Jennifer Berry

Toronto

Managing Editor at Room Women's Network

Freelance Contributor at The Kit

Digital director @FashionCanada and @FLAREfashion 💻 Previously @TheKit

Articles

How Melissa Grelo and her daughter, Marquesa, Navigate the Age of Adolescence

2 weeks ago | thekit.ca | Jennifer Berry

It feels like there’s never been a more challenging time to be the mom of an adolescent. We’ve all seen a lot of scary statistics. Rates of teenage mental illness rose sharply in the 2010s, and have been steadily increasing ever since. Emergency room visits for self-harm rose by 188 per cent among teen girls in the U.S. and 48 per cent among boys.
How Melissa Grelo and her daughter, Marquesa, Navigate the Age of Adolescence

2 weeks ago | thekit.ca | Jennifer Berry

It feels like there’s never been a more challenging time to be the mom of an adolescent. We’ve all seen a lot of scary statistics. Rates of teenage mental illness rose sharply in the 2010s, and have been steadily increasing ever since. Emergency room visits for self-harm rose by 188 per cent among teen girls in the U.S. and 48 per cent among boys.
Which Designer Is At Which Fashion House Now? A Handy Guide Amid the Musical Chairs

1 month ago | thekit.ca | Jennifer Berry

There’s a very stylish game of switcheroo happening in the fashion world right now. Designer job-hopping is nothing new: Tom Ford has been the creative director at Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and, duh, Tom Ford, while Karl Lagerfeld designed for Patou, Krizia, Fendi and Chloé before joining Chanel, also launching his eponymous brand a year later. But lately, there has been so much seat shuffling and speculation that it’s hard to keep track of whose key card works where.
Stylist Rita Liefhebber of Edité Shows Multiple Ways to Style a Suit

1 month ago | thekit.ca | Jennifer Berry |Leanne Delap

“It’s not about the clothes. It’s about how they make my clients feel,” says Toronto wardrobe stylist Rita Liefhebber. “How they step out into the world and the confidence that comes with it.”With more than 20 years of fashion experience under her Khaite belt, Liefhebber has had plenty of practice channelling this clothing-specific je ne sais quoi that can make you stand a little taller and speak a little louder.
Stylist Rita Liefhebber of Edité Shows Multiple Ways to Style a Suit

1 month ago | thekit.ca | Jennifer Berry |Leanne Delap

“It’s not about the clothes. It’s about how they make my clients feel,” says Toronto wardrobe stylist Rita Liefhebber. “How they step out into the world and the confidence that comes with it.”With more than 20 years of fashion experience under her Khaite belt, Liefhebber has had plenty of practice channelling this clothing-specific je ne sais quoi that can make you stand a little taller and speak a little louder.
Kate Middleton Is Firmly Back in the Royal Saddle

1 month ago | thekit.ca | Sarah Laing |Jennifer Berry

From the sprigs of shamrock to the scene-stealing regimental Irish wolfhound, there’s always been something particularly joyful about the royals’ annual appointment with the Irish Guards on St. Patrick’s Day. For the Princess of Wales, however, this year’s parade must feel particularly imbued with the spirit of a four leaf clover.
Meghan Markle Top Tastemaker? Only in Her Netflix Fantasyland

2 months ago | thekit.ca | Jennifer Berry |Sarah Laing

What makes a person influential? Not an “influencer,” as we’ve come to know them, but a person whose very essence people naturally want to emulate? I’d argue it’s an imperfect alchemy of talent, taste and authenticity, a tangle of both measurable and intangible qualities that make a person magnetic, cool and prone to being copied.
The Spring 2025 Bags You’ll Want to Carry Everywhere

2 months ago | thekit.ca | Renee Tse |Jennifer Berry

With puffer coats and winter boots still centre stage in our lives, the thought of spring dressing feels like a distant dream. Tank tops, mini skirts and sandals? Not exactly top of mind when the world outside is grey and freezing. But if there’s one Spring 2025 trend you can get excited about now, it’s bags. While we love to keep up with the latest trends, every season brings the same dilemma: What’s truly worth investing in when it comes to the bag shapes du jour?
I Took the Wirkin for a Test Drive, and the Results Were Surprising

Feb 13, 2025 | thekit.ca | Jennifer Berry |Jillian Vieira

The smell of a just-emptied mop bucket wafts into my nose as I nervously attempt to waltz nonchalantly into Toronto’s flagship Hermès boutique with a bright green Wirkin bag dangling from my wrist. Despite claiming to be made of genuine leather, this Birkin dupe sold on Walmart’s website carries a distinct noxious odour, and I’m convinced I’ll be apprehended next to the display of Twillys and tossed in the back of an unmarked van for my fashion blasphemy.
I Braved the Changerooms to Find Great Jeans—That Fit My Current Body

Jan 23, 2025 | thekit.ca | Jennifer Berry |Renee Tse

For as long as I can remember, I’ve avoided pants with a waistband and zipper. As a kid, I opted for overalls and sporty shorts. During my early twenties, I was a mini-dress-and-tights girly through and through. And as I’ve rounded the bend of 40, I’ve found myself mostly in leggings.