Over the past year the message that has come through loud and clear is this: when women support each other, we win. Setting a very fashionable example is the game-changing MODEL MAFIA. Wearing FW18’s must-have coats, some of the group’s members talk to us about change, challenges and the importance of community Read more
One of the speakers, Suzanne Lee, is among the few people coming up with truly innovative solutions to this escalating issue. Many of my readers have never even heard of clothing created in a lab, yet through a complicated biofabrication process, these materials are already being brought to market! Suzanne had the following to divulge an …
Lisa Qu is a 21 year old entrepreneur making her mark in one of the most ephemeral industries out there – fashion. As one of the many young designers championing responsible and sustainable fashion, Lisa makes her garments locally in small batches. Lisa’s brand represents a growing trend of quality over quantity. Unique and yet …
Britt Bergmeister is a successful working model originally from Toronto. Recently starting her own sustainable brand of basics, OMDODC aka “off duty Model, on duty citizen” she is also an activist promoting a waste-free life. At the young age of 12 Bergmeister moved to Tokyo and spent her teenage years there, before heading back to North …
Non-invasive beauty treatments are trending rapidly. From SculpSure that rivals the results of lipo with zero-downtime, to deeply penetrating HydraFacials, the newest technologies definitely bridge the gap between medical and cosmetic beauty. Read more at Bella Magazine
Is life easier for the most beautiful among us? This is the assumption many of us make. Larissa Drekonja founder of Neoncoat, has a different story to tell… From sexual harassment to exploitative binding contracts and unreliable paychecks, models admittedly face their fair share of challenges – often in a new and unfamiliar city. Read more at …
I was lucky enough to sit down with Silja Kim, founder of growing female-led business, Spinoza Eyewear. With an interest in art and fashion, Silja combines work ethic with vision. What makes Spinoza unique, however, is their dedication to giving back to underserved communities by donating 10% of their profits to help put an end …
Dr. Keith Kattner returns to his first love, fine art, after many decades in a prestigious career as a neurosurgeon. After many years of lecturing, operating and teaching in a high-stakes, high-pressure field that saw many of his colleagues to an early grave, Dr. Kattner is happy to be starting his second career in a …
