It was indeed Lunar Delivery on March 2nd 2023 at the Paris Fashion Week when London-based Sierra-Leonean fashion journalist and stylist turned creative director – Ibrahim Kamara – popularly known as IB, unveiled his latest collection at his second show as Image and Art Director of Abloh’s Estate and LVMH owned Off-White. IB’s appointment last year came after the death of his predecessor, Ghananian-American designer – Virgil Abloh – whom he had served as a stylist at previous shows, and his new title essentially masks creative directorship. Prior to this, in January 2021, he was named editor of Dazed magazine.
A stellar cast including supermodels Adut Akech Bior, Precious Lee, Anok Yai, and Naomi Campbell walked the sandy runway set with a cosmic reflective sphere at its centre. It was Naomi’s first autumn/winter 2023 appearance and like she aways does, the supermodel showed out in a form-fitting black dress with a halo neckline before closing the show in a bomber-dress hybrid.
Off-White prides itself in defining the grey area between black and white as the colour off-white. According to the brand, the Lunar Delivery Collection is a journey to a new world as existing codes, past rituals and human objects are blasted into a new dimension, garments charged with contemporary perspective hint at a previously unimaginable future.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/montreal-skyline-from-avenue-du-parc-in-the-fall.png?id=53817540&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=132%2C0%2C132%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>As the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebecs-cost-of-living-is-rising--heres-which-product-prices-have-increased-most" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cost of living continues to rise in Quebec</a>, many residents are exploring ways to manage the growing impact of inflation — whether by taking on multiple jobs, working extra hours, or seeking financial assistance through the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec. But would it surprise you to learn that Montreal is actually one of Canada's <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/how-much-you-need-to-earn-to-live-comfortably-in-quebec-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">most affordable cities</a> when compared to other urban centres? </p><p>MovingWaldo, a tech company focused on streamlining the residential moving process, recently ranked <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/most-expensive-cities-in-canada-2024#rebelltitem3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Canada’s 10 most populous cities based on their affordability</a>. Using data from sources like the Canadian Real Estate Association, Realtor.ca, Zumper, and Numbeo, the report compared the cost of buying a home, renting a one-bedroom apartment, and the overall cost of living in each city.<br/></p><p>Despite being Canada’s second most populous city, Montreal ranked as the third most affordable city ahead of Calgary, Ottawa, Hamilton and more. </p><p>Here’s a breakdown of the cost of living in Montreal:</p><ul><li><strong>Population</strong>: 1,874,560 (2023)</li><li><strong>Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment</strong>: $1,776/month</li><li><strong>Average home price</strong>: $533,100</li><li><strong>Cost of living</strong>: $2,666/month</li></ul><p>"Montreal thrives on its diverse population, creating a multicultural vibe that embraces different traditions, languages, and customs. The city’s bilingual nature, with both French and English widely spoken, offers a special cultural experience, encouraging diverse interactions and language growth. Famous for its lively cultural scene, Montreal hosts countless festivals, art venues, theatres, and a variety of delicious foods, making life vibrant and exciting for residents," MovingWaldo says.</p><p>"This city ranks lower on our list of the most populated cities in Canada, ordered from most expensive to cheapest, because it is relatively more affordable than others. Additionally, it offers numerous parks and green spaces, providing locals with areas for relaxation, recreation, and outdoor activities."</p><p>Here’s a look at the top 10 most populous cities in Canada, ranked from most expensive to cheapest:</p><ol><li>Vancouver, BC</li><li>Toronto, ON</li><li>Mississauga, ON</li><li>Brampton, ON</li><li>Hamilton, ON</li><li>Ottawa, ON</li><li>Calgary, AB</li><li>Montreal, QC</li><li>Edmonton, AB</li><li>Winnipeg, MB</li></ol><p>For more details, visit the full report on <a href="https://www.movingwaldo.com/where-to-live/most-expensive-cities-in-canada/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MovingWaldo’s website</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our </em><a href="https://www.narcity.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><u><em>Narcity noticeboard</em></u></a><em> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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. IB’s appointment last year came after the death of his predecessor, Ghananian-American designer – Virgil Abloh – whom he had served as a stylist at previous shows, and his new title essentially masks creative directorship. Prior to this, in January 2021, he was named editor of Dazed magazine.
