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SFW 2024: A Spectacular Balancing AcT

SFW Toronto 24: A Spectacular Balancing Act Model: @official_ela.a Photo Credit: @jimorgillphotography Toronto, October 28, 2024 — Startup Fashion Week Takes Centre Stage to a packed house of over 700 guests as SFW returns to Toronto for its eleventh year. The five-day event, which sold out across all activities, offered an invigorating experience for Canada’s fashion startups and enthusiasts, drawing participants from across the country—from Niagara to Montreal, Ottawa, and Winnipeg. SFW has again demonstrated its indispensable role as a …

Hare & Rose Building a Sustainable Fashion Brand

Against All Odds: The Emotional Journey of Building Hare & Rose, a Sustainable Fashion Brand All Images Courtesy of Hare & Rose Contributed by Hare & Rose In the fiercely competitive fashion world, where trends shift as fast as seasons, launching a brand demands more than creativity—it requires resilience, business savvy, and an unrelenting drive to succeed. For Terri-Lynne Rade, founder of Hare & Rose, this journey has been an emotional and entrepreneurial rollercoaster, marked by moments of triumph yet …

The Innovative World of Kolye TJN

From Nuclear Physics to Fashion Runways: The Innovative World of Kolye TJN Images Courtesy of Kolye TJN As Toronto prepares for its annual Startup Fashion Week™ (SFW), FORWARD turns the spotlight to an unexpected yet intriguing debut. Winnipeg’s avant-garde design house, Kolye TJN, is set to unveil its latest collection on October 25, 2024, at the Illuminarium in the Distillery Historic District. Selected as one of eight up-and-coming Canadian designers, Kolye TJN exemplifies the event’s theme, “Balancing Act,” by smoothly …

Digital Couture Summit SS’25

Digital Couture Summit SS’25 Luxury Meets Innovation at Milan Fashion Week Digital Couture Summit MFW FW’24-25 guests – view from the stage. Photo by Vasyl Kalynchuk. Milan Fashion Week is poised for a technological renaissance as the Digital Couture Summit returns for its SS’25 edition on September 19th. Following its massive success in February’s fashion week, which captivated over 300 exclusive guests, the summit is set to glamour high fashion and cutting-edge technology once again. A Confluence of Fashion and …

Be Our Next Cover Star!

Call for Submissions 🌟 Be Our Next Cover Star! 🌟 Cover Design for “Timeless Transitions” We are inviting talented designers, artists, and photographers to submit their works for a chance to design the cover of our much-anticipated “Timeless Transitions” edition. This issue explores the enduring legacy and dynamic evolution of fashion, blending historical richness with contemporary flair. We seek a cover that captures the essence of this theme, embodying both the timelessness and forward-thinking spirit of fashion. What We’re Looking …

Equestrian Style by Oakbark & Chrome

From Barn to Boutique: Equestrian Style by Oakbark & Chrome All Images Courtesy of Oakbark & Chrome Photography by Kyle B. Director @like.lasagna When horse enthusiasts with a flair for fashion merge their passion for equestrian life with cutting-edge design, the result is the distinct and captivating style of Oakbark & Chrome.Athena Leone and Roxanne Rabalais, the spirited founders of Oakbark & Chrome, are crafting a brand that combines the rigours of horseback riding with the finesse of high fashion.With …

Waves of Elegance: The Lauren Bentley Swimwear Experience

Waves of Elegance: The Lauren Bentley Swimwear Experience All Images Courtesy of Lauren Bentley Swimwear Lauren Bentley Swimwear is a definition of timeless elegance and modern sophistication. A brand of refined luxury blends the allure of timeless fashion with the necessities of contemporary functionality. Far from being just another name in the vast sea of fashion, Lauren Bentley Swimwear is characteristic of passion, precision, and a profound connection to the essence of true luxury and an unwavering commitment to quality …

Innovation Meets Tradition: Digital Couture Summit MFW FW’24-25

Innovation Meets Tradition: Highlights from the Digital Couture Summit MFW FW’24-25 In the heart of Milan, amidst the flurry of Fashion Week, the Digital Couture Summit created a unique intersection where tradition met innovation, and luxury embraced the digital realm. The exclusive event, limited to 300 hand-picked attendees, showcased a blend of high fashion and the latest innovations in traditional luxury, fashion, and beauty digitalization at Lynk&Co’s central Milan venue.Digital Couture Summit returned for the second year, led by fashion …

Canada’s FIRST Bee Venom Facial

Canada’s FIRST Bee Venom Facial Gianna Ugolini’s Visionary Approach to Beauty All Images Courtesy of Gianna Ugolini Gianna Ugolini The beauty industry continues to evolve, driven by trends, innovation and consumer preferences. Every new trend seems to promise a revolution but remains as fleeting as the change of seasons. However, there’s a gentle innovation unfolding in the heart of Canada’s skincare scene, which is far from a transient trend. A refreshingly grounded yet innovative approach to skincare with the deft …

MFW Digital Couture Summit

Digital Couture Summit Connects Luxury Houses with Digital Couture at Milan Fashion Week FW’24-25 Nikki Cikaluk, Daria Shapovalova, David Cash and Leila Ismailova | Photo by Vasyl Kalynchuk As Milan prepares to don its most fashionable attire for the Fashion Week FW/24-25, a groundbreaking event is set to transform the city’s stylish landscape. The Digital Couture Summit is set to redefine fashion boundaries as they bring together innovation, sustainability, and digital revolution in fashion.FORWARD Fashion Toronto has proudly joined as …

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