How To Dress for Excess This Spring
Much like most things these days, the luxury industry is navigating some rocky terrain. Trust in luxury goods has taken a dip with sales following suit, dupe culture is on the rise and the viability of the luxury market in the face of increasing costs and ethical concerns is in question. But the rec
Six Essential Exhibits To Check Out Beyond Black History Month
Every year during Black History Month, there’s an increased focus on acknowledging the importance of Black history, celebrating Black people and imagining Black futures. And it’s not just through the work of historians and researchers, who are now working to place Black history in its rightful p
How Nuba Tisane, an Egyptian Family Business, Brought Homemade Hibiscus Tea to Market
For founder Amal Soliman and her daughter Gina El Kattan, food and agriculture are woven so intricately into their lives that they believe it is passed through their bloodline. The family, including Soliman’s husband and son, moved to Canada from Egypt in 2011. They left behind a successful family
This Is What You’re Going To Be Wearing This Spring
They say that nothing is certain in life except for death and taxes—and perhaps those seasonal trend forecasts. But these reports don’t just fall out of the sky, and there’s a reason why magazines, influencers and media in all respects are predicting what’s going to be popular in the coming
The Most Unique Luxury Spa Treatments Across Canada
There’s something about this time of year—maybe it’s the cocooning effect of snow, or perhaps some primordial need to rejuvenate as we hibernate that makes winter particularly suited to a spa treatment. And while there’s always a place for a pampering facial or a knot-busting massage,
Six Last-Minute Romantic Getaways for Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself and your significant other to a romantic getaway in a sumptuous setting. Sure, you may have forgotten to make a plan, or just locked a new partner down in time for the big day. That doesn’t mean it’s too late to whisk them away. From a cushy Ontario winter
Episode 6: Why Fewer Immigrants Are Becoming Canadian Citizens—And How to Fix It
Daniel Bernhard, CEO at the Institute for Canadian Citizenship, reflects on Canada’s evolving immigration landscape. Bernhard critiques traditional views on immigration, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive approach to integrating newcomers. He reveals troubling statistics showing a signi
How These Six Beverage Brands Offer a Blend of Tradition and Innovation
As a kid, I have fond memories of tagging along with my mom to a tiny Ukrainian deli to stock up on kefir—a tangy, probiotic-rich sour milk I drank from the bottle like other kids gulped down 2 per cent milk. Back then, kefir felt like my little secret, but today, it’s proudly sitting next [&hel
The AGO’s Latest Hip-Hop Exhibit Is For The Culture
Emblazoned on the walls of Toronto’s Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), unforgettable lyrics by rapper Cardi B speak to hip-hop culture’s unapologetic bravado: “Now I like dollars/I like diamonds/I like stunting/I like shining.” This refrain, from her 2018 single “I Like It,” introduces
How Luxury Watches Became a Young Person’s Game
Once upon a wrist, in a timeline not so long ago, the game of luxury watches had a different class of power players. Typically associated exclusively with an accomplished audience, the luxury watch rightfully symbolized a certain level of achievement—and a mandatory accessory for foreshadowing an
