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Ayesha Barenblat, Founder and CEO of Remake, believes a radical shift in thinking can help turn fashion into a dignified industry.

MEET Remake: A community of fashion lovers, Women’s rights advocates, and environmentalists on a mission to change the Fashion industry through education, advocacy, and transparency. Remakes’ mission = To make fashion a force for good.  Responsible for “the biggest heist in fashion’s history” aka The #PayUp movement, Remake educated the public when fashion brands and […]

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body shame or how i learned to stop worrying and love my body

by Julie Lundgaard Christophersen [Trigger warning: eating disorder thoughts and behaviors, mental health] If you are struggling with an eating disorder and need to speak with someone, please call National Eating Disorders Association Helpline at 1-800-931-2237 or text at 1-800-931-2237, the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Read the full interview with Julie Lundgaard Christophersen here:

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In conversation with… Julie Lundgaard Christophersen

During Copenhagen Fashion Week there is one show to look out for to see the most innovative and emerging designers, ALPHA. The non-profit provides a platform for its yearly lineup of 10 outstanding finalists from the Nordic countries, to showcase their talents, many of whom go on to work for the best in the fashion […]

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In conversation with… MEESH

For issue 003 we sat down with Toronto icon Micheline Wedderburn – aka MEESH – and discussed her upbringing, creative outlets, inspiration and how the pandemic affected her. An award-winning designer, painter, hot glue artist, thrifter, spin instructor mogul, miniature business maker and mother with a BEd from the University of Toronto and a BA […]

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In conversation with… Ben

Meet Ben Bonsu: Toronto-based lifestyle and portrait photographer whose refined craftsmanship captures people in a way they feel their best. Ben, tell us about yourself? I’m a photographer based out of Toronto. I primarily shoot portrait and lifestyle images. I started taking photography seriously back in late 2017, early 2018. I’m continuously improving and refining […]

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In conversation with… Tina

Meet Tina Mbachu: international development professional, sustainability YouTuber and small business owner on a mission to highlight talented African designers. Tina, tell us about yourself?  I am an international development professional focused on Africa and the intersection of gender equality and economic empowerment. I am passionate about social entrepreneurship that fosters the creative economy on […]

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In conversation with… GACHETTE Paris

The Team Astrid Beaufils-Clinet studied styling at Atelier Chardon Savard in Paris’ 11th arrondissement before specializing in Fashion communication. It was while working as a photo stylist and as a buyer of vintage Haute Couture clothing and accessories where Beaufils-Clinet refined her style and references. She had longed to create her own brand in order […]

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In conversation with… On Rotation

Meet Yousr & Amal Hassan, business partners, sisters extraordinaire and owners of Designer rental boutique On Rotation. On Rotation is a Designer rental boutique. How did you come up with the concept of renting and returning? Shopping when I was growing up was hard, because modest clothes just took more effort to style. I went […]

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In conversation with… UNCLE KAREEM

Meet Your favourite uncle, new generation ring leader, million miles wonder, UNCLE KAREEM. Who are you isolating with and how has that been? I am basically with my producer at home OR in the studio.. We are really just trying to make the best out of the situation and use the time where we HAVE […]

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In conversation with… Temi

Meet Témitope Shobowale: Entrepreneur extraordinaire, Community leader, Creator, Host, Professional Make-up Artist (#temiglow). What is the story behind the name Temi?  I actually started introducing myself as “Temi” around the age of eleven because I got tired of people having a hard time pronouncing my full name. I had just immigrated abroad from Nigeria. My […]

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In conversation with… Hildy-Max

It’s been over a year since the last time we spoke (see here); how have you grown as a woman and an artist? It has been over a year and I’m ecstatic to say things have changed. The most important was quitting drinking 6 months ago. It started as a joke, something I had not […]

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