Shelli Oh on what inspires the narratives of her Fashion.

Fashion Designer Shelli Oh talks about what inspires the narratives of her Fashion. Shelli Oh photographed by Mondo Lulu. Fashion Designer Shelli Oh talks to FORWARD about how her passion for fashion emerged, from where she draws her inspiration and how she helps women and children live free from domestic abuse one design at a time.Indonesian – Canadian Fashion Designer Shelli Oh’s creative eye, elegant perspective and intuitive design, characterized by rich, unique, meticulous details, make her any fashion lover’s …

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One size doesn’t fit all: SMITHERY

Photography Ashley Adams One size doesn’t fit all: SMITHERY takes the old-school concept of dressing for your body shape into the modern day of online shopping. In an era where clothing is flooded with an array of sizes– sizing has become arbitrary, and the fit is a problem in modern fashion. When we can’t find clothes that fit, let alone clothes we like, it can be infuriating. Universal size seems like an appealing solution to our need for finding the …

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e3 KONCEPT– A universal clothing

e3 KONCEPT | A universal clothing for a more dignified and independent lifestyle. All Images Courtesy of e3 Koncept Representation in fashion saw a gradual and visible shift– in many ways– over the past few years. The celebration of diversity–celebrating people of every age, body size, gender, culture and race– is more apparent than ever. Even so, representation of disability remains an issue that industry is still struggling with, even as diversity is at the forefront in society. Underrepresentation raises …

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walking on water

Walking on Water (WOW) | We Need Water in Our Lives Water has always been Carl Landry-Berthelot’s happy place. Ever since he was a child, water is where he found his safe place. Born in July, with one of three water signs, Cancerian Landry-Berthelot’s whole life revolved around water being a competitive swimmer, lifeguard, and fashion. “Water is my home and where I feel safe. There is a calmness I love from sunsets on the water.” So, in the end, …

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UforChange: Building Youth and Society

UforChange: Building Youth and Society All Images Courtesy of UforChange UforChange, a non-profit organization, has harnessed youth’s creativity to spur inspirational energy and knowledge for a purposeful future for over a decade. UforChange is a non-profit organization that focuses on youth development through Arts. For almost 11 years, the program has impacted young people to understand and learn their purpose and direction in their futures by using art as the tool to achieve change. To date, UforChange has changed the …

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I Miss You Vintage- luxury designer recycling destination

Meet I MISS YOU VINTAGE | Toronto’s most coveted luxury designer recycling destination. We spoke to the veteran of the resale fashion world, I Miss You Vintage founder, Julie Yoo, to talk about everything vintage fashion, from what characterizes secondhand luxury to how Vintage Fashion is taking over and what makes secondhand shopping great. The last few years have witnessed a growing trend of pre-owned fashion consumption– from it being a great way to state your unique style to it …

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Disability Visibility in Fashion

Disability Visibility in Fashion “Representation is not about ‘Normalizing’ rather about Broadening our Perspectives,” Anahita Khalilian. Photography Michele Taras | Designer Michele Taras Background on Anahita Khalilian I’m Iranian, Canadian. Born in Tehran, Iran, my parents decided to move to London, England, and then to Toronto, Canada, to access greater possibilities considering my disability. I have been diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, type 3. I am the Founder and Creative Director of YongeRunway. Since my graduation, I have worked on …

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CAITLIN POWER Designing the Future of Fashion

CAITLIN POWER: | Redefining the Way Consumers Shop by Designing the Future of Fashion. “Sustainability is not just in the design; it is also in other ways such as the process of design; sourcing of materials; and where the clothes are made.” Sustainable style is an indefinite concept that means different things to different people. Sustainability doesn’t start and stop with a design. It extends from the source of the fabric to its production method, practices and interaction, to its …

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The Style App: Click & Get Styled at home

The Style App: Click & Get Styled at home with an expert Stylist All Images Courtesy of The Style App. Closet full of clothes staring back at you, yet nothing to wear–we have all been there, the frustration while getting ready for the day. Do we buy more?– when having enough clothes is not the problem. To the rescue is The Style App–the first on-demand styling service–to give you an actual shopping experience to help you move forward with your …

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Inclusive Stylist Toronto-image-makers behind the scenes

Inclusive Stylist Toronto | the image-makers behind the scenes While we remain distracted falling in love with the Beauty in front of the camera, we very often forget the people working behind the scene as part of the teams. It is not uncommon for society to have overlooked their significance, the value of tastemakers and innovators who help give the world that very ‘Beauty’–we are mesmerized with– from behind the scenes.In the chaos of the industry, during recent years, the …

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