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Contributor Content by : Annalina Che Longevity skincare is a prominent theme in beauty, with major houses building brands around it and critics arguing that much of it is anti-aging repackaged with new vocabulary. Some suggest that the category has grown faster than the science it rests on. Annalina Che is an unusual entrant. The researcher, scientist and founder of Darkfin Labs is building a biotech start-up on the premise that the lab, not the marketing department, should set the agenda.

The countdown to the 51st annual Toronto International Film Festival is on, and the city is gearing up to host all our favourite celebrities. Between September 10 and 20, there’ll be an endless stream of red carpet events, film premieres, and after-parties taking place—meaning, there’ll be tons of opportunities to spot the stars around town.

Qualley and director Rachel Morrison walk us through the new film ahead of its TIFF premiere.

The Pandora Talisman line is entering a zodiac-inspired chapter, reimagining ancient symbolism through a more contemporary, personalized lens. “Imperfectly beautiful, the Talismans are more than jewellery; they are quiet affirmations—whispered reminders of strength, hope and destiny,” say Pandora creative directors Francesco Terzo and A. Filippo Ficarelli.

When director Rachel Morrison first read the script for Love of Your Life, she wasn’t sure it would be her next film. This was a sweeping, romantic, coming-of-age saga, and she had just helmed the 2024 boxing drama The Fire Inside. “I didn’t read it thinking, ‘This is my next project,’” she tells ELLE. But she liked it; in fact, she couldn’t stop thinking about it.

Starting in 2027, Canadian shoppers can browse Arket’s collections online, marking the Swedish brand’s debut in the country. Based in Stockholm, Arket offers high-quality everyday essentials for women, men, and children, alongside a curated selection of home goods, body care, and accessories. Rooted in simplicity, nature, and the Nordic lifestyle, the brand focuses on timeless pieces designed for daily life.

It’s every Canadian cinephile’s favourite time of year: the Toronto International Film Festival is about to begin. From September 10 to 20, the city will host highly anticipated film premieres and red carpets galore—but there’s plenty to do in between. We’re talking celebrity spotting at the 1 Hotel Toronto, lavish dining experiences at Nobu, VIP treatments at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, and much more. Calendars cleared? Read our TIFF events 2026 guide below.

The collaboration between Rhode and Alexandra Leclerc on a new capsule collection feels like a match made in heaven. As the brand’s first official ambassador, the model—and wife of Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc—has curated a lineup of everyday beauty essentials inspired by her own beauty routine and Rhode faves. The collection features three mini Pocket Pearls: a portable twist on the brand’s bestselling Pocket Blush formula.

No one tells you what happens after the flames are gone: waking up in a home that isn’t yours, lacking basic essentials, repeating every detail of your loss to adjusters. For Arija, the focus should have been on grieving, not on endless paperwork and a payout far short of what she’d lost. “I kept thinking ‘How can I even think of rebuilding my home right now?’” No one is ready to deal with an insurance claim after a devastating loss. Arija was overwhelmed and grieving.

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