This post is a part of Youth Are Awesome’s coverage of New York Fashion Week 2015. In just handful of years, Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne have seen incredible development of their brand. Public School has garnered top industry praise, winning the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2013, the CFDA Award for Menswear Design in 2014 and the first-ever International Woolmark Prize for menswear in 2015. Known…
Since its inception in 1989, BCBGMAXAZRIA has been sophisticated, yet accessible. I remember a few years ago when I found one of their shirts at Winners and felt really upscale walking around in it after I inevitably bought it. Founder and CEO Max Azria has strived to bring the fashion of his hometown of Paris…
As more fashion lovers flocked to New York City, the bi-annual New York Fashion Week ended with a bang. Ending on the 17th, various fashion designers from around the world will be presented their 2016 spring/summer collections for the first time. Out of those designers is a label commonly seen on celebrities and both Michelle and…
As much as I hate turning everything into an argument for why my gender is oppressed, the reality of women’s clothing is that it’s often tight and specifically cut- which means that 95% of body types end up simply looking awkward. And while there is great diversity in women’s garment styles that makes this deficiency…
It’s not a secret: school is starting soon. One of the things we have to do is go school shopping. For some people it’s fun, for others like me, it’s a reminder of the stressful school year to come. However, it has to be done. Going through the year, one of the most important things…
During summer, it often seems like you’re stuck in a period of endless nights where you can do whatever and sleep in till whenever with next to no obligations. Then, September rolls around and you can’t lounge on the couch all day in your pyjamas binge-watching Freaks & Geeks. It’s back to school time. And while…
I’m done with focusing on the negatives of back to school season. Yes, we will soon have responsibilities to upkeep and grades to maintain, but truthfully, September is one of my favourite times of the year. Coming back to school can mean so much more than just homework and stress, seeing your friends again, getting…
The Teen Choice Awards was a night of celebration for many and a party for all the teens who attend! It is a night full of stars, a room full of talented geniuses, and an evening of recognition for those dedicated artists who work hard on perfecting their crafts. But in a few words, it’s…
Calgary has been home to a growing arts and culture scene over the past few years and many aspects of it can go unnoticed for the speed at which new ideas are popping up. With summer half over (how did that happen?), now is the perfect time to take advantage of the remaining month before school…
{Source} With so many beauty products on the market, how do we select which one to use? We are wasting so much money experimenting with useless products. No matter how much we use them, we still look disappointing in the mirror.10 I felt the same… Until my friend recommended a revolutionary beauty product to me…
Being the designer and founder of a successful leather-focused fashion brand after switching careers from finance to fashion with your family as your biggest support system seems like quite the journey hey? But then again who is to say that life isn’t full of ups and downs right? After sitting down with the designer of…
Every day one of the hardest decisions to make is what we’re going to wear. During the school year, we’re always in a rush but we always want to look good. In the summer, we don’t want to be stressed over outfits, we want to be out having fun. These tips will show you how…
A week ago I was privileged to be able to meet with the designer of 6streets, Andy Nguyen, and talk about his story. I can say without hesitation that Andy is one of the most down-to-earth and inspirational individuals I have interviewed and perhaps met till this day. So how did Andy Nguyen become who he…
For many fashion is a struggle, for others it comes naturally, but what truly defines an individual is his/her style. Style speaks louder than a million words and phrases put together; it is what creates a first impression and reflects one’s story: a story of individuality and a story unique to its circumstances. Many of…
Are you tired of your winter sweaters and heavy boots? Are they still your go-to? Look no further because I have personally compiled a list of my favorite summer looks for this year. LIGHT & AIRY This summer I am really looking forward to lights. Light colors, light fabrics, and generally brightening my wardrobe…