Of all the items in a man’s wardrobe shoes are probably the hardest workers of the lot. Hitting the ground in all manner of conditions mean that they’re always on the front line, at the mercy of whatever unsavoury things may lay in front of them. By rights it should follow that practicality reigns supreme
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Photograph courtesy of Instagram/GucciThat’s a whole lot of zeroes… By Maddison Glendinning Date September 5, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter When Gucci announced it was launching a beauty line, everyone knew it was going to be a big deal. But no-one could have predicted just how much the world wanted a cosmetics line led by Alessandro Michele. And
Wearing designer clothes usually paints a man in one of two ways. A luxury watch, or a designer suit, or a British-made pair of shoes, can quietly speak of good taste and understated style. A hoodie with a designer logo splashed across the front or colourful £600 sneakers do rather the opposite. Designer shirts are
Last night, singer-turned-actor-turned-designer Lenny Kravitz was in Toronto to fête the unveiling of his latest project: a design collaboration with Bisha Hotel. The bromance between Kravitz and hotel and nightlife wizard Charles Khabouth (who co-owns Bisha) started with a wristwatch. The IWC Pilot to be precise – an aviation-inspired style with a dial that resembles cockpit
Good glasses or sunglasses can be hard to find. Having to squint in the meantime doesn’t help. But nor does the fact that there are seemingly as many indistinguishable eyewear brands on the market as there are light receptors in your retinas (seven million, FYI). Adding to the confusion, many are owned or made by
Photograph by Eric Charbonneau/ShutterstockForget Netflix, it’s almost TIFF time By Sydney Oliver Date September 2, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter The Toronto International Film Festival is easily one of the best events to take place in the city. With countless A-list celebrities in attendance, extravagant after parties and, of course, the hottest new movie releases, it’s not
Is there another drink is human history that defines the concept of ‘party time’ more than a margarita? With its citrus kick and tequila bite, it’s the undeniable baller of summer vibe cocktails – which is why everyone’s got an unquenchable thirst for the good stuff as soon as the sun’s out and there happens
Photography via iStockPhoto/miljkoIt’s time for some [hair] damage control. By Ashley Joseph Date August 31, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter “If there’s a time when you’re going to neglect your hair, it’s probably going to be in the summer,” says David D’Amours, Kérastase’s Canadian Editorial Director and owner of salon Privé par David D’Amours in Montreal. Whether your
Brad Pitt has been professionally cool for nigh-on 30 years. It must be exhausting. Not that he’s showing any signs of fatigue, returning to the screen with his most high-profile role in a decade in director Quentin Tarantino’s latest, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. The film is a wishlist of ’60s and ’70s menswear,
Photo by Vanessa Carvalho/Shutterstock Nick Jonas, sadly, does not come with the dress. By Maddison Glendinning Date August 30, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter Last night, Priyanka Chopra stepped out for an event in New York City wearing a spectacularly stunning white blazer dress. And as luck would have it, you’re able to get your hands on
(Photo: Getty, Illustration: Joel Louzado) Since Jeffrey Epstein, the New York financier and convicted sex offender, died by suicide in a Manhattan jail cell on August 10, scrutiny around who was involved in his alleged underage sex ring has shone a light on a few well-known names, most notably Prince Andrew. The second-born son to
Jeans are often considered a generic product, so ubiquitous in our wardrobes that they’re the single most widely-worn garment on the planet. As such, to invest in a pair can, to some, still seem a little excessive. But for those obsessed with jeans – and there are some real obsessives out there – this is
Photograph courtesy of InnisfreeShopping your K-beauty faves has never been easier By Maddison Glendinning Date August 29, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter The world has gone collectively gaga over K-beauty brands in recent years. And with good reason. The products that fall under the K-beauty umbrella are largely focused on improving skin health and moisture, leaving you
Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Earlier this month, the internet went into boycott mode after it was revealed that American businessman Stephen Ross was throwing a $250,000-per-ticket fundraiser to raise money for U.S. President Trump’s re-election campaign, reportedly collecting around $12 million. Ross, who has a current net worth of around $7.7 billion, is an investor in dozens of well-known companies. But
Everyone loves a wedding invite. It means two people, whom presumably you’re fond of to some degree, are taking the next big step in their lives together. Secondly, they consider you important enough to be there when they do. Thirdly, there might be a free bar. And, last but not least, for the stylishly inclined,
Photograph courtesy of Ouai HaircareThere’s a reason for the inverted commas… By Maddison Glendinning Date August 27, 2019 icon-facebook icon-twitter Jen Atkin’s haircare brand Ouai has just announced the launch of “blotting papers”. Why the inverted commas you ask? Well, the company is branding them as as blotting papers even though they’re technically more akin