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October

Tessa Virtue sparkles in red at 2023 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards: ‘So beautiful!’

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Tessa Virtue shared snaps from a Canadian awards show in a red gown. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) (Tom Szczerbowski via Getty Images)

Tessa Virtue is dazzling her followers.

On Sunday, the renowned Canadian figure skater shared glimpse of her look ahead of the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA) held annually in Toronto, Ont.

In a carousel of photos, the 34-year-old Olympic ice dancer posed in a sparkly cherry red long-sleeve mock neck gown, complemented with an open back and black fur trim sleeves, courtesy of the brand Whyte Couture. She completed her ensemble with a chic black leather handbag, a sleek braid hairstyle and understated makeup with a nude lipstick and smokey eyeshadow.

Virtue shared her excitement and the story behind her CAFA attire in her caption, writing, “Had the privilege of celebrating Canadian arts and fashion last night as a presenter at (CAFA). It was particularly special to don this (Whyte Couture) gown, designed and handcrafted by the incredible mother-daughter duo behind the brand.”

She then shared her admiration for the creative talents celebrated at CAFA.”Congratulations to all the nominees and (CAFA) winners. I was so inspired to be in a room full of risk-takers,

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21
April

Here are 25 Canadian fashion and beauty brands you should know

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Summer’s about to get a lot more stylish.

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Canada Day presents the perfect time to show some love to cool, homegrown brands. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up 25 stylish finds from Canadian brands to consider investing in this summer season. From lip treats to investment accessories, here are 25 fashion and beauty finds:

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15
January

20 gift ideas from Canadian fashion and beauty brands that we love

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From chic shackets to the leggings on everyone’s gifting wish list, these festive finds are merry and bright.

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To help guide your holiday spending toward homegrown brands, we’ve gathered up 20 gift ideas from Canadian fashion and beauty companies that we love. These festive finds are both merry and bright.

Aritzia The Super Puff Soft Glaze.

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Aritzia’s The Super Puff Soft Glaze

A super puff coat from Aritzia can be found on many a holiday wish list, especially for those in the teen and young adult gift category. Level up the gifting style by selecting this chic glazed-finish design, which features a water-repellent exterior and plush goose down puffer fill.

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26
November

CAFA Awards 2023 Joyfully Celebrated the Best of Canadian Fashion

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Photography by George Pimentel

We round up highlights and standout style moments from the biggest night in Canadian fashion.

The fashion industry, and its related events, can get a bad rap for being cold, competitive and exclusive. This was decidedly not the case at the 2023 Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards on October 14. Hosted by drag superstar (and friend of FASHION) Brooke Lynne Hytes, the CAFA Awards 2023 gala was everything movies about fashion tell us the industry isn’t: loving, encouraging, inclusive. And really, really fun.

Marking its 10-year anniversary, the 2023 CAFAs celebrated the best talent in Canadian fashion design, styling and more, and what the attendees observed was a room full of colleagues and peers cheering each other on with unabashed pride. From Jully Black’s stirring speech to present a Changemaker Award to Knix founder Joanna Griffiths (which prompted a ballroom-wide standing ovation) to Heather Diamond Strongarm’s emotional win for the Fresh Face of the Year Award bestowed upon an up-and-coming Canadian model, we loved to see the camaraderie and genuine emotion that permeated the room. (And the Canadian fashion, of course.) Read on for some of

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