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COVER STORY WHAT MAKES A WOMAN STRONG, BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL? FASHION LA VISIONARIA: A TRIBUTE TO VOGUE ITALIA EDITOR IN CHIEF FRANCA SOZZANI / EXCLUSIVE EDITORIAL:

CHANEL HAUTE COUTURE SPRING SUMMER 2017 COLLECTION, LONDON CALLING, BRIT SENSE OF STYLE, MAN-UP / LET YOUR SENSE OF FASHION FLOW WITH A FESTIVAL OF STRONG OVERSIZED PIECES

BEAUTY THE ULTIMATE SPRING REPORT: EMPOWER YOUR BEAUTY RITUALS / THE SHAPE OF THINGS: TIPS FOR PERFECT

EYEBROWS / RIOT OF COLOURS BY LESLIE-ANN THOMSON / COLOUR OUTSIDE THE LINES BY NICOLAS BLANCHET / SOHO GIRLS: HAIRSTYLES YOU'LL WANT TO ROCK THIS SEASON / COME INTO BLOOM: JUMP INTO SPRING WITH A FRESH OUTLOOK ON BEAUTY / CONSCIOUS BEAUTY: ALL ABOUT NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCTS / SKIN REBOOT: THE NEW ESSENTIALS, FROM FACIAL CREAMS TO SERUMS

STYLE SPRING 2017 STYLE TREND REPORT / WHO’S THE BOSS? AN EDITORIAL REPORT FOR

EVERY FASHIONABLE BUSINESS WOMAN / FLORALS TURN EVERY PREDICTABLE OUTFIT INTO "RUNWAY READY" FOR A TRUE MODERN, HIPPIE FEEL / TRUE COLOURS: HAND BAGS & SHOES STYLE ESSENTIALS

FRANGANCES PRECIOUS BLOOMS: FALL IN LOVE WITH THE MOST ROMANTIC SCENTS THIS SEASON / LUMA GROTHE: THE FACE BEHIND OLYMPÉA BY PACO RABANNE

CULTURE PETER LINDBERGH: THE VISIONARY WHO CREATED SUPERMODELS / CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA: A TRIBUTE TO ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DESIGNERS OF THE 20TH CENTURY / THE YEAR OF THE WOMAN; JOIN THE MOVEMENT

EVENT 48 HOURS WITH CHANEL;VIP GUESTS / THE MASQUERADE CELEBRATION: MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI’S AFTER PARTY FOR CHRISTIAN DIOR

POWER COUPLE JUDITH & CHARLES: THE POWER COUPLE BEHIND THE BRAND BUSINESS LEGAL ADVICE À LA MODE: AN INTERVIEW WITH FASHION AND BRANDING LAWYER ASHLEE FROESE FITNESS WELLNESS WARRIOR: AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH ADRIANNE HO LIFESTYLE CELEBRATING CANADA’S 150TH! TRAVEL A BUSINESSWOMAN’S GUIDE TO POWER CITIES Dress LOUIS VUITTON. Art Direction SYLVAIN BLAIS. Photographer GREG SWALES. Assistant Photographer AMANDA YANEZ, CASEY FRANKLIN. Fashion Editor FRITZ. Model HILARY RHODA at IMG MODELS. Hair SASHA NESTERCHUK. Makeup VICTOR HANEO for ESTÉE LAUDER. Manicure ANGEL WILLIAMS using CHANEL Le Vernis. Videography LAVO CLEMENTE.

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SPRING 2017 N° 37

President and Editor in Chief: Kathia Wendschuh C.E.O.: Shervin Shirvani Editorial Director: Sylvain Blais

PRODUCTION

Content Director: Karine Tremblay Copy Editor: Lesley Bishin Coordinator: Carol Ribeiro

ART DEPARTMENT

Creative Director: Sylvain Blais Art Director: César Ochoa Graphic Designers: Robin Westfield, Omar Chávez

FASHION

Fashion Editors: Cary Tauben, Fritz, Kathia Cambron, Nadia Pizzimenti, Randy Smith, Yso South Stylists: Daniel Onori, Heather Arruda, Olivia Leblanc, Rima Chahine, Tinashe Musara

BEAUTY

Beauty Director: Mayillah Ezekiel Beauty Editors: Leslie-Ann Thomson, Mayillah Ezekiel, Nicolas Blanchet, Sabrina Rinaldi Makeup & Hair Artists: Alexandre Deslauriers, Angel Williams, Aniko Tar, Anna Nenoiu, Emy Filteau, Julie Cusson, Julie Saint Laurent, Kirsten Klontz, Mayillah Ezekiel, Olivier Miotto, Robert Mefford, Sasha Nesterchuk, Simone Otis, Stéphane Scotto Di Cesare Steven Turpin, Victor Haneo, Wendy Rorong

LIFESTYLE

Lifestyle Director : Marie-Ève Venne

EDITORS/WRITERS

Editors: Karine Tremblay, Marie-Ève Venne, Mayillah Ezekiel Editor-at-large: Stéphane Le Duc Writers: Anna Cipollone, Brenna Dixon, Marie-Ève Venne, Mayillah Ezekiel, Megan West, Stéphane Le Duc

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CONTRIBUTORS GREG SWALES

Greg Swales studied art in Havana Cuba where he did several photo essays and painting exhibitions in Cuba and North America. Always inspired by the extremes of beauty, Greg later began a career in Fashion Photography and is now based in New York. He has spent the last decade photographing in some of the most exotic locations for publications such as Vogue, GQ and Elle.

ANNA CIPOLLONE GREG SWALES ANNA CIPOLLONE

Anna Cipollone is a Toronto-based lifestyle journalist and editor. Her writing has been featured in Chatelaine, Fashion, Canada’s 100 Best, Yoga Journal and Lone Wolf magazine.

She loves travelling oceanside, and is always in pursuit of the endless summer. It’s likely she’s on her yoga mat at this very moment.

MEGAN WEST

Megan is a Toronto-based editor and stylist.

She’s written beauty, fashion, and lifestyle for both digital and print, as well as styled for TV, print, and runway. Generally obsessed with lipstick, champagne, and ballet.

OLIVIER MIOTTO

OLIVIER MIOTTO

MEGAN WEST

Owner of Glam Salon boutique in Montreal for the last 15 years, throughout his career, he has developed many collaborations with designers and editorial magazines, including Dress to Kill. Winner of several awards for his creative collections, Olivier is now one of the best wellknown hairdressers in Canada. Inspired by cities, arts and music, his style remains strong and versatile, as influential as always.

RANDY SMITH

Randy began his career in Montreal, designing critically acclaimed visual displays for a major retailer. Randy was then named Fashion Editor of the newly introduced ELLE Quebec. These experiences shaped Randy into the vibrant Fashion Director and Stylist he is today. His celebrity clients include: David Bowie, Justin Timberlake, Scarlett Johansson, and more.

Randy has fashion directed and/or styled campaigns for Holt Renfrew, Simons, and Harry Rosen, and worked with editorial clients such as FLARE, SHARP, and KING WEST.

CAROL RIBEIRO RANDY SMITH CAROL RIBEIRO

Carol Ribeiro, originally from Brazil, has degrees in both communications and fashion design.

She worked for 7 years in TV, has directed many music videos, advertising campaigns and also plays guitar in a female rock band. In Montreal she has collaborated with local designers, worked on fashion events, and created experimental digital content. Audio-visual is her imaginarium; cinema, videography, photography and virtual reality, her primarily obsessions.

EDITOR’SNOTE

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t seems like power is already the word of 2017, and the great thing about it is...... we all have it.It’s time to stop underestimating just how powerful we are and be conscious of the fact that all that really matters is what we choose to do with it.

This spring we have Hilary Rhoda, an American model with a very active and lucrative career; on the set of our photo shoot, she thought that DTK was taking more cover options than Vogue... Hilary is not only super gorgeous, but she’s amazingly fit -I mean look at her! - she has that glow we all want. So, follow her instagram and sign up for classes at your corner gym and get fit.

Then we were fortunate enough to have the Canadian exclusive premiere of the Chanel couture collection. It’s a real honour to feature those handcrafted art pieces; the couture is really like magic, it’s made for the beauty of it, and it’s the very best of fashion. We are so pleased to celebrate this talent, and are grateful for fashion houses like

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Chanel that keep us amazed. The shoot took place during New York Fashion Week. Photographed by Geoff Barrenger and styled by Cary Tauben, it’s a total fantasy.

We added a playful power suit story to celebrate every working woman - always an endless source of inspiration for me.

Lily & Lilac and Randy Smith gave the 80’s a fever touch. Guess what?

Shoulder pads are back! And sexy is always the strongest move.

We hope we inspire your mood for this season’s new wardrobe. Don’t forget to smile, to be a friend to someone in need,to improve yourself, and, most importantly, to love yourself.

We need a better world; we need more people like you to take ownership; take hold of what’s in your power.

—Kathia Cambron

This Spring, Dress to Kill is celebrating power

WITH BOTH THE MEN’S & WOMEN’S editions OF THE MAGAZINE. THE WOMEN’S EDITION, DRESS TO KILL WILL feature THE STRONG, BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL AMERICAN model HILARY RHODA.

DTK MEN WILL BE FEATURING

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BOSS

BESPOKE SOFT AT BOSS STORE ($1,395)

DIOR

HANDBAG ($4,500)

ALTUZARRA

GHIANDA BRAIDED SADDLE MINI IN OLIVE AT HOLT RENFREW, NORDSTROM, THE ROOM, GEORGE C. ($1,695)

SAINT LAURENT

SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY VACCARELLO LOULOU TASSEL EARRINGS AT VANCOUVER STORE AND YSL.COM ($775)

CHLOE

STELLA MCCARTNEY

COLOUR GAME

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VERSACE

Neutrals are anything but plain, it’s easy to wear and will match all outfit

By K. W.

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PRABAL GURUNG

IF you CAN dream IT, YOU CAN have IT

MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION

VALENTINO

PURSE (PRICE UPON REQUEST)

HANDBAG GARAVANI SPRING/SUMMER 2017 AT VALENTINO.COM ($3,690)

JIMMY CHOO PURSE ($2,995)

BALMAIN PYTHON SANDALS BALMAIN.COM

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO HANDBAG ($5,110)

GUCCI

SYLVIE FLORAL JACQUARD TOP HANDLE BAG AT GUCCI TORONTO BOUTIQUE ($3,450)

HERMÈS KENNEDY BATHING SUIT ($670)

DOLCE & GABBANA

TORY BURCH

DOLCE & GABBANA

TORY BURCH HANDBAG

URBAN FAUVE

It’s everywhere this season, you don’t do print, might be time to start, could be just a purse or shoes, we bet you will make some heads turn while strolling down the street.

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WE are NEVER TOO LOVED nor TOO beautiful

MICHEAL KORS

ALTUZARRA

MIUMIU

HANDBAG (PRICE UPON REQUEST)

TORY BURCH PUMPS

EMANUEL UNGARO BOOTIES

JIMMY CHOO WEDGE ($775)

GIANNI RENZI GOLD SANDALS AT BROWNSSHOES.COM ($798)

GUCCI

MIUMIU

PURSE AT SELECT MIU MIU BOUTIQUES ($1,770)

GG MARMONT FLORAL JACQUARD SHOULDER BAG AT GUCCI TORONTO BOUTIQUE ($2,140)

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TORY BURCH

I always KNEW I wasn’t AN ORDINAY woman

BALMAIN

SAINT LAURENT

SUNGLASSES

WARM

Let it be

SAINT LAURENT

SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY VACCARELLO OPYUM CROCODILE BROOCH AT VANCOUVER STORE AND YSL.COM ($515)

BALMAIN ELIE SAAB

LANVIN

EARRINGS AT HOLT RENFREW ($1,146)

Enrobe yourself in rich colours, all the better if it is mixed with gold.

MIU MIU

PLATFORM SHOES ($970)

BALMAIN SUEDE BELT BALMAIN.COM

DOLCE & GABBANA PURSE

JIMMYCHOO

LANVIN

SANDAL $1,025

BROOCH AT HOLT RENFREW ($1,605)

LANVIN

PURSE $2,421 HOLT RENFREW

DIOR

BLACK BAG ($4,100)

Ying &Yang EMANUEL UNGARO

MICHEAL KORS

Two toned, perfect for a day to night kind of day, always great to have an evening excuse to be zslightly over dress at the office.

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO HANDBAG ($3,770)

ETRO

VALENTINO

GARAVANI SPRING/SUMMER 2017 HEEL AT VALENTINO.COM ($1,030)

VALENTINO

GARAVANI SPRING/SUMMER 2017 WHITE BAG AT VALENTINO.COM ($2,820)

CHANEL MAX MARA

AKRIS

BLACK CERVO CALF LEATHER BAG AT WWW.AKRIS.CH ($490)

SAINT LAURENT

SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY VACCARELLO ANJA 105 D’ORSAY PUMP CALFSKIN LEATHER ($1,165)

FASHION

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VISIONARIA A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE OF FRANCA SOZZANI

A woman so structurally delicate and angelic, with a passion for life and instinctive ability to shake up the status quo, inevitably changed the communicative world of fashion, art and commerce. In 2016, we were given a deep glimpse into the infamous Italian Vogue editor’s life through the brilliant documentary film “Chaos and Creation”. Only Sozzani’s son, Francesco Carrozzini, was able to bring their lives to film, capturing his mother’s rebel soul, while securing her legacy as one of fashion’s most iconic

visionaries.

By Brenna Dixon

I CAPRICCI DELLA MODA BY FRANCA SOZZANI (B01869) © 2017 GIUNTI EDITORE S.P.A. FIRENZE-MILANO BOMPIANI, AN IMPRINT OF GIUNTI EDITORE S.P.A. FIRST PUBLISHED UNDER THE IMPRINT BOMPIANI IN 2010. WWW.GIUNTI.IT

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isordered by nature, Franca Sozzani was most notorious for altering the direction of the once highly commercial Vogue Italia. In her progressive way she explored controversial topics and artificiality through a variety of aspects within the fashion and beauty industry, ultimately setting an aesthetic precedence throughout magazines worldwide. With a vivid imagination and an unorthodox approach, she shed light on foreign topics once taboo for a conventional fashion magazine – ranging from environmental and social to political issues. Sozzani’s desire to relay a message that transcended obvious clothing displays exposed her creativity and anti-establishment nature on an International scale.

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After studying physics, and entering into an early marriage followed by a quick separation –annulling a marriage was something unheard of in Italy at the time – Sozzani travelled to India and finally to London in the 1960’s to feed her soul’s curiosity. Upon returning from the UK her progressive nature was in full bloom, and it became the underlying and fuelling factor in all her creative works that followed.

FEBRUARY 1991

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THE BLACK ISSUE - JULY 2008

I SEE fashion WITH VERY AWARE eyes. FASHION IS A way TO GIVE A dream TO PEOPLE, it’s A WAY TO RESEARCH THE image, IT’S A WAY to TALK TO EVERYBODY WITHOUT TRANSLATING.

Sozzani’s ability to communicate through powerful imagery revolutionized fashion storytelling. Her life’s work includes game changing issues such as the 2008 “All Black issue” of Italian Vogue featuring solely black models (which was re-printed twice due to popularity while print magazine sales were dramatically failing); and the infamous “Water & Oil Spill” which was dedicated to the Gulf Oil spill in 2010 and shot by Steven Meisel (responsible for the majority of covers for Franca). Addressing taboo topics like plastic surgery, drug abuse, rehabilitation and domestic violence inspired her to create spreads that are now considered her masterpieces. As much as Sozzani adored fashion, she used the industry to communicate her humanitarian viewpoint, turning Italian Vogue into one of the most adored and respected Vogue publications in the world.

— Franca Sozzani

JUNE 2011

JULY 2005

Sozzani’s fearless, provocative and compelling nature and differentiating vision will endure through her timeless creations. A woman renowned for being a delicate risk-taker, she screamed so loudly and colourfully through her creations and vision that her voice will echo through time.

Addio Cara Franca - Farewell Franca.

THE BLACK ISSUE - JULY 2008

STYLE

TRUE

COLOURS

Coveted and simply sublime, these style essentials will be fawned over by every fashion lover this season. Beware; they might incite some serious PASSION at first sight.

Photographer Joseph Saraceno Fashion Editor Daniel Onori

This page: Tote bag PAUL SMITH ($1,695) at HUDSON’S BAY. Yellow bag CELINE at HOLT RENFREW. Shoes SAINT LAURENT ($1,170) at HOLT RENFREW. Opposite page: Shoes PRADA ($975) at HOLT RENFREW. Floral clutch PHILLIP LIM ($965) at HUDSON’S BAY. Orange handbag GIVENCHY ($2,380) at HOLT RENFREW.

Silver clutch SALVATORE FERRAGAMO ($2,060) at HOLT RENFREW. Shoes GUCCI ($1,040) at HOLT RENFREW. Silver weave clutch STELLA MCCARTNEY ($3,040) at HOLT RENFREW.

Blue handbag ($800) COACH. Cream handbag ($425) HUGO. Shoes CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN ($1,425) at DAVIDS. Photographer JOSEPH SARACENO at JUDY INC. Fashion Editor DANIEL ONORI at PLUTINO GROUP.

STYLE

On her: Silk shirt SAINT LAURENT ($990).

Stretch skirt GRETA CONSTANTINE ($395).

Silk square ($485) and Convoyeur Mini handbag ($4,930) HERMÈS. White gold emerald and diamond earrings ($11,500), white gold choker with rose cut diamonds and round diamonds ($8,460), white gold and pave diamond signet ring ($2,500) MARK LASH. Watch Jazzmaster Open Heart Lady HAMILTON ($1,360). On him: Suit ($650) and shirt ($118) BEN SHERMAN. Tie ($230) and briefcase ($9,500) HERMÈS. Eyewear VERSACE.

Who’s the

BOSS Professional – Yes please! I need a power suit, it gives me attitude.

Let me get off the phone and take a walk… to the boardroom.

Looking at my clock, I know I need to book this lunch. I need a new briefcase, where is Clark? Did he forget this meeting again? I can’t stay late tonight, I really need to break loose Photographer Sylvain Blais Fashion Editor K. W.

STYLE

This page: On her: Blouse STELLA MCCARTNEY ($1,060) at NORDSTROM. Skirt LANVIN ($1,425) at NORDSTROM. Tights WOLFORD ($73). Watch OMEGA ($6,900). Rose gold, mother of pearl, white quartz and diamond earrings ($7,580), yellow gold ring with baguette diamonds and round diamonds ($2,960) MARK LASH. Monitor curved ultrawide QHD IPS M LG ($1,000). On him: Suit ($650) and shirt ($118) BEN SHERMA. Tie HERMÈS ($240). Watch Broadway AC HAMILTON ($2,395). Eyewear VERSACE. Opposite page: Silk shirt ARMANI COLLEZIONI ($795) at NORDSTROM. Stretch skirt GRETA CONSTANTINE ($495). Rose gold, mother of pearl, white quartz and diamond earrings MARK LASH ($7,580). Watch OMEGA ($6,900).

STYLE

JIMMY CHOO PURSE ($1,150)

MIU MIU HANDBAG (PRICE UPON REQUEST)

CHANEL SAINT LAURENT

GOLDEN METAL AND MUTICOLOURED RESIN EARRINGS ($675)

HANDBAG ($1,150)

VALENTINO THE PINK BAG AT VALENTINO.COM ($2,820)

HAMILTON WATCH JAZZMASTER OPEN HEART LADY ($1,360)

BOSS

DIOR Jacket ($6,050), dress ($2,250), necklace ($3,825), earrings ($675) and clutch bag ($3,425) CHANEL. Yellow gold and diamond link cuff MARK LASH ($22,600).

SHOES ($1,150)

BOW BALLERINA ($425)

OMEGA OMEGA DE VILLE

LADYMATIC WATCH WITH BLACK ALLIGATOR STRAP AT OMEGAWATCHES.COM OR VANCOUVER OMEGA BOUTIQUE. ($6,900)

DOLCE & GABBANA

ALTUZARRA

PERFUME VELVET CYPRESS EXCLUSIVELY AT THE DOLCE & GABBANA TORONTO BOUTIQUE

GHIANDA SADDLE MINI IN BLACK AT HOLT RENFREW, NORDSTORM, THE ROOM, GEORGE C ($995)

SAINT LAURENT SAINT LAURENT BY ANTHONY

VACCARELLO OPYUM CROCODILE EARRINGS ($645)

CHANEL

GABRIELLE HANDBAG AGED CALFSKIN / SHINY CALFSKIN AT SELECT CHANEL BOUTIQUES AND CHANEL.CA ($4,500)

VERSACE

HANDBAG AT VANCOUVER BOUTIQUE ($2,905)

JIMMY CHOO HEEL ($925)

ALTUZARRA

PARKER SANDAL IN BLACK AT HOLT RENFREW, NORDSTORM, THE ROOM, GEORGE C ($795)

Shirt HERMĂˆS ($7,500). Pants GRETA CONSTANTINE ($495).

Handbag Kelly HERMĂˆS (price upon request). White gold emerald and diamond earrings ($11,500), yellow gold and diamond link choker ($4,460), rose gold and diamond spike bangle ($3,250), yellow gold and diamond spike bangle ($3,250), yellow gold ring with baguettes and round diamonds ($2,960) MARK LASH.

STYLE

On her: Smoking jacket ($3,490), silk shirt ($990) and smoking trouser ($990) SAINT LAURENT. Brooch CHANEL ($570). Birkin 40 handbag HERMÈS (price upon request). White gold, diamond curved loop earrings ($1,980), white gold signet ring with pave diamonds ($2,500), white gold diamond cuff ($11,600), white gold choker with rose cut diamonds and round diamonds ($8,460) MARK LASH. On him: Sweater ($168) and pants ($148) KIT AND ACE. Belt BOSS ($295). Watch Broadway AC HAMILTON ($2,395). Eyewear VERSACE. Photographer SYLVAIN BLAIS. Assistant photographer LINDSAY ANNE. Fashion Editor KATHIA CAMBRON. Assistant Fashion Editor MEGAN WEST. Makeup & hair ANNA NENOIU. Models ARIEL & DOUGLAS at FOLIO. Special thanks to BENNETT JONES TORONTO.

BUSINESS

Legal Advice

À LA MODE An interview with Ashlee Froese

Determined to unite the Canadian fashion industry, fashion and branding lawyer ASHLEE FROESE educates and empowers entrepreneurs to protect their most sacred asset: their creativity. She’s taken up a post as a grassroots leader who’s fiercely protective of her clients’ ideas, and on a mission to protect, enforce, and commercialize creative ingenuity. Part legal

guru, part branding expert and part industry matchmaker, Ashlee

Froese’s endgame is forging connections, and ultimately, elevating the Canadian fashion biz to its rightful place on the world stage.

By Anna Cipollone

Photographer Lily & Lilac Makeup & Hair Artist Aniko Tar

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childhood obsession with the TV drama L.A. Law was the spark that first ignited Ashlee Froese’s interest in pursuing law. “Ever since I was 8, I had a very clear vision of what I wanted to do,” she explains. Growing up in a household where having a love for what you do was encouraged, Froese credits her parents as her biggest source of inspiration. “Watching the passion they had, and how much they really gave of themselves, to a career path that mattered to them,” she says, “that was really instrumental for me.”

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While in her second year studying international politics at the University of Toronto, Froese began working at a boutique law firm specializing in anti-counterfeiting.

She soon realized her skills could best serve start-ups and designers, creating a hybrid practice rooted in both branding and law. “I saw that there was a need for specialization in the fashion industry,” says Froese.

“I’ve been able to carve out a career path that wasn’t there, in a very traditional profession.”

YOU DON’T FIT YOUR LIFE into YOUR CAREER because YOU’LL NEVER be HAPPY.

Froese’s commitment to the industry is palpable, and evident in her varied roles. “I position myself as a concierge to the fashion industry,” says Froese, who’s keen to make connections and introductions. “As much as it takes a village to raise a child,” she says, “it takes a village to create a business as well.”

Between her many roles – as co-chair of Fashion Group International; advising with the Ryerson Fashion Zone; mentoring with the Toronto Fashion Incubator and the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards; blogging for her website CanadaFashionLaw.com; and as Partner at Fogler, Rubinoff LLP – Froese is busy, but certainly never bored. And it helps when work doesn’t feel like a compromise. “This past Tuesday I had a full day at the office followed by a speaking engagement and then a client dinner,” explains Froese, “I didn’t get home until 10 at night, but I love what I do, so it wasn’t really a struggle for me.” Even when off-duty, Froese learns as much as she can about the mind-set of successful entrepreneurs to better serve her clients.

“I’ve been reading these biographies about successful entrepreneurs in the fashion and consumer products industries and just drinking them up,” she says enthusiastically, “I think this is part of the passion I have for what I do.”

Froese admits finding balance is tough, but she fits in an 8km walk to and from the office every day, and recently joined Elle Fitness. So how does she keep herself on track? “I use my calendar to schedule in fitness,” she laughs, “because if it’s not in my schedule, I’m not going to get to it.”

Providing expertise to an underrepresented industry is something Froese finds gratifying: “I’ve been practicing for 10 years, and when I started out there wasn’t really a “fashion law” practice area in Canada,’ she says. “It’s

very rewarding to me, and humbling to be honest, that the fashion industry recognizes and values what I’m doing.” Pausing a moment, she continues: “And it’s not something I sought out to do – it just worked for me.”

Q&A WITH ASHLEE FROESE What do you love about fashion? It’s an opportunity to represent who you are in a non-verbal way. There’s a lot to be said for first impressions and the clothing that you wear is an extension of your personality. You can be as creative as you want to be. I’m very much into individuality and it’s a great expression of that.

What’s the most satisfying part of your job? It takes a lot to be

an entrepreneur, especially in the fashion industry in Canada. And if I can help clients protect themselves in the best way possible, so that they can be the most successful business-people they can be, I find that really gratifying.

Why should we celebrate Canadian fashion? Canada has so

much creativity that is uncelebrated and it starts with the Canadian consumer. There’s so much influence of international brands here that it’s on us to celebrate our own. One of the things that’s frustrating is you find that Canadians don’t celebrate Canadian talent until they’ve hit it somewhere else. Our designers deserve better.

What’s your best business advice? Treat yourself like a busi-

ness. It sounds obvious but if you’re more slanted towards the creative, you may not think about business nuances. If you don’t have expertise in certain areas, find the expert that does. Knowing your strengths and knowing your weaknesses is equally important.

What’s the key to success? If you’re able to marry your job with your passion, you’re never really going to work.

What I’ve always realized, and I tell this to law students, is you need to pick a career that’s going to fit in with your life. You don’t fit your life into your career because you’ll never be happy. You have 40 or 50 years to work, and you’re not going to be satisfied if you feel like you’re giving up your life for your career.

Ashlee Froese’s top picks

FAVOURITE CANADIAN DESIGNERS:

Christopher Paunil, Lucian Matis, Greta Constantine, Smythe, Bojana Sentaler

FAVOURITE UP-AND-COMING CANADIAN BRAND:

Piper & Skye luxury handbags, Oak & River men’s customs suits

FAVOURITE APPS:

Duolingo, Associated Press News, 30-day fitness challenge

BOOKS SHE’S READING:

Unlabel: Selling You Without Selling Out

by Marc Ecko and Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

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BEAUTY

GIVENCHY ROUGE INTERDIT SATIN LIPSTICK IN MARBLE ROUGE REVELATEUR #25 ($40).

NARS

DUO EYESHADOW IN THESSALONIQUE ($43).

Come into

DIOR

DIORSKIN NUDE AIR LUMINIZER IN 003 ($68).

BLOOM Jump into spring with a fresh outlook on beauty. We look forward to spring for many reasons; a fresh start, the change of seasons, the warmer weather, and the blooming flowers… but we’re especially excited for spring because of all the new products blooming in 2017.

By Mayillah Ezekiel

GUERLAIN MÉTÉORITES HAPPY GLOW PEARLS OF POWDER ($89).

MAKE UP FOR EVER ULTRA HD LIP BOOSTER IN 01 CINEMA ($23).

GUERLAIN

MÉTÉORITES POWDER BRUSH ($51).

CHANEL ROUGE COCO GLOSS IN AMARENA ($37).

The mask becomes an icon A genuine jewel in Swiss cellular cosmetics, Prime Renewing Pack travels through the decades without aging by a single wrinkle ! A fatigue eraser with many applications, a legendary product crowned with success. From the first application, tone is smoothed, radiance reawakened and skin beauty revealed... A sensory delight for every skin type.

Discover our products and skin expertise at our Montréal SPA Valmont Art & Beauty Lounge 446 rue Sainte-Hélène (Old Montréal) 514-439-6687

www.valmontamerica.com

BEAUTY REPORT

NARS

For a natural looking pout, plump you lips and then apply a sheer lip product like YSL’s Volupté Tint-in-Balm.

NARS SOFT MATTE COMPLETE CONCEALER ($37)

YVES SAINT LAURENT VOLUPTÉ TINT-IN-BALM IN #3 CALL ME ROSE ($45)

JOUVIANCE PLUMP FX (32$)

Playful

KAT VON D BEAUTY LOCK-IT BRIGHTENING POWDER IN GOLDEN ($31)

COLOURS

by Leslie -Ann Thomson

Before adding any colour, make sure to perfect your complexion by using concealer. Colour tends to bring out colour, so, for example, if you decide to play with some blue or purple tones, they could bring out dark circles under your eyes. For a long-lasting complexion, set the skin with a lightweight loose powder.

NARS

DUO EYESHADOW IN CHIANG MAI ($43)

Edited by Mayillah Ezekiel

GUERLAIN MÉTÉORITES HAPPY GLOW BLUSH ($69)

Photographer Marie H Rainville Fashion Editor Olivia Leblanc Makeup & Hair Artist Leslie-Ann Thomson

Colour isn’t the easiest thing to incorporate into your makeup style, but it is always good to get out of your comfort zone once in a while. Adding a touch of colour to your eyes, cheeks or lips might be the most effective way to brighten up your features.

By Mayillah Ezekiel

This page: Sweater ADOLESCENT CLOTHING at HUDSON’S BAY camisole TOP SHOP at HUDSON’S BAY earrings VINTAGE. Skin: KOH GEN DO Maifanshi Moisture Foundation TOM FORD shade and illuminate TATCHA Luminous Dewy Face Mist. Eyes: L'ORÉAL Infallible Paints Eyeshadow in Jet Set Blonde and Sunset Fire LANCÔME Definicils Mascara in Brown PAUL & JOE Brow Shadow in Medium Brown. Lips: URBAN DECAY 24/7 Glide-on Lip Pencil in Streak and High Color Lipgloss in Snitch. Hair: KEVIN MURPHY Hair Resort Beach Texturizer and Young Again Oil. View the full version on dresstokillmagazine.com

BEAUTY REPORT

THESHAPE OF THINGS

by Sabrina Rinaldi Photographer D. Picard Makeup & Hair Artist Sabrina Rinaldi

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This page: Eyes: SEPHORA COLLECTION Retractable Brow Pencil - Waterproof in Soft Charcoal ($16), BENEFIT COSMETICS Goof Proof Brow Pencil Easy Shape & Fill #6 ($32) and URBAN DECAY Brow Tamer Flexible Hold Tinted Brow Gel in Dark ($24). Opposite page: Eyes: BENEFIT COSMETICS ka-BROW! Cream-Gel Eyebrow Color with Brush #6 ($32), BENEFIT COSMETICS Gimme Brow Volumizing Fiber Gel #5 ($32) and SHU UEMURA Brow Palette in Seal Brown ($55). Photographer D. PICARD. Makeup & and Hair SABRINA RINALDI at P1M. Models CLEO and TIFFANY at PLUTINO MODELS. Location ALBUM STUDIOS, Toronto.View the full version on dresstokillmagazine.com

SEPHORA COLLECTION RETRACTABLE BROW PENCIL WATERPROOF ($16)

URBAN DECAY DECAY BROW TAMER FLEXIBLE HOLD TINTED BROW GEL ($24)

BENEFIT 3D BROWTONES INSTANT COLOUR HIGHLIGHTS ($30)

GET THE LOOK The best trend of all CHANEL

LES 4 OMBRES IN 274 CODES ÉLÉGANTS ($68)

– because it never goes out of style – brings us back to basics! A fresh complexion, groomed brows, and neutral tones all go a long way towards achieving that perfected natrual look.

SHU UEMURA BROW INK ($30)

Use neutral tones to sculpt and highlight your eyelids, then finish with a few coats of mascara. Depending on your natural brow shape and density, pick the appropriate tool to create your desired brow. For definition, use Revlon’s Colour Stay Brow Pencil, Shu Uemura Brow Ink or Sephora Collection’s Waterproof Brow Pencil. And for depth and dimension, try Benefit’s 3D BROWtones Instant Colour Highlights and Urban Decay’s Brow Tamer.

BEAUTY REPORT

Colour outside

THEby Nicolas LINES Blanchet Photographer Patrice Massé Makeup & Hair Artist Nicolas Blanchet

This page: Lips: NARS Satin Lip Pencil in Lodhi and Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Bolero. Eyes: MAC Eyeshadow in Aqua, Tilt, Knight Divide and CHANEL Stylo Yeux Waterproof Noir Intense.

Opposite page: Cheeks: MAC Powder Blush in Pink Swoon. Eyes: MAC Eyeshadow in Coral and Pigment in Silver. Photographer PATRICE MASSÉ at RODEO. Makeup & hair NICOLAS BLANCHET at FOLIO MONTREAL. Assistant Makeup EMY FILTEAU at FOLIO. Model MAYYA at FOLIO and JULIA L. at SCOOP. View the full version on dresstokillmagazine.com

While clean skin and nonchalant hair were ever present on the runways during the spring/summer 2017 shows, one of the other dominant trends was unexpected colour. It’s always good to keep people on their toes. Be daring and reach for those colours you rarely use. Who knows – You might surprise yourself. By combining pastel colours and eyeliner, you will surely turn a few heads. Editor Mayillah Ezekiel

MARC JACOBS BEAUY HIGHLINER GEL

EYE CRAYON EYELINER IN BLUE ME AWAY ($31).

IF YOU ARE USING PINK TONES, YOU can EVEN WEAR YOUR blush AS eyeshadow!

FINISH YOUR LOOK WITH A lipstick VIVID IN COLOUR to ADD SOME freshness TO YOUR LOOK.

LANCÔME GRANDIÔSE LINER IN SILVER SNOW ($40).

YVES SAINT LAURENT

FACE PALETTE COLLECTOR “I HAVE A BLUSH ON YOU” ($59).

Liberally apply a bright colour to your eyelids and complete the look with the eyeliner of your choice, be it black, green, blue, pink, or even silver!

GIVENCHY LIP LINER IN UNIVERSEL TRANSPARENT ($35).

GUERLAIN LA PETITE ROBE NOIRE DELICIOUSLY SHINY LIPSTICK IN #43 SUN-GLASSES ($38).

HOURGLASS BURBERRY

PALETTE SILK & BLOOM BLUSH – ILLUMINATING BLUSH ($72).

VOYEUR WATERPROOF LIQUID LINER ($42).

DIOR

DIOR ADDICT LIP GLOW IN 006 BERRY ($41).

BEAUTY

VALMONT

PRIME RENEWING PACK LIMITED EDITION ($495).

GUERLAIN

CAUDALIE

ABEILLE ROYALE REPLENISHING EYE CREAM ($149).

Skin

VINEACTIV EYE CREAM ($48).

LA PRAIRIE LINE INTERCEPTION POWER DUO ($460).

REBOOT

These new post-winter pick-me-ups will brighten and energize your tired skin and take your skin care essentials up a notch. From facial creams to serums, night treatments to cleansers, to masks and body care, these products will improve the appearance of fine lines, dehydration, and tightness, leaving your skin looking and feeling happier and

healthier than ever.

By Mayillah Ezekiel

DIOR

CAPTURE TOTALE DREAMSKIN 1-MINUTE MASK ($90).

BIOTHERM

VICHY

BLUE THERAPY SERUM-INOIL NIGHT ($78).

IDÉALIA PEELING ($40).

ALAÏA

SCENTED BODY CREAM ($105 - 200ML).

ELIZABETH ARDEN

CERAMIDE YOUTH RESTORING ESSENCE ($73).

ESTHEDERM

INTENSIVE AHA PEEL GENTLE SERUM ($65 - 30ML).

Blue Serum

CHANEL

The latest skin care innovation to come from CHANEL is for women who wish to preserve and develop their beauty while remaining true to themselves. CHANEL drew inspiration from atypical locations, called blue zones, characterized by remarkable ecosystems and populations with exceptional longevity due to their healthy lifestyles.

C

By Mayillah Ezekiel HANEL’s research team has brought to light four mechanisms essential to longevity: cellular energy (comparable to daily physical exercise), cellular metabolism (just as important as a balanced diet), adaptation to cellular stress (essential in facing the onslaught of stress brought on by daily life), and intercellular communication (essential to the skin’s wellness). In keeping with their storied expertise, the CHANEL’s research team combined the power of nature (the green coffee of Costa Rica, the olives of Sardinia and the lentisk evergreens of Greece) with avant-garde technologies to create pure, powerful active ingredients.

To demystify CHANEL’s latest innovation, Nicola Fuzzati, Active Ingredients Research Director, and Christian Mahé, Senior Vice President, Research Beauty and Innovation, answered some questions about the Blue Serum.

How does CHANEL Research approach skin aging? Why talk about longevity today?

Christian Mahé: CHANEL Research was one of the first cosmetic centres

to create a human sciences division and to develop a holistic approach to beauty. This approach gave a new direction to the studies that we carry out on aging and led us to focus on longevity. We do not define longevity by the ability to live longer, but rather, by the ability to age better. Longevity is therefore a logical extension of this thought process by CHANEL Research, a move from anti­aging to a voluntary, pro-active initiative encouraging women to take care of themselves.

How did you select these ingredients?

Christian Mahé: It made sense to us to start by listing the ingredients eaten in these blue zones and to examine them with the scientific data that we possessed about them, on a medical, dietary and dermatological level.

Nicola Fuzzati: We concentrated on plants already recognized by the scientific community for their health benefits. Based on our knowledge

of phytochemistry, we selected three ingredients capable of acting in synergy with our four predefined targets.

What did you learn from these blue zones?

Christian Mahé: These centenarians live in very particular conditions and it’s easy to identify them because they are isolated on a geographic and genetic level. In these areas, they pay special attention to their diet, they know how to manage their stress, they exercise regularly and there is a constant intergenerational social bond.

How compatible is this formula – designed to be the first step in a daily skincare ritual – with your other creams? Christian Mahé:

As with all of our formulas, we carried out compatibility tests between this serum and all of our existing formulas, including our foundations. This serum can be used on its own or before any cream, as the first step in a woman’s usual skincare routine.

HAIR

Dress ZARA. Jewellery ARC JEWELLERY. Hair: KÉRASTASE Matérialiste Gel Spray.

L’ÓREAL Next Day Hair Hairspray. All Makeup by MAC COSMETICS.

Soho Super crops, wild curls, and dream texture; three beautiful hairstyles you'll want to rock this season.

By Mayillah Ezekiel Photographer Shayne Laverdière Fashion Editor Tinashe Musara Hair Stylist Olivier Miotto Makeup Artist Nicolas Blanchet

Wild

CURLS

EDGY

Texture

Dress DENIS GAGNON. Accessories ARC JEWELLERY. Hair: SHU UEMURA Essence Absolue Protective Oil. All Makeup

by MAC COSMETICS.

KERASTASE Couture Styling Laque Dentelle ($41).

SHU UEMURA Essence Absolue ($69).

DRYBAR All Tressed Up Bundle ($189).

Edgy Texture For a quick way to achieve perfectly messy & textured hair, start by applying Shu Uemura’s Essence Absolue to the lengths of your hair.

Create soft waves and bends with a wide curling iron or a flat iron, and lightly finger through the ends, pulling apart any sections that look too put together. To finish the look, set it lightly with Kérastase’s Laque Dentelle.

Wild

CURLS

Continuing last season’s obsession with curls, a lot of texture, and waves, wild 80s curls are once again all over the runways.

To get the look, start by applying an allover thickening spray gel like Kerastase’s Matérialiste to wet hair. Use a diffuser to dry your hair to set the form, and perfect the look by using a curling iron to redefine the curls. As a finishing touch, use a texturizing product like L’Oréal's Next Hair Day to add long-lasting volume and texture.

BUMBLE AND BUMBLE Bb. Curl (Style) Pre-Style/Re-Style Primer ($31).

L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL Next Hair Day ($).

VERNON FRANÇOIS Curl ~ Moisture Spray ($48).

KÉRASTASE Matérialiste ($41).

MOROCCANOIL Curl Re-energizing Spray ($28).

DRYBAR All Tressed Up Bundle ($189).

KÉRASTASE Couture Styling Laque Dentelle ($41).

SHU UEMURA Essence Absolue ($69).

LIVING PROOF FULL DRY VOLUME BLAST ($38)

Short and

L’ORÉAL

PROFESSIONNEL SUPER DUST ($).

SWEET ALTERNA

VALMONT BEAUTIFYING MIST ($150).

HAIRCARE BAMBOO VOLUME UPLIFTING HAIR SPRAY ($34).

Accentuate those curls instead of taming them, and make your short locks feel revived this spring. To add body to a short hairstyle, simply apply a volumizing product to wet hair with your fingers and let dry. Add movement and definition by using a curling iron and applying L’Oréal’s Super Dust to the roots.

GHD

GHD STYLE HEAT PROTECT SPRAY ($27).

HAIR

Short &

SWEET

Leather jacket ALL SAINTS. Earrings TOPSHOP UNIQUE at HUDSON’S BAY Rings ARC JEWELLERY. Hair: KÉRASTASE Matérialiste Gel Spray. L’ÓREAL Super Dust Styling Powder. KÉRASTASE Laque Couture Hairspray. All Makeup by MAC COSMETICS. Photographer SHAYNE LAVERDIÈRE. Fashion Editor TINASHE MUSARA. Hair Stylist OLIVIER MIOTTO. Makeup NICOLAS BLANCHET at FOLIO. Models RACHEL at Dulcedo. RAMONA at Another Species. EDEN at Dulcedo.

FRAGRANCES

Precious

BLOOMS

Get charmed by intoxicating aromatic elixirs sure to make you fall in love this season. These romantic scents contain comforting and sweet aromas, fresh and dreamy elements, powdery notes and of course, lush florals.

By Mayillah Ezekiel AERIN Garden Rose ($165).

GIORGIO ARMANI Si Rose Signature ($152 - 100ml).

TOM FORD Velvet Orchid Lumière ($140 - 50ml).

YVES SAINT LAURENT Black Opium Floral Shock ($110 - 50ml).

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ Fleur Musc ($112 - 50ml).

MIU MIU Miu Miu L’eau Bleue ($105 - 50ml).

CHLOÉ Love Story Eau Sensuelle ($112 - 50ml).

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Signorina In Rosso ($105).

CAN’T get ENOUGH OF THESE LOOKS?

Colour outside

THEby Nicolas LINES Blanchet Photographer Patrice Massé Makeup & Hair Artist Nicolas Blanchet

All the latest in beauty, exclusive behind the scenes content, beauty videos, tutorials and so much more.

DRESSTOKILLMAGAZINE.COM

FRAGRANCES

The face behind

OLYMPÉA An interview with Luma Grothe

A divine potion of addictive sensuality developed in collaboration by Loc Long and Juliette Karagueuzoglou, OLYMPÉA INTENSE is a fusion of sublime notes of sensual salty-vanilla combined with deep amber. The balance of the unique accords in this powerful scent make it a genuine Paco Rabanne signature. To discuss the new fragrance, we sat down with Luma Grothe, the face of the iconic Olympéa. Luma is the embodiment of a modern goddess at the pinnacle of her power; one that evokes strength, grace, intelligence and confidence.

By Mayillah Ezekiel How important is a signature fragrance to your beauty routine? I think it’s very important

to have your signature fragrance; it’s just nice when someone smells that and thinks of you. I wear it every day, especially on dates. I think it shows a lot of your personality, what you like and who you are. Perfume has a big effect on self-confidence.

I’m kind of mellow and sweet, like the fragrance, you know.

Do you see yourself as the Olympéa woman?

Would you say that you have a lot in common? Ac-

tually, I kind of changed a lot to be Olympéa because she is this powerful woman with a sharp brain. She is super intelligent and extremely athletic. She is fearless and I felt that I wanted to be more like that, and show that I am like her by doing the things I want and by [sharing] my ideas. So, I think now we have a lot in common, but before I didn’t.

Especially in this day and age, it’s very important as a woman to assert our opinions and stand behind them. Yes, about so many things, too. I

felt like women never have confidence in themselves because the society is so complicated and always expects us to be beautiful. But I think women are so smart and we are so passionate about so many things, so it is important to be confident in ourselves.

Olympéa is such an iconic and powerful woman and she obviously knows how to attract attention. How do you stand out in a crowd? We should always do the things we like and keep our personal style rather than following trends. Maybe wearing a lipstick you like or a piece of clothing can help you feel more confident, but I think it has more to do with being yourself, because at the

PACO RABANNE OLYMPÉA INTENSE EAU DE

PARFUM SPRAY ($125 - 80ML)

end of the day, what is important is being confident [in] yourself.

Did the fashion and beauty industry find you, or was it always a part of your life? Honestly, I never really knew I could be a model, so it kind of found me. I always thought I would go to school, study and have a career doing something else. So it was all of a sudden, I started all this and discovered there was a world of fashion out there that I had no idea existed. Maybe I still have no idea because I don’t follow trends. But, now I’ve definitely learned a few things, [like] how to take care of my skin (use sunscreen, moisturizer and do the basic care).

Everyone wears perfume differently. Where do you always apply perfume? I think when you go on

a date, you should always put some on the neck. I think the neck is one of the sexiest parts of the body.

Can you share some highlights or memorable moments during your journey being the face of Olympéa? Well, from day one, I was super

in love with this project – I couldn’t stop crying [from happiness] when I learned that I was chosen. It was so much fun filming the commercials and I was so happy to be there, and the people were so nice.

I have new friends that are like brothers and sisters to me now, because the team is always together, so every moment is so much fun. But maybe the biggest highlight was the launching of the perfume, giving interviews and making speeches, it was a very nice day.

You’ve accomplished so much at a young age, do you still have big goals? Yes, I think we never

stop evolving; It’s never enough. I like to create powerful images like the one of Olympéa. I have plans [to continue] modelling and acting. My plans never come out the way I planned them. So maybe the less we plan, the better. I also love cinema, so maybe directing in the future, or creating something very artistic.

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FITNESS

WELLNESS ADRIANNE HO ENCOURAGES DEVOTEES TO EMBRACE AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE THAT’S CUSTOM FIT ADRIANNE HO never really set out to be a model. It was a chance moment; a photographer

friend needed a fill in for a no-show on set and she happily obliged. She’s since made a name for herself, starring in beauty campaigns for L’Oreal and MAC Cosmetics and playing muse to Nike and Stussy. Using fashion as the gateway to fitness, the 5’9” powerhouse set her mind on awakening the inner athlete in all of us, through her lifestyle brand and blog Sweat the Style and its active wear collection Sweat Crew. We sat down with It girl and champion of health and wellness

Adrianne Ho to get her best tips for staying stylish while keeping fit.

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By Anna Cipollone hen Adrianne Ho first started modelling, the self-proclaimed foodie underwent a complete lifestyle shift. Her candor is refreshing and she laughs as she describes the process of giving up a diet full of processed foods: “I wasn’t really in shape at all when I started, and for the first few years, it was a struggle for me because I was really addicted to sugar!” Raised in Toronto by a French mother and a Chinese father, Ho’s intention is to motivate and make healthy living accessible to everyone. She does this by sharing her own story, as well as her growing pool of knowledge, on her website Sweat the Style, which she launched in 2013.

“I’ve learned a lot over the process of getting a grasp on my own health and wellness,” says Ho. “I wanted Sweat the Style to have a really positive impact and make health and wellness cool and aspirational.” And though holistic living has hit the mainstream in North America, Ho is determined to also impact other markets like Asia where the trend is still gaining traction.

“I had to re-learn how to eat because I loved fast food and oily foods so the initial process was almost painful,” she says, “I had to cut out everything that I loved and really learn to enjoy whole foods.” Going hard with a trainer twice daily and making simple swaps in her diet was tough, but the gains were undeniable. “All of a sudden my skin was perfect,” she says enthusiastically. “I had so much energy and I was in a better mood and my sleep patterns were better and it was fully from exercising and eating clean and releasing all these toxins that were in my body.”

Making fitness fashionable has helped Ho launch a series of collaborations as a designer, from partnering with Simons on her La Mer Noire swimwear collection to designing Sweat Crew with PacSun to infuse functional performance pieces with high-fashion.

Just on the heels of her recent collaboration with NikeLab x 158 in Shanghai, the MUSE exhibition is another indication of Ho’s influence as not just a style star, but as a wellness idol as well.

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THEREareSO MANYTHINGS YOUCANDO toSTAYFIT THATareGOOD FORYOUR MINDandSOUL ASWELL.

Directed by Jake Davis, MUSE takes viewers through an intimate portrayal of Ho in her essential environment using various art mediums like a bed installation, screen tests, and Polaroids.

Asked about being a muse, Ho opines: “I think it means you can inspire people in a very natural way.”

That’s certainly true of Ho, who’s conscientious of the responsibility of being a role model. “It feels very empowering – it also keeps me in check too,” she says. “I try to live my life as an example.” As her following continues to grow, Adrianne Ho’s mission to motivate continues with a new collection from Sweat Crew set for Fall and the upcoming launch of a Sweat the Style television show.

And you can be sure she’ll do it all in perfect form.

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How would you describe your personal style?

I would call my personal style “active street” because I like to incorporate street wear with active wear. When I moved to New York, my style became focused on fitness fashion, or ath-leisure, because I wouldn’t have time to change my clothes to go from casting to a photo shoot to the gym.

I just started incorporating my gym clothes into my everyday wardrobe, which at the time was really different.

How do you balance your workouts? HIIT is the best for me. I like to do circuits of weight training cut in between burpees or skipping rope or jumping jacks; something that gets your heart rate pumping. It really shocks your body and changes it. I do love to take a variety of different classes like Pilates, spinning, and boot camp, and I play tennis.

What’s it like to transition from model to designer? I love being able to be part

of a process from the beginning to the end. It’s a completely different feeling. I can basically create the collection that I would want to wear.

A lot of times once I collaborate on a collection, I end up just living in it.

What would surprise people about you? If

you know me and we’re close, I’m pretty silly and carefree and I like to have fun and laugh a lot. I feel like sometimes I come off pretty serious in my photos or in interviews.

View the full version on dresstokillmagazine.com Also visit her website www.sweatthestyle.com

What does being fit mean to you? Being fit

means that you’re being the best version of yourself and you’re happy and have confidence. I don’t think it really has to do with body size or weight.

Exercise tips:

NUTRITION

“It’s important for everyone to learn about healthy foods, and why organic is better, why it’s better to shop at the farmer’s market and eat local, and why it’s important to eliminate preservatives.

You start to make your decisions based on what you know. In the beginning, I was just on a diet and I was miserable. Once I started learning about why fast food is bad, I was making dietary decisions because I knew they were better for me. The more educated you are, the better choices you’ll make.”

Abdominals

“Abs are my favourite part of the body to work out. You can do sit-ups all day, and of course it helps, but the thing that makes the biggest difference with abs is weight training. If you really want to focus on getting a tight core, incorporate kettle-bell swings and squats with heavy weights to indirectly work your stomach.”

Butt

“Running stairs works your quads, glutes and hips. You can also try donkey-kicks, engaging your glutes as you kick your leg up and back, hinging from the hips.”

Flexibility

“It’s so important to make sure you’re stretching. I just got a foam roller, and those are really awesome for flexibility.

Make sure you’re warmed up, and try to mix in yoga or pilates whenever you can.

Try cobra position, laying over the foam roller and moving it along the hip flexors to loosen tension. If you take some time to focus on stretching and moving your body in a slow way, it makes a huge difference.”

Posture

“With fitness, it’s all about balance, so if you repeat one motion a lot in your everyday life, you need to counteract that in your workout. Using a TRX band to pull yourself up is really good for your posture because it builds those back muscles.”

Fat

“There’s an exercise called Tabata where you go hard for 30 seconds, then you rest for 10 seconds and you do that three or four times and then you change it up. The workout actually becomes very short but you end up shocking the body.”

HER MUSTS HUAWEI, TALKBAND B3 ($190)

WATER BOBBLE, SPORT ($15)

“Activity trackers are great so long as you like to use them. I’ll put it on to see how far I’m running, especially if I don’t have a clear destination of where I’m going.”

“ I really like Water Bobble with its built-in filter. You just fill it with tap water and it filters as you drink.”

SWEAT CREW, HARNESS BRA ($60)

NIKE, FREE RN ($100)

“I like to do weight training or boxing in Nike racers that have a thinner sole.”

“I really like the SC harness bra because it fits so well and it’s easy to take off when you’re really sweaty because it zips down the front.”

SWEAT CREW, CLASSIC BLACK LEGGING ($75)

“I do always gravitate toward active pieces; they’re very comfortable and that’s so important to me.”

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Conscious

BEAUTY

Art Director and MUA Mayillah Ezekiel Photographer Gabrielle Robert Fashion Editor Rima Chahine

The use of natural – or, safe – beauty products has become more popular as people are becoming more aware of THEIR BENEFITS and impact on our health. Being health conscious and mindful of what we consume and use cosmetically has gained importance over the last few decades. This goes beyond thinking about what we put in our bodies and extends to what we put on our skin.

By Mayillah Ezekiel HERBIVORE PHOENIX FACIAL REGENERATING FACIAL OIL ($90).

ODACITÉ

GREEN TEA LEMONGRASS SERUM CONCENTRATE ($49).

ODACITÉ

ROSE + NEROLI HYDRA-VITALIZING TREATMENT MIST ($49).

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he use of natural – including safe, organic, cruelty-free products – could be the best beauty has to offer for our health, as our skin is our largest organ and absorbs almost everything you put onto it. While beauty and health have been age-old quests, in modern times, our beauty solutions are not always the healthiest because we use so many products with so many ingredients. The average woman uses twelve products daily (men use six), with more than of 168 ingredients (85 for men) total.

Why make the transition?

Our skin acts more like a sponge than a barrier, therefore it absorbs over 130 chemicals we’re exposed to. Over 800 toxic ingredients are regularly found in body care products – over 700 of them cause acute toxic effects and over 300 of these ingredients can cause developmental abnormalities in children born to pregnant women using these products. Some of these chemicals can be absorbed into our bodies and brains three times faster than water.

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HOURGLASS GIRL LIP STYLO IN ACTIVIST ($40).

BITE BEAUTY

MULTISTICK IN PAPAYA ($28).

AGAVE LIP SCRUB ($20).

How to make the transition

Education is key. Beware of terms used by the brands. Read the labels and know harmful ingredients to be mindful of. The word “Natural” doesn’t actually have a real definition when it comes to beauty. It can be used by manufacturers if only 1% of the substance is natural: for example, a few drops of lavender oil— regardless of what else is in it. “Nontoxic” can mean that up to ½ of the animals tested in a lab died within 2 weeks.

Shampoos that state “no more tears” may have added anaesthetics to prevent subjects from feeling the burn. Companies are allowed to leave certain ingredients off of the packaging if they are considered “trade secrets”, which means just because it’s not on the label doesn’t mean it’s not in the product.

Benefits

HERBIVORE MOON FRUIT SUPERFRUIT NIGHT TREATMENT ($70).

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EUCALYPTUS HERBAL EXTRACT TONER ($34).

APRICOT BODY OIL ($29).

ÉMINENCE

Ingredients for natural beauty products farmed and manufactured organically create fewer chemicals that end up in the air and water and avoid having a negative environmental impact. Avoid skin reactions and side effects -immediately and over time- by cutting out chemicals, artificial colours, and fillers from your beauty routine as they often cause redness, irritation, allergies, and breakouts. Whether you are planning on getting pregnant, you just got diagnosed with a condition or you are simply trying to live a healthier life, your skin needs to be nourished the same way that we mindfully nourish our bodies. It is not the easiest transition to make but by simply limiting the amount of toxins your body is exposed to, you’ll see a difference in your health and in your appearance.

Here are some fabulous health conscious brands and products to help you make the transition and achieve your desired beauty look this spring.

STYLE

power Who said spring florals had to be boring? Paired with sexy lace and leathers, florals turn every predictable outfit runway ready for a true modern, hippie feel.

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Photographer D. Picard Fashion Editor Nadia Pizzimenti

STYLE

This page: Dress ($915), jacket ($1,145), shoes ($570) and belt ($455) COACH 1941.

Hat STYLIST’S OWN. Opposite page: Dress COMME DE GARÇONS ($2,350) at NORDSTROM. Jacket ERDEM. Hat STYLIST’S OWN. Boots BALENCIAGA.

STYLE

This page: Bra FOR LOVE & LEMONS ($144.71) at NORDSTROM. Dress ($3,195) and shoes ($525) MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION. Necklace ALYNNE LAVIGNE (Price upon request).

Opposite page: T-shirt ($1,375), vest ($1,195), jacket ($4,345) and pants ($1,795) DOLCE & GABBANA. Rings ALYNNE LAVIGNE (Price upon request). Photographer D.PICARD. Assistant photographer HADI MOURRAD. Fashion editor NADIA PIZZIMENTI. Makeup SIMONE OTIS at P1M. Hair KIRSTEN KLONTZ at P1M

CULTURE INTER CONNECT MTL

The Year of the

OMAN

We will no longer take a back seat

WOMEN’S MARCH, WASHINGTON, JAN. 21, 2017. © MARK DIXON/WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

I am a young woman who, until now, has lived quite an adventurous life dabbling in a little bit of glamour and trouble. I am guilty, however, of brushing off my mother’s advice about being an intelligent and poised young woman. She always insisted that looks fade, but an astute, loving and admirable character will always prevail. Her words echo in my heart, yet my rebel soul constantly contested her mind-set, considering her advice somewhat antiquated. I was wrong. By Brenna Dixon

I,

like my mother and grandmother, am strong and determined. I have a voice, I have an opinion, and I am educated and won’t be marginalized. I have been hushed, and humiliated in the workplace, told that I am ‘aggressive’ when I repeated the exact same words as a male colleague. I have been chastised in meetings to be silent, and to “speak when spoken to” in front of other colleagues, I have had to sit through sexual innuendos and inappropriate behaviour, with chairmen and CEO’s and even once had my rear smacked. I have thought many times about recording conversations only to reassure myself that what I was witnessing was indeed, REAL.

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Out of the many interviews I experienced this year, the most recent was particularly absurd as it reaffirmed a horrible truth that I have denied for years. The woman interviewing me looked me in the eyes and said with a chuckle: “It is, in fact, a man’s world”. The wind was knocked out of me. I felt flush with anger and denial. I felt horrified at the very thought of her words being the absolute truth. It is 2017, there is no way that we can still be afflicted by such ignorance; only to turn on the TV to watch worldwide rallies against the denial of Women’s Rights.

Women’s Rights are Human Rights that have been given particular importance due the unequal treatment females have suffered – not only in Canada but also, around the world. One painful truth is that today, in 2017, women are still suffering injustice. From the gender wage gap to sexual and reproductive

PEOPLE TAKING PART IN THE 2017 WOMEN'S MARCH ON DC THE DAY AFTER DONALD TRUMP'S INAUGURATION. TED EYTAN / CREATIVE COMMONS. WASHINGTON, DC, USA SCARLETT JOHANSSON SPEAKS TO THE CROWD © B. ALLEN / VOA

rights, women once again are being segregated.

According to the research firm Catalyst Canada, the gender pay gap is twice the global average in Canada. Statistics Canada and the United Nations have calculated that for every dollar a man earns of full time pay, a woman makes 73.5 cents (the number is even lower for indigenous and minority women). Just skimming the factual surface is discouraging enough.

The feeling is unanimous throughout the world: We women have had enough, we will no longer feel discouraged, humiliated, embarrassed and sit quietly on the side-lines. The recent Women’s March on Washington drew crowds larger than any other rally in the history of the United States: over 5 million worldwide and over 1 million in Washington DC alone. The movement has officially begun, each female defending a value of importance to her that is still not recognized today. It is a turbulent time indeed, as white men in suits invade the White House to make crucial decisions (somewhat like my daily meetings). Imperative verdicts such as re-instating the “global gag rule”, is a terrifying glimpse into the future of sexual and reproductive rights and health of women around the world, who, in fact, have had their human rights abused.

It is clear that the world is outraged, drawing women from all over the globe to have their voices heard. Celebrities en masse; Gloria Steinem,

Ashley Judd, Madonna (who was then criticized by Trump himself for her choice of words), Emma Watson and Amy Schumer are just a few who spoke out to evoke change.

It is unfathomable that we as an evolved society must stand up AGAIN, to defend not only women’s rights, but also rights for all of humanity.

Humanity, as we have now witnessed, is made up of 5 million marching women—as Ashley Judd said quite perfectly in her rally rant— whose “walls are stronger than America’s will ever be, they are for birthing new generations of filthy, vulgar, bossy, brave, proud, nasty women!” That needs to be played over and over again, perhaps even in that White House room, where the men in suits are signing away female reproductive rights.

“If you give up on the idea that your voice can make a difference, then other voices will fill the void: lobbyists and special interests; the people with the $10 million checks who are trying to buy this election and those who are making it harder for you to vote; Washington politicians who want to decide who you can marry, or control health care – choices that women should make for themselves”.

-President Obama,

September 6, 2012

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CULTURE

PETER

LINDBERGH The visionary who created supermodels The names LINDA, CINDY, NAOMI, CHRISTY, and TATJANA still resonate in our collective memory, all because Peter Lindbergh immortalized them through his lens in 1989, igniting the supermodel phenomenon. The subsequent supermodel explosion is now part of fashion history. A book and corresponding exhibition about Lindbergh, A Different

Vision on Fashion Photography,

pay homage to this sacred photographic being.

By Stéphane Le Duc

Over the past 40 years, photographer Peter Lindbergh has made a name for himself through his work’s unique character. Each shot is steeped in purity and simplicity through his quest for the individual – without the noise that often stifles the fashion industry. This quality was perfectly summed up by British journalist Suzy Menkes: “Refusing to bow to glossy perfection is Peter Lindbergh’s trademark—the essence of the images that look into each person’s unvarnished soul, however familiar or famous the sitter.”

The new exhibit paying tribute to Peter Lindbergh is being produced by none other than Thierry-Maxime Loriot, who received worldwide acclaim for his work on Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk.

The instantly recognizable style Lindbergh created is what Loriot worked to reveal with A Different Vision on Fashion Photography.

NAOMI CAMPBELL, LINDA EVANGELISTA, TATJANA PATITZ, CHRISTY TURLINGTON & CINDY CRAWFORD, NEW YORK 1990 © PETER LINDBERGH (COURTESY OF PETER LINDBERGH, PARIS / GAGOSIAN GALLERY)

MICHAELA BERCU, LINDA EVANGELISTA & KIRSTEN OWEN, NANCY, 1988, COMME DES GARÇONS ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN, S/S 1988 © PETER LINDBERGH (COURTESY OF PETER LINDBERGH, PARIS / GAGOSIAN GALLERY)

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This SHOULD BE THE responsibility OF photographers TODAY: TO FREE WOMEN, & FINALLY everyone, FROM the TERROR OF YOUTH AND PERFECTION.

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- Peter Lindbergh “This exhibition is not a chronological survey, but a narrative in which you discover the universe of Peter Lindbergh through his unique eye, his strong themes, and his collaborations with artists like Pina Bausch and Jenny Holzer,” Loriot explains. “But that narrative also reveals the humanity found in his work, seen in a social context. It says a lot about his own values, his vision on ageism, beauty and femininity, on social issues and about the boundless creativity and imagination found in his photographs.”

For Emily Ansenk, director of the Kunsthal gallery in Rotterdam where the travelling exhibition premiered, it is a crucial moment to showcase the work of an image creator. “Precisely now, when the younger generation is inundated by images via Instagram, Facebook and other social media, the Kunsthal considers it important to show his large and small photographic prints, framed and hung on the wall, grouped around a prior idea of the curator,” Ansenk explains. “The genuine work appeals to the imagination and often makes much more of a visual impact than a small image on a smartphone or in a magazine.”

With A Different Vision on Fashion Photography, Loriot has created a unique experience that puts the audience into direct contact with Lindbergh’s work, having hand-picked 220 photos among the 3,000 currently archived. These include shots that reveal the intrinsic personality of models and actors – Including Charlotte Gainsbourg, Alicia Vikander, Uma Thurman and Julianne Moore, and figures from the fashion world like John Galliano – rather than focus on their famous faces.

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KADRA AHMED OMAR, KIARA KABUKURU, ALEK WEK, DEBRA SHAW MARGARETH LAHOUSSAYE & ADIA COULIBALY, ATELIER ASTRE, PARIS, 1997, VOGUE ITALIA

CHRISTY TURLINGTON, TATJANA PATITZ, PETER LINDBERGH, NAOMI CAMPBELL, CINDY CRAWFORD & LINDA EVANGELISTA, NEW YORK, 1990 TRIBUTE TO NIJINSKI (KRISTEN MCMENAMY), NEW YORK, 1993, HARPER’S BAZAAR

To this day, Lindbergh, who resides in Germany, is still in high demand: time does not seem to affect his work. As recently as this year, Lindbergh shot the iconic Pirelli 2017 calendar; he is now the only photographer who has collaborated with the prestigious calendar three times over its 50-year history. His secret lies in his natural approach, which he explained to Artforum magazine in 2016: “A fashion photographer should contribute to defining the image of the contemporary woman or man in their time, to reflect a certain social or human reality. How surrealistic is today’s commercial agenda to retouch all signs of life and of experience, to retouch the very personal truth of the face itself?”

A corresponding book has been published to coincide with the exhibition. It is published by Taschen and contains over 400 photographs, many of which have never been released. The unique volume gives readers a chance to appreciate the depth of Lindbergh’s work, which spans over four decades. A personal, touching vision unfolds through the spectrum of 25 fashion icons including Jean Paul Gaultier, Grace Coddington, and Anna Wintour, who pay tribute to the man who changed the face of fashion.

TOP LEFT: CHRISTY TURLINGTON, TATJANA PATITZ, PETER LINDBERGH, NAOMI CAMPBELL, CINDY CRAWFORD & LINDA EVANGELISTA, NEW YORK, 1990, BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTOGRAPH, VOGUE UK COVER SHOOT. © JIM RAKETE. BOTTOM LEFT: TRIBUTE TO NIJINSKI (KRISTEN MCMENAMY), NEW YORK, 1993, HARPER’S BAZAAR © PETER LINDBERGH (COURTESY OF PETER LINDBERGH, PARIS / GAGOSIAN GALLERY), VALENTINO, SPRING/SUMMER 1993. RIGHT IMAGE: KADRA AHMED OMAR, KIARA KABUKURU, ALEK WEK, DEBRA SHAW MARGARETH LAHOUSSAYE & ADIA COULIBALY, ATELIER ASTRE, PARIS, 1997, VOGUE ITALIA © PETER LINDBERGH (COURTESY OF PETER LINDBERGH, PARIS / GAGOSIAN GALLERY). JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, GAULTIER PARIS, S/S 1997

Peter LINDBERG:

A Different Vision on Fashion Photography On display at Kunsthalle München, Munich, Germany.

April 23 - August 27, 2017

KATE MOSS, PARIS, 2014, VOGUE ITALIA © PETER LINDBERGH (COURTESY OF PETER LINDBERGH, PARIS / GAGOSIAN GALLERY). GIORGIO ARMANI, S/S 2015

COVER STORY

Hilary

RHODA What Makes a Strong, Beautiful and Powerful Woman?

Photographer Greg Swales Fashion Editor Fritz Dress CHRISTIAN DIOR. Boots LOUIS VUITTON.

It feels, more than ever, like an important time to celebrate WOMEN WHO INSPIRE. Our Power issue couldn’t come at a better time. In the fashion world, the truest of Supermodels convey strength, confidence, and have an empowering energy surrounding them. HILARY RHODA is certainly no exception. Whether starring in an international ad campaign, walking runways, or creating art through editorials, she never fails to evoke a powerful message.

In fact, she is a force to be reckoned with; not an easy feat when your work relies solely on imagery.

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By Megan West

t 29 years old, Rhoda has been a fixture on Forbes lists and has remained at the top of her game for over ten years; certainly not typical in a particularly fickle industry. So how has she managed to carve out a lucrative and long-lasting career? Hilary opens up about how she’s grown as a business woman, and shares tips on how to take care of yourself, and how to keep striving for what you want.

Since this is the Power issue, can you tell us what you think makes a powerful woman? I think

that [being] a powerful woman consists of being in control of your own life, making your own decisions and being confident in those decisions. There’s that stigma of women [having] to say sorry for things.

You don’t have to. I’ve reached a point where I don’t apologize for things that I ask for or that I want out of my career. I

think you need to have that self-worth, and that gives you the power to say what you want out of life [without being] embarrassed or shy about it.

Having had so many successes, do you feel like a powerful force in the industry? This profes-

sion is always humbling because you can be on top of your game and working all the time and then it can get quiet.

There’s always a new hot girl coming in.

I think having a good attitude about it and always being up for new things [is important].

I’ve definitely worked with every powerful person in the industry, but I don’t feel like I’ve accomplished everything.

There’s always something new and there’s always something that I haven’t done before that I want to do, which is good!

You exude a powerful energy through you work.

With so much going on, how do you maintain a balance? I work a lot and I’m travelling

a lot. One of the downsides to this job is I can’t really plan anything – like a vacation or a girls weekend – because I find out two days before sometimes that I have to go to Paris or to LA. So that’s kind of tough. To maintain balance I exercise, because that helps me feel good and deal with jet lag. That’s probably the biggest constant in my life.

What is it like being a woman managing her own career? I’ve learned that you have to ask for

What are your ultimate career goals? Is there a trajectory you’ve been following? When I first started I was the only American model – which I know sounds really weird today because there are so many and it’s totally normal. So I had that working against me and I had to fight [perceptions] because people weren’t totally accepting: They thought I wasn’t exotic enough.

I started doing Sports Illustrated when girls who did high fashion did not do Sports Illustrated. I was doing things like that before it was acceptable in the fashion industry. So there was no career mould that I was trying to follow; I was always changing it up and doing things I wanted to do, even if it wasn’t totally cool at the time. But it worked out, so I just follow whatever I feel. Right now I’m taking a lot of acting classes and that’s really the next path I want to go down.

Did being the face of a world-renowned beauty brand, Estee Lauder, change your career? I got

the contract [as brand Ambassador] about a year after I started modelling, so it was pretty early on, but it made me feel a little more comfortable. It gave me that little bit of confidence that I would be around for a while. When I started out it was all about who’s new this season. I didn’t have to worry about that so much.

You have a great social media presence. From a business perspective, do you think it’s become a necessary part of your job? I think it’s so important. Pretty much every model has their own. There’s a few who don’t and can get away with not having it, but I don’t understand why they wouldn’t. I think it helps to have it!

It’s amazing and really fun for me to do. You can show your personality, and you can also put what want to do out there – and maybe you get a job out of it! So, whatever you want; I think it’s good to have a nice balance of work and personal stuff.

How important do you think it is for women – particularly in an industry where one can be taken advantage of quite easily— to mentor the next generation of models? I think it’s great. I didn’t nec-

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I THINK THAT [being] A POWERFUL WOMAN CONSISTS of being in control OF YOUR OWN LIFE, making YOUR own DECISIONS and BEING confident in those DECISIONS. essarily have a mentor, but that’s not to say older models didn’t give me advice, or that I didn’t look up to them. Lauren Hutton is so amazing. One time, when I was younger, we were in Paris doing a show and we were having dinner with our [mutual] agent. She told me “stay true to yourself and give time to yourself”.

When she was modelling she’d take it to an extreme; she’d go on vacation for like two months! She’d go on safaris and come back and photographers would say she has life back in her eyes!

Through social media, I get a lot of girls who message me and say I’ve inspired them to start working out again. For me it’s really important: To show that you can stay in shape the healthy way. That’s something I try to pass on to younger girls.

What have been the biggest pinch-me or rewarding moments of your career so far? Being the face of Estee Lauder was obviously amazing and that’s one of the highlights.

Also, doing couture shows for John Galliano at Dior; it was really amazing, crazy, theatrical make-up and it felt like a performance. Those were always so much fun!

What is backstage at a fashion show like for you? [As a young model] I was doing 60

shows a season – I don’t know how I would do that now! Now I do one or two shows a season and it’s so stressful!

It’s so different now because there’s so many people backstage - It’s crazy.

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the things you want to do and make that known. [Earlier in my career] I didn’t do that and I was kind of waiting around for things to happen, but they’re not going to just happen. Agents don’t know you want to do this or that; they can’t read your mind!

Pant suit SALVATORE FERRAGAMO. Sandals GUCCI.

This page: Coat dress and bag MM6 MAISON MARGIELA.Opposite page: Full look MAX MARA.

Full look GUCCI.

really get nervous for shoots. Shows, definitely! I get nervous right before I go on: The adrenaline is running!

Let’s talk fitness. What do you love most about the Tracy Anderson Method? It’s the

best workout for me. I’ve tried lots of other workouts and trainers and nothing really worked. I also dreaded [working out] – I did not look forward to it. I have a dance background and there’s something about having to learn choreography – dancing as cardio – that just clicked for me. [ Tracy Anderson] was really fun and exciting and my body really started changing!

I could see the results, I stuck with it, and I’ve been going there for 8 years.

While clearly effective, Tracy Anderson workouts can be seriously intimidating. Do you have any words of encouragement for anyone wanting to try it out? It is very hard and it does not get easier! (laughs) It is still so hard! But try it! You can go at your own pace. You don’t have to do all the reps, just take it [slow], and work your way up. Everybody has to start somewhere.

What tips do you have for anyone looking to transition into a healthy lifestyle? Find a

friend that’s in the same mind-set and has the same ideas in terms of getting healthy. It’s always easier to do it with somebody else. It also gives you a little bit more responsibility. It’s easier to stay in bed and not go when it’s just you. When I got back into working out, it was with my husband. We had just started dating and he was a professional athlete in great shape. In his hockey off-season he was working out every single day, and he would take me to spin class with him. It was a good motivator!

What are your tips for staying healthy in terms of diet and fitness while travelling?

On the plane I try not to eat the food,

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I LOVE New York so MUCH. I LOVE THAT it’s NEVER DEAD, THERE’S ALWAYS people, THERE’S ALWAYS something TO DO, AND restaurants ARE ALWAYS GOING TO BE OPEN.

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Do you get nervous before a show or a shoot or is it second nature to you now? I don’t

because it has a lot of sodium. I’ll try and eat fruit to hold me over or bring my own food. I always bring a jump rope and leg weights in my suitcase so I can do any of my workouts in my hotel room. It also helps me feel so much better once I land to sweat and get my circulation going after sitting for so long.

What do you love most about life in Manhattan? I love New York so much. I love

that it’s never dead, there’s always people, there’s always something to do, and restaurants are always going to be open. The convenience of it is so nice and I love being able to walk everywhere. I live downtown and I also ride my bike, so I can get around so easily.

City life can be incredibly exhausting. How do you decompress? It is kind of draining and

you don’t realize until you go away and get out of it. Sometimes I can get a little high strung feeling like go go go, and feel like I’m always rushing or late for something. I don’t like to go out that much at night. I’m kind of a homebody. I like to come home and cook dinner and watch crappy TV like Real Housewives. (laughs)

What’s your ideal night with friends? I love going to dinners – that’s another thing I love about the city! There’s so many great restaurants and you could try a new one every single night. I keep little lists of places I want to try.

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THERE’S ALWAYS something NEW AND THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING THAT I haven’t DONE BEFORE THAT I WANT TO DO, which IS GOOD!

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CULTURE

Balenciaga

UltimateDesigner

The

Paris pays tribute to CRISTOBAL BALENCIAGA, one of the most important designers of the 20th century. The exhibition, hosted at the Musée Bourdelle, is devoted exclusively to the colour black. To the Spanish designer, black was not only the colour of memories, but also what allowed him to devote himself entirely to the architecture of clothing. We spoke to director of the Palais Galliera Olivier Saillard, who is also the artistic director of the exhibition, and a great fashion historian.

By Stéphane Le Duc

Working on an exhibition about Balenciaga must be inspiring. When dresses of all

shapes and sizes start coming in, it can meddle with the clear vision that you had of the subject. Because it only includes black dresses and is an exercise in shapes and volume, there is something extremely graphic about this exhibition. It’s like having to direct a show of shadows: it’s very gratifying and quite enjoyable.

It’s also a pleasure to do the exhibit at the Musée Bourdelle. When we set up the dresses, there is almost no need to do anything else because the location is so poetic—Antoine Bourdelle’s workshop and presentation rooms are still there.

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Did the black theme come about naturally?

Yes, quite naturally. This year, I wanted to take on three projects devoted to Spanish fashion. First with Balenciaga, then summer will be all about traditional attire at the Maison Victor Hugo and for fall, Mariano Fortuny at Palais Galliera, who has never had an exhibit in Paris. There have been many exhibitions on Balenciaga, so we immediately had the idea of devoting it to black. Black is also a phenomenon in Spanish traditional attire. The Spanish aristocracy wore black—the elite sought out a deep black that could not be made into popular clothing; due to washing and poor dyes, it would turn to brown. Black became the chicest symbol of Spanish

clothing, and Balenciaga always said that creating with black yielded a more sculptural and architectural piece than using a print or a colour.

Tailleur de Balenciaga © Henry Clarke / Palais Galliera / ADAGP, Paris 2017 / Roger-Viollet

Du 8 mars au 16 juillet 2017

Balenciaga, l’œuvre au noir Musée Bourdelle

18 rue Antoine-Bourdelle, 75 015 Paris bourdelle.paris.fr

Is it a privilege for you to have access to his collections, to be able to touch and handle the pieces? Contrarily to what one

might think, I don’t have a fixation on cashmere or velvet… I don’t need to touch—it doesn’t reveal anything to me. However, the state of the piece, holding an envelope of emptiness touches me more than the clothing itself. The realm of the body touches me. It’s funny how adding a sleeve, a body, a pocket, creates the emotion of an absent being. Clothing embodies a realm that is quite particular.

What do you think of the trend of reopening couture houses that marked fashion history, like Balenciaga? From the beginning,

we tend to forget that houses have continued to thrive and closed at an even rate. This sometimes allows us to discover new talents. One of the best examples is the house of Balenciaga: it allowed a designer like Nicolas Ghesquière to be born through its philosophy. I also find that sometimes, reviving unknown houses can be akin to futile medical care. Today, I don’t know why anyone would take on a little-known name from the past. I think it would be

much better to draw attention to a new name and give the designer a chance to blossom. It would also help feed the fashion history.

Why is Balenciaga, known as the grand master of fashion, considered to be one of the most important designers of the 20th century? In the strictest sense of the

word, a “couturier” is really someone who knows how to sew, and can cut with both his left and right hand.

There are very few designers who have this dexterity or virtuosity. On top of having unparalleled technique, he also reinvented shapes. It is probably because he mastered the technical aspect that he was able to help push the boundaries of shapes and simplify them. Balenciaga’s clothing is very light. However, if you take a Christian Dior dress from the ‘50s, it is quite heavy. Balenciaga is a stylistic being, a technical virtuoso with whom very few designers can rival. One could say he invented the 20th century.

Balenciaga, l’œuvre au noir March 8th - July 16 th, 2017 Musée Bourdelle www.bourdelle.paris.fr

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PHOTOGRAPHER CÉSAR OCHOA. MAKEUP & HAIR: JULIE SAINT-LAURENT USING MAC COSMETICS AT NEXT. ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHER RODOLFO SALAZAR.

JUDITH

RICHARDSON CHARLES

LE PIERRÈS The couple behind the brand

The Judith & Charles brand is synonymous with exquisite quality, impeccable fit, and a timeless yet on-trend aesthetic. At the helm are the eponymous power couple, Judith Richardson & Charles Le Pierrès, who have over 20 years of success in a notoriously difficult industry. They invited us for a look behind the curtain of this iconic Canadian brand, and to talk about their unwavering hands-on approach to running the company.

By Megan West You met by chance on a Caribbean island – will you tell us about that? Judith Richardson:

It was Guadeloupe and it was at Club Med. I hadn’t taken a vacation for about 2 years; I was working at Esprit at the time and I decided to go to Club Med by myself [on] the recommendation of my roommate— which I was very hesitant to do, but I needed a vacation so badly that I decided to go. Charles was the chief of sports at this resort and we met on the beach. We kept in touch and I visited him in France, Charles visited me in Canada, and eventually he decided to move here.

When you first met, where were you in your career(s)? JR: It was about 1984. I started

working in the industry when I was 17 so I was already well entrenched. That was year number four at Esprit, which opened in Canada in 1980. I was the right hand to the Canadian owner. I was taking care of the merchandising aspect and major sales of the company.

Photographer César Ochoa Makeup & Hair Julie Saint-Laurent

Charles Le Pierrès: I left school at 15 years old in France. I started fixing cars as a mechanic. I was a mechanic until I was 21 and moved to Club Med as a [water-ski instructor]. I had never skied

before! I left Club Med at 29, so 1984.

When I moved to Canada, I worked here as a sales person for a packaging company. Judy and I opened the company, which at that time was Teenflo, in 1991.

What do you think it is about your relationship, or your personalities, that allows you to work so well together? JR: I think that we have

a clear understanding of the discipline that it requires to make it work. It surely doesn’t happen by accident. You really have to make a very conscious effort to be respectful of one another. I also think that the fact that our strengths lie in very different areas —our focus is in different areas of the company is—key to the success. I would say we are polar opposites in terms of our approach to business and I think that’s been a really positive thing.

Anyone who’s close to the business will say the same.

CLP: But we like the same colours and the same clothes! When it comes to fashion we are pretty close. I’m not involved with design but if I see something somewhere like a pair of shoes, I’ll buy them for Judy because I know she will love them.

Do you have any rules about not discussing work after a certain hour? JR: (Laughs.) We have lots

of rules, but the question is: do they get enforced? It’s really, really hard. We talk about it all the time, and 28 years later it still comes up as an issue. We try to respect that rule but it doesn’t always happen.

CLP: One place for sure that we don’t talk about business is when we play tennis.

You’ve remained so successful in a notoriously difficult industry. Have there been moments of doubt? How do you push past that? CLP: In fashion you doubt every day. Even when you’re successful there’s always something that will come up.

JR: In fashion there’s always a lot of opinions, and I really don’t agree with design by committee, although I have a design team. I believe it’s very important to know who you are as a company, who your customer is, and to stay true to who you are.

All the outside opinions about what you should do; be cheaper, more expensive, more embellished, less embellished – all this stuff which can be very difficult for a design team because it comes from all angles and all kinds of different retail influences. You need to have someone on board who’s very strong and has a very strong vision about the product. We stay very true to ourselves despite outside pressures to do otherwise.

The other thing too: as a company and as individuals, we’re constantly trying to raise the bar in what we do.

Are there key elements to creating and maintaining your business? JR: Constantly trying to improve

CLP: We have conference calls every Tuesday with all the managers. We give as much information as we can on product details.

We want the store to be as fresh at the end of the day as it was at 10 in the morning when you open the door. [This is] extremely importantly for us.

You are supporters of Dress for Success and the Women’s Brain Health Initiative and you fairly recently launched Charlie’s Foundation in the Dominican Republic. What inspires your philanthropic endeavours? CLP: We make clothes for women so

it makes sense to help women who need assistance. We opened the foundation in the DR to give back to the city, especially to the kids, because I grew up the same way those kids are when I was in France. I didn’t have much. My mother was a single mom with five

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the product and delivering a product that’s fair in terms of quality and price. Not being greedy. That’s really important because you can design a beautiful product but if it doesn’t fit or you don’t deliver on time it all falls apart. We try to do all the things required to [remain] successful in a very professional and reliable way and in doing so we’re still around this many years later.

Photographer Mathieu Fortin. Stylist Conrad Nadeau.

kids. I recall not having hot water. This is how I grew up so…I never forgot my roots. For me, it was important to give back to the kids.

JR: Charles is an avid tennis player and on our trips to DR we would always play tennis and there were a couple of little kids acting as ball boys. It started out with Charles helping a couple of these kids by giving them clothes and an English dictionary. Both of the kids turned their lives around and learned English.

If [children in the Dominican Republic] want to move forward they have to learn English, to break their cycle of poverty. So when he saw the result of the two kids he thought I need to do this on a bigger scale. Now we have 150 kids in the foundation.

Do you ever have days where you completely disengage from work together? How do you decompress and relax? JR: I wouldn’t say that we take days to

completely disengage together. I think the place where we do that on a regular basis, just on a weekend, [is at our] cottage in Knowlton, Lac Brome. Our cottage is our down time and it’s our way of getting away from work. We also love to play tennis. Like Charles mentioned, it’s our way to change our minds and not think about work for a while.

CLP: We have a property where I can drive the tractor, plant trees, and walk in the garden. Stuff like that to make me forget work.

Where do you enjoy going out together? Any favourite Canadian bars or restaurants? JR: We have a

whole list of restaurants we love in Montreal!

L’Express is one of our favourites. It has been around for many, many years [since 1980].

Our other favourite is Le Vin Papillon. There’s Tuck Shop. Juni is a Japanese restaurant that’s fabulous. There’s another fabulous restaurant on Saint Laurent, Bouillon Bilk.

CLP: Juni is probably one of the best in Canada.

Judith & Charles radiate a strong vision and unwavering integrity in their approach to business.

Their commitment to quality, fit, and timeless style is evident in their spring collection, which might be our favourite yet!

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MAN This page: Coat MARNI at HOLT RENFREW. Pants COS. Shoes CÉLINE at SAKS 5TH AVE.Opposite page: Pant suit COS. Dress shirt COS. Mesh dress TOP SHOP. Skirt COS. Hat MAISON MICHEL at NORDSTROM.

N UP! In this modern era, androgynous is synonymous with sexy & powerful. Let your sense of fashion flow into a festival of strong oversized pieces to create bold, yet, feminine

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TRAVEL

A Businesswoman’s Guide to

POWER CITIES

Whether you have a quick business trip coming up or you are a jetsetter, here are the best work-tococktail outfit inspirations, appropriate no matter your style or location!

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THE SAVOY

LONDON

The Young Professional

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Not only is The Savoy one of the most elegant and famous hotels in London, but it also houses the opulent, ultra-suave, and low-key hideaway Beaufort Bar – possibly the most striking space to sip a drink in the city.

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ROXY HOTEL LOUNGE

Manhattan’s Roxy Hotel in Tribeca – a dynamic downtown neighbourhood made up of trendy restaurants, shops and businesses – is a mecca for film notables and creative types. Little Italy, Chinatown, Hudson Square nightclubs, Greenwich Village and Wall Street are all within 12 blocks and hundreds of electronic shops, galleries, eateries and clubs can be found within a ten minute walk from the hotel. After a day filled with meetings and events, enjoy a cocktail (or three) in the hotel’s trendy bar, the Church Lounge.

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SEOUL

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, grand palaces and street markets.

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Time to celebrate

CANADA’S 150!

This year, we are celebrating CANADA’S 150th birthday. To mark the occasion, various events are taking place across the country, inviting us to celebrate through a bevy of interesting and uniquely Canadian experiences. By Marie-Ève Venne

JUNO AWARDS WEEK Ottawa– March 27 to April 2

In honour of our country’s 150th anniversary, the Canadian Music Awards ceremony will host a musical birthday bash with celebrations throughout the week. A program of special events, exhibits and immersive experiences will take place in Ottawa, with a series of concerts featuring French Canadian folk-pop singer Safia Nolin and other artists.

The Juno Awards ceremony itself will take place on April 2, 2017, and will be hosted by the popular Canadian singer Michael Bublé.

MOSAÏCANADA 150 Gatineau – July 1to October 15

This event is all about showcasing 150 years of history and arts through the biggest horticultural event in Canada. For 107 days, it will be possible to admire some 40 spectacular floral arrangements at Jacques-Cartier Park, highlighted along a route extending nearly a kilometre. Now considered an art form in its own right, Mosaïculture is the most impressive of all the horticultural techniques. You may not be able to recreate such spectacular creations in your own yard, but you can visit the exhibit for inspiration as many times as you want since it is totally free!

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PICNIC ON the BRIDGE Ottawa – July 2

There is your regular picnic, and there is a picnic on a bridge between two provinces. The Alexandra Bridge, which connects the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau, will be host to a rare dining experience with a splendid view of Parliament Hill and the Ottawa River. The event will feature entertainment, treats from Ace Bakery and many giveaways. It promises to be a oneof-a-kind happening and a memorable way to celebrate Canada 150th anniversary.

NATIONAL CANADIAN FILM DAY April 19 A massive day-long, coast-tocoast celebration of Canadian cinema in honour of Canada’s 150th anniversary. On April 19, incredible movies produced in our country will be available on air, online and on foot – at over 800 screenings in cinemas, libraries and public squares. The list of the movies presented is pretty diverse, ranging from big-budget English productions like Barney’s Version (2010) to the Quebec family homage C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005), so there’s something for every sort of movie fan .

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EVENT LILY-ROSE DEPP

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48CHANEL ALYSSON PARADIS AND VANESSA PARADIS

hours with

SELAH MARLEY

G-DRAGON AND SOOJOO PARK

Like a true fairy tale, guests attending the 2016 Métiers

d’art collection event in December were invited to

stay at the RITZ PARIS. Most the attendees couldn’t contain their excitement at being part of such a unique experience: “When Chanel sends an invitation, it’s a promise beyond fashion,” says young British actress ELLA PURNELL.

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There ain’t no party like a Chanel party

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GERALDINE CHAPLIN

THIS PARIS Cosmopolite EXPERIENCE IS beyond surreal

—Geraldine Chaplin

To kick off the event, guests were invited to enjoy a welcome cocktail at Mademoiselle Chanel’s iconic apartment. For the duration of their stay at the Ritz, they had the opportunity to enjoy diverse activities such as cooking classes at the infamous École Escoffier, where Geraldine Chaplin herself prepared a chocolate dessert.

“This Paris Cosmopolite experience is beyond surreal,” says Geraldine Chaplin. “Not only did I learn how to make a chocolate mousse in the Ritz kitchen, Karl [Lagerfeld] put me up in the Charlie Chaplin suite. How lovely is that?”

The extravaganza ended the night after Chanel’s fashion shows, with all the guests and friends of the fashion house – including Pharrell Williams, Lily-Rose Depp, Anna Mouglalis, and Willow Smith – singing karaoke like there was no tomorrow at the Ritz Bar.

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EVA HERZIGOVA

Maria Grazia Chiuri Christian Dior Earlier this year, the biggest names in the fashion industry came together for a magical masked ball at the Musée Rodin in Paris. The masquerade celebration – a tribute to MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI’s first couture collection for CHRISTIAN DIOR— was a fairy tale brought to life.

EVA HERZIGOVA, BELLA HADID

MAYKA MERINO

MARISA BERENSON IZABEL GOULART

VERONIKA HEILBRUNNER

ELLE VON UNWERTH

MARTJEE MIROEF

ANTOINE ARNAULT AND NATALIA VODIANOVA DOINA CIOBANU

KENDALL JENNER

MARIANA ZARAGOZA

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