We’re finally emerging from the depths of a long, grey winter, folks. And with hints of spring in the air, that means we can dream of warmer, more colourful times ahead. With the Spring 2023 fashion shows in our rearview and photo galleries full of inspo at our fingertips, it’s time to start dipping our toes into sunnier looks — starting with our makeup. Because if we can’t store our fuzzy hats just yet, why not complement them with a flush of rosy blush or a swipe of colourful eyeliner?

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From pops of colour to sparkling bedazzlements, the top spring 2023 beauty trends are fresh and fun. Discover them all.

Draped blush

Aliétte Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Christian Cowan Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Etro Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

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Blush draping, whereby you swathe your temples and cheeks in bright and beautiful shades of pink or red, first became popular in the ’70s. Since then, it’s been worn by everyone from Rihanna at the 2017 Met Gala to Arianna Grande this past summer. Thanks to Aliétte, Christian Cowan and Etro, the beauty trend will continue right on into 2023.

The wet look

Atlein Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Giambattista Valli Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Balmain Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Dries Van Noten Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

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Would it even be Fashion Month without models who look like they walked off the set of Flashdance? This season at Atlein, Giambattista Valli, Balmain and Dries Van Noten (not to mention Marni, Proenza Schouler and Molly Goddard), dry hair was out in favour of slicked-back knots, damp finger waves and straight-up stringy manes.

Embellishment

Vivetta Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Edward Crutchley Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Peter Do Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Giorgio Armani Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

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Glitter: it’s the ultimate pick-me-up — and this season’s key makeup artist’s all agree. From the sparkly brows at Peter Do to the metallic-and-sequin lids at Giorgio Armani, a little bit of embellishment is always a good idea.

Bright mattes

Stella Jean Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Prabal Gurung Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Paul & Joe Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

DSquared2 Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

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Tuck your nude eyeshadow palette back in your makeup bag, because Spring 2023 is all about brights. Purple, green, orange, yellow and blue are all up for grabs, as are colourful wings, blocked shadow and delicate accenting. Do it your way! Just make sure the finish is matte — à la Stella Jean, Prabal Gurung, Paul & Joe and DSquared2 — and the colour is Day-Glo.

Clean skin

Erdem Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Missoni Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Brandon Maxwell Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Altuzarra Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

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This season’s skin looks just like… skin. There’s no heavy coverage, no dewy shine or flat matte texture. If we didn’t know better, we’d think the models at Erdem, Missoni, Brandon Maxwell and Altuzarra weren’t wearing any makeup at all.

Sprays of colour

Marni Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Etro Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Stella Jean Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Act N°1 Spring 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

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Fearless makeup lovers, your face is your canvas — and it’s time to let it steal the spotlight. At Spring 2023 shows like Marni, Etro, Stella Jean and Act N°1, vibrant colour was sprayed over foreheads, brows and temples, shrugging off the notion that bright hues are just for the lids, cheeks and lips. “There aren’t any rules,” this look says. And it’s true.

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Over-skirting the issue

Houghton Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Amsale Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Halfpenny Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

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Seen at Houghton, Amsale and Halfpenny for Fall 2023, overskirts provide the ultimate two-in-one look. From the back, they give your wedding dress a ballgown silhouette. From the front, they typically circle a column or other fitted style, adding volume to the sides. In many cases, overskirts are detachable, so you can enjoy the drama of a full skirt for your walk down the aisle, then have a bit more freedom for dinner and dancing.

Less is more

Monique Lhuillier Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Andrew Kwon Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Theia Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

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A full-length gown is the classic bridal choice, but a short party dress somehow manages to be just as exciting — perhaps because it’s so unexpected. A dress of this style, which cropped up at Monique Lhuillier, Andrew Kwon and Theia, is a playful pick for the rebel bride and makes sense for unconventional venues, less-formal gatherings and exclusive (read: small) guest lists.

Bow down

Nadia Manjarrez Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Amsale Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Legends Romona Keveza Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

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There’s something sweet and girlish about a bow — but make it the centrepiece of a wedding dress design and it feels sculptural and modern. Whether you opt for puffy bow sleeves as seen at Nadia Manjarrez, a bow-tied neckline as shown at Amsale or a big bow on the back of your frock (which was all over the Fall 2023 lookbooks, including at Legends Romona Keveza), a big and beautiful bow is a feminine detail that makes a wedding dress feel unique.

Drop it like it’s hot

Rami Al Ali Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Nadia Manjarrez Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Madeline Gardner Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

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Often associated with the flapper dresses of the 1920s, the dropped waist is making its return in bridal wear. The style flares out at the hips instead of the natural waist, making the torso appear longer and accentuating curves. Though technically a vintage design, the dropped-waist gown — seen at Rami Al Ali, Nadia Manjarrez and Madeline Gardner — manages to walk the line between classic and modern.

Skinny is in

Theia Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Theia Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Amsale Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

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Itty-bitty straps are the dainty detail that’s appeared all over the Fall 2023 bridal collections, from Theia to Amsale. A classic ’90s look popular in shows like Sex and the City and Friends, the spaghetti strap has made a streetwear comeback over the past couple years. Now, you can give the decade a nod with your wedding-day ensemble.

The great divide

Katherine Tash Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Alexandra Grecco Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Reem Acra Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

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The slit has long been a red carpet staple, but it’s only more recently become a covetable wedding dress feature. At Katherine Tash, Alexandra Grecco and Reem Acra, a clean slice along the side or centre of a gown takes the look from virginal to sexy in a flash. If your personal style is more bombshell than princess, this bridal trend is likely a welcome change.

Suit up

Lapointe Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Amsale Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

Houghton Fall 2023. Photography Courtesy of ImaxTree

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If your dream wedding dress isn’t actually a dress at all, or if style and comfort hold equal importance in your mind, then a white suit could be your perfect wedding look. This season’s styles are relaxed, with oversized blazers and wide-legged trousers. They also include fun details, like feathers at LaPointe or a plunging neckline at Houghton. A suit-inspired dress, as seen at Amsale, is another way to go. But whatever you choose, it need never be boring.

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Hocus Pocus 2

Though it released to mixed reviews on September 30, the new Hocus Pocus 2 is the only excuse you need to dress fashionably witchy this Halloween. Grab two friends, a trio of dresses and capes in jewel tones, plus a pair of false teeth and you’ll be set to cast spells. Sisters! Come, we fly!

Euphoria

 

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With enough characters to fuel an entire themed party, to say nothing of a smaller group Halloween costume, Euphoria will be inspo for many a too-sexy-for-school look this year. Dress to impress in wild makeup, head-to-toe pastels, mini skirts or punk attire as worn by the students of East Highland High.

Bridgerton

 

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Feeling classy? What better way to live your “talk of the ton” fantasy than a Bridgerton-inspired Halloween costume. If you and your pals have been stashing tiaras, powdered wigs and empire-waisted gowns in your closets, it’s time to break them out. (Or, more realistically, pull out the sewing machine that’s been collecting cobwebs.)

Scooby Doo

 

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With all the buzz surrounding Mindy Kaling’s upcoming animated series, Velma, the bookish sidekick-made-heroine is sure to be a top costume this year. Of course, if you’re looking for a group Halloween costume, the five-piece gang is an obvious choice. So, find some thick glasses, an orange turtleneck and a red skirt, plus a few like-minded friends, and Scooby-Dooby-Doo!

The Addams Family

 

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Netflix’s spin on the beloved Addams Family tale, Wednesday, is set to premiere on November 23. Until then, channel the family’s goth vibes in a group costume that features every member of the household: Morticia, Gomez, Pugsley, Cousin Itt and Lurch. It’s been done by Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas, as well as John Legend and Chrissy Teigen. Perhaps 2022 is your year?

Barbie

 

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With images from next year’s live-action film release popping up on social media, including a cowboy/girl look and a rollerblading scene, a Barbie-and-Ken duo makes sense for this year’s festive gatherings. Add Skipper, Stacie and Chelsea (Barbie’s sisters) and all their boyfriends for a group Halloween costume that works for up to eight people.

Schitt’s Creek

 

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The Rose family has become iconic in the realm of Canadian TV and their OTT wardrobes are instantly recognizable. Moira’s known for her wigs, towering heels and avant-garde black-and-white ensembles. Johnny’s always in a suit. Alexis loves short dresses, big hats and anything with a bit of boho flair. And David takes after his mom: black-and-white looks that are one or two steps ahead of the trends. If you fell in love with the characters of Schitt’s Creek on Netflix throughout the pandemic, this might be the group costume for you. (We’ve gathered all the most memorable looks from the show to make things extra simple.)

Elvis and his fans

 

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Austin Butler stunned audiences with his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic, reminding us all what made “The King” so legendary. This Halloween, grease back your hair, don a blousy suit and sling a guitar over your shoulder and you’ll be ready to shake your hips. Just don’t forget the Priscilla to your Elvis-the-Pelvis, not to mention your gaggle of adoring fans.

Bennifer

 

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Ben married Jen in the wedding of the year, so just about any costume that centres the two lovebirds feels timely. Their outfits from the 2021 Met Gala, which featured custom face masks, were particularly memorable (and perfect for a staged photo opp), but you could also go for the Y2K looks in JLo’s “Jenny from the Block” video or their box-office bomb, Gigli.

House of the Dragon

 

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Game of Thrones offers an abundance of Halloween costume fodder, but if you want to be ahead of the curve, use House of the Dragon for this year’s inspiration. You’ll need white wigs, natch, plus medieval attire. (Hint: Vests, high necklines and heavy gold jewellery will help complete the look.)

Stranger Things

 

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Stranger Things continues to be one of the most-talked-about shows on Netflix, making a group costume that features the main characters an instantly recognizable choice for Halloween. Since the show is set in the ’80s, you’ll need scrunchies, striped polos, plaid shirts tucked into high-waisted jeans, mullet wigs and dolphin shorts. Of course, you can’t go wrong with Eleven’s hospital gown and bloody nose, either.

Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker, Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly

 

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You could opt for a Dolce and Gabbana–inspired group costume to imitate Travis and Kourtney’s Italian wedding, but nothing will be quite as iconic (OK, bizarre) as TB and KK making out alongside Megan Fox and fiancé Machine Gun Kelly in a bathroom last year. It’s a fun costume for two couples or four friends to whip up, faux tattoos absolutely mandatory.

Emily in Paris

 

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Since snaps of season three’s costumes were released, we’ve been counting down the days until Emily in Paris returns to Netflix on December 21. In the meantime, channel the melodramatic energy of Emily, her co-workers and friends in colourful, clashing outfits and accessories.

The RuPaul’s Drag Race judging panel

 

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All the world’s a catwalk if you’re wearing the right heels — and they better be sky-high if you want to portray Mama Ru, Michelle Visage and Carson Kressley this Halloween. Of course, you’ll need a towering wig or two as well (as RuPaul’s stylist says, the RuPaul look is “big blond hair, a teeny-tiny waist and long, long legs”). But the real clincher for this group costume? It’s sharp wit and spot-on critiques. So if you dress to the nines, then plunk yourself at a table and judge the looks of all the other party-goers… well, we’d think that was pretty funny. Good luck and don’t f*** it up.

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In the beginning, my acne started off slowly, but then it kept getting worse, to the point where I knew my spots were no longer just hormonal breakouts. I became really anxious about them; I wanted to make them go away — I tried so many different remedies — and when my acts of desperation didn’t work, I lost my confidence because now my skin was something I wasn’t in control of.

It became hard for me to be around other people because I felt like they were looking at my acne and not me. I thought they were disgusted and questioning what was on my face. I went through a long period of thinking that people were looking at me in a negative light, and I would cry on my way to class and not want to show my face in pictures. I even became insecure around my partner at the time because I felt like they were looking at me differently. You wouldn’t think that having acne would change how you view a relationship with somebody so close to you, but it did for me.

I already had a YouTube channel, and eventually I said to myself, “I can’t let acne stop me from doing what I love.” I love being in front of the camera. Even though it came out of nowhere, acne was now part of my story and therefore part of my content. So one day I just decided to talk about what was going on with my face in a video (I knew my audience was going to wonder about it) and things took off from there. That video ended up reaching a whole community of people.

I received responses like “I never felt seen until I saw your pictures” and “You give me the confidence to go outside with no makeup on.” Some people even told me that they never felt pretty or never felt like they had permission to be confident because of their acne. Of course, there were others who said negative things, like “She looks like a crunch bar” and “She needs to wash her face.” There was even a meme that went viral. It was a photo of my face zoomed into my acne and said, “Share this photo or you’ll have bad luck for a year.” I remember someone telling me afterwards that they would have felt so scared and embarrassed if that had happened to them, but, honestly, it was exciting for me. It was like winning the lottery because I knew going viral was going to turn into something great.

Peter DeVito, a photographer in New York, must have seen my content, and one day he invited me to his studio to be part of an [unretouched] series he was working on. I added my own little spin — some colourful winged eyeliner — and I don’t think either of us expected the portrait to blow up the way it did. People related to it so much and felt so recognized. I loved what it represented: making noise in the space of perfection.

Now, my skin isn’t as bad as it used to be. I only really get breakouts around my period or if I’ve been eating poorly. My goal was never to be known as a skin influencer — I still talk about my journey because it’s my story — so I’ve been transitioning my content into a broader umbrella of genres, including fashion and lifestyle. I didn’t become a content creator just to be known as the girl with acne.

Nazhaya Barcelona’s acne fix

It took visits to three dermatologists before one prescribed tretinoin (for my discoloration), clindamycin (for the bacteria) and Epiduo (for my active pimples). I always remember those three prescriptions because they actually transformed my skin — those three along with sunscreen. I swear up and down by sunscreen because while the other products were breaking down my acne and discoloration, the SPF was adding a protective shield. If you use those prescriptions without sunscreen, you will only damage your skin.

This article first appeared in FASHION’s November issue. Find out more here.

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Zendaya was supposed to be here with us, grooving alongside Roach, but work called. As an ode to the Dune star’s FLARE December 2015 cover (also shot by Nino Muñoz) and FASHION Winter 2018 cover (the two brands merged in 2021), Roach and Zendaya decided to switch roles for the ultimate full-circle moment. “She saw the mood board, she chose the clothes and then we got to shoot with the same photographer, which is so cool,” says Roach on-set.

And the young star turned temporary stylist couldn’t have had a better teacher. Roach is the most in-demand “image architect” — a term he coined to describe his ever-evolving creative role — on the planet. Last year alone, he styled 32 different covers plus ad campaigns for Valentino and Bulgari, among others. Roach’s resumé also includes designer (in June, he collaborated with Hervé Léger for the Resort 2023 collection), contributing West Coast editor of British Vogue and judge on the hit HBO Max ballroom competition show, Legendary. And his current client list includes Celine Dion, Megan Thee Stallion, Bella Hadid, Halsey, Tom Holland, Kerry Washington and so many more. But his trendy transformation of Zendaya is what put him on the map.

As fashion folklore goes, Roach met a 14-year-old Zendaya at his former store, Deliciously Vintage, in 2011. Needing a dress for the premiere of the Justin Bieber: Never Say Never documentary, the Disney Channel star had come to Roach following a tip from a family friend. She left with a silver blazer, a patent green skirt and a mentor for life.

“All my girls have a certain ‘f*ck you’ mentality to them, but I don’t think Zendaya had it when we first met,” reveals Roach. “It’s one of the things that she credits me for giving her: the gift of not caring what people have to say about her.” Regardless, in those early days, Roach struggled to find designers who would dress the rising star. So, to get attention from the press, he would purposefully pull pieces that other celebrities had worn to ensure that Zendaya would appear in the now-extinct “who wore it best” tabloid column. (Spoiler alert: She always did!) And now that she’s reached icon status, Roach hasn’t forgotten the big brands who passed on her in the beginning. In 2018, he made headlines for saying that when a brand says no to Law Roach, it’s a no forever.

However, he does admit that he’s grown up a little since then and that the challenge pushed him as a stylist. “Because these luxury labels said no for so long, I was forced to find other ways to dress her,” he says. “And I think she’s proof that you don’t need to wear big brands to become a fashion girl. We did it on our own.”

Roach knows what it’s like to start from humble beginnings. Born and raised in the South Side of Chicago, he is the oldest of five siblings and describes his family as pretty unstable. As a result, he spent most of his time with his grandmother. “I didn’t grow up reading fashion magazines; my first runway show was actually at church,” he shares with a smile. “It was a visual smorgasbord of colours, fabrics, hats, gloves and heels, and I thought it was incredible.”

During trips to thrift stores with his grandma, Roach began collecting clothes and accessories in his car. One day, a friend opened Roach’s trunk and offered to buy some of his pieces, thus birthing Roach’s vintage boutique, which would later become a full bricks-and-mortar store in Chicago and a go-to destination for Kanye West in the late 2000s.

These days, you can see Roach’s love of vintage in everything he touches. One of the most used tools in his arsenal is sourcing iconic designer dresses from the past and giving them a modern twist. (Think Zendaya in old-school Valentino and Anya Taylor-Joy in Bob Mackie.) But first, the quintessential Law Roach process starts with a deep dive into his client’s fashion history. “I want to see everything they’ve ever worn,” he shares. “We all have our fashion mistakes, so I look at them and try to figure out where things went wrong.” Next comes the “energy meeting,” which involves an intimate conversation between him and the prospective patron to see if they have chemistry. Then comes the fun part: a giant rack of clothing. The star must pull pieces they love or hate from the lineup to help him better understand their own style process. “The biggest compliment I get is that all my clients look different,” reveals Roach. “They look like themselves — just a little more elevated.”

One look he’s still incredibly proud of is the white Vivienne Westwood gown Zendaya wore to her first Oscars, in 2015. “It was just so simple, but it started a real global conversation about what’s appropriate for Black women’s hair,” he shares, referring to her choice to pair the dress with dreadlocks.

Paying homage to Black fashion figures has been a common theme throughout Zendaya and Roach’s working relationship. Previous references include Ebony magazine co-founder Eunice Johnson, performer Josephine Baker, singer Aaliyah and, of course, Beyoncé. “More than anything, I am a storyteller,” says Roach. “Zendaya and I enjoy creating a character for her on the red carpet. We also believe that the only way to truly change someone’s life is financially. So if she wears a dress by a South African designer and it sells out, you’ve made all the difference.”

I ask him if this is what he thought success would look like: styling top stars, being a judge on a hit TV show and collaborating with renowned designers. He pauses to think. For someone whose visual and TV voice is quite loud (he’s considered the Simon Cowell of Legendary), Roach is surprisingly soft-spoken when it’s just you and him sitting on a leather couch in a green room. “When I came to L.A., I knew I wanted to be considered the best,” he begins. “But I’m also a firm believer that you don’t have to know the end goal. I figured out what I love to do, and I love being successful. I get the most joy from knowing I’m inspiring somebody else and showing people like me that it’s possible.”

Roach continues to be an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the industry. In 2020, he teamed up with Chicago-based non-profit Rebuild the Hood on The fLAWless Fundraiser to financially support Black-owned fashion and beauty businesses. But are things actually changing? Roach isn’t sure. “I think the industry is very performative,” he reflects.

“I’m trying to do my part to leave as many open windows, doors, garage doors and holes in the roof as possible so other people who look like me can have opportunities. What I have learned through this job is that people want to work with people who look like them.” (Read “white.”)

And while other stylists, like Jason Bolden and Wayman and Micah, may have broken through the barricade, Roach reiterates just how tough it truly is to do so. “Being a Black stylist is the same as being Black in any industry: You are born with a sense of burden and trauma,” he explains. “If you want to be respected, you have to be 10 times better than everyone else.”

What keeps Roach fighting is the drive within him. “Being complacent is never an option for me,” he says. “There’s always something else coming my way.” Like, say, a hit reality-TV series. Having premiered in 2020, HBO Max’s Legendary (available on Crave) is a voguing series in which dance teams (or “houses”) compete to win a cash prize and earn “legendary” status. Love him or hate him, after three seasons, nearly every viewer has an opinion of Roach’s blunt judging style. His quotes have inspired a magnitude of memes, tweets and gifs. My personal favourite is the time he sang the first few bars of “Amazing Grace” and told the dancer, “I just sang at your funeral; it’s over for y’all.”

However, Roach’s tendency to roast contestants doesn’t seem to translate into real life. He reveals that he thinks of “Legendary Law” as a persona. “When I sit in that chair, I just turn into somebody else,” he laughs. “I get to play a b*tch on TV, and I enjoy it. The comments come from a place of tough love. I’ll say shocking things, but then I’ll turn around and encourage, love and support you.”

So, who is Roach when he’s not causing a red-carpet revolution or tears on a TV show? “I’m quiet. I’m at home. I’m in bed,” he shares. “I love being by myself. It doesn’t take much to make me happy. Give me a Walmart sweatsuit and fuzzy socks and I’m good.”

Hours after our interview, Zendaya, Roach’s team and the crew are long gone. He’s changed out of his fancy finery and is back in the long denim coat, plastic slides and (yes!) fuzzy socks he arrived in. No longer in front of the camera, Roach effortlessly reverts to his behind-the-scenes role and asks to see all the shots from the day, eager to pick his favourites. With expert precision, he identifies why some photos work (he loves unexpected poses, movement and composition) and others don’t (it’s all about that attitude!), and it’s easy to see why he has transcended the title of “stylist.” He’s passionate, unapologetically himself and standing on his own — exactly as he should.

Photography by NINO MUÑOZ. Creative direction GEORGE ANTONOPOULOS. Styling by ZENDAYA. Hair by KIM KIMBLE FOR A-FRAMEAGENCY.COM/KIM KIMBLE. Makeup by SHEIKA DALEY FOR DAY ONE STUDIO and FRANKIE SEGURA FOR LANCÔME. Nails by MARISA CARMICHAEL FOR FORWARD ARTISTS. Production: ALEJANDRO RESTREPO FOR COPIOUS MANAGEMENT.  Fashion assistant: TIMOTHY LUKE GARCIA. Art direction: LEO TAPEL.

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But the biggest takeaway from these last few weeks is the marrying of style with celebrity sightseeing. Game of Thrones’ Gwendoline Christie started the show at Thom Browne. FKA Twigs walked at Miu Miu. Ye surprised everyone at Balenciaga. Cher made her runway debut at Balmain. And then, a few weeks ago, Paris Hilton made a surprise cameo at Versace and Lil Nas X closed the Coach show. The list goes on.

What does this mean moving forward? Well, this trend has been some time in the making. The fashion world becomes increasingly crowded, and for brands, it’s becoming harder and harder to stand out. A simple solution is to invite a famous face onto the stage and watch the social media traffic roll in. So next season, expect to see even more cameos.

Until then, we’ve rounded up the most viral moments from Paris Fashion Week, including Bella Hadid at Coperni, Loewe’s balloon shoes and more.

Chanel: Gabrielle meets Kristen Stewart

At a show with many inspirations — freedom of movement, Karl Lagerfeld, the Nouvelle Vague, the 1961 film Last Year in Marienbad —one muse stood out above the rest: Kristen Stewart. “Of the people around me, [Kristen] is the closest to Gabrielle Chanel, at least to my idea of her,” noted creative director Virginie Viard. “She understands Chanel, its clothes. And with her, it becomes even more modern. This collection, it’s also her.” The looks channelled Stewart’s laid-back energy with slouchy trousers, flowing fabrics and deconstructed prints, not to mention numerous short sets (a style that broke all the rules when Stewart wore it to the (excessively dressy) 2022 Oscars).

Dior: Who run the world? Girls!

In the five years that creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri has been at Dior, the message has been clear: Who run the world? Girls! Okay, well, technically, it wasn’t her but Beyoncé who said these words, but Chiuri has always done her talking through her collections, and this Spring 2023 assortment wasn’t any different. In line with her other past muses, this season, the designer dedicated her collection to Catherine de’ Medici, the powerful 16th-century ruler and early feminist icon. Her three-decade reign was reinterpreted through dramatic, Medieval-inspired looks, complete with corsets, hoop skirts, black lace and embroidery.

Louis Vuitton: Threatening beauty

For Nicolas Ghesquière, creating Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2023 presentation was a collaborative process. He enlisted the help of French artist Philippe Parreno and production designer James Chinlund (The Batman) to build a massive set reminiscent of a “carnival flower” with large, red petals — almost violent in its beauty. “It’s the first time I designed a collection in dialogue, in correspondence, with someone,” he says, and the collaboration was evident in the proportions of each look, from giant zippers and inflated necklines to zoomed-in prints. “The idea was to look at something pretty, something sweet, and to see in those elements what strength they have.”

Coperni: Bella Hadid broke the Internet

 

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Unless you were doing a major cleanse or your phone broke, chances are this Bella Hadid moment at Coperni was ALL over your social media feed. In case you did miss it, the designers at Coperni spray painted a white dress onto the model (on the actual runway!) using a patented spray-on fabric developed by a London-based company, Fabrican. While the garment initially looked like spider webs, the layers instantly transformed into a pebbled cloth, and Bella Hadid looked ready to go clubbing. But let’s give credit where credit is due: Alexander McQueen did it first. In fact, he did it 23 years ago for his Spring 1999 collection when robots spray painted a model wearing a white dress. Still, Coperni did it well, and it was an incredible moment to watch.

Balenciaga: The one with the mud

Balenciaga by Demna always promises a viral moment or two and Spring 2023 didn’t disappoint; models strutted through a mud pit, puddles and all, as wet dirt spackled their legs. According to the show notes, the muddy display was a metaphor for digging for truth and being down to earth. Ye opened the unconventional presentation, stomping down the runway in a black utility jacket and leather moto pants — hood up over a ball cap emblazoned with “2023.”

Thom Browne: This isn’t Disney’s Cinderella

Fashion and fantasy have always been intertwined, but no more so than in Thom Browne’s Spring 2023 collection. Telling the story of Cinderella through clothing, actor Michaela Jaé Rodriguez played “Cindy” and came down the catwalk in all white. Game of Thrones’ Gwendoline Christie was “Charming,” dressed in a duchess silk satin embroidered dressing gown. Then there were the stepmother and stepsisters in polka-dots, their cat, cleverly alluded to in a jacket with yarn-ball embroidery, mice in bows, the fairy godmother and her entourage in poodle skirts, and one giant glass slipper at the end of the runway. Happily ever after never looked so good.

Botter: Condom couture

If you think condoms have only one use, think again. At Botter, models wore the prophylactics as gloves — albeit, pretty impractical ones — filled with dyed water. For designers Rushemy Botter and Lisi Herrebrugh, it was a way to “collaborate with nature” and raise awareness about the plight of our oceans, which fill with more and more plastic each year. In the same vein, many of the looks were inspired by scuba gear (as though the models were peeling their wetsuits off of their shoulders), while some of the clothing was made from a kelp-based fabric. They promise more of the groundbreaking technology in seasons to come.

Loewe: Balloons, and minis and plastic flowers, oh my

Trust JW Anderson to get everyone talking. The creative director sent models down the Loewe Spring 2023 runway in micro-mini dresses, balloon shoes, plastic arthuriums and 8-bit motifs. The wild designs blurred the lines between the real, the fake and the digital. It was a study in contradictions.

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Ghlee

Co-founder Varun Sharma recalls his mom telling him to “just put some ghee on” his dry lips during cold Canadian winters. “He started tinkering with our dad’s ghee recipe and other ingredients like vitamin E and coconut oil and five months later developed Ghlee,” sister and co-founder Arati Sharma shares. The family business extends beyond the brother-sister duo. “My sister Deepika works on content, our mom fills orders and our dad manages the ghee production,” she adds.

Ghee is just beginning to gain popularity in North America: Used for centuries by South and Southeast Asians as a staple in the kitchen, the powerful butter is now popping up in grocery stores and trendy diets. And though it’s rooted in cuisine, “Ayurvedic medicine designates ghee as a salve to soothe burns and as a potent moisturizer to heal dry skin and dry hair, being rich in healthy fatty acids like omegas 3 and 9 and vitamins A, D, E and K,” notes Arati.

Ownership is especially meaningful to Arati, who has become frustrated with how South Asian and other cultures are being appropriated in the wellness industry. “It’s important for South Asian founders to lead South Asian products so that stories are shared through our lens,” she says. And she is paying it forward to other BIPOC women: Arati is also an angel investor, providing funding for women and BIPOC founders, especially in the e-commerce space, who often get overlooked by traditional investors.

Whether they’re donating to food banks or supporting local women’s organizations with self-care packages, Varun and Arati have community at the forefront of their brand, acknowledging and appreciating that their first and most loyal customers are within the community. “Our goal is not to try to represent every single South Asian and Ayurvedic ritual — just the ones that we, as part of the diaspora, have adopted from our immigrant parents,” Arati says.

Hymnologie

It was a culmination of life events that led Dr. Jigyasa Sharma to found Hymnologie in 2020. She dealt with acne when she was a teen, learned about the adverse effects of synthetics and preservatives while studying dentistry and acquired a hyper-awareness of what harm the chemicals in her skincare could do during pregnancy. When she arrived in Canada with her husband and two children, she realized how heavily she’d been relying on the natural homemade skincare remedies of her native India, which made her decide to embark on the journey of becoming a beauty-brand creator.

Sharma pulled inspiration from her mother’s DIY skincare—organic complexion-boosting recipes that require minimal processing and are free of synthetics and parabens — to deliver skincare solutions that focus on the purity of their ingredients. “Bringing Ayurvedic skincare, like Hymnologie, to the Western world comes at a time when consumers’ knowledge of ingredients is intensified and the demand for all-natural, preservative-free products is high, especially after coming out of COVID,” she shares.

For Sharma, paying respect to the communities that have shaped who she is today is also key. Ingredients like chamomile, calendula and saffron are sourced from the foothills of the Himalayas, which are surrounded by the forest reserve — one of the world’s purest natural havens. She also wants to pay homage to the roots of this country. “Hymnologie donates 5 per cent of all profits to the Legacy of Hope Foundation, which endeavours to raise awareness about the history of the residential-school system as well as address racism and promote equality of rights for Canadian Indigenous peoples.”

Sharma believes that beauty is more than skin deep. “I see it in my children’s laughter, in my grandma’s hugs and in how we look after ourselves,” she expresses. “What you pay attention to becomes beautiful.” It is with this philosophy that she strives to create products that will not only evoke the senses but also offer a beautiful experience of self-love and self-care, creating a harmonious balance between mind, body and soul.

Sahajan

Sahajan comes from the word sahaja, which is Hindi for “intuitive.” Unexpectedly, it was mother’s intuition that compelled founder Lisa Mattam to launch the brand. “Sahajan started for me the day I told my daughter that she couldn’t play with my skincare because I was worried about what the chemicals would do to her beautiful young skin,” she says. In that moment, Mattam realized that the only products she trusted for her daughter were the oils and creams found in the tiny bottles her parents would bring back from their native Kerala, in Southern India. She came to understand that the homemade concoctions she grew up with, laden with ingredients like turmeric, triphala (a herbal remedy of dried fruits) and plant extracts ashwagandha and gotu kola, were more than family traditions — they were elixirs steeped in the science of Ayurveda.

“I studied deeper and realized that Ayurveda is the gateway to wellness and beauty,” shares Mattam. “I wanted to share the healing system with people in a meaningful way: leaning on the ancient texts, working with Ayurvedic doctors in India and marrying that with my previous background in pharmaceuticals to demonstrate clinically that Ayurveda delivers unparalleled results.”

Beyond her mission to give shoppers cleaner skincare, Mattam knew from its inception that Sahajan would involve giving back. In addition to the brand’s Lip Karmas, which were launched in conjunction with Plan International Canada’s Because I Am a Girl campaign, AccelerateHER by Sahajan was born this past spring. The initiative pairs businesses with volunteer mentors (all Canadian women entrepreneurs), the goal being to provide each cohort of women with an increased knowledge base to grow their businesses. And as Sahajan evolves with new innovations, so, too, does its success: Beginning this October, the brand will launch in-room at Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, W and JW Marriott hotels.

Shop the brands’ must-try products

Photography Courtesy of Ghlee

Photography Courtesy of Hymnologie

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Ghlee

Ghee Lip Balm

($15, Ghlee)

This nourishing lip balm comes in four flavours: mint, rose, mango and chai. The latter has become a cult favourite, with customers raving about how good it tastes on their lips.

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Hymnologie

Brilliance Repair Treatment Facial Mask

($87, Hymnologie)

Formulated with saffron, calendula, chamomile and vitamin E, this mask exfoliates dead skin cells and lifts impurities for a silky-smooth complexion.

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Sahajan

Nourish Face Cream

($64, Sahajan)

This combination of triphala and gotu kola with a whisper of coconut oil visibly transforms the look of the skin.

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This article first appeared in FASHION’s October issue. Find out more here.

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Despite the challenging format, the minute Portman starts to talk, she puts me at ease. She has a warm, low voice with a hint of a smile in it — a voice that’s informed, in part, by her ability to speak several languages (Hebrew is her native tongue) and by the depth of intelligence behind it. We’re ostensibly here to chat about lipstick — specifically Rouge Dior Forever — but she deftly steers the conversation into deeper waters, acknowledging the frivolous fun of lipstick but also its shape-shifting powers. When I mention that I interviewed women in a war zone who talked about carefully putting on their lipstick each morning to maintain their sense of self, she is keen to discuss how empowering lipstick can be. “It really is a way to bring out sides of yourself and experiment with different ways of being and presenting yourself to the world,” she says.

Portman, as both a graduate in psychology from Harvard and an actor, has a deep understanding of the human psyche and how we all play different roles in our lives, whether out of necessity or desire. She has been a Dior ambassador for a long time and finds herself aligned with the values of the brand. “From the very beginning, Christian Dior has been creating something that celebrates women’s individuality and power — how you can combine femininity and power — and the values of the house are still very much in line with that, especially under Maria Grazia Chiuri’s leadership,” she expresses. “It’s really committed to expanding the possibilities of how we can be as women.”

Portman reveals that she usually keeps two shades of Dior lipstick in her bag, each reflecting different aspects of herself. “I have the 100 Nude Look, a neutral greige, and the 999 Forever Dior, a really classic red. I like having both for the most prominent sides of myself: earthy, natural, quiet me and bold, brash me.”

She is constantly exploring different ways women can be in the world, but all her roles have a common link: power. “There are so many women I’ve played who have power in different ways,” she says. “For Padmé Amidala, to be a young leader and to be advocating for democracy and freedom was one expression of it. Nina in Black Swan was quite powerful because she managed to kind of break free from her own prison and express herself for her own pleasure. And Jackie Kennedy was able to craft a legacy for her family largely by writing mythology. There was not much of a legacy because JFK’s presidency and life were cut short, but she managed to create this legend that has persisted so long through her storytelling.”

Portman herself has become a powerful figure in Hollywood. An advocate for closing the gender pay gap, she went public with her fight after discovering that Ashton Kutcher had been paid three times more than her in the romcom No Strings Attached. For the 92nd Academy Awards in 2020, she used her long-standing collaboration with Dior to create a visual protest. Her columnar black dress with a sheer gold-embroidered layer and a gold rope tie at the waist was topped by a black cape that had the snubbed female directors’ names elegantly embroidered in gold along one side. “I think we’ve been socialized so much to compete with each other; we need to come together as a team,” she explains. “One woman’s success is all of our success, and similarly one woman’s pain is all of our pain. It is something I try to practise in my life.”

It is these multi-faceted aspects of her character and her authenticity that make Portman’s appeal so enduring and multi-generational. She doesn’t take herself too seriously and happily acknowledges that her way of earning a living is privileged and fun compared to most. For the Rouge Dior Forever advert, she collaborated with artist and photographer Viviane Sassen and choreographer Madeline Hollander. “Viviane is such an extraordinary photographer, and Madeline is so inspiring with her work,” expresses the 41-year-old. “I later collaborated with Madeline on a music video I directed. And then Yara [Shahidi, Portman’s co-star in the advert] of course is someone I so admire and am inspired by. It really gives me a lot of optimism about the generation that is rising right now. Yara is brilliant, talented and focused on the right, good things.”

Until recently, Portman’s focus had been on her latest role as Jane Foster in Thor: Love and Thunder; it was an opportunity to play a superhero for the first time as her character gets to wield the hammer as the Mighty Thor. But this wasn’t her first taste of being a superhero. “I think that being a working mother sometimes makes you feel like a superhero,” she says. “It might not be the same as being the Mighty Thor, but when you feel like you can get the kids to school, make their lunch and dinner and do your meetings…it just feels like you can do anything.”

Portman embraces the changes her children have brought to her life and to her psyche. She is also incredibly appreciative of tools that make her life run more smoothly, like the 16-hour staying power of Dior’s new lipstick, which she’s the face of. “It’s not easy for me to keep my lipstick together during the day,” she says. “Of course, having children changes so many things. It makes everything matter more — you really care about the fate of the world, for better or for worse, and environmental concerns are very real. It also puts things in perspective: When you have something that matters so deeply in your life, you brush off the things at work that might otherwise seem like a bigger deal.” She pauses to sum it up. “You have new things to think about and appreciate; it’s a beautiful adventure” — a perfect summary of Portman’s life so far and one we’re all lucky enough to play a part in.

Rapid fire

We asked the actor quick-fire questions about books, travel and more.

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Photography by Allen Berezovsky/Getty

Photography Courtesy of Joy Harjo

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Best beauty advice

“Alber Elbaz said: ‘You’re short — that’s what’s beautiful about you. Don’t try to be tall.’ It was
very empowering advice because I feel like so much of beauty and fashion is about fixing what’s wrong with us.”

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Dream trip

“I’ve never been to Southeast Asia. I’d like to go to Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Bhutan. I would love to travel through that region.”

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Favourite moment

“When I pick up my kids from school and we have the afternoon together.”

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Latest read

“I finished Poet Warrior by Joy Harjo. It’s her memoir. She was the Poet Laureate of the United States [the first Native American to hold that honour] from 2019 to 2022, and she’s quite incredible.”

This article first appeared in FASHION’s October issue. Find out more here.

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Stroh’s confession led to more women coming forward, blessing the internet with screenshots so cringey that Levine’s lame pickup lines have been immortalized as memes. The “She Will Be Loved” singer took to Instagram to comment on his “inappropriate” behaviour. In his statement, Levine denied having an outright affair but admitted that he “crossed the line.” (Oh, you think telling a random woman that you’re “DEAD serious” about naming your unborn child after her maybe crosses a line?)

Now, of course, the internet girlies are shook. As this TikToker angrily reminds us, we used to call this man “hubby goals” for how he showed up and showed out for his model wife, Behati Prinsloo, when she strutted the runway. In trying to make sense of his indiscretions, social media users have started a conversation with this hot take: maybe all Pisces men are cheaters?

And yes, Hollywood’s most infamous cheater of the moment, Tristan Thompson, is definitely a part of the conversation:

Let’s unpack.

The astrology of it all: Pisces men

Pisces (February 19 – March 20) is the twelfth and final sign of the zodiac. As a mutable water sign ruled by Jupiter and Neptune, Pisces placements are associated with as many “positive” traits as “negative.” Cafe Astrology describes Pisces as a dreamy, compassionate, and tender sign that, like the symbol featuring two fish swimming in opposite directions, can come across to others as “wishy-washy.” They are defined both by deep sensitivity and self-delusion, meaning that, though they would never want to hurt somebody, they might convince themselves that their actions aren’t as bad as they seem.

But does that mean they’re all cheaters?

Some cheaters are Pisces men…

After conducting some research that could only be done by someone chronically online (you’re welcome), I’ve noticed that a handful of celebrity cheating scandals have included Pisces men. Adam Levine and Tristan Thompson aside, the TikTok above mentions Arthur Aguiar, a Brazilian actor who has been accused of cheating on his current partner at least 16 times. Aguiar released a confusing statement that “What hurt her wasn’t that I cheated, it was that I wasn’t loyal to her…” which definitely falls into the “self-delusion” category.

On top of that, Justin Bieber, born March 1st, was rumoured to have cheated on Selena Gomez during their relationship and early on in his relationship with wife Hailey. While broken up in 2016, Bieber and Gomez got into an IG fight about fan loyalty where Selena commented “Funny how the ones that cheated multiple times are pointing the finger at the ones that were forgiving and supportive.” It eventually prompted Justin to delete his IG account. Messy.

Where Hailey is concerned, Justin has been super forthcoming about his inability to commit to her early on. In an interview he said, “… she loved me and seeing me with other people hurt her.”

… but not all cheaters are Pisces men

Of course, it would be nice and neat to stop there and say “Steer clear of Pisces men, babes, they’re cheaters.” But life is rarely so simple. Even if we were just talking about celebrity cheaters, we wouldn’t be able to have that conversation without including Ben Affleck and Ime Udoka (Leos), Jay-Z (Sagittarius), Hugh Grant (Virgo), Sebastian Bear-McClard (Aquarius) and Tiger Woods (Capricorn). So, it’s pretty obvious that you can’t tell if someone’s a cheater by their Sun sign any more than you can by the colour of their hair, the car that they drive or their favourite movie (unless it’s The Wolf of Wall Street).

Astrology is a fun tool for self-reflection but that also means that, much like the Pisces, it’s often misunderstood. Pop astrology reduces us to the 30-day window within which we’re born, while the “divine mathematics” it’s based on studies the precise measurements of the planets in each unique birth chart. For most professional astrologists, even looking into someone’s Big 3 — sun, moon, and rising signs — isn’t enough, as you’ll see in these takes on Adam Levine and Tristan Thompson’s charts.

As a huge astrology advocate (peep my last astro post for FLARE), I fully believe it is a study in healing, not in harming. If you’re not deep-diving into the specifics, your commentary is kind of part of the problem. So, rather than shedding blame on the stereotypical caricature of a flighty, self-obsessed Piscean, let’s be critical of the individuals at hand, their actions and their attempts to rectify their misdeeds.

And I’m DEAD serious.

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A few brands like Burberry and Raf Simons decided not to partake in the Spring 2023 season, but those who did used the opportunity to honour the Queen’s legacy. Nensi Dojaka paid tribute to Her Majesty with a carpet of white hydrangeas. A model at Harris Reed carried a lily of the valley bouquet, one of the Queen’s favourite flowers. Christopher Kane noted the floral prints in his collection were “symbolic of love, death, celebrations and condolences.”

There were also non-botany related salutes to the late-monarch, including a “thank you” T-shirt at JW Anderson, candles at S.S. Daley and, at Michael Halpern, an ode to a blue gown worn by the Queen at a 1957 opera.

Of course, the entire event was clouded in a sombre mood — how could it not be? — but there were also many moments of levity. The runways saw the resurgence of tulle, absurdist proportions and sixties-inspired cottagecore. Plus, there were dresses that looked like plastic fish bags. Below, we break down all the highs, lows and most viral moments from London Fashion Week Spring 2023.

Harris Reed: Yasss Queen

While it’s unclear if Harris Reed is a fortune-teller, the fact that he co-opted Queen’s new frontman, Adam Lambert, to sing at his Spring 2023 presentation is a little more than eerie. In a bizarre and very fitting coincidence, Lambert serenaded the crowd with “Nessun Dorma” as looks inspired by the New York drag queen scene went down the catwalk. It was a dramatic and quintessential Reed collection, where models walked in 10-foot-wide cartwheel headpieces and equally as wide crinolines. But the most meaningful moment was undoubtedly the last white ballerina-esque look, accessorized with a lily-of-the-valley bouquet in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. He’s clearly tapped into the zeitgeist, so it’s no wonder that Nina Ricci just chose the designer to be its new creative director.

JW Anderson: It’s a mad, rad world

When Jonathan Anderson packed his guests into the Las Vegas Arcade in London’s busy Soho district, he was determined to explore this unique moment in time — and our deep connection to the digital world. “Are we falling into our screens, becoming our phones?” he asked after the presentation. “I don’t think it’s about futurism. It’s more about a reflection of ourselves.” Some looks were covered in old computer keys. Dresses and bodysuits were splashed with stock photos of tropical beaches and trapped goldfish. There were also oversized, ripped, frayed and distressed pieces — some with wire hangers woven through their fabric. The looks were connected in their absurdity and, seemingly, their commentary on the effects of digital disconnect and consumerism on our world and our minds. Of course, Anderson couldn’t complete his show without a small tribute to the Queen. His choice? A T-shirt that read “Her Majesty The Queen, 1926-2022, Thank You.”

Richard Quinn: How to create a collection in 10 days

Unless it is a latex catsuit, Richard Quinn does not do black. So when 22 all-black looks started his Spring 2023 collection, it was a bit of a shock. Calling it a “labour of love” and “cathartic,” it took the designer, his core team of six and 20 volunteers a total of 10 days to create nearly two dozen new outfits in honour of the Queen’s passing. But Quinn had a better connection to her than most. During his debut in 2018, the late monarch presented him with the first annual Queen Elizabeth II Award for Design, her legacy for emerging fashion designers in Britain. Since then, Quinn has become one of England’s most exciting exports. The remaining ensembles in the show didn’t disappoint: outrageous shoulder pads, triangular silhouettes and 3D florals were some highlights.

Simone Rocha: Sweet dreams are made of tulle

Is the veil about to have a streetwear moment? If Simone Rocha has anything to say about it, the answer is yes. For this season’s runway presentation, which featured the Irish designer’s first full menswear collection, Rocha made reference to ceremony by placing tiered veils on the heads of several models (men and women alike). Though the veils appeared to be a nod to the death of the Queen, they were actually part of the concept all along. Erdem took a similar approach at its show, where models were draped in long white or black confections. In this case, the inspiration was the dust-sheets that cover museum collections.

Christopher Kane: Show me the body!

After a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, Christopher Kane returned to the runway, and he brought the body-ody-ody with him. Besides scandalizing cut-outs and provocative proportions, the British designer’s Spring 2023 collection used prints inspired by actual anatomy. The two most potent looks were in the middle of the presentation and featured muscular diagrams of hands covering a model’s chest and then the pelvic area. Aside from the biology lesson (or political statement, depending on how you look at it), Kane also honoured the Queen during the show. The result was a breath of fresh air (pun intended) as ensembles clad in beautiful blooms descended the catwalk.

Nensi Dojaka: Tournament of hearts

In one of the buzziest runway shows of the week, LVMH Prize winner Nensi Dojaka rolled out a fresh series of bodycon looks. The Fashion East alum is known for her lingerie-inspired pieces and this collection was “a continuation of ideas” that built on her constructions from past seasons (though Spring 2023 features lace for the first time as well as shoes that will actually be put into production). Dojaka also created a sustainable dress, which uses fabric from other fashion houses and will be available in limited quantities. Emily Ratajkowski wore it to lead the show finale, where all the models carried a spring of lily of the valley in tribute to the Queen.

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“I’ve noticed that women tend to stick with a look that makes them feel their most appealing,” says the 58-year-old former fashion journalist who came into stardom as one-half of the straight-talking duo on the BBC series What Not to Wear. “As they go down the path of life, that look reminds them of a feeling they once had—of power, success and confidence in themselves. Their makeup becomes an automatic thing. But when you wind your movie forward 10 years, your face’s shape, texture and colour have all changed. The things you did then are not ideal for the face you have today.”

Woodall’s jetsetting career has also helped her recognize the frustrations that women—particularly those over 35—commonly feel. “I’ve learned that all women—no matter their skin colour, religion or context of life—have the same mindset. I could be speaking to a woman in the West Bank in Israel or a Hindu lady in India and I always find her thinking ‘I feel lost at this stage’ or ‘I feel I’m not being spoken to and I don’t know what products to use.’”

With “the voices of 5,000 women in [her] head,” Woodall would eventually birth the fast-growing digital-first beauty line Trinny London in 2017. Her finger-friendly stackable pots of lip and cheek stains and shade-adapting skin tints have taken the makeup market by storm, and earlier this year, the direct-to-consumer brand entered the skincare space with refillable staples that include cleansers, exfoliating acids, moisturizers and serums.

“I’m not appealing to the glossy Charlotte Tilbury girl,” says Woodall. “I’m appealing to the woman who might have confidence in many areas of her life—in being a mom and in her career—but would like somebody to guide her on what she should be doing beauty-wise. I love that kind of woman!”

It’s a guide made simple thanks in large part to a short quiz, dubbed Match2Me, on the brand’s website that directs customers to the products and colours that suit them best rather than to the trends of the season. “We don’t sell ‘rock chic’ looks or ‘femme fatale’ moments, and we’re not about making products confusing or difficult to use,” explains Woodall. “We’re about the emotional connection women have with Trinny London—feeling better about themselves after an experience with us.”

Below, Trinny Woodall shares the go-to staples on her vanity.

Photography Courtesy of Trinny London

Photography Courtesy of Trinny London

Photography Courtesy of Trinny London

Photography Courtesy of Trinny London

Photography Courtesy of Trinny London

Photography Courtesy of Trinny London

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Exfoliant

Tiptoe In PHA Exfoliant

($62, Trinny London)

“I like to use this to exfoliate in the morning. It has gluconolactone and lactobionic acid, two gentle poly-hydroxy acids.”

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Serum

Overnight Sensation Retinal Serum

($125, Trinny London)

“I do a vitamin C serum in the morning and a retinal treatment at night.”

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Skin perfector

BFF Cream

($68, Trinny London)

“When I’ve been filming or in meetings all day,
I’ll apply my BFF Cream with my fingers over my existing makeup to give my skin back its glow.”

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Cleansers

Better Off AHA/PHA Gel Cleanser and Be Your Best Enzyme Balm Cleanser

($50 and $58, Trinny London)

“If I’m rushed, I’ll shower with a gel cleanser. Otherwise, I’ll use a cleansing balm and go through a ritual: I inhale the product, apply it all over and do a lymphatic massage.”

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Lips and cheeks

Lip2Cheek in "Freddie" and Sheer Shimmer in "Katie"

($46 and $42, Trinny London)

“I apply our Lip2Cheek and Sheer Shimmer pots blindly on my lips and cheeks. I’ll even use them on my eyes for a quick colour fix.”

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Moisturizer

Energise Me Niacinamide Moisturizer

($75, Trinny London)

“I never like to put a heavy cream on top of a retinal treatment at night. I use a lighter moisturizer.”

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This article first appeared in FASHION’s October issue. Find out more here.

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As the owner of two businesses that sell and rent vintage clothing (Victory Girl Vintage and Victory Girl Collections), Richardson-Blewett has accumulated her own personal reservoir of retro outerwear, which would rival the archives of MGM Studios and Paramount Pictures combined. Her closet is like a perfectly preserved fashion time capsule, transporting those lucky enough to step inside it into a world where long fur stoles from the 1930s and ’40s intermingle with psychedelic patterns from the ’60s and ’70s and where leather trenches and wool capes conjure images from American Hustle and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. And this isn’t even a quarter of her hoard.

“Coats are a crazy thing to collect because they take up a lot of room,” says Richardson-Blewett, lamenting her lack of storage space. As a result, she’s been forced to split her stockpile between her basement, her front hall closet and her parents’ house. (They don’t seem to mind.) It’s actually her family that’s to blame for her love of vintage. Her mother bought consigned clothing for Richardson-Blewett before she was even born. Her stepmother was a fashion professor at Brescia University College in London, Ont. And in the ’40s, her grandmother chose to forgo food for a month so she could afford a full-length mink masterpiece (although Richardson-Blewett believes this is probably an exaggeration).

Fittingly, one of the first pieces in Richardson-Blewett’s collection was a gift from her grandmother: a shorter version of the aforementioned furry finery. Another early addition was a blue leather jacket from the ’60s, a purchase inspired by her fascination with Twiggy and Mary Quant. However, Richardson-Blewett shares that her style has evolved since her teen years. “Now, it’s a mash-up of decades,” she begins. “After those early years, I wore a lot from the ’30s and ’40s, but now I’m really into the ’70s. It’s not about having one fashion icon but more of an overall vibe,” which she describes as feminine, eclectic and classic.

But with such a fascination with all vintage fashion, why collect coats? Well, for starters, Richardson-Blewett says that they’re easy to buy because “the fit doesn’t have to be perfect” and “there are always so many beautiful new ones to be discovered.” She also adds that older outerwear can work effortlessly with modern outfits. “When customers come into my store and say they want to get into vintage but don’t know where to start, I always tell them to buy a coat,” she explains. In fact, one of Richardson-Blewett’s favourite feelings is walking down the street in a statement ensemble and watching the reactions from passersby. A few strangers have even run after her, desperate to know where she had found a particular piece. She smiles at the thought of this and says, “I feel like a million bucks when I wear the right coat.”

And therein lies the truth about Richardson-Blewett’s jumble of retro jackets: It’s fuelled by pure, unabashed joy. She loves imagining the earlier life of a well-worn trench and delights in rummaging through the pockets of a repurposed peacoat, eager to find a souvenir from a previous owner. And, most importantly, Richardson-Blewett feels like the best version of herself while wearing them. “There’s something very powerful about sporting a beautiful vintage coat. I know I’m not going to blend into the crowd, and I like that.”

See some of Richardson-Blewett’s spectacular collection in the gallery below.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAWRENCE CORTEZ

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAWRENCE CORTEZ

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAWRENCE CORTEZ

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAWRENCE CORTEZ

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAWRENCE CORTEZ

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Dana in Paris

While Richardson-Blewett buys most of her garments from local vendors, she found this grey cape a few years ago during a summer trip to Paris. “I didn’t have room in my luggage for it, so I had to wear it on the plane,” she laughs. “But it was worth the very warm ride home.”

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Playful Patchwork

This ’70s patchwork jacket perfectly personifies Richardson- Blewett’s rich reservoir of outerwear. It’s well made, colourful and just a little bit kitschy. The only downside? “It’s really heavy,” she exclaims.

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Piece of Work

It took Richardson-Blewett over 30 hours to resurrect this purple souvenir jacket, which she got from a friend. “It was completely tattered: Every single seam on both sides was completely undone,” she explains. “So, over the winter, I sat in front of the TV and very tediously hand-stitched everything back together.”

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Red October

This red brocade coat from the ’70s was originally a rental, but as soon as Richardson-Blewett tried it on, she knew she had to add it to her wardrobe.

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Dior Dollar Deal

While picking through a pile of garments with her wholesaler, Richardson-Blewett was initially intrigued by the unique silhouette of this coat, which she acquired for a mere $10. It wasn’t until she got home that she saw the designer label. “I almost fainted!” she reveals.

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New Neutral

Is leopard print a neutral? “Absolutely,” exclaims the collector. “It goes with everything!” This explains why Richardson-Blewett has had this trench in her closet for the past 15 years. “It’s a classic and will likely stay in my collection forever,” she says.

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Almost Famous

Reminiscent of the iconic costume that Kate Hudson’s Penny Lane wore in Almost Famous, this shearling coat from Exile Vintage was one of Richardson-Blewett’s first pieces in her collection. “It cost a fortune for a 16-year-old, so my mom had to chip in to help me buy it,” she laughs.

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Dragon Heart

This embroidered cream-coloured jacket from the ’40s is a staple in Richardson-Blewett’s closet; she pairs it with jeans for what has become her go-to casual look. “Every time I wear it, no matter where I am, people stop me on the street,” she says.

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In the Family

“My grandfather bought this mink coat for my grandmother as a Christmas gift in 1962, but she gave it to me when I was in my 20s because she knew how much I loved it,” Richardson-Blewett says of this early addition to her collection.

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Caped Crusader

Although Richardson-Blewett doesn’t have a single fashion icon, she confesses that she has a soft spot for Audrey Hepburn in the 1954 classic Sabrina, which inspired this cape, beret and loafer combination.

This article first appeared in FASHION’s October issue. Find out more here. 

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But it’s since her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2018 that she’s stepped into the most unanticipated—and impactful—role yet: advocate. Her public experience with MS covered in her recently published memoir, Mean Baby, and the documentary about her treatment, Introducing, Selma Blair, has brought awareness to the condition. As has being cast in season 31 of Dancing With the Stars, while fighting her disease.

She also continues to make a splash on the red carpet, choosing dramatic yet playful ensembles and pairing them with her cane—like she just did during a surprise Emmy Awards appearance to an emotional standing ovation. In doing so, she makes a powerful statement: good style isn’t just for the able-bodied.

It’s this journey that caught the eye of Gap, whose Fall 2022 Icons campaign celebrates wardrobe classics like high-rise flares, big white cotton shirts and pleated khakis. Blair (who once worked at Gap when she was a 20-something fledgling actor) is at the forefront of the campaign—an icon in her own right for flaunting her unapologetic individuality. According to Gap, “there’s nothing more iconic than shaping culture by amplifying your true self and talent.” That’s what Blair continues to do as she moves through the world in a way that’s uniquely hers.

Here are just a few of the ways her style has developed over the past few years:

Sparkle enters the chat

 

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For Blair, every fashion choice you make has a way of speaking for you. “All my life I always felt most comfortable dressed in black—it was my wardrobe staple,” she writes in Mean Baby. But as her memoir reveals, this dark era was a time of under-eating, depression and secret alcoholism—and it coloured her world-view from the age of seven, when she got drunk for the first time. When Blair donned black, she was wearing her heart on her literal sleeve.

It was when she became pregnant with her son that she started to gravitate toward pastels. “In multiple magazine interviews about my pregnancy, I’m quoted as saying, ‘I am just too happy to wear black!’” she recalls.

 

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For recent red carpet appearances, her go-to look has involved glitter—from a silver sequin halter dress to black pants under a sheer white frock covered in sparkle. These outfits seem to say, “I have something to celebrate.”

Fashion becomes armour

 

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For her first red carpet appearance after her MS diagnosis, Blair attended the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a black-and-pastel Ralph & Russo Haute Couture gown. “It had a cape and a choker around the neck, which I appreciated because at the time I was having a lot of trouble with my voice,” she shares in her memoir. “I felt cocooned in this dress. Protected.”

It was her first time using a cane (which she calls her “prop”) on the red carpet, but she couldn’t go without it because she wanted to wear high heels and her steps were “increasingly unsteady.” She didn’t use just any cane, though. Hers was a sleek, custom bejewelled number for the event.

“The next morning, the headlines talked about how brave I was,” she writes. “They called me a warrior. In that moment I didn’t feel like a warrior, or any kind of hero. But I did feel a new sense of peace and purpose. I felt, for maybe the first time in my life, fully and completely myself.”

She may not feel like a warrior, but she does note that “Selma means battlefield” and “Blair means Helmet of God.” These days when Selma Blair gets dressed, it’s for the fight of her life.

Classics get a playful twist

 

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Blair has been influenced by her mother’s style rules since she was young, including “Don’t wear anything you wouldn’t still wear in ten years.” While she still loves timeless pieces, her outfits for events have become increasingly whimsical. One of her go-to looks is a suit, which, on the surface, is a totally classic choice. But there’s always a fun twist to keep it fresh.

 

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The actor proves that whether she’s wearing a shrunken jacket, cropped trouser or hot-pink colour palette, a suit (or any outfit at all) never needs to be boring. In fact, as any fashion lover knows, it’s an opportunity to add a bit of personal style—whether you’re a maximalist, minimalist or something in between.

Plus, a playful outfit is an excellent excuse to get out of bed. As Blair says, “I will continue to be me for as long as that’s possible. I will continue to love a good gown, or a suit, from Christian Siriano or Chanel. I will put in my mother’s emerald earrings and show up.”

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Luxury hotspot 1 Hotel Toronto will host two exclusive pop-up experiences this TIFF: private 75-minute spa treatments and a complimentary wellness haven in the hotel’s Flora Lounge. From September 7 to 11, limited appointments will be available for the TIFF VIP package — a hot/cold therapy with HigherDOSE followed by a tailored facial with celebrity esthetician Vee Mistry. The lounge will also be open from September 8 to 12 for guests to try various healing modalities to boost their body’s happy chemicals.

Valentino Beauty hits shelves at Sephora Canada

Love a dramatic makeup application moment? You’re in luck. Valentino Beauty’s glam lineup — lacquered red cases, golden logo and all — is now available at select Sephora Canada stores when you do your monthly (weekly?) beauty run. The collection of lush lipsticks, cream-to-powder blushes and long-wear foundations can also be found online and in-app at prices ranging from $35 to $290.

Chanel Beauty’s FW22 Les Ombres collection has a need for tweed

With its nubbly pouches and embossed powders, the latest limited-edition Les Ombres palettes from Chanel Beauty are a tweed lover’s dream. The collection was inspired by Gabrielle Chanel’s first tweed jackets from nearly a century ago and reimagines the classic fabric in eyeshadow form. Choose from Tweed Fauve (warm golds and browns), Tweed Cuivré (rich metals), Tweed Pourpre (pinks and mauves) and Tweed Brun et Rose (cool browns and beiges).

Too Faced celebrates pumpkin season again this year

Pumpkin Spice fanatics unite. Too Faced has brought back its bestselling fall eyeshadow palette for a “Second Slice” with 18 decadent shades of pumpkin pie–scented goodness. A limited-edition Melted Matte Liquid Lipstick in Pumpkin Spice Latte  (a terracotta red in a lip-plumping matte formula) joins the mini collection.

Redken takes environmental impact seriously

Redken has had a makeover. As of September 2022, all existing product lines have been converted to new packaging made from 94 per cent recycled plastic (minus the pump and cap). Plus, all production now takes place in a carbon-neutral factory. The first brand-new product to get the sustainable treatment is the Beach Spray, a lightweight spritz sans salt that creates volume, body and movement for that perfect just-walked-off-a-beach vibe.

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