It is always a pleasure to watch someone chase a dream, harness it, and wrestle it to fruition. For Vancouver-based designer Alexandra Dean, the dream was to start her own outerwear brand.
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Rick Owens FW25: Dark, Yet Deliciously Delightful
It’s hard to imagine how romanticism could succeed in a place like a factory or coal mine. Most of what we know of them are gruelling, dehumanizing labour, a profound lack of inspiration, a suffering working class, and a landscape more suited for machines than men.
Immaterial Girls: Sophie, Murakami, and the Strange Spectacle of Louis Vuitton
The cherry on top of the Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami ad campaign that debuted earlier this month is undoubtedly the odd soundtrack choice of “Immaterial,” the hyper-pop anthem by the late great Sophie.
The Great Fashion Reshuffle
In recent months—and particularly the last few days—the luxury fashion industry has experienced a domino effect of transformative leadership changes. Welcome to what we’re calling ‘The Great Fashion Reshuffle.
John Galliano Announces Exit From Maison Margiela
In a heartfelt and reflective Instagram post, John Galliano, one of the most revolutionary figures in modern fashion, announced his departure from Maison Margiela.
The Indie Sleaze Revival Has A Canadian Accent
In 2020, amid the uncertainty of a world paused by a global pandemic, Olivia, a Toronto-based creative, began piecing together a digital archive of a bygone era.
The New Nostalgia: Balenciaga’s Pre-Fall Camera Roll Campaign
Balenciaga’s Pre-Fall 2025 campaign for its Automobili Lamborghini collaboration, styled as a “leaked” series of photos from creative director Demna Gvasalia’s camera roll, at first glance feels like a casual glimpse into the creative process rather than a meticulously curated luxury campaign.
NEVER CONFORM II: THE OFFICIAL FASHION ART TORONTO AFTER PARTY
To close out Fashion Art Toronto’s 1664 Fashion Week, Liminul Magazine joined forces with Matières Fécales, Fashion Art Toronto, Lignes de Fuite, and Combo Breaker Toronto to present NEVER CONFORM II, an afterparty that exhilarated Toronto’s underground fashion community.
Fashion Art Toronto FW24′ Highlights
Toronto’s fashion pulse hit a thrilling high note this season as Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) unveiled its Fall 2024 1664 Fashion Week collections at the sleek new T3 Bayside venue, a setting as innovative as the designs it housed.
On The Road with Sadboi: A Toronto It-Girl on Music, Identity, and Going Global
“Hi, my connection might be a little bad, so I might be cutting in and out. I’m just on tour right now.”