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Halifax designer launches Afro-western clothing line

Not all outfits have the power to command a room, but Blessing Owowa’s eye-catching pieces are hard to miss. “I really like bold, catchy, attractive colors,” said Owowa. “When I came here, I came with that same mentality.” Bright and vivid geometric designs are common in her home country of Nigeria. “People wear a lot of color back home,” said Owowa. “They even go as far as wearing a very colorful dress to work at their white-collared jobs.” When the educator moved to Canada in 2020, she felt inspired to find a fashion fusion between her two homes. Her Afro-western… READ MORE

Can fast fashion slow down? It’s not that simple

One of fast fashion’s biggest players says it’s taking major steps toward a more sustainable business model. But in an industry predicated on low cost, low quality and high production volume, experts say it won’t be simple. “It’s hard to see how they actually deliver on their emissions reductions targets,” said Ken Pucker, a lecturer at the Fletcher School at Tufts University in Medford, Mass., who focuses on sustainability. “Because volumes are going to continue to go up.” In an ambitious new plan, Inditex, Zara’s parent company, announced earlier this month that it will seek to cut its emissions in… READ MORE

The World Economic Forum hasn’t called to abolish fashion and create a global ‘uniform’

CLAIM: The World Economic Forum has declared that “fashion will be abolished by 2030” and that “humans will all wear a uniform.” AP’S ASSESSMENT: False. The WEF has never called to abolish fashion, a spokesperson for the organization told The Associated Press. Claims otherwise originated in an article by a website known for publishing misinformation, which is misrepresented a 2019 report which merely suggests ways to reduce consumption-based emissions and has no connection to the WEF. THE FACTS: Social media users are sharing an erroneous article as evidence that the World Economic Forum — an organization best known for hosting… READ MORE

The Witcher’s Anya Chalotra wears Magda Butrym to season 3 premiere

“I’m still collecting myself,” Anya Chalotra says The Witcher premiere, which took place in London this week. “It was so nice to celebrate what we’ve been working on for such a long time, with my family there as well.” The actress pulled out all the stops to celebrate the return of the Netflix hit – now in its third season – in which Chalotra plays the formidable Yennefer of Vengerberg. What does one wear for such a special event? The actress opted for a striking Magda Butrym ensemble featuring a floral bodice with a matching black slip skirt, effortlessly falling… READ MORE

Prince Harry and Meghan Mental Health Awareness Month -Visit Local Youth Group

While headlines are swirling about our favorite royals enjoying sushi with A-listers, Gwyneth Paltrow and Cameron Diaz. It is important to make sure enough of the spotlight is shown brightly on all of the upbuildings; as well as the positive actions that the Sussexes are making. This week we note the Prince Harry and Meghan Mental Health Awareness Month Visit to a local youth group. This is an important visit, because mental health disorders among teens are rapidly increasing. For example, UNICEF DATA shows that, “In 2019, it is estimated that one in seven adolescents experience mental disorders. This amounts… READ MORE

Tiffany Haddish She Ready Foundation- Her Prom Gala Changing the Lives of Foster Care Youths!

Haddish is a talented actress who has been awarded the Cannes Film Festival, opening at the box office in the number one spot, all while working with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. With such accomplishments and stellar career, it is easy to lose memory of the fact that Tiffany had very humble beginnings. Moreover, it’s these beginnings that have now brought about the Tiffany Haddish She Ready Foundation. An amazing entity working tirelessly to change the lives of children within the foster care system. What inspired Tiffany Haddish to be apart of such a challenging, yet… READ MORE