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
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
What We Can Learn From The “Healthy Immigrant Effect”
The idea is so entrenched that it has become something of a trope: immigrants come to Canada for a better life, including better healthcare. But as it turns out, many immigrants are healthier than the citizens of the high-income Western countries that they move to. There’s a term for this: the Hea
Eight Lunar New Year Collaborations to Ring in the Year of the Snake
This year, Lunar New Year celebrations will usher in the Year of the Snake. As fashion-lovers have come to expect, major brands are celebrating by dropping capsule collections and collaborations to commemorate the holiday. This month, luxe brands like Dior, Loewe, and Miu Miu have released collectio
How Eight Luxury Fashion Designers Are Injecting Heritage Into Craft
For as long as seasonal collections have been presented to lunching ladies in private salons, the world of luxury fashion has largely tapped Eurocentric experiences and disregarded the contributions of other cultures. But as the industry continues to expand its definition of beauty and style, more d
The Five Most Anticipated Third-Culture Movies of the Year
Cinema has long been a mirror to the world, but for third-culture audiences especially, nothing rings quite as true as stories by filmmakers who look like us and share our experiences. More and more, these stories tackle the profound and often complicated journey in straddling multiple cultures—an
With CELI, Two Sisters Are Building The Next Chapter of Their Family’s Jewellery Dream
If you want to truly learn about someone, the jewellery they wear can speak volumes. Take jewellery designer Chau Lui’s hands, adorned with rings that each tell a story. Her engagement ring, which she designed with her husband after being together for 14 years, is a four-carat oval diamond with th
What Does It Actually Look Like to Decolonize Wellness Spaces?
When entrepreneur and somatic practitioner Melissa Nkomo began consulting for co-working space And-Co in downtown Vancouver, the question of how to lure remote workers back to the office loomed large. “They hired me to talk about integrating wellness in the workplace when people eventually return
Grandma Knows Best: Canada’s Most Stylish Seniors on Mastering Grandmacore
Hot off the heels of Brat summer, the fashion ecosystem shifted towards a fresh yet familiar wave of nostalgic charm, resembling the styles of bygone eras. With this, we swung seamlessly into what was dubbed “Strega Nona fall,” named after the beloved and iconic children’s book character who l
