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ALL-BLACK EVERYTHING • The darkest colour never goes out of style—even in the summertime

HEAT WAVE • Welcome the season in which anything is possible.

THE WHITE T-SHIRT • Nothing could be simpler or more essential to any wardrobe. Here’s a brief history of this basic clothing item, which is deeply rooted in popular culture.

TO THE MAX • Jump-start your summer style with chunky statement jewellery.

HIDDEN gems • Whether passed down through generations or scored at an antique shop, vintage jewellery has a special place in our wardrobes. The combination of timeless design, exceptional quality and the nostalgia factor makes these highly-sought-after pieces worth the chase. The demand for second-hand jewellery is also driving a wave of sustainable consumption in a sea of fast fashion. Here are three Canadian curators who are giving one-of-a-kind pieces a second life.

Jessie Andrews • This ambitious young talent is carving out her own path.

Hot Stepper • STRAIGHT OFF THE RUNWAY, these Dior Genesis rubber booties have it all—and then some. Their chunky sole and biker detailing make them year-round essential footwear, and they’re especially chic for festival season. Rain or shine, they’ll help you strut in style.

Suit Up • Six brands offering splash-worthy swimwear for those hot summer days.

BINGE BURNOUT • Are we done with intensely binging television series in one sitting? And, more importantly, do we want to be?

The Waiting Game • For many Canadians, getting treatment for a chronic illness is a battle unto itself.

FUNNY BUSINESS • American writer, director and producer LUCIA ANIELLO is making us laugh, cry and laugh-cry with stories we’ve waited a long time to hear.

GAME OF CARDS • Three tarot readers reveal the secrets of their practice.

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MILLION-DOLLAR SMILE • Perfectly straight glowing-white teeth have become a sign of health, wealth and status.

BODY of WORK • For decades, we’ve been devoting our skincare practices to the small surface area of our face. But now, products and treatments for the rest of our body are vying to shift our focus.

BETTER WITH AGE • Actor and L’Oréal Paris spokesmodel ANDIE MACDOWELL shares her thoughts on going grey, working alongside her daughter and inspiring the next generation.

Colour HER World • With over a decade in the industry, VIOLETTE SERRAT, who became creative director of makeup at GUERLAIN last year, has a fresh new perspective.

MORE THAN JUST HAIR • A recent—and highly publicized—insensitive joke concerning Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair loss has shed light on alopecia, an autoimmune disease that’s particularly widespread in the Black community.

ROLE MODELS • How far should we go to live up to the image of those we admire?

Healing Together • FARIHA RÓISÍN, acclaimed author of Like a Bird and How to Cure a Ghost, explores who wellness is for in her latest book.

TURN UP THE VOLUME • Festival season is back! Here are the beauty essentials—complete with glitter, waterproof formulas and UV protection—to slip into your banana bag before heading out into the sun.

fashion • JULY/AUGUST WELCOME TO A BRAVER AND BOLDER SEASON.

ON TOP OF POP • CANADIAN MUSICIAN CHARLOTTE CARDIN GETS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL ABOUT HER RECENT JUNO WINS, HER IDENTITY AS AN ARTIST AND HOW MUSIC HAS SET HER FREE.

Bright Lights • BOLD NEW SHAPES AND COLOURS FOR THE REAL SUMMER OF FREEDOM WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR.

THE LAND OF SEA AND SAND • Cradled by...