ana, Author at Fashion Energy Toronto

“Diverse models walking down a softly lit runway at Toronto Fashion Week with blurred audience and stage lights in the background.”

Toronto Fashion Week is Canada’s premier runway event, bringing together emerging and established designers each year to showcase cutting-edge collections that shape the country’s style landscape. Whether you’re hunting for tickets to the shows, planning your street style game, or tracking trends from home, TFW offers multiple ways to tap into the action.
This biannual celebration transforms the city into a hub of creativity where fashion insiders, influencers, and style lovers converge to witness the next wave of design innovation. The week buzzes with exclusive runway presentations, intimate designer talks, and …

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Cosmetics in Canada: Why Em Cosmetics Just Changed the Beauty Game

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Shopping for cosmetics in Canada in 2026 means navigating a landscape where cult-favorite brands like Em Cosmetics now ship directly north of the border, typically with delivery times of 7-10 business days and duties factored into checkout. Canadian beauty shoppers no longer need to rely on cross-border forwarding services or US road trips to access trending K-beauty-inspired formulas and TikTok-viral products that have reshaped how we approach makeup application.
The Canadian cosmetics market has evolved dramatically over …

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Rose-Shape Candles by Toronto Sisters Sell Out After TikTok Fame

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3 sisters can sell out their rose-shaped candles because of the fame their candles made on Tiktok. Sundus, Suroor, and Sarah Aziz are the owners of these candles. They are in their 20s and all grew up in Toronto. Their rose-shaped candles, Blush Candles, are starting to get attention abroad.
Their videos on TikTok garnered millions of views. Their account also has more than 160,000 followers. They sell a single rose candle for $9 6 rose candles for $48. Their inspiration for their business began in their childhood.
Growing up, they said that they always received a bouquet of fresh roses on special occasions such as birthdays…

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A Toronto Resident Creates Vertical Gardens for Condos

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If you live in a small condo in Toronto and want to care for plants, it is possible to have that green thumb even in your small space. Michael Giel, who owns Made by Mikey, can create a vertical garden that is big enough on a condo balcony. Nevertheless, it is enough to grow your chosen herbs or flowers.
Giel has a garden of his own at Parkdale. He lives with his partner in an apartment. One summer day, they were able to produce 22 jars of pesto from the basil they have at home. With a height of 40 inches and a width of 26 inches, the vertical gardens can drain by themselves through the compartments which makes it possible for roots…

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A Toronto Barber Shop Owner Asks to Allow Them to Operate as Black Market Salons Begin to Flourish

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A barbershop owner from Toronto is requesting the Province to allow all barbershops and hair salons to operate since the stay-at-home order is going to be lifted. According to Peter Gosling, one of the owners of Glassbox, many people opt to get an illegal haircut now. Glassbox has 5 locations in Canada and has an academy for aspiring barbers.
He added that a lot of people are going to people’s homes to have a haircut which puts their health at risk and possible transmission of the Covid-19 virus. Many residents in Toronto drive long miles just to get their hair cut. Some just go to York Region.
The black market continuously…

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What You Need to Know About Adult Ballet Classes and Where to Attend One in Toronto

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Chan Hon Goh is a former prima ballerina. She is also the director of 2 Goh Ballet studios in Vancouver. A studio in Bayview Village in North York had recently officially opened making it the first Goh Ballet studio in Toronto.
Upon arriving, you will notice the minimalist and fresh vibe of the studio. Therefore, you can feel calm upon walking through the studio’s doors. The adult ballet classes focus on beginner positions and live classical music played on the piano. It can relieve the everyday stress and rush after a long day at work.
Moreover, the classes give your body a unique workout. Attending them can make your body…

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MDMA-Assisted Therapy: Can It Help Treat Anorexia?

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The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies or MAPS is trying to find out in a new study if this is possible. The efficacy and safety of MDMA-assisted therapy are still being explored. In Canada, it has not been approved as a method of treatment for any medical condition.
Ronan Levy, the founder of Field Trip Health which is a mental wellness company in Canada, stated that there have been previous studies showing the possibility of using MDMA-assisted therapy in treating PTSD. The Toronto location of the company has been selected as one of the sites for the trial study.
This therapy utilizes psychedelic …

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How Can Face Yoga Improve my Skin?

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You probably had more time to watch TV or scroll down on your social media accounts because of the pandemic. Therefore, you might have noticed puffiness and dullness that you did not have before. After wearing a mask for a long time, you might have seen some mask acne.
During online meetings, you might spend time looking at your face and thought of a beauty procedure to resolve your current skin issues. If you do not want to go under the knife, you can try face yoga and massage.
FaceGym was launched in the UK in 2016. In 2018, it was brought to North America. It has locations in Los Angeles, New York, and Manchester, London. …

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Street Style Influencers in Canada That You Should Follow on Instagram

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Today, fashion is not heavily focused on avant-garde clothes. Street style is gaining more and more popularity. Since people’s styles evolve continuously, fashion brands have adjusted to the changes. There are Instagram influencers who successfully embraced the street style. If you want inspiration, you should check some of them out.
@hawleydunbar
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What You Need to Know About Antimicrobial Beauty Items

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Have you thought about cleaning your makeup? If not, it is time to know what antimicrobial beauty items and see if you need this kind of product.
Because of the pandemic, you might have tried purchasing a lot of sanitizing products such as wipes and hand sanitizers. The hand sanitizer industry also covers soaps and cleansers. In 2026, it is expected that the industry will grow continuously and reach the anticipated earnings of $17.2 billion.
Therefore, a lot of beauty brands released their hand sanitizers when the pandemic hit. Famous drugstore brands such as Dove and CTZN Cosmetics do not only try to get into the hand …