By: Arta Ghanbari Having spent most of his adolescence in Saudi Arabia, Farhan Zaidi was always taught to build a legacy. Developing an interest in theatre at a young age, Zaidi took part in several satellite commercials, where he familiarized himself with the workings of the talent industry. However it …

By: Myriam Bouchenafa, FW Writer In an effort to mark the 50th year of the Chanel handbag, the French Luxury Goods Company recently created an exhibit, “Chanel Mobile Art.” This was a futuristic pavilion created by the architect Zaha Hadid. The Show features the work of 20 International Artists with …

By Myriam Bouchenafa, FW Writer Saturday, April 24, 2010 The Elle Canada Fashion and Beauty Event started with a runway show by Canadian designers Wayne Clark, Lida Baday, David Dixon, VAWK by Sunny Fong, Jessica Biffi, LOVAS Wesley Badanjak and Andrew Majtenyi, followed by a French Connection Seminar. After cocktail …

by Sakina khawaja Is it Spring Time Yet? Thomas Sabo’s “It Girl” Watch collection is just the perfect accessory for Spring. The colourful palette is an added bonus to the design meets function concept. Poppy colours like fuschia, orange and aqua make the watches a hit and a must-have for …

Canada’s Top Models Uncovered By: Souzan Michael, FW Writer Jessica Stam Also known simply as “Stam”, this Canadian beauty was born in Kincardine, Ontario and raised on a farm with her six brothers. She was discovered in a Tim Hortons coffee shop in Barrie by an agent from International Model …

A Tribute By: Souzan Michael and Vanessa Manno On Thursday, February 11th the fashion world suffered a tremendous loss when British designer Lee Alexander McQueen was found dead in his London apartment. McQueen took his life a day before his mother’s scheduled funeral and his untimely death has shocked his …

By: Lora Maghanoy, FW Editor The fashion world is all about excess. It boasts clothes, shoes and handbags at exorbitant prices and there is always that certain someone who thrives on their next big splurge. But as Bob Dylan would say, “ the times, they are a-changin’.” It’s no secret …

By: Sakina Khawaja Montreal Fashion Week once again collaborated with P&G Beauty for the 7th time in a row and put on a fantastic spectacle of Canadian design. Even though well known names such as Denis Gagnon, Evan Biddell and Andy-The Anh feature their collections on the Toronto runways, there …

By: Gemma Gadher, FW Writer Lets face it- your weekly fitness regimen can get pretty bland after a while. Half an hour of cardio on the treadmill, followed by reps of weights and sit-ups isn’t always the most exciting thing to look forward to. Aradia Fitness helps women to put …