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 The Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival—formerly named Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto—will be held later this week in Toronto showcasing new collections from some of the Native fashion scene’s leading names. From June 9 to 12, the biennial event will return to being in-person this year after being held virtually in 2020 due to the pandemic. IFA founder Sage Paul says this year will be better than ever. “Indigenous fashion is in a constant state of evolution and exploration rooted in culture, so audiences can expect to see the vibrancy and heritage of our cultures through a contemporary lens,” Paul says. “Something that is hard to put into words is the energy and spirit felt at the festival. There is nothing else like having your community come together to celebrate the incredible art and design of one another.” Four runway shows will be held at Toronto's Harbourfront Center Theatre, a new location chosen for its circular catwalk. “The circle is significant for most Indigenous cultur...

 Earlier this year in March, Pierpaolo Piccioli opened his fall 2022 collection for Valentino with look after look of head-to-toe hot pink outfits—40 in a row, to be exact. And as a result, this very very vivid and rather striking shade of fuchsia has become the season's norm. The color has captivated celebrities from Saweetie to Nicola Peltz Beckham, who have been outfitted in “PP” pink for the Grammys to the Met Gala. What’s more, the house has most recently tapped Formula 1 driver Sir Lewis Hamilton to star in the collection’s latest men’s campaign. Guess the saying is true: Real men wear pink! But the shade isn't exclusive to Valentino, nor celebrities making red carpet appearances. In fact, there are a number of ways to wear the shade this season yourself. The color comes in all forms this summer; there are separates for those who only want to inject only a flash of fuchsia into their ensembles, be it swimwear, denim, or tops fit for a night out. There are also maxi dresse...

 Earlier this year in March, Pierpaolo Piccioli opened his fall 2022 collection for Valentino with look after look of head-to-toe hot pink outfits—40 in a row, to be exact. And as a result, this very very vivid and rather striking shade of fuchsia has become the season's norm. The color has captivated celebrities from Saweetie to Nicola Peltz Beckham, who have been outfitted in “PP” pink for the Grammys to the Met Gala. What’s more, the house has most recently tapped Formula 1 driver Sir Lewis Hamilton to star in the collection’s latest men’s campaign. Guess the saying is true: Real men wear pink! But the shade isn't exclusive to Valentino, nor celebrities making red carpet appearances. In fact, there are a number of ways to wear the shade this season yourself. The color comes in all forms this summer; there are separates for those who only want to inject only a flash of fuchsia into their ensembles, be it swimwear, denim, or tops fit for a night out. There are also maxi dresse...

 When it comes to fashion, Olivia Rodrigo always prefers to look to the past. The Gen-Z singer has an ongoing obsession with giving vintage pieces new life. As of late, she's had a thing for archival Vivienne Westwood and Chanel (she wore the latter on her 19th birthday and even to the White House). She specifically favors pieces from the 1990s, but at the MTV Movie & TV Awards last night, the singer decided to go a decade further back. On the red carpet, Rodrigo—who won the best music documentary award for her driving home 2 u short film*—*opted for a vintage, corseted Jean Paul Gaultier dress with a floor-length hemline. Her stylists, Chloe & Chenelle Delgadillo, estimate the striking piece is from 1987. “We’ve always loved the powerful, feminine silhouette of this Jean Paul Gaultier dress,” the duo says of the look. While the look was pulled from the '80s, Rodrigo made sure to style it in a way that felt now, with touches like her simple strappy stilettos and Y2K-ins...

 Ever since Kate Middleton showed off her dazzling sapphire engagement ring back in 2010, her fashion choices have been under close scrutiny. Thrust into a world of black tie balls, international tours and centuries-old ceremonies, the Duchess of Cambridge had to quickly get up to speed and ensure that her matched the demands of her new public-facing role. In the years that have followed, Middleton has worn all manner of head-turning looks, but it's undoubtedly her dress collection that has garnered the greatest attention. From Alexander McQueen and Erdem, to Roksanda and The Vampire's Wife, Middleton's high-fashion dress moments are among some of her most memorable—she has well and truly secured her position in the fashion hall of fame.

 If you want to make packing for a getaway easier, take our advice and lean onto a few tried-and-true vacation dress brands. Their one-and-done frocks make putting together a picture-perfect outfit an effortless feat. Whether you're dashing out of your hotel room to enjoy sightseeing or getting dolled up for a sunset cruise, a reliable dress removes the guesswork and the need to figure out what top matches those bottoms. How does one go about finding the best vacation dress brands? Well, you could start in the swimsuit department. Labels like Agua by Agua Bendita might be known for their dreamy one-pieces and bikinis, but they also have mastered the art of crafting beautifully designed worthy dresses of space in your carry-on. What's even easier? You can simply peruse our favorite vacation dress brands below. From stretchy, lightweight crochet knits to puff-sleeved frocks, keep scrolling to find the most flattering styles to say bon in this summer.

 The best tenniswear brands are very aware of 2022’s fashion-first take on courtside dressing. After seasons dominated by high-design athleisure and balletcore, tenniscore has emerged as this year's answer to a string of anything-can-be-core revivals inspired by classic sports aesthetics. According to industry insiders and experts creating the latest collections, there's a logic behind this slice of inspiration. “Tennis has always been associated with elegance, including from a sartorial point of view,” says Catherine Spindler, chief brand officer of Lacoste. Spindler acknowledges that style codes are influencing traditional fashion houses and making their way far beyond the country club. Spindler points out that former tennis champion René Lacoste founded the brand in 1933 with deep roots in the sport—he developed a ball-throwing machine for training solo and later invented the polo shirt, “which has become a fashion icon adopted by all.” Now, these “sporty inspired pieces are...

 Five days a week you'll find drag queen and self-described “queerdo” Carmen Monoxide performing in packed venues in Mexico City. She'll often be wearing sexy pink bodysuits with cutouts, or more futuristic patent leather harnesses. “It’s Pride [Month] right now, so this is our busiest season,” Monoxide tells Vogue, adding that there’s a burgeoning drag scene forming in the city. “Here in Mexico City, drag queens have their own way that they see drag. There’s something about Latinos—they just have this fiery energy and stage presence.” Originally from Guatemala, the fashion-focused queen moved to Mexico in August last year, and she's since parlayed her love of the art form into a full-time career. While the 29-year-old has developed her own following and steady gigs in the applicable city, her career hasn't always been so seamless. Born in Montpellier, France, but raised in Guatemala City, Monoxide first became interested in drag in high school. “I didn’t develop a char...