Photography by Mike Marsland/WireImage and Michael Bowles/Calvin Klein

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It’s only day three of the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival and the glamour just keeps on coming. In keeping with the trends we saw throughout this year’s award season, many shades of champagne are coming down the Cannes red carpet. Standing out from the set are two raven-haired stars, Eva Longoria and Rooney Mara. Donning different styles of form-fitting gowns at their respective Cannes events, both of these leading ladies flaunted their amazing figures and classic beauty on the red carpet.

Though she was not the star of today’s premiere of Le Passe (The Past), Eva Longoria definitely knows how to make an entrance at the Grand Palais at Cannes Film Festival. As one of the brand ambassadors of L’Oréal Paris, Longoria looked every bit of a golden girl in a heavily embroidered gold gown by Zuhair Murad, from the Spring 2013 Couture collection. Complete with a floor-sweeping train and a low cut back, the ex-Desperate Housewives actress gracefully worked the red carpet showing off her toned back (and her Celtic tattoo!) while posing for the cameras. Allowing her intricately designed dress to steal the spotlight, she finished off her look with cat eyes and neutral pink lips, with her hair tied back in a low ponytail.

Besides the film premieres and photo calls, the Cannes Film Festival also hosts a number of parties, including last night’s Calvin Klein Women In Film party. Right on the heels of being named the face of Calvin Klein’s new fragrance, Rooney Mara celebrated with the fashion house alongside Carey Mulligan and Nicole Kidman. Departing from her usual all-black or all-white dress code, the Academy Award nominee surprised us in a simple-yet-elegant champagne-coloured cocktail dress by Calvin Klein and a pair of Prada peep toe nude heels. She accessorized with a simple Jennifer Meyer bracelet on her forearm. With her hair slicked back into a neat bun and a touch of pink on her lips, Mara shared a softer and more feminine side we hope to see more of.

See all 21 Topshop Festival items here »

Just in time for this summer’s music festival season, Topshop is launching an interactive campaign called Topshop Festival. Inspired by the energy of the ever-growing popularity of British music festivals and its fashion, the campaign includes music, movies and, of course, must-have products. Even better, Topshop turned to Kate Bosworth—a Coachella devotee who’s always embraced the festival fashion trend—to help create some items for the collection. It’s not a collaboration, per say, but more of a Bosworth-approved edit of the Topshop Festival collection.

Working with the Topshop design team, Bosworth created items that extend the actress’s style and work hand in hand with the Topshop brand. The special 21-piece collection consists of signature pieces ranging from neon printed shorts, fur lined vests, gladiator sandals and even feathered wings. And before you click through to our gallery of all the Topshop Festival items—you may have already seen them: Bosworth wore many of the items at this year’s Coachella festival.

If acquiring Kate Bosworth’s impeccable festival style is not exciting enough, the actress also stars in a short interactive film that will launch on Topshop.com. The interaction is the best part: every item Bosworth is wearing in the film can be clicked, shared and purchased! Now that’s taking shopping to a whole new level. And for Toronto-based fans of festival style, select pieces from the collection are now available at Topshop Queen Street and Yorkdale.

Image courtesy Calvin Klein

Rooney Mara has once again teamed up with David Fincher, but this time it’s for a campaign for Calvin Klein’s newest women’s fragrance, Downtown Calvin Klein. Described as a perfume for “women that live by their own rules,” Mara’s no-nonsense persona and demure, moody looks make her a natural choice for the face of the brand.

The perfume—which is described as a balance of feminine woodsy scents with soft floral notes—hits counters in July, just as the Fincher-directed campaign will debut on television screens across the country. Mara and Fincher have worked together on both The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and The Social Network and the short film for Downtown Calvin Klein will have a similar cinematic appeal. The black and white campaign (which is set to Yeah Yeah Yeahs song “Runaway”) shows Mara traversing through New York City and “living in her own world, breaking away from the ‘expected.’”

But until it debuts, the only glimpse we have is through the Downtown Calvin Klein campaign image, which shows Mara with slicked back hair, a subtle smoky eye and—in keeping with the season’s trend—velvety smooth skin.

Photographed by Mark Williams and Sara Hirakawa. Styled by Heidi Meck. Fashion direction by Zeina Esmail. Creative Consultant, Johnny Blueeyes. Hair by Anna Cofone for Emma Davies/Oribe. Makeup by Pamela Cochrane for Nars. Manicure by Ashlie Johnson for the Wall Group/Chanel. Fashion assistant, Melissa Watanabe.

See photos from Lana Del Rey’s photo shoot »

Lana mania continues! As our Summer Issue hits stands, we’re celebrate our cover girl Lana Del Rey yet again with all 7 stunning shots from our epic photo shoot in Malibu.

Read our Lana Del Rey cover story sneak peek »
See our Lana Del Rey style look book »

Photographed by Mark Williams and Sara Kirakawa, styled by Heidi Meek with fashion direction by Zeina Esmail, Lana Del Rey wears a top, $165, by Catherine Malandrino and skirt, $325, by Pink Tartan. Creative consultant, Johnny Blueeyes. Hair by Anna Cofone for Emma Davies agency/oribe. Makeup by Pamela Cochrane for Nars cosmetics. Manicure by Ashlie Johnson for the Wall Group/Chanel. Fashion assistant, Melissa Watanabe.

ALWAYS IN FASHION
22 fashionmagazine.com
26 Letter from the editor
28 Contributors
30 Behind the scenes
32 Letters from our readers

FASHION
36 NEWS Banana Republic heads to the Hamptons, Ferragamo says buongiorno Toronto, Comme des Garçons has a heart-to-heart with Converse and Louis Vuitton’s latest little luxury.
38 FLASHPOINT Stylish women across Canada step out in tropical hues and all-over prints.
42 EXCLUSIVE Bernadette Morra travels to Scotland to uncover the blustery inspiration behind Chanel’s pre-Fall tweeds and tartans.
46 Q&A Fashion fantasy and pint-sized couture: Enter Viktor & Rolf’s designer funhouse with Sarah Casselman.
50 WEDDING Swathed in a custom-made haute couture gown, designer Tanya Taylor ties the knot in a fairytale setting.
54 SWIMWEAR From retro one-pieces to nouveau print bikinis, five Canadian swim labels prove why they’re seaworthy.
60 RUNWAY This bud’s for you: Fresh floral prints have sprouted on the ready-to-wear scene.

THE LIST
63 THE LIST Get packing! Your guide to summer event dressing and beach-ready swim trends hot off the runways. 

BEAUTY
78 THE FIX A toe-transforming pedicure; multicolour mascaras; next-level beach waves; what’s new in sunscreens; and more.
82 MAGNIFIED Examining the neon-lipped “ethereal athlete” look on Missoni’s Spring 2013 runway.
84 FRAGRANCE Three classic summer scents and the beaches that inspired them all.
86 BODY Both a buzzword and a burden, cellulite has been occupying our consciousness since the ’70s—so what’s changed?
90 ESSAY A bucket, a Daisy and a cabinful of campmates: Olivia Stren recalls her vaguely traumatizing
first shave.
94 EXCLUSIVE A new skincare-infused foundation doesn’t just sit there on your face; it earns its keep.
98 SKIN Taking up the fight against stress-related skin damage, a new salve acts like a tension ball for your skin.
100 FRAGRABCE In tribute to the epicentre of France’s perfume industry, a new collection of scents captures the smells and spirit of Grasse.

HEALTH
107 VOICES Many Canadians can’t wait to bare their legs and shoulders to the sun, but for a growing number of women, showing skin is complicated.
112 RX Hothouse workout wear and gadgets to get you moving outdoors culture
115 INTERVIEW Fashion photographer Jeff Burton reimagines the rose.
116 JETSETTER The most stunning places to stay in South Africa, Nicaragua, Los Angeles and Palm Springs.
128 ROUNDUP The best festivals, books, films and music of the season.

FEATURES
138 CENTRAL AIR Photographed by Gabor Jurina.
148 LANIA MANIA Inside the sensual world of Lana Del Rey, pop music’s queen of sadcore. Photographed by Mark Williams and Sara Hirakawa.

SHOPS
159 IT GIRL Chanel PR coordinator Géraldine Eckhart oozes Parisian chic in Montreal this summer.
160 NOTES The coolest names and stores to know across the country.
174 FOCUS Our guide to the splashiest swimwear and beachy-keen extras across Canada.
192 BUY IT Where to buy everything in this issue.
194 PATRIOT LOVE A detailed look at a summery ensemble in a tricked-out textile by Montreal-based label Tavan & Mitto.

Photograph by Vanessa Heins; hair and makeup by Sheri Stroh for Plutino Group; shot on location at the Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto.

A Muslim who works at Bikini Village– what could be more Canadian than that?

When we asked writer Maryam Siddiqi to talk to women about how they balance fashion and faith (“Feel the Heat,” page 107), little did we know the stories she would uncover.

A Brazilian who moved to Montreal and converted from sleeveless and strings to Orthodox Judaism. An Ontario woman who dons different outfits for her parents, in-laws, husband and friends. Clearly summer, for some, is complicated…far beyond deciding whether your new sandals should be gladiators or platforms.

The other eye-opener in this issue is how much success Canadian designers have had selling swimwear. In “Catch the Wave” (page 54), senior editor Sarah Casselman profiles five brands making a splash on the international scene—led by Montreal’s Shan, which has 125 employees and distribution in more than 25 countries. We’ve also aimed to make your swimsuit shopping smoother with market editor Caitlan Moneta’s roundup of the best new suits (“Bathing Beauties,” page 72) and our Focus guide to the country’s swimwear retailers (page 174).

And don’t miss our two powerhouse fashion spreads. “Central Air” (page 138) sets breezy dresses and vibrant prints against the diverse beauty of Nicaragua. And “Lana Mania” (page 148) stars the compelling Lana Del Rey, who endured a 4:30 a.m. wake-up call to start hair and makeup for our 10-page story. Del Rey was a total pro, eating her lunch of spaghetti and chocolate milk alongside our team, and hanging in till her interview with features editor Elio Iannacci wrapped at 6:30 p.m.

That’s just one example of the long days that went into this issue. Please let us know what you think at letters@fashionmagazine.com.

This season it’s all about the statement lip. Moving away from the darker hues of fall, designer after designer sent models down the spring runways wearing vibrant shades of lip colour. From Prada to Rochas to Dries Van Noten, the statement lip was certainly the beauty statement of the season.

When done right, the statement lip can look stunning, but it can be tricky to find the right colour for your skin tone. And when you’ve found that perfect colour, how do you make sure it stays on all day (or night) long? Luckily, with a little help from the Beauty Panel, we have all the tips and tricks you’ll need to find the best lipstick out there—and to keep it on your lips.

Challenge 11: The statement lip is a big trend this season. How do you make your lipstick colour stand out and last? See the answers now! »

Colour-wise, bright-pink, fuchsia and coral tones top the list of the best lipsticks to try this season, with Maybelline’s new Vivids collection and Obessive Compulsive Cosmetics’ bright liptars appearing in many of our panelist’s answers. If you’re already well-versed in wearing bold lipstick colours, why not take your look to the next level with an ombré application? Bold n Beautiful Makeup’s Janella Panchamsingh, Alison Leong from Alison*Elle and Tess Lopez from Makeup By Tess all show you how to apply two colours at once for an on-trend look. Plus, Sandra D Sobon from Moms Makeup Stash has a great tip on how to ensure easy application of bold lipstick colours. Ready to read about the best lipsticks and bright colours for spring? Read on.

Have a beauty question you want to see the panel answer? Send it our way at beautypanel@fashionmagazine.com. Read on for the answers to this week’s challenge and for more goodness, get to know all contributors on our Beauty Panel hub page.

Jump to: ALEEZA AGNO | ALISON LEONG | CHRISTA POTTER | DEE THOMSON | ELAINE ATKINS | ELLIE SOMFELEAN | FIONA MAN | GENEVIEVE PEEKE | JANELLA PANCHAMSINGH | JENNIFER FRANCIS | JJ COWAN | MICHÈLE LEUNG | MICHELLE MULLINS | REMA BENALLAL | SANDRA D SOBON | TESS LOPEZ

See Emma Watson’s Cannes looks up-close »

It’s the second day of the Cannes Film Festival and the glamour continues on the red carpet with the premiere of Sofia Coppola’s film The Bling Ring. Though Emma Watson does not play the main character of the film, she definitely took centre stage turning heads today at her first Cannes 2013 event. Donning two different outfits for day and night, the Brit actress effortlessly pulls off both her looks.

At The Bling Ring photo call earlier today, Emma Watson, who showed no signs of her alter ego Nicki, wore a burgundy outfit by Christopher Kane, which consisted of a burgundy crop top with feather trimmings and a matching skirt from Kane’s Fall 2013 collection. Watson showcased her natural beauty by keeping her makeup at a minimal and hair tied back in a neat bun. She finished off the look with a pair of sky-high black suede stilettos.

Although The Bling Ring cast appeared to be dressed in a similar black and white theme for the evening premiere, this ex-wizard worked her magic on the red carpet. Playfully blowing kisses at the cameras, Watson changed into a form fitting floor-length Chanel gown with a black sequined bodice and an ivory white skirt. Following her earlier beauty routine, she kept her hair and makeup simple and accessorized with three simple cartilage earrings.