Although medieval aesthetics have been present in the media for years, this last decade has been witnessing its revamping. Artists like Caroline Polachek or ARCA have been championing certain elements of this aesthetic for some time, and fashion powerhouses like Balenciaga gave us a more literal interpretation of it in the digital presentation of their fall 2021 collection.
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Breaking Barriers & Beauty Standards at Fashion Art Toronto
While skinny and tall women with defined facial structures walk under the spotlight in the most prestigious fashion runways, such as New York, Paris, and Milan Fashion Week, Toronto runways differ and exude the multicultural diversity of Canada.
Anna Uddenberg’s “Continental breakfast”
A literal title, Anna Uddenberg’s “Continental Breakfast” is a subversive exploration of our consented submission to the virtual world.
A postmodernist artist, Anna Uddenberg’s body of work constantly follows the idea of simulacrum; how reality is dictated by a saturated media which controls our wishes, beliefs, and bodies and the power structures which surround them.
Up-Close and Personal With Montreal Creatives
In the bustling Ville de Montreal, where the cosmopolitan vibe blends seamlessly with a rich cultural heritage, creatives are redefining the Canadian fashion landscape with their unique perspectives on diversity.
Renaissance Revival: Let Them Eat Cake!
Beauty and fashion are constantly influenced by history, trends are reborn and reimagined through modern lenses – subverting gender roles, reappropriating stereotypes, and shifting perspectives of beauty.
Burberry’s Rebrand and the Death of Blanding
With an air of mystery and intrigue, the visionary behind Burberry’s rebrand, Daniel Lee, unveiled his first campaign as Chief Creative Officer; a triumphant tribute to the timeless elegance and quintessential Britishness that defines the legendary luxury brand.
Kelly Jacob’s Notching
Wishing to reveal the constant motion of our deep desire to move onward while showcasing the tension it creates within ourselves; Notching reveals the act of stumbling with elegance, pride, and excitement.
The Emancipation of the Neue Frau: Art, Fashion, and Sexual Identity In The Weimar Era
From intricate tailoring at Yohji Yamamoto, to broad silhouettes at Dries Van Noten, and bold shoulders at Saint Laurent, it is clear that elevated workwear is making its way back into our wardrobes.
The Kids Will Be Fine
Huney Studios Dares to Dream
Toronto-based wunderkind Hani Pathan is a Jack of all trades. Known formally as her artist name— Huney Studios, the multi-talent expands an oeuvre across a myriad of mediums, exploring different genres and media, ultimately representing a steadfast belief that art is not simply a “one all, be all” approach.