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Aurora James Is Our November 2026 Cover Star!
@aurorajames didnât set out to revolutionize the fashion world; it just sort of...happened. Not that she didnât work tirelessly to get where she isâquite the oppositeâbut there was no grand plan, no destination entered into the GPS.
Born in Guelph, Ont., to a Canadian mother and a Ghanaian father, she was raised by her mom and grandma mostly in Mississauga but spent a portion of her childhood in Jamaica. Though she inherited a deep appreciation for style from the matriarchs in her family, she never foresaw becoming a designer. The woman who would be named to the TIME100 list of most influential people in the world in 2021 dropped out of high school and was later kicked out of Ryerson (now Toronto Metropolitan) University. Unlike many of her peers in the industry, she didnât attend a fancy fashion school or have an in at a major label. What she did have, though, was razor-sharp instincts and a propensity for action.
âA lot of the things Iâm most commonly known for are spur-of-the-moment decisions that I executed on really quickly,â says the 42-year-old, reflecting on her journey. âIt was like, âThis excites me in my heart, so I want to go for it and I donât have to think it through completely.ââ
Read the full interview with designer, activist and #ProjectRunwayCanada mentor #AuroraJames in the ELLE Canada November 2026 issue, which hits newsstands and Apple News + on October 26!
Photographer @royalgilbert
Stylist @nadiapizzimenti
Hairstylist @sabrina.porsche
Makeup artist @beautybynate (@p1magency using @diorbeauty)
Digital technician pachakal944
Market editor @amermacarambon
Photographerâs assistants @ashabalogh and @jeffjamieson
Stylistâs assistant @tittiecent
Retouching @vallali_retouchephoto
Senior producer @drewgrath
Junior producer @jacoblocking
Production coordinator @emmanuelle_mar
Publisher @sophiebanford
Multi-platform content director @cynthiaquellet
Editor-in-chief @joannafox
Art director @samputhputh
Story by @katherinelalancette
@aurorajames is wearing a full look by @miumiu
21 Oct 2026
With this issue of Vogue Living, we celebrate a milestone: our 50th edition, and with it, not one but three stunning covers. What could be more enchanting than a cottage filled with magical art, tucked away in the lush greenery of the Hollywood Hills? Home to @aurorajames, designer, entrepreneur, and visionary, often called one of fashionâs most important disruptors. During our conversation, she more than lives up to that name.
Equally captivating is the Parisian apartment of design duo Ăve & Arnaud, a haven of vintage charm and quiet sophistication where every piece tells a story. Further north, in the Dolomites, we go in search of hidden corners where calm, style, and soft tourism still thriveâand yes, they do. And then thereâs Bali, where sommelier Denise Omurca has created a serene sanctuary, a boutique hotel where time slows down and the senses awaken. Our 50th issue, in stores this week!
Photography @katedavismacleod, styling @lindagumusgerritsen, hair @sabrina.porsche / @highlightartists, make-up @brittsully / @highlightartists, hair colorist @highbrowhippie, producer @leahzonneveld, prop styling Tomas DeLucia, photography assistant @ryanmichaelhacket, interview @timverp, Vogue Living Netherlands, November/December 2025
11 Nov 2025
@aurorajames has a strong sense of intuition, and it often pays off. In July 2020, Jamesâwho counts footwear designer, activist, and investor among her myriad of titlesâwas gearing up to make an offer on the first house she ever toured in Los Angeles. After scouting the listing on Zillow, she scheduled a viewing and hopped on a plane from New York. It was hard to resist the sweet Laurel Canyon cottage with a towering redwood out front, tucked away off a winding wooded road. For James, it was immediately a yes, though the friend she had brought along begged her not to pull the trigger so quickly. But James, as usual, trusted her instinct and bought it. âI think I always see potential in things,â she explains. âI just saw that there were some easy tweaks that could make it better, and I felt at home.â
Take a tour of the vibrant retreat in our September cover story at the link in our bio. Photo by @frankfrancesstudio; styling by @amykchin; design by @aurorajames; contracting by Lester Gordillo; words by @carly_olson.
01 Aug 2024
Objects @brothervellies đ« just through the Holidays. Every Tuesday morning at 9am EST and then daily themed drops starting December 1st.
10 Nov 2026
To ring in the holiday season, Iâve curated a selection of deliciously festive @PaperlessPost invitations that exude warmth, nostalgia, and of course, a little touch of magic. The best holiday gatherings should always start with an invitation that is a feast for the eyes. Visit @PaperlessPost to see more of the holidays in my home, along with some hosting tips, positive encouragement (just plan the dinner party, already!), and inspiration to bring with you into the season aheadâletâs make it unforgettable. xx
09 Nov 2026
I think I speak for everyone cool in AMERICA when I say Phew! What a week!! đ«¶đœđșđž
08 Nov 2026
@lacma ART + FILM đ„ congratulations to last nightâs magical magical magical honorees Vija Celmins and Canadian director Denis Villeneuve. I fell in love with the way Vija captures the world the first time I saw her work. But last night I fell in love with her charm as well.
08 Nov 2026
When itâs a blue tsunami đđđ and you just spend the rest of the week hugging your girls and crying. Because WOAH the last 2 years have been CRAZY. Literally waiting to exhale. Thank you to @emmagrede @shorton007 for another Seat At The Table. And thank you to the 94% for always showing up. Again and again.
05 Nov 2026
So honored to serve as a Vice Chair at this incredible organization. I often get asked âwhat does the CFDA do?â Well⊠we give out millions of dollars in grants, opportunities, programming and operational support annually to people who have chosen the impossible dream of living their life through their art. We act as a family, as dreamers, as advocates and friends. And as soon as weâre all done posting today weâre going to go vote. đłïžđ« congrats @thombrowne on another beautiful evening and to my brilliant friend @hildykuryk for hopping in to help. Congrats to all of the designers who won but especially my ride or die @anakhouri
03 Nov 2026
@cfda Night at the Museum đ wearing @anakhouri and @studiobrock truly one of my favorite looks in a long time. Last night was a beautiful celebration of American design talent with an organization that feels like a second home. More to come đ«
03 Nov 2026
BTS of our November 2026 cover shoot with designer, activist and Project Runway Canada mentor @aurorajames. Read the story on ELLECanada.com or in the ELLE Canada November 2026 issue, now available on newsstands and Apple News +.
Photographer @royalgilbert
Stylist @nadiapizzimenti
Hairstylist @sabrina.porsche
Makeup artist @beautybynate (@p1magency using @diorbeauty)
Digital technician pachakal944
Market editor @amermacarambon
Photographerâs assistants @ashabalogh and @jeffjamieson
Stylistâs assistant @tittiecent
Retouching @vallali_retouchephoto
Senior producer @drewgrath
Junior producer @jacoblocking
Production coordinator @emmanuelle_mar
Publisher @sophiebanford
Multi-platform content director @cynthiaquellet
Editor-in-chief @joannafox
Art director @samputhputh
Story by @katherinelalancette
27 Oct 2026
To @aurorajames, fashion extends far beyond external adornment. It is at once art and personal expression, a mirror of mores and a vehicle for change. This is someone who grew up revelling in her motherâs treasure trove of a closet, which teemed with pieces from faraway places and decades past. She faithfully watched Jeanne Beker on Fashion Television, admiring how the journalist handled her subject matter with the fervour of a war correspondent.
In a fateful turn of events now part of Canadian fashion lore, James wound up meeting @thejeannebeker while working as a receptionist in a Yorkville gym. Every day, sheâd sit behind the front desk in her favourite vintage finds, and Beker, of course, would never fail to notice. âYou are far too chic to be working at the gym,â she eventually told her, before going on to help her nab an internship on her show. It would be Jamesâ first big break.
âShe is truly a forceâa real human firecracker,â Beker says of her former pupil. âThe cogs are constantly turning with Aurora. She has so many great ideas, and she really cares about the big picture. Itâs not just about fashion for fashionâs sake.â
Read the full interview with #AuroraJames on ELLECanada.com or in the ELLE Canada November 2026 issue, which hits newsstands and Apple News + today!
Photographer @royalgilbert
Stylist @nadiapizzimenti
Hairstylist @sabrina.porsche
Makeup artist @beautybynate (@p1magency using @diorbeauty)
Digital technician pachakal944
Market editor @amermacarambon
Photographerâs assistants @ashabalogh and @jeffjamieson
Stylistâs assistant @tittiecent
Retouching @vallali_retouchephoto
Senior producer @drewgrath
Junior producer @jacoblocking
Production coordinator @emmanuelle_mar
Publisher @sophiebanford
Multi-platform content director @cynthiaquellet
Editor-in-chief @joannafox
Art director @samputhputh
Story by @katherinelalancette
26 Oct 2026
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