Waves of Elegance: The Lauren Bentley Swimwear Experience All Images Courtesy of Lauren Bentley Swimwear Lauren Bentley Swimwear is a definition of timeless elegance and modern sophistication. A brand of refined luxury blends the allure of timeless fashion with the necessities of contemporary functionality. Far from being just another name in the vast sea of fashion, Lauren Bentley Swimwear is characteristic of passion, precision, and a profound connection to the essence of true luxury and an unwavering commitment to quality and sustainability. In contrast to the transient glamour and t ..read more

Innovation Meets Tradition: Highlights from the Digital Couture Summit MFW FW’24-25 In the heart of Milan, amidst the flurry of Fashion Week, the Digital Couture Summit created a unique intersection where tradition met innovation, and luxury embraced the digital realm. The exclusive event, limited to 300 hand-picked attendees, showcased a blend of high fashion and the latest innovations in traditional luxury, fashion, and beauty digitalization at Lynk&Co’s central Milan venue. Digital Couture Summit returned for the second year, led by fashion luminary Nikki Cikaluk and sustainable d ..read more

Canada's FIRST Bee Venom Facial Gianna Ugolini's Visionary Approach to Beauty All Images Courtesy of Gianna Ugolini Gianna Ugolini The beauty industry continues to evolve, driven by trends, innovation and consumer preferences. Every new trend seems to promise a revolution but remains as fleeting as the change of seasons. However, there’s a gentle innovation unfolding in the heart of Canada’s skincare scene, which is far from a transient trend. A refreshingly grounded yet innovative approach to skincare with the deft hands and visionary mind of Gianna Ugolini has arrived in the Cana ..read more

UNFORGIVABLE a tale of beauty and despair Valentine Special by Gogwa Namakajo Beneath the veneer of the avant-garde lies a stark narrative, “UNFORGIVABLE,” a pictorial that delves into the harrowing saga of women caught in the maelstrom of conflict. This collection is an immersive odyssey that traverses the spectrum of human cruelty and the relentless pursuit of liberation. The colour red reigns throughout “UNFORGIVABLE,” not merely as a hue but as a visceral symbol of the violence endured. It is the colour of blood spilled in silent homes and war-torn streets, the stain of honour wrong ..read more

Digital Couture Summit Connects Luxury Houses with Digital Couture at Milan Fashion Week FW’24-25 Nikki Cikaluk, Daria Shapovalova, David Cash and Leila Ismailova | Photo by Vasyl Kalynchuk As Milan prepares to don its most fashionable attire for the Fashion Week FW/24-25, a groundbreaking event is set to transform the city’s stylish landscape. The Digital Couture Summit is set to redefine fashion boundaries as they bring together innovation, sustainability, and digital revolution in fashion. FORWARD Fashion Toronto has proudly joined as a leading media partner for the much-anticip ..read more

The Vacay Shirt: A Tapestry of Style and Substance Photography by George Pimentel. Courtesy of Whitney Linen In fashion’s ever-evolving landscape, where trends are as fleeting as the seasons, few remarkable creations best the ordinary, embedding themselves into our cultural fabric. The “Vacay Shirt” has such clarity and vision that it demands attention. Conceived by Whitney Westwood and brought to fruition with the stylistic insights of Kim Appelt, this multifunctional garment is proof of the power of collaborative genius. “Linen is a fabric that I believe can be categorized as a ..read more

Through the Lens of Innovation: Blending the Natural World with AI Artistry viter Jose Aragon stands at the intersection of nature and technology, a seasoned fashion photographer turned digital AI artist. His journey in visual storytelling, now featured in FORWARD, showcases a unique fusion of the natural world’s intricacies with the limitless possibilities of artificial intelligence. Jose Aragon “The integration of AI into my work is a new frontier for my artistic expression,” Aragon’s passion for photography was kindled in childhood, with a simple camera as his companion dur ..read more

Flowing Towards a Sustainable Future Eva Molina “Artificial intelligence is an extraordinary tool to express my vision; the possibilities are endless for me to express my creativity by producing images with personality, visual beauty, and exceptional taste. I look forward to exploring and making the most of the platform, revelling in the infinite possibilities that artificial intelligence is opening up for us.” Eva Molina From the vibrant heartbeats of Madrid, the city that shaped her, to the echoing cobblestone tales of London that added layers to her story, Eva Molina’s fashion ..read more

LAVA LOVE Spirit Novel, from Los Angeles, is one of FORWARD’s Cover Challenge winners. Let’s get acquainted with her by listening to her start in Fashion—“I have always had a passion for fashion, but after moving to Los Angeles in my 20s to go to fashion school, I realized I hated sewing. Despised it.” says Spirit. Yet, in life’s poetic way, another passion emerged from the ashes — the limitless universe of digital design. A decade spent mastering the meticulous craft of retouching for iconic brands, while gratifying, felt confined, a canvas constantly framed by another’s vision. Spi ..read more

Blossoming Threads: A glimpse of AI's flourishing fashion future Design By Alexandra Serban Inspiration: “The idea of a brighter future where fashion blooms with the assistance of AI. It signifies the emergence and growth of something beautiful, just as flowers bloom and flourish from the threads of their petals, the vibrant and creative future of fashion being woven together through the collaboration of AI and human imagination.” Alexandra Serban ..read more