Seventeen-year-old model Corinne Iris Cameron is preparing to take on the runway at Paris Fashion Week this October—a milestone she once thought would be impossible after a devastating car accident two years ago left her with life-threatening injuries and a stroke. Cameron, who recently graduated from high school, says her recovery journey has shaped her […]
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Halifax-based fashion brand collaborates with Parisian brand for Paris Fashion Week
House of Soli is facilitating a partnership between Halifax-based local designers and international fashion houses. One such partnership is Khush Mizaj and Parisian fashion house A.Kith for Paris Fashion Week. “The collaboration grew from a shared vision of cultural exchange and creative dialogue. Amanda Simpson from Westwood Developments and I saw an opportunity to bring […]
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Halifax designer transforms hate into art through sparkly, whimsical fashion
For Filipino-Canadian artist and designer Caitlin Coo, clothing is more than fabric and thread. For her, it’s transformation, resistance, and self-discovery. Through her fashion brand Kaidain Ivy, Coo said she has been stitching together identity as she discovered her place in the world. Through her experience she weaves in culture and community, one sparkling garment […]
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The top spring and summer fashion trends and where you can shop them in Halifax
As temperatures rise and wardrobes get lighter, spring/summer 2025 fashion trends brings a refreshing mix of easy-going elegance and bold statements. Halifax is about to transform itself with art festivals, fashion shows, exhibitions and tourists. Street style is going to be on full display now that we can put away those down jackets. From effortless […]
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Hair love for Halifax
The Braid Couture Art ShowFeb 15, 8 pm Bus Stop Theatre, 2203 Gottingen Street) braidcoutureshow.com $35-$45 From ombré hair to pastel colours, hair trends come and go. But braids, from cornrows to the French variety, have long been a hairstyle staple across cultures. Tara Lynn Taylor is organizer of the Braid Couture Art Show, happening […]
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The skin you’re in
Outlaw Country Tattoo will join forces with Eating Disorders Nova Scotia (EDNS) to transform Haligonian’s bodies into safe havens during a flash tattoo event this Thursday. From 1pm to 6pm at Outlaw (6103 North Street), artist Emerson Roach will tattoo customers with pre-designed, body-positivity-themed tattoos, ranging from $80-$130. 50 percent of proceeds will go to […]
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north and willow’s clothing conscience
Kari Beiswanger and Alex Stewart’s friendship has lasted longer than any piece of clothing in your closet, no doubt. The pair of pre-school pals and longtime thrifters are behind north and willow, an online second-hand shop and sustainable fashion initiative that launched its web store this week. The idea started simply after a conversation at […]
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Objects + Attire hosts its first pop-up market
A newly formed group of Halifax designers, Objects + Attire, is hosting a holiday pop-up market this Friday and Saturday at 6437 Cork Street (December 7th, 5-7pm and December 8, 10am-4 pm). The group’s goal is to present thoughtful designs to the local community. Participating designers include Maggie Jayne, Sarah Sears Jewelry, Thief & Bandit, […]
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Flower Child is ready to bloom
When Charlotte Pierce had her first son, she couldn’t find the classic, quality clothing she wanted to dress him in anywhere in Halifax. She wound up shopping online, falling in love with European brands and when baby number two arrived, watching him put his brother’s hand-me-downs to work. That planted the seed for Flower Child, […]
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West Street’s sole searchers
East Coast Kicks and Classic Soles5687 West Street East Coast Kicks and Classic Soles want to make it easier to stay fresh in a pair of sneakers. Opening earlier this year, the two companies have been offering exclusive high-end kicks and sneaker cleaning, restoration and customization to Haligonian shoe enthusiasts, providing the ultimate one-stop-shop solution […]
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Halifax street style: Ochterloney Street
Name: Logan Hawkes Age: 31 Occupation: Barber/co-owner at Lucky Cat Barbershop Spotted: Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth Wearing: Real Tree x Lucky Cat shop tee, Stan Ray painter pants, Thrasher x Vans slip-ons from Pro Skates, vintage Seiko watch How would you describe your style? The culmination of years of trial and error. Who/where do you derive […]
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RCHMND gets creative with future__seasons
f uture__seasons hosted a launch event for its first delivery of Russian designer Gosha Rubchinskiy last week. Highlights included a set of neon tracksuits and a football jersey, both collaborative efforts with Adidas that incorporated the designer’s hallmark Russian typeface. An extension of RCHMND (1869 Granville Street), future__seasons is envisioned as a venue and cultural […]