By Nikki Gill
It may not be baseball season, but the Blue Jays are slowly getting back on everyone’s radar. Hot off the news that the team has signed pitcher Shun Yamaguchi from Japan, the Jays are returning to the dome this weekend and welcoming fans of all ages to join them. The third-annual Winter Fest takes place … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Fashion lovers in 2019 were focused on getting back to the basics. Resident fashion columnist Jeanne Beker gave us everything from embracing your inner Sophia Loren to giving Dad a millennial makeover, but the stories that resonated the most were those focused on building a wardrobe that will stand the test of time. Here are … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Jessi Cruickshank is no stranger to the small screen. She’s appeared on MTV, Etalk and CBC and now has a little show of her own. New Mom Who Dis? chronicles her experience as a mom of twins. Here we caught up with her to find out about her behind-the-scenes husband Evan Gatica and how the … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Drake isn’t the only star in the city walking around with the title of global ambassador. Toronto Raptors centre Serge Ibaka has been named the global ambassador for Canadian outerwear brand Nobis. The NBA champion is known for his fashion flair off the court, which is often best exhibited by the ensembles he puts together … Continued
By Nikki Gill
There’s no denying it now, parka season is here. If you don’t already have a trusty down-filled puffer to pull out of your closet to tackle this winter weather, there’s a new one hitting the market next week. Toronto-born label Canada Goose is paying homage to its hometown with its latest jacket that will be … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Last week, T.O. singer-songwriter Zoe Sky Jordan released her single, “Name On It.” Her name may sound familiar, as she’s the daughter of Canadian music stars Marc Jordan and Amy Sky. In music families and beyond, one thing tends to ring true — Mom knows best. This couldn’t be more true for Zoe, as it … Continued
By Nikki Gill
In our fourth and final instalment of our sustainable style series, we learn about the technology behind KOY Gear and the Toronto team that brought it to life. This menswear brand provides functional and technological pieces from odour-free underwear to stain-resistant T-shirts. When it comes to clothing, simple is better. Or at least that’s the … Continued
By Nikki Gill
In the third instalment of our sustainable style series, we chat with the Torontonian behind Tamga Designs. The company is based in Indonesia and focuses on ethically-made and forest-friendly fashion. Arriving in Dhaka, Bangladesh, shortly after the Rana Plaza factory collapse changed everything for Yana Dales and her partner Eric. Picking apart their role as … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Theatre Gargantua, founded by Jacquie Thomas back in 1992, has grown into one of Canada’s leading multi-disciplinary theatre companies. Thomas is still on board as the artistic director, and her husband Michael Gordon Spence is the associate artistic director. The pair are gearing up for their first show of the season, The Wager, which opens … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle is no stranger to Canadian fashion designers. She often wears pieces from Canadian label Aritzia. She announced her engagement in a coat from Toronto’s Line the Label. And, like her sister-in-law, she is a fan of Smythe jackets. On top of all this Canadian love, an outerwear brand she often … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Sustainability is a buzzword in the fashion industry, and Toronto fashion entrepreneurs are taking note. First up in our sustainable style series, where we put a spotlight on local brands straying away from fast fashion, is Alder Apparel. When Mikayla Wujec was travelling abroad, she found herself pretty unsatisfied with outdoor clothing for women. And, … Continued
By Nikki Gill
Davisville Village is about to get a big dose of colour. After the loss of Birch Bistro, the French-inspired spot that called the corner of Mount Pleasant and Manor Roads home, midtown residents can rejoice in knowing a Victor Barry project will be filling the space. After 10 years at Splendido, Barry opened up Piano … Continued
