Innholdsfortegnelse for October 2025 i FASHION

Style and sports have always had a synergistic relationship, but in recent years we’ve seen the two worlds creatively collide—serving as both a point of interest and an inspiration for each other. The fashion-forward spin on activewear and sporty styles evolved into elevated athleisure more than a decade ago. Designers have brilliantly embraced this trend, which, in my books, will forever be ultracool. We are back with our sports issue, and the main character is a rising NBA sensation serving the season’s best looks. The FASHION team jetted to Las Vegas to shoot 22-year-old Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, who was named Rookie of the Year in 2023. Banchero is at the forefront of the next gen of basketball icons who are redefining what it means to be a modern…

SASHA EXETER, CONTENT CREATOR FAVOURITE TYPES OF FITNESS? “I truly love to move my body in different ways! I’m a gym girlie and a Pilates princess, I enjoy running and I have a new-found love of boxing.”  THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR WORKOUT STYLE? “Functional, chic, fashion-forward.”  THE ONE PIECE YOU CAN’T DO WITHOUT? “That’s an easy one—my Apple Watch. I’ve had every single version since the first one came out, and I love tracking all my daily movements on it.” CAILLI BECKERMAN AND SAM BECKERMAN, CONTENT CREATORS FAVOURITE TYPE OF FITNESS? Cailli Beckerman (CB): “Power walking. I walk an hour and a half a day!” Sam Beckerman (SB): “Peloton. I’ve done over 6,000 workouts on it, and Alex T is my fave!”  THREE WORDS TO DESCRIBE YOUR WORKOUT STYLE?…

STYLE TIP This refined colour looks luxe in every fabrication. Play with texture—think glossy leather, structured wool and more—to maximize its impact.…

INTRODUCING THE FASHION CLOSET: an immersive experience that’s part editorial studio, part brand showcase and entirely built for the FASHION-fam community. “The FASHION Closet is more than just a space; it’s a curated community where creativity, storytelling and innovation come to life,” says Deidre Marinelli, publisher of FASHION. To make this vision a reality, George Antonopoulos, senior creative and fashion director of FASHION and events, wanted to immerse the closet in neutral tones so the products could shine. “It’s more than just racks and rails; it’s a curated hub of inspiration where the season’s most exciting pieces come to life before they hit the page,” he explains. With such creative ambitions, we needed partners who could build more than just furniture. Enter IKEA and Taskrabbit (IKEA’s official assembly partner), the…

Fans at a Golden State Valkyries game are out of their seats and yelling with glee. No, they aren’t cheering on star forward Kayla Thornton. They’ve got their arms outstretched in the hope of securing a black-and-white-striped goodie bag floating down the stadium via a mini parachute—Sephora serves as the WNBA team’s founding partner, after all. In 2025, makeup, hair-care and skincare brands are calling the shots in not only women’s leagues but also men’s—which raises the question “What exactly is beauty’s play here?” A LEAGUE OF HER OWN Sports have historically been a man’s domain—to the point where Olympic gold medallist and professional women’s hockey player Sarah Nurse (who’s heading west to join Vancouver’s new PWHL team this season) didn’t think she’d ever play in the NHL. The only…

The first time I saw Lucia Pica’s work up close was backstage at London Fashion Week, Spring 2015, at House of Holland. She was weaving a spell with rock ’n’ roll silver sparkles that felt alive and fearless. Even then, her signature duality (raw versus refined) was easy to see. Her makeup had bite—a sense of soul—and it was as cool as hell. That polished yet rebellious sensibility would go on to define her six-year run at Chanel. And now Pica is channelling that same energy at Byredo, bringing her full-spectrum creativity as the brand’s creative image and makeup partner, a role she took on in 2022. Pica’s work doesn’t just sit pretty; it tells a story. “Makeup has always been something I found incredibly attractive and appealing, even when…

In fashion, there are few higher luxuries than Savile Row bespoke, where every detail of a handmade garment is designed with one person in mind. But in the world of beauty, customization has limits. Virtual skin-analysis tools, plug-and-play ingredients and package engraving offer some degree of personalization without actually crafting one-of-a-kind products. Until now. Acorn Biolabs, a Toronto-based company co-founded by Drew Taylor, is breaking new ground by harnessing the power of stem cells (the repair cells of the body) to concoct serums that are unique to each customer. Forget vitamin C or retinol—the active ingredients in these serums are autologous, meaning they’re made by the customer’s own cells. The result? A higher level of personalization than ever before seen in the industry. Naturally, the creation process for each serum…

ROSEMEAD HOUSE, ESQUIMALT, BRITISH COLUMBIA Built in 1906 and once known as the Old English Inn, this historic property reopens its doors on October 2 following a major revamp and a newly constructed wing to house additional rooms. The design ethos here is unabashedly maximalist: gilded mirrors in the bathrooms, floral wallpaper in the bedrooms and plenty of era-appropriate antiques throughout. Plus, there’s an acclaimed restaurant, a spa focused on sea-based treatments and a gym offering everything from Pilates to Pelotons. FOGO ISLAND INN, FOGO ISLAND, NEWFOUNDLAND To call the Fogo Island Inn simply a hotel would do this architectural stunner a disservice. For those in the know, it’s the ultimate bucketlist property, located on a remote and rugged island off the coast of Newfoundland. There’s deep respect and reverence…

IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO TALK ABOUT A PRO ATHLETE without bringing up their stats: distilling their talents and boundless discipline down to percentages, records and figures in order to compare them to the greats. I’m no athlete, but as I celebrate my one-year anniversary of becoming EIC of this magazine, I’m reflecting on some stats of my own. Issues gone to press under my watch: seven. Kilometres flown for work: 71,000. Hours of meetings: 343. Industry flings: Let’s save it for the memoir. If we consider fashion magazines as being in a league of their own, then we have our own greats—both real and fictional. There’s Diana Vreeland, immortalized in the excellent documentary The Eye Has to Travel, who gave the world the term “youthquake.” Then there’s Miranda Priestly, immortalized by…

So that’s what y’all wanted to see, huh?” Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts asked back in 2024, after winning a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. And while, yes, fans would undoubtedly agree that a major win was what they wanted to see, it was Hurts’s “Breed of One” diamond necklace that kept the conversation going long after the final touchdown. Big and certainly bold, the sparkly chain was custom-made for the athlete by Gabriel the Jeweler. Worth a shocking $200,000 and encrusted with a dazzling array of diamonds, the necklace honours Hurts’s personal motto, Breed of One. It went viral almost instantly, becoming an unexpected symbol of the growing connection between athletic culture and luxury accessories. And while the attention marked a new level of mainstream visibility, the bond between…

Since the dawn of the iPhone, roughly two decades ago, the fashion of tech founders has been defined by, well, a lack of it. Silicon Valley’s anti-style staples are easy to recognize: the worn hoodie; the scuffed sneakers; the casual, sometimes sloppy, brand of effortlessness projected by the ruling class of mostly male tech elites. It is the uniform worn by someone whose attention is anywhere but on their wardrobe. “There was this perception of, like, ‘I just don’t care,’” says Arati Sharma, an early Shopify employee turned entrepreneur and investor. “‘I’m too busy running my company.’” The origins of this look can be traced back to Mark Zuckerberg in the early days of Facebook. A few years after launching the website, he famously appeared in a CNN interview wearing…

Halfway through an absolutely jam-packed, sweltering-hot July weekend in New Orleans, I thought to myself, “I really love being a Black woman.” Of course, it wasn’t the first time I’d felt this way. But at the ESSENCE Festival of Culture, SheaMoisture gave me the space to have that incredibly important realization again. For three days, I was transported back to the dorm room and enrolled—along with 15 other women—in “Sheaversity,” the brand’s cheeky take on the collegiate experience. “This year, we’re checking into university, and you are both the student and the teacher,” Maureen Kitheka, SheaMoisture’s marketing and engagement lead in Canada, told me. “The student because you’re ready to learn some more, but the teacher because you’re already empowered. We’re meeting you where you are.” In the early aughts,…

LA ROCHE-POSAY X U.S. OPEN SPF on the tennis court? A no-brainer—and precisely why the French skincare giant’s partnerships with famed tennis tournaments are matches made in skincare heaven. SEPHORA CANADA X TORONTO TEMPO The beauty retailer is a founding partner of the homegrown WNBA franchise, which tips off in 2026. The goal? To elevate women’s sports in Canada and foster a community of like-minded fans. SALLY HANSEN X JARED MCCAIN The NBA player known for his eye-catching manis and the beauty brand have nailed it with a special collab featuring five Miracle Gel shades envisioned by the Philly 76ers point guard himself. E.L.F. X NWSL Adding to its roster of partnerships (hockey, tennis, racing), the brand beloved for its viral dupes signed a multi-year sponsorship with the National Women’s…

Lupita Nyong’o Easily one of the most adventurous celebs when it comes to standout hair looks—thanks to the brilliance of stylist Vernon François—she rocks a coily fringe like no other. Chappell Roan The famous redhead’s voluminous curls and signature fringe have become key to her pop-girl persona. Tracee Ellis Ross A champion of the fringe, the actor and curly-hair-brand founder has fun with her coils, sporting a mane that boasts impressive volume. Sandra Oh The Killing Eve star embraced curly bangs back in 2019 (which was a suggestion from her stylist Ted Gibson) and has never looked back. Yara Shahidi Whether her glossy coiled fringe is styled in a blunt bob or a playful updo, no one does it quite like the Grown-ish star, with SherriAnn Cole’s expert touch behind…

PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP) PRP is created by drawing a client’s blood, separating the platelets and plasma and then re-injecting or microneedling them into the face or scalp. Many people are fans, but results can be affected by age, diet and more. Cost: $1,500 to $4,500 for three sessions FAT GRAFTING Inserting a client’s fat, which can be rich in stem cells, into their face to reap its rejuvenating benefits requires liposuction, making it the most invasive procedure on the list. Fat can’t be effectively preserved, so using your 30-year-old fat cells when you’re 60 isn’t possible. Cost: $5,000 for a one-time treatment EXOSOME THERAPY Secreted by stem cells, exosomes are messengers that transport active compounds to other cells. Exosome therapy usually involves applying donor exosomes to the face or scalp…

Luggage—and, by extension, travel—is at the core of Louis Vuitton’s DNA. From steamer trunks to hat boxes, the brand is forever rooted in stylish departures and homecomings. So it’s fitting, then, that the house’s latest handbag launch takes inspiration from arguably the most romantic form of travel: the train. The soft-body bag borrows its name, Express, from the original moniker for the brand’s iconic Speedy bag, and its body bands and soft silhouette are nods to the beloved Keepall duffle. Versatility is key here; this grained-leather and velvet-calf-skin handbag can be carried on the shoulder, worn across the body or tucked into the elbow. A worthy travel companion indeed.…

It’s undeniable that sports jerseys—whether they’re being worn in the bleachers or out to brunch—are having a serious sartorial moment. But behind the style points lies a less-than-glamorous reality: Textile waste is taking over the sports world. Take soccer, for example. According to Joanna Czutkowna, CEO of sports and sustainability consulting firm 5thread, “60 percent of professional football kits are either incinerated or sent to landfill at the end of the season.” And in the United States, it’s been reported that an average NFL game can generate 35 tonnes of garbage—including plastic, food packaging, merchandise and clothing. The Super Bowl increases that by nearly 50 percent. That’s where upcycling steps up to the plate. Fuelled by a mix of eco-consciousness and team spirit, these five Canadian brands are giving worn-out…

Watching cars whip around a track at terrifying speeds is, admittedly, a thrill. But if you’re truly immersed in the world of Formula 1, you know that that’s only the beginning. At its core, F1 is about luxury. It’s a sport where absurdly-good-looking men and women (see the F1 Academy) wear designer leathers and six-figure watches and risk their lives driving at blistering speeds for millions of dollars. For 24 weekends a year, drivers travel the world in expensive cars, private jets and yachts, with each stop more cinematic than the last. Singapore, Abu Dhabi, Las Vegas, Monaco, Montreal… It’s less sports calendar, more Bond-film itinerary—and dedicated fans are eager to get in on the action. According to American Express’s 2025 Global Travel Trends, half of Canadians are open to…

A sports watch is inherently rugged: a Jason Momoa in a world of Timothée Chalamets. It’s big, bulky and built, designed for the wrists of men who chase the tops of mountains and ride the most dangerous of waves. It’s performance first and aesthetics second, which translates to features like sweat, water and shock absorption and next-level durability rendered in military-inspired faces and (shudder) rubber straps. But in 2025, this narrow definition feels reductive and antiquated. That’s because the new millennium demanded something different—because life was different. Dress codes have relaxed. Wellness and fitness have become more mainstream. And the rise of athleisure has made it easier to go from the gym to work to dinner without changing clothes—or watches. And as Omega president and CEO Raynald Aeschlimann attested this…

THE DROP: SHISEIDO VITAL PERFECTION INTENSIVE WRINKLESPOT TREATMENT A+ ($135) THE DETAILS: With a heritage spanning 153 years, Japanese beauty brand Shiseido knows that reinvention is the key to staying relevant. Its latest launch, the reimagined Vital Perfection Intensive WrinkleSpot Treatment, doubles down on visible results with a powerful new formulation. This targeted cream is infused with Pure Retinol Advanced, a next-gen ingredient developed for rapid improvement in deep wrinkles, dark spots and overall skin firmness. Designed for the face and neck, it works to fade visible signs of aging for a smoother, brighter, more resilient complexion. Its clinical results speak to its efficacy: noticeably reduced wrinkles and dark spots in as little as one week. THE DROP: RARE BEAUTY RARE EAU DE PARFUM ($104 FOR 50 ML) THE DETAILS:…

Back when I was studying fashion, I took a course called Colour and Design, which (as the name might suggest) ran students through aesthetic principles like the golden ratio, colour theory and visual hierarchy. But one simple lesson has always stuck with me: If you want people to pay attention to what you have to say, use elements that draw the eye up toward the face, like statement collars and bold shoulders. Lately, I’ve been adding lipstick to that list of notice-me tactics: a bold red for a day of speaking in meetings, a grunge-y dark berry for a party. Still, even in the best of times, lipstick can make me feel hyper-aware of myself. (Is it on my teeth? Has it escaped past the lip line? Is it too…

The day before E.L.F. Beauty made headlines with its US$1-billion acquisition deal for Rhode, Hailey Bieber’s buzzy skincare brand, I hopped on a Zoom with Kory Marchisotto, the company’s chief marketing officer, who was calling in from its NYC office. The timing? Less than ideal—I would’ve loved to get the scoop. Still, the blockbuster news felt like classic E.L.F.: fast, strategic and totally in tune with the culture. E.L.F. (short for eyes, lips, face) Beauty has become one of the most-talked-about beauty companies. Aside from its pending Rhode acquisition, it has expanded its portfolio with clean-beauty brand Well People (acquired in 2020); Keys Soulcare, developed in partnership with Alicia Keys (launched in 2020); and skincare darling Naturium (acquired in 2023). In 2024, E.L.F. Beauty surpassed US$1 billion in net sales—a…

Styling curls takes patience. Add bangs and it’s a whole other level. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a fringe. Always championing my natural hair, I recall my younger self joyfully running around with playful curls and straightacross bangs. Now, at 27, I opt for a more refined style, pulling my curls into a sleek bun or a single braid—except for the coily tendrils that frame my face. My curly mane has always been a part of my signature look, but I didn’t always welcome it. Of mixed race, I grew up with a Black mom who had the magic touch, working product through my curls while I was perched on the edge of my parents’ bed. But by high school, the brush was in my own…

CREATED FOR TORI PURAS WAS DIAGNOSED WITH breast cancer not once, but twice before her 31st birthday. The first time, she was 25 years old. She’d experienced lumpy breasts and dozens of cysts and benign tumours since high school and was put in a monitoring program because of a history of breast cancer on her mother’s side. When Puras felt a dull ache in her right breast ahead of her yearly check-in, she fought to move up her ultrasound, despite doctors brushing it off. “I knew something wasn’t normal,” says the 32-year-old Toronto-based content creator and owner of Trendfluence, a creative agency. “That lump ended up being my first diagnosis.” She had stage 0 non-invasive ductal carcinoma in her right breast. Five years later, the cancer came back; this time…