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June Smith wants to see more diversity, representation and inclusion in the beauty industry. “All women should choose to be BOLD, especially women of colour,” says June Smith, Founder of TAJJ Cosmetics. “Makeup is art, it’s a part of our femininity, it’s an enhancer, and it’s a self-booster for women. Beauty has no rules. It builds self-esteem and boosts self-confidence. It gives women that feeling of control over how they look. It’s the feeling of knowing you have the power …

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Masks For All Presented by Fashion Circuit Series Photography Olga Hutsul | Makeup MIller Manzo and team, Paolo “s Beauty Bar Design, and Dialogue are components of the Fashion Circuit Series portfolio, which focuses on mental health and brings greater awareness to our community, supporting those in fashion and arts through dialogue and conference. In March 2020, our organization pivoted to help the community and answered a call to action to make nonmedical masks. Through the ‘Masks For All campaign,’ …

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Karyn Inder On mental health, being a model, and on how modelling and fashion will change. Professional history and background. I am a Model, Mental Health Coach and Host of The Model Tongue Podcast. Originally from Newfoundland, I moved to Toronto in 2014 to pursue my dream of becoming a model. Six years later, I am signed with Anita Norris Model Management in Toronto and Spain and Germany. As a plus-size model, I am so grateful to represent the ‘in- …

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Freedom is the Right to Tell Our Own Story “We need to allow everyone to tell their stories and experiences in their own words, and allow them the same opportunities to create as everyone else” Jayjay Kings Jayjay Kings was born in high school as an escape online from his small, closed-minded hometown. Slowly Jayjay has evolved from club kid party promoter, Toronto fashion scene fashionista, to self-taught makeup artist turned drag queen! She’s been on a journey, but it’s a …

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Santa Soul Swim | The Ultimate Swimwear seamless, reversible and multi-use The new reality pushed Santa Soul Swim to embrace innovative approaches as they start in the middle of the chaos that was 2020 The infamous COVID-19 is known for leaving no stone unturned to affect every life worldwide like no other. While it confined people to their homes and economies were paralyzed, the prospects turned grimmer than ever for small and independent fashion brands.As the outbreak continued to gather …

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Rachel Romu is Changing the Conversation Around Disability and Fashion Standing tall and powerful at five feet 11 inches, perfect frame, long blond hair, intelligent in expression, and proudly carrying a cane–her weapon for change–, it was regal. We were looking at Rachel Romu, FORWARD’s first-ever cover story. Rachel Romu, an ex-high performance athlete, turned fashion model following a battle with a spinal tumour and diagnosis with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.It feels like it was only yesterday when we first sat down …

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Love & Nude defines the colour ‘Nude’ in an increasingly diverse world.

HANDSOME & LACE Neckties Tailored to Stand Out Menswear has taken a turn as Handsome & Lace put the fun in men’s fashion with its one-of-a-kind, handcrafted neckties. Founded in 2009 by Keira Morgan, it is a creation that breaks free from the same old neckties and bowties.While still embracing the tailored and clean design base, Handsome & Lace neckties stand out from the masses with a personality unique to each piece. Using textured, upcycled, vintage and luxury fabrics, each …

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After a year of no Heels, get ready to welcome them back, and with comfort| –with TANYA HEATH Paris Shoes. Our relationship with heels is a complicated affair. They are uncomfortable, but women still adore their Painful High Heels. After a year of being stuck with fuzzy socks, flats, sneakers, and Velcro sandals, this might be the end of their love affair with high heels for some women. While others are dipping their toes back in and can’t wait to …

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New Beginnings:| Paying homage to Charles Lu the couturier as he designs a New Chapter All Images Courtesy of Charles Lu Charles Lu knows how to design– a mastery of construction, an aesthete of style, and with a gush of confidence in his craftsmanship–this is how Charles Lu is made to live.He has been a couturier for 15-years, dressing women from London to Dubai. However, the Hamilton-born designer would like to re-introduce himself and look ahead to a new beginning …

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