fashion
Exploring Michel Dumont’s wearable art
March 21, 2023By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor At the core of his drag queen-“christened” trademark, House of Dumont, Michel Dumont is an “old, queer punk” whose commitment to love is infused into his creative work. Dumont is a “Métis, Two-Spirit, disabled artist” based in Thunder Bay, Ontario. His “wearable art, installation, and mosaic” incorporate elements of goth, camp, the ‛80s, and glam. In an interview with The Peak, Dumont shared some memorable moments thus far in his career, and his experiences navigating his disability in the arts world. Dumont’s interest in costume crafting began during childhood, inspired by the Halloween…
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New fashion app combines AI and sustainability
February 15, 2023By: Hannah Kazemi, Staff Writer Bintu Alkassoum wants to change the way people shop. Her up-and-coming app, Shopinspo, fuses sustainability and convenience to bring users a unique mood board-inspired online shopping experience. The Peak sat down with Alkassoum to learn…
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Responsible ways to donate used clothing
November 18, 2022By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor Thrifting has long been co-opted by large commercial entities like Value Village and become increasingly unaffordable for low-income people. Instead of donating to large corporations, here are a few ways to donate or…
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Five local BIPOC and/or queer-owned businesses
July 31, 2022By: Jos Stevens, Peak Associate With farmer’s markets and festivals popping up all over the city this summer, there is no better time to explore small local businesses. Spending your money on local businesses has a myriad of benefits over shutting…
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Perfect Fit: The Layering Edition
April 1, 2022By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer Spring is the most confusing time of the year for me, because I never know when the weather will change. I constantly check the weather app before leaving my room, yet I still manage to…
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Perfect Fit: Styling monochromatic outfits
February 7, 2022By: Michelle Young, Copy Editor Black clothes have been my preference for a long time. While I’ll throw the occasional white or grey piece into my outfit, my closet is largely made up of inky attire. While some may think this…
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The rebirth of local brand Alex S. Yu
November 16, 2021By: Jaymee Salisi, Peak Associate Alex S. Yu’s designs captivated the audience at this year’s Vancouver Fashion Week. With flowy silhouettes, crafted with colours and fabrics highlighting femininity, his work conveyed an aura of whimsy with every step down the…
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Perfect Fit: Winter must-haves
November 9, 2021By: Tamanna T., Staff Writer As the fog rolls over Burnaby Mountain and the days become shorter, your closet might have to go through a major change to accomodate winter. Constant rainy Vancouver days and chilly evenings will make you…
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A beginner’s guide to styling yourself post-pandemic
August 2, 2021by Jaymee Salisi, News Writer After a year of getting out of bed, changing out of my pyjamas, and opting for a slightly nicer pair of sweats to walk three steps to my desk to attend my Zoom lectures, I’ve…
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A Beedie fashion scramble
April 5, 2021By: Emma Jean and Paige Riding “STACIA! Get in here!! Shut the door, will you?” “Yes, ma’am.” “Listen. Something really, really bad happened, but you can’t tell anyone.” “Of course not, ma’am.” “Good. Now, Stacia, you know the Spring Beedie…
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