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Behind the Issue
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EDITOR'S NOTE
ELLECanada.com • WE’RE DIVING INTO SHADES OF BLUE THIS SEASON. REFRESH THE CLASSIC COLOUR BY LAYERING YOUR FAVOURITE HUES—EVERYTHING FROM CERULEAN TO AQUAMARINE. DISCOVER THE TRENDIEST WAYS TO WEAR THIS PALETTE AT ELLECANADA.COM.
April • WHAT’S ON THE ELLE EDITORS’ RADAR THIS MONTH.
Vivek Shraya • THE CANADIAN ARTIST ISN’T HOLDING BACK IN HER STORYTELLING.
SPIN CYCLE • The classic white shirt gets a new-season remix.
CHARMED LIFE
THE green INDEX
CONSCIOUS wear • Inside Fashion Revolution’s goal to transform the industry for good.
HEAD over HEELS • Two billion pairs of tights are produced every year, worn a few times and then discarded. Their disposable nature, combined with the traditional petroleum-based manufacturing process, makes them a key contributor to the textile industry’s place as the second-most polluting in the world. If you can’t live without a pair, here are three sustainable alternatives to shop.
Earth Day • Sustainable style is the future of fashion.
the FIND
Arts & Crafts • Delight in bohoinspired craftsmanship for DIY charm.
ROUND and ROUND • All your clothes might soon be made entirely from recycled materials, but is that the ultimate sustainable solution?
Olivia Rubens • How the designer is redefining knitwear with an eccentric eye and a commitment to using sustainably sourced materials.
INDUSTRIAL SOUL • How to lead a fashion house of the future.
FORCES OF CHANGE • Examining the world of beauty refills, the beautybar revolution and Hermès’ covetable lipsticks.
Looking Glass
BOOK SMART
FEELING FLUSH
RAISE the BAR
OBJECT of AFFECTION • Hermès enters the luxury-makeup arena with lipstick.
What a Flex • After reimagining the hair dryer and the curling iron, Dyson only really had one hair tool left to conquer. Meet the Corrale.
ENCAPSULATED BEAUTY • Dull complexion, fatigued skin, drab pigmentation…is your skin in need of a boost? VICHY’S LIFTACTIV PEPTIDE-C ANTI-AGING AMPOULES is an unparalleled way of illuminating the complexion and countering the signs of aging—and it comes in cool, modern and practical packaging. Let’s dive into the unique powers of these innovative bulbs.
THEY PUT TO THE TEST: THE AMPOULES & LIFTACTIV CREAM DUO • The combined power of Liftactiv Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules and Liftactiv Collagen Specialist cream from VICHY is incredible. And two beauty devotees tried it out.
MIX ASTERS • There’s a reason so many natural ingredients are used in beauty products: They all have topical benefits for skin and hair. Here, a collection of the best DIY beauty recipes from ELLE editors around the world.
the EDIT
Homegrown • After four years on the sidelines of Canadian cosmetics, CHEEKBONE BEAUTY might be the new leader in zero-waste innovation.
BUYER BE WEARY • Frustrated by how her demo is spoken to, LIZA HERZ has thoughts on marketing to the middle-aged.
Returning Champions • Beauty brands keen on being kinder to the planet have a question: Would you like a refill with that?
Handle with Care • WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RECYCLING YOUR BEAUTY-PRODUCT PACKAGING.
sleep mode • Having a quality snooze is the best thing you can do for your skin, especially as you get on in years.
How to Personalize Your Workspace • While for some a cluttered desk may promote creativity, for others an Instagram-ready vignette feels like the first step to success. Here, we break down everything you need to know to make...