By Ron Johnson
If you shop at Eleven Thirty, you’ve probably seen Alexa Schoorl’s handmade clogs. Her homegrown clog brand, Run Pony Pony, was born from a desire to create, and a course in sandal-making offered by a friend. “A friend of mine was putting on a workshop to teach stay-at-home moms how to make sandals to give … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Inspired by his father’s work as a tailor but itching to carve his own unique path in the garment biz, Ben Viapiana chose to begin working with denim as a teenager. He made his first pair of jeans at age 16, and from then on, he made it his mission to make each pair better … Continued
By Nikki Gill
The latest addition to Mejuri’s collection of dôme rings is inspired by one of the world’s greatest cities and one it also calls home — Toronto. With the bulk of 2020 behind us, the company created the ring to acknowledge the strength and determination the city has shown throughout this challenging year. Chief creative officer … Continued
By Ron Johnson
The Lighthouse Immersive team behind the popular immersive Van Gogh exhibit has announced a new production dubbed Illusionarium, which is set to open on Dec. 14 and run alongside Van Gogh. The exhibit is said to feature life-size holograms, 3D projection, floor-to-ceiling production design, and vanguard special effects within a 300,000-square-foot space. The Lighthouse team … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Nick, John, and Tim Frank are the brothers behind Toronto-based Frank Brothers Guitars. The Frank brothers began their custom guitar business in 2014 with a sketch of a guitar and the drive required to learn how to build guitars from scratch. With no prior woodworking, design, or luthier experience, the self-taught brothers have evolved into … Continued
By lindsaylow
Erin O’Toole is the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and member of Parliament for Durham (Ontario). He, along with his wife Rebecca and two kids, are just settling into their new home in Ottawa as he settles into his new post. Here he shares the story of how he met and married … Continued
Fans of Marvel will be thrilled to learn a new respite from reality is coming to Toronto and setting up shop at Yorkdale Mall. Marvel’s Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N is an interactive, immersive walk-through experience where guests can submerge themselves in the origin stories, science, technology and genetics of their favourite superheroes like Iron Man, Black Widow, … Continued
By lindsaylow
For the second time in its 98-year history, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair will not take place this November. The first time it was cancelled was during the Second World War. Although the fair will not take place in its original form, organizers are making sure that Royal Winter fun still takes place with a … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Omi Woods is a fine and semi-fine jewelry brand constructing thoughtful pieces reflecting Africa and the diaspora. The company uses conflict-free silver and fair-trade African gold. Everything is made sustainably in Toronto and produced with local jewellers. Elizabeth McFarlane the company’s founder says she was drawn to jewelry because of its sustainable nature, that it’s … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Holiday shows will look a bit different this year. Most of the city’s favourite productions are happening online though some are cancelled completely, including the National Ballet‘s annual Nutcracker production. While nothing beats going to the theatre on a winter night, especially around the holidays, there are some benefits to catching a show from home, … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Haynes Kent’s passion for surfing began with an eight-month stint in Australia, where he hit the waves almost every day and gained an appreciation for the sport. Although his original plan was to attend teacher’s college when he moved back to Toronto, he decided to forgo that option in favour of focusing his efforts on … Continued
By lindsaylow
One of Canada’s most trusted authorities on style and fashion, Jeanne Beker has covered the industry for more than 30 years. Now watch her in her current style editor role on TSC’s Style Matters with Jeanne Beker or tune into her new podcast Beyond Style Matters, available wherever you get your podcasts. Gone are the … Continued
