Visits: 21 This is My Story, a series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By Natasha Bruno Date February 24, 2021 Facebook Twitter “We’re on the verge of something big, massive, huge. We have the opportunity …
One Writer Reflects on Her Decision To Stop Wearing The Hijab
Visits: 25Photography by Tory Rust/Gallery StockUrooba Jamal gave up the hijab, as well as her faith, and gained more than just the freedom to play with her hair. By Urooba Jamal Date December 30, 2020 Facebook Twitter The year I …
How an MS Diagnosis Affected My Attitude Toward Fashion
Visits: 24 By Ardra Shephard Date December 28, 2020 Facebook Twitter Whenever I couldn’t sleep pre-COVID, I put together outfits in my mind. I thought about an event I had on the horizon – a trip to New York, an …
My Story: Miss Universe Canada 2020 Nova Stevens on Modelling, Activism and More
Visits: 25Photographer: Peter Tamlin. Fashion: Brandon Laughton. Makeup: Lou Swinden-Payne. Hair: Adrian Carew. Production: MGMode.“Canada’s a land of immigrants and it’s our diversity that makes us so beautiful. But I find that often times in certain industries—a lot of industries—it’s …
Meet Pantene’s New Canadian Ambassador, Vivek Shraya
Visits: 32 The Edmonton-born artist stars in a new film as part of the #HairHasNoGender project. By Sarah Daniel Date November 24, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter Vivek Shraya has the kind of long, lustrous hair that looks like it belongs in …
Here’s Why Mina Gerges is Advocating For More Body Diversity Among Male Models
Visits: 35Photography by Colin Gaudet“For men, the idea of body image is still so taboo. It feels like we’re centuries behind in comparison to the kinds of conversations about body image that women are having.” By Pahull Bains Date November …
My Story: Actress Bahia Watson on The Handmaid’s Tale, BIPOC Representation and More
Visits: 31Image courtesy Bahia Watson. Design by Kayleen Dicuangco.Welcome to My Story, a weekly series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By championing these diverse stories and backgrounds, we hope that our cultural conversations will expand …
My Story: Kiley May on Trans Representation in Media and Creating the Character Roles She Wants to See
Visits: 31Photograph courtesy of Kiley MayWelcome to My Story, our weekly series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By championing these diverse stories and backgrounds, we hope that our understanding of the cultural conversations around beauty …
Vancouver-based Writer Lydia Okello on the Future of Fashion They Would Like to See
Visits: 38Photograph courteSy of lydia okello. Growing up in a conservative family, Lydia Okello favoured frou-frou frocks. But then their gender journey began. By Lydia Okello Date August 21, 2020 icon-facebook icon-twitter “Oh. I guess I wear pants now….” It’s …
My Story: Creative Director Josef Adamu on the Power of Telling Untold Narratives
Visits: 50Images courtesy of Josef Adamu. Design by Danielle Campbelle.Welcome to My Story, our new weekly series dedicated to creatives of colour and their paths to success. By championing these diverse stories and backgrounds, we hope that our understanding of …