Tattooing has existed for a long time, has a plethora of uses and occurred in almost 50 countries; so why is it that tattoos have yet to be normalized amongst darker skin tones? Tattooing darker skin is not unheard of, as it has occurred throughout history in numerous cultures including Egyptians, Libyans, and Samoans.  As […]

In the midst of expectations and anticipation of the newly revised curriculum and the introduction of the new faculty, Ryerson Fashion is undergoing changes to continue shaping the industry through modern practices and multiple perspectives in the twenty-first century. Ryerson Fashion in need of reformation, seeks their own voice in the form of a visual […]

With the holiday season upon us, StyleCircle put together an editorial to inspire your holiday fashion choices. Each of these pieces is budget and sparkle friendly! Happy Holidays!

It has been about 2 years since I stumbled upon an eery Instagram photo that looked so deeply familiar. The digitally manufactured Lil Miquela and her pictures were by no means an unfamiliar image on Instagram’s explore page, by flicking through rows of photos the question of “Is she real” remained days later. The answer […]

Before proceeding to the article, we would like to include the land acknowledgement given at Ryerson’s Accessible Fashion Show, “The land where the Crip Fashion Show is taking place has an important history, present and future that we need to understand and acknowledge. This land is called Turtle Island, and it is the original home […]

Fetishism is perceived often as something that sparks arousal in someone, such as rubber or latex. According to psychoanalyst Robert Stoller, “a fetish is a story masquerading as an object.” It is usually seen as taboo in society and has been psychoanalyzed historically by thinkers such as Sigmund Freud. While today it is more acceptable […]

The theme of ‘blooming’ carried guests throughout the decorated space, and introduced them to the event’s focus on developing healthy dialogue surrounding safe & consensual sex.  At 7:00pm, on Tuesday, November 19th, the doors of Toronto’s iconic Buddies in Bad Times Theatre opened to guests attending student fashion production Floraison. While the runway show would […]

“Maison Cleo is one of the many companies choosing transparency over manipulative marketing as a key brand identifier.” Featured in high-stakes publications such as Vogue Greece and  Man Repeller, Maison Cleo is the mother-daughter duo executing Parisian fashion house pieces under ethical and sustainable means. With transparency and public relations at the center of their […]

Listen. Fashion is a waste monster. “The climate crisis wave has hit fashion, and the industry is responding.” This is something we already know, we’ve known for a while, and finally, the designers and companies have come to realize we’ve figured it out. With the world quite literally burning and drowning simultaneously,  the industry’s priorities […]

Playboy came into popular culture after America had suffered both an economic depression and almost 30 grotesque years of war. Founder and creator Hugh Hefner started the multi billion dollar brand with a small loan of $6000. A magazine dedicated to portraying the ‘girl next door’ was easily  achieved by Hefner, with the first issue’s […]