Fashion show will highlight Moroccan history and tradition
Extraordinary bridal dresses, as well as other Moroccan fashions and delicacies, will be celebrated on Oct. 30, when Women Friends of Baycrest invites the community to step back in time and experience a rare glimpse of Sephardic Jewish tradition, fashion and history at the Magical Moroccan Food and Fashions event.
Is dressing modestly becoming mainstream?
Orthodox women’s modest dress code, known as tzeniut – covering the elbows, knees, and collarbones – may seem far from mainstream norms, but could it be the contrary? Is modesty becoming mainstream?
To wear uniforms, or not to wear uniforms?
Does enforced attire encourage egalitarianism or restrict students’ self-expression?
Your Daily Spiel for August 16
A fashion shoot taking place at the Canadian National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa has angered Jewish leaders; TIFF has partnered with the Yorkville Jewish Centre to provide High Holiday services to Jewish industry attendees; Israel’s Educational Television channel went off the air recently; Ruby Rose has deleted her Twitter account following backlash over her being cast as Batwoman.
Is it ever acceptable to lie?
Dear Ella, I am very happy for my friend Ruthie, whose daughter just announced she’s getting married this summer. Ruthie and her daughter have immersed themselves in wedding planning. Last week, she asked me to go dress shopping with her. “As the mother of the bride, I have to look amazing,” she said. I agreed. […]
Canadian designer revives heritage fashion brand
Franklin Elman, a native Montrealer and a designer who has been building a reputation in Europe for close to 20 years, was entrusted with creating a new Trigère prêt-à-porter collection.
Foremost designer of fake jewels made major mark on fashion
A more affordable piece of jewelry sparked an idea and now has made a mark on fashion.
Children with disabilities participate in fashion show
Professional models, community members and children showcased top Canadian designs at the Fontana Primavera Event Centre in Vaughan, Ont., on Nov. 14.
Designer makes her mark with plus-size clothing
Toronto-born designer launches plus-size clothing line
Annual fashion show raises $500,000 for Zareinu
Tony Lipsey, head of school at Zareinu told The CJN the ultimate goal is to “return the children to the mainstream”
