early days…

DEFYING GRAVITY According to Bulgari, the Octo Finissimo Ultra Tourbillon is both a statement of innovation and a manifesto. Tourbillon movements were first invented to counteract the effects of gravity on timekeeping, which is not a problem with today’s more sophisticated mechanisms. Modern-day tourbillons exist mainly to demonstrate the skill of the watchmaker—which Bulgari does quite well by integrating a skeletonized movement into the watch’s case, resulting in a total thickness of just 1.85 millimetres, making it the thinnest tourbillon in the world. DEEP DIVE This new offering, the Pelagos Ultra, wows thanks to its upgraded 1,000 metres of waterproof depth (great for fans of a practical dive watch), its bracelet with a proprietary micro-adjustment system and its upsized 43-millimetre case in a satin-brushed titanium that’s light on the wrist.…

AN ALL-DAY PARTY? Don’t mind if we do. To toast Black History Month and the launch of its Bond Repair collection, SheaMoisture went all out with a full-day fete. In February, the iconic hair-care brand hosted its Beauty That Bonds event at Toronto’s Hotel X, transforming The View space on the 28th floor, which has expansive windows overlooking Lake Ontario and the city skyline. The festivities kicked off with a gifting suite, where guests could browse booths, connect with Black-owned brands, chat with their founders and walk away with must-have products and merch. Vendors at the event included skincare company Blair & Jack, candle and aromatherapy brand SoftLife, inclusive makeup brand Madeup Beauty and stationery and gifting company M&K Creative Designs. FASHION teamed up with SheaMoisture on the event’s luxe…

LID IT UP Sheer shimmer? We don’t know her. The eyeshadow renaissance has arrived—and it’s all about maximal impact. Think ’90s-inspired silver washes at Kim Shui, grunge-glossy smudges at Dries Van Noten and bold sweeps of colour from lash line to brow bone at Marni. MAKE YOUR MARK Across the runways, power pouts reigned—from Lacoste’s electric fuchsia paired with bare skin to the hyper-glossy reds at Dsquared2. At Stella McCartney, a velvety crimson offered a timeless counterpoint, while Antonio Marras pushed the envelope with red foil lips that shimmered like glass. If this season has a signature, it is written in lipstick. WAVY BABY Whether sculptural or playfully tousled, texture took centre stage. At Monse, glossy, ultra-polished waves offered an editorial take on the bedhead, while Erdem and Prabal Gurung…

Can a crush cure a broken heart? I found myself mulling this over recently when a rather flirtatious fragrance arrived at my front door. Feeling depleted from the dissolution of my last relationship, I was taking a firm break from romance. But as I unboxed Nina Ricci’s Rouge Crush Eau de Parfum, I’ll admit I was intrigued. Predicated on the thrill of desire, this fragrance, I figured, might help me get back on my feet. Rouge Crush marks the latest addition to the Nina by Nina Ricci lineup. The iconic range, which debuted in 2006, is known for its candy-apple bottle and subtly sweet base. Launched in July, this edition is decidedly sexier: Its glossy vessel is the colour of a juicy cherry and has a darkened bite mark that…

It was over coffee that a friend and I came to the recognition that skincare products (for me) and facials (for her) were no longer cutting it. Our conversation went something like this: “I heard X treatment is the best for tightening skin.” “Oh, I heard that Y is a newer, better version of X.” “Yikes, I heard that Y can melt your face.” Thanks to leaps in innovation, skincare has evolved beyond what you put on your skin to include everything from at-home tools to in-office treatments that promise to lift, tighten and improve texture. But what’s worth your time, relative to the pain to your face (and your wallet)? All skin-tightening treatments work by using different types of energy to create controlled injuries that trigger collagen production, explains…

LAKUACHIMOTO @LAKUACHIMOTO Don’t let Vincent La Kuach’s daytime job fool you. Though their nine-to-five may be in dentistry, this campy designer is quickly making a name for themselves in the worlds of drag and Canadian music. Fans include Nelly Furtado and Gia Metric. HAVEN @HAVENBRAND Gorpcore but make it chic—that’s the aesthetic of West Coast brand Haven. Founded by brothers Arthur and Daniel Chmielewski, the store carries both their own brand and others, but the vibe is still singular: Japanese minimalism meets Canadian functionality. SONS OF MAN @SONSOFMAN_OFFICIAL In the hands of streetwear veteran Patrick Yee, the classic button-down isn’t just a shirt; it’s a canvas for creativity. Combining cut-outs, ruching and utilitarian details, his pieces are a master class in proportion and futurism. ALEX S. YU @ALEX.S.YU Welcome to…

Iimagined my first cover story for this magazine to be a garden-variety profile of some doe-eyed Hollywood ingenue. Instead, I had the wonderful—if daunting—assignment of capturing the goals, fears and frustrations of nine Canadian fashion designers. As I observed them on the set of our cover shoot, trading secrets and commiserating about sleepless nights, I was instantly transported back to my own brief brush with an apparel career, when I studied fashion design. In my first class on the first day of the program, our prof asked the auditorium of naive, overdressed students to raise our hands if we wanted to become fashion designers. Most hands in the room—including mine—shot toward the ceiling. “Well, I’m here to tell you that most of you will not become fashion designers,” she said…

VANCOUVER THE VIBE “Casual, comfortable and eco-conscious.” – Jia Seung, project manager at Vancouver Fashion Week and director of operations at Global Fashion Collective THE UNIFORM “Vancouver is the originator of Pilates-girlie-leggings culture. Salomon sneakers and a Lloyd toque are must-haves.” – Leila Bani, stylist and creative consultant THE POINT OF DIFFERENCE “Compared to that of other Canadian cities, Vancouver’s style is notably more casual and relaxed, partly due to its mild climate and accessibility to outdoor spaces like beaches and mountains. It’s rare to see suits and ties here.” – Seung THE INFLUENCES “Vancouver’s style is shaped by its stunning natural surroundings and active lifestyle. Its mild weather encourages layering and stylish outerwear, while the cultural diversity adds global flair to fashion and design.” – Caroline Phelps, general manager…

Jacques Cousteau once said, “The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” And, indeed, that’s certainly the case for Tiffany & Co. The American jeweller is no stranger to the ocean. It’s been meditating on the myths and motifs of the sea since the mid-century, when celebrated designer Jean Schlumberger created an odyssey of oceanic jewels. More than 60 years later, his work has become as steeped in legend as Atlantis, echoing through countless Tiffany & Co. collections. The most recent? Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder. Tiffany & Co. unveiled its yearly high-jewellery offering (entitled Blue Book) in New York City in April. Designed by Nathalie Verdeille, chief artistic offcer of jewellery and high jewellery, the assortment is presented in 10 distinctive…

HELLO, MISS Natalie Portman fronts Dior’s new fragrance and shares the lengths she’d go to for love. (SEE NEXT PAGE.)…

“I can’t believe I did it, and if all this were to go out the window tomorrow, I would be proud of what I’ve done,” beauty blogger Estée Lalonde reflects at Brasserie of Light, an art-deco-style British eatery tucked inside London’s Selfridges. She’s speaking about her wellness brand, Mirror Water (a bodycare brand focusing on mindful self-care), launching downstairs in the renowned British department store. On this unexpectedly sunny day—rare given the capital’s rainy reputation—she’s fresh-faced with a dewy glow, catching the morning light as we enjoy ham-and-cheese omelettes. There’s a quiet confidence about her—a sense of calm that mirrors the ethos behind her brand. Looking back, beauty has always been intertwined with Lalonde’s formative years. She recalls getting ready with her mother in a shared bathroom in Waterloo, Ont.,…

Writing about beauty products has taken me to some dreamy places, from rose fields in Provence to ritzy Manhattan penthouses. But my most recent beauty journey—to Paris—found me at the cosmetics equivalent of a tech conference. In fact, if it weren’t for the singular wee-woo sound of the city’s police sirens, you’d think I was in Cupertino, Calif., applauding a new iPhone. Instead, I found myself at Le Visionnaire, L’Oréal’s historic headquarters on Rue Royale, where the stage was set for a day of keynote addresses, panel discussions and bated-breath announcements—all centred around the theme of longevity. You’ll encounter that word, “longevity,” a few times in this story—and likely in many to come as the term has become the beauty industry’s latest rallying cry. “Longevity is an age-old dream of…

At the beginning of May, I booked an appointment to get braids. I had just taken out a sew-in weave and was excited to have a lower-maintenance protective style. But I was also anxious. My edges were looking a little sparse, likely due to heat damage and overmanipulation from styling my leave-out while I had my weave in. I knew that getting braids would probably only make a fragile situation worse, but I did it anyway. In the chair, I practically begged the stylist to leave those front hairs out of the braids. And thankfully, she listened. Still, as soon as we were done, I texted my friend, who was visiting the States, to see if she could bring me back a bottle (or two) of the viral Cécred Restoring…

A re there still secrets left in London? Surely not, as it’s one of the most visited cities on the planet. Yet, on a recent trip to the English capital and Windsor, I found myself discovering many new—or, rather, old—destinations that are so shrouded in secrecy I would never have found them on my own. For instance, have you ever been horseback riding on The Long Walk of Windsor Castle? There’s only one company in the country licensed to use carriages in the Great Park in 2025—Windsor Carriages—and it’s been in operation since 1849. Then there’s The Spy Bar, hidden in the basement of the palatial hotel Raffes London at the Old War Offce. Housed in rooms once used by MI5 and MI6, the speakeasy is only open to hotel…

FALL 2025 TREND REPORT From sartorial sleeping bags to raiding Grandpa’s wardrobe, these styles are primed to dominate the months ahead. THE MATRIX RELOADED Over 25 years later, The Matrix remains one of fashion’s favourite films. Take your cues from Saint Laurent and Tom Ford, along with Neo and Trinity, and invest in a full leather look this fall. PEARLS of WISDOM Mixing equal parts Jackie O. and Lisa Simpson, the oversized-pearl trend popped up at Chanel, All-In and Vaquera—meaning that it’s primed to be absolutely everywhere. Pearlclutching has never looked this good. SUEDE to GO Leave your wool coats at home—this season belongs to suede. On the Fall 2025 runways, fashion’s favourite fabric proved to be the most versatile as it was spotted on bags, jackets and workwear staples.…

Building an accessory collection isn’t about quantity; nor does it mean exclusively buying pricey investment pieces. There are plenty of brands that consistently deliver stylish, high-quality jewellery at accessible price points—and many of them are Canadian! (Tariffs? Where?) Whether you want to tap into the oversized-earrings trend, have an obsession with charms or gravitate toward tougher silhouettes, there’s a little something for everyone in the local jewellery space. Here are some highlights. THE COOL-GIRL CLUB JENNY BIRD Jenny Bird has been predicting how “that girl” will want to accessorize for more than 15 years. And, she says, despite noticing her trend-forward jewellery (see: anklet stacks and outsized coquilles-St. Jacquesinspired earrings) on celebrities like Michelle Obama, “it never gets old seeing a woman seated beside me on a flight wearing my…

THE DROP: OMEGA RAILMASTER 38 MM ($7,400) THE DETAILS: How do you stay true to the past but look to the future? The Omega Railmaster can offer some clues. Originally designed in the ’50s for railroad engineers, the timepiece is back with two 38-millimetre stainless-steel models. While one features a grey-and-black gradient dial and the other leans more beige, both are powered by Omega’s Co-Axial Master Chronometer calibre (read “a very reliable internal engine”) and can resist up to 15,000 gauss of magnetism—15 times more than the mid-century original. A classic, reborn. THE DROP: CANADA GOOSE TEMPEST SHORT ($295) THE DETAILS: “A quiet rebellion” is how Haider Ackermann, creative director at Canada Goose, describes the brand’s Snow Goose Spring and Pre-Fall 2025 collections, but from where we’re standing, they’re looking…

Natalie Portman would do anything for love “as long as it’s not self-sacrificing,” she tells me over the phone from Paris. “You do need to preserve yourself, so you can enjoy the love, but apart from that, everything is worth it.” The topic—what one would do for love—is at the core of the campaign for the new Miss Dior Essence fragrance, with Portman (a longtime Dior ambassador) as its face. She says that when she first experienced the scent, she felt a sense of “fearlessness and real strength” but also “being in love with love.” The fragrance is a fresh take on the 1947 original Miss Dior, reimagined by Francis Kurkdjian, the brand’s acclaimed inhouse perfumer. He set out to capture the youthful spirit and energy of that first iteration…

When I first sit down with Julie Chung in the lobby bar of the Four Seasons in Toronto, I can’t help but comment on her pristine outfit and hair: a cropped Chanel tweed jacket, crisp straight-leg denim, sleek Khaite ankle boots and a bob so glossy it could double as a mirror. She exudes the kind of polished glamour more often seen on a press tour than at a PR meeting. “Fashion was always my first love,” she says, smiling. “Even in med school, I’d be stitching sutures in my Prada shoes.” It’s the kind of statement that captures Chung perfectly: her clinical precision, creative force and appreciation for the finer things in life. She is the woman behind one of the most beloved hair-tool brands and is only now…

MARIO FUGNITTO’S mouldedleather bodices make the wearer look as if they’ve been dipped in the material like a Greek statue cast in bronze. It’s his signature look, and it’s one that has found its way onto the likes of Lauren Chan and Charli XCX. Fugnitto achieves this by soaking the leather in water for hours, breaking it down until it becomes malleable enough to closely mimic the landscape of the body. It’s an expensive, time-consuming process, and Fugnitto admits to sleeping for only four hours a night. He wakes up at 4 a.m. to pursue not only the craft that has made him famous but also the one that pays the bills: making dance costumes for halftime-show amusements like the Raptors Dance Pack. Such is the life of the modern…

The minaudière silhouette was popularized in the Roaring Twenties as a portable vanity case for evenings out, with luxury brands creating designs that were a nod to the era’s art-deco tropes. But these hard-shell mini bags turned out to have surprising staying power—over the years, Chanel has released styles inspired by everything from its iconic perfume bottles to shipping containers. Its latest take is a whimsical interpretation of the makeup compact, with added Chanel signatures like pearl accents and a chain strap. The inspiration comes via singer Jennie (one of the house ambassadors) and ’90s romcom heroines, who surely wouldn’t turn down such a playful companion.…