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The year 2020, the landmark year that impacted every aspect of every individual’s life globally, also spotlights the Fashion Industry’s shortcomings. The global pandemic, which affected the industry the hardest, also inspired the creative revolution in Fashion. While every individual, brand, business and event industry approached different creative methods as a whole, they all paved the way for a future-forward. And right here in Toronto, our very own Startup Fashion Week reinvented to continue what they do best–give platform, exposure, …

Canvas Toronto

2019 August launch party. Photography by Yao Wang. The World is Your Canvas Collection by Canvas Toronto Canvas Toronto believes each individual can create something extraordinary. Through their products and fashion accessories, the brand makes you part of the journey, transforming the arts and small things into an authentic story. The founder Matt Yuan started the brand in 2019 with a profound passion for arts and fashion. The brand itself is a combination of high-end material and mixed culture.With a …

Santa Soul Swim

Seamless, reversible and multi-use, Santa Soul Swim is the ultimate swimsuit that every woman has been searching for. As comfortable as it is versatile, they are not only your beachwear but also worn with pants, skirts and dresses. Santa Soul Swim will take you from the beach to your desk and seamlessly transform you into a stylish fashionista. Santa Soul Swim is a byproduct of a love for fashion and travel with simple yet sophisticated experiences. The Canadian-born brand created …

Chase Tang Gives Back to Alma Mater

Rising Star Chase Tang Gives Back to Alma Mater with Scholarship Endowment at the University of Guelph GUELPH, ON – The University of Guelph is pleased to announce today that it has received a generous scholarship endowment from one of its distinguished alumni, Chase Tang, who is a rising star in the world of acting with his recent lead casting in a Netflix original series. The University of Guelph is known for producing numerous graduates who have excelled in the …

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’. …

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 …

“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 …

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 …

Canadian Beauty Comes Clean

Written by Charlotte CarsonPhotos: Arline MalakianPhoto Production: AM Visual CommunicationsMakeup & Hair: Angie Di BattistaModels: Anita Norris Agency As the entire world came to a halt while in self-isolation, we were faced with how fleeting our lives, health, and the planet are. Difficult times encourage love, and crisis motivates innovation–we can take this as an opportunity to make transformational shifts that include clean products and support local home-grown brands. Protecting our health has never been more critical. Beautiful packaging, design …

“The S Word”

“The S Word” Lesley Hampton Reclaims, Reflects and Heals with Latest Collection “The S Word” brings Lesley Hampton back to the fashion world while she reclaims, reflects and heals with the latest collection. The Fall/Winter 2020 collection created during quarantine– following a conscious decision to take time to focus on her mental health and INDIGENOUS FASHION WEEK TORONTO–encompasses the personal growth she has experienced and the lessons she has learned about herself throughout the last year. The Fall/Winter 2020 collection …

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