FLORE MIRABEAU–Timeless in style, sustainable in design

The fascinating love affair between woman and shoe is universal. Even though these women have never met face- to -face, yet the shared love of shoes brings them together.We are all guilty of that feeling, “One can never have too many pairs!” As we continue to stay inside in our homes to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we can’t help but miss the thrill and pleasure that a pair of heels does not fail to bring when feeling the lows’. …

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Face masks have become the indispensable accessories

As we are living in the Age of the Mask, Face masks have become the indispensable accessories. Sprout Collection Launches Mask-Initiative in Support of Efforts to Combat the Spread of COVID-19 Face masks are omnipresent these days amid coronavirus pandemic that continues to threaten lives across the globe, making face masks if not mandatory, then advised. Recognizing the nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment, designers, fashion brands, emerging designers, anyone who can are breaking out the sewing machines and making …

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floral immunity

Vanessa Kiraly hopes that Canada will be able to “BLOOM” once more and that life will return to normal.

Inspired by the colour of life in spring VANIKA by Vanessa Kiraly redesigned hospital masks that reflect the blooming of flowers in spring to represent the reinvigoration of life after a long winter. As flowers of hope bloom from the VANIKA design Masks, Kiraly pays tribute to healthcare workers worldwide, fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.

At Home with ET Canada’s Entertainment Reporter Sangita Patel

Coronavirus lockouts have turned the slick glamour hour of broadcasters and show hosts to migrate to their Home’s casual comfort. ET Canada’s Entertainment Reporter Sangita Patel discusses her new social distancing lifestyles and the challenges of making ET Canada at home. Sangita Patel is a face familiar to many, covering the hottest red carpets and interviewing some of the biggest stars in the world including Julia Roberts, Helen Mirren, and her personal favourite, Dwayne Johnson, with ET Canada since 2014. …

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creativity in the time of crisis

Editor’s Note creativity in the time of crisis INSPIRATION, FORWARD’s Spring Summer Issue should have been the copy you are reading, but instead, you have ‘FASHION in LOCKDOWN’ in your hand.COVID-19 pandemic came, and overnight as the entire fabric of our life turned upside down, it also brought along the moment of this Issue.The purpose of this edition arrived in April during the initial days of lockdown, as the world felt uncertain and unsure. We felt a great responsibility to …

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THE PLAGUE DOCTOR

The plague Doctor captures the different elements of what has been happening–politically, emotionally and spiritually–to the world while the underlying eerie-ness ensnares the “unknown” of it all. The photographer seeks to utilize the plague doctor mask and draw parallels between the circumstance of which it was created and modern-day. Photography by Samantha Moss of MossWorks PhotographyDesigner Dave Ross, Branded Heron LeatherworksModel Amber Bridgeman

“Freedom is what I miss the most,”–says Hanya Kizemchuk

“Freedom is what I miss the most,”–says Hanya Kizemchuk Covid-19 has robbed the world of so much. Above all, the freedom to live the way we know best is taken away from us all. So how do we find the courage to navigate through this unforeseen situation? Model/ Entrepreneur, Hanya Kizemchuk, shares her life, fears, courage and hope while surviving through this pandemic. Who is Hanya Kizemchuk? Hanya Kizemchuk is a warrior, a survivor. I have been asked throughout my …

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Living in the NOW with Nini Amerlise

Living in the NOW with Nini Amerlise Model, actress, a motivational speaker and a founder, Nini Amerlise is an epitome of inspiration. Never a dull moment, or straying away from the path of success, Amerlise finds motivation in everything to be a role model and bring a positive change.How does someone who is always on the go make of this sudden stillness of life? FORWARD finds out while she talks about how she is appreciating the ‘NOW’ and living in …

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NOLNO

2020 FW Collection Digital presentation TOKYO FW 20/21 Image: Courtesy of Press Office

Boutique ordinary

Boutique Ordinary 2020 FW Collection Digital presentation TOKYO FW 20/21 Image: Courtesy of Press Office