Plaid’s Last Post
Hi everyone! Just a friendly reminder that Plaid has ceased operations as of December 1st, and that means no more online posts. Sad, we know....
Plaid’s Last Post
Hi everyone! Just a friendly reminder that Plaid has ceased operations as of December 1st, and that means no more online posts. Sad, we know. Please feel free to peruse the site for all our great older content! Team Plaid
Liel And Lentz
HIGH QUALITY JEWELLERY THAT’S DETAIL-DRIVEN Story by Reem Jazar Photos provided by Liel and Lentz Lifelong friends, Diandra Guglielmello and Maggie Coblentz, fused together shared business smarts, professional experience, and a passion for design to form their jewellery line, Liel and Lentz. The Oakville-based jewellery designers and entrepeneurs launched their business about a...
Dalston Grey’s Holiday Launch
THIS WEEKEND SHOP THE STORE’S NEW RANGE OF VINTAGE & CONTEMPORARY GIFT IDEAS Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photo provided by Dalston Grey In the mood to do a little holiday shopping this weekend? Starting today, Dalston Grey will have a new crop of vintage finds as well as contemporary giftables from Gat...
Base London
FOOTWEAR FOR FELLAS FROM CLASSIC TO CONTEMPORARY Story by Sarah Lennox Photos provided by Base London The perfect pair of heels can make an outfit, but what about for the guys? Base London is a U.K.-based company known for its quality men’s footwear. With everything from boots inspired by motorcycle culture to comfy...
Yacht Club
A RETURN TO FLASHY POP Story by Laura Hermiston Editing by Olenka Szymonski Video by Jordan White Photo by Danielle Nemet Yacht Club is a band from Toronto featuring music veterans Ben Cook and Matt DeLong. It is a project that has a well thought out artistic vision that is heavily influenced from early 1980s...
Beliefs
TORONTO SHOEGAZE UP AND COMERS Story by Adam Steel Josh Korody and Jesse Crowe have been busy. As one half of the shoegazing outfit Beliefs, the hip and hazy guitarists have spent the better part of their relatively short time together opening for the likes of Lotus Plaza, Porcelain Raft and Amen Dunes. Fortunately, these...
He-luxe
A GUIDE TO DECADENT SKINCARE FOR MEN Story by Karen Welcome What makes a man’s skin significantly different, you ask? It’s simple: Men have thicker skin than women, and it tends to be more oily. Pair that with having to shave daily (in some cases), and you’ll find that a man’s skin can...
Feeling Nutty
THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF INCORPORATING NUTS INTO YOUR DIET Story by Jacquie Clancy Snacking on nuts is an easy way to incorporate healthy omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and fibre into an everyday routine. However, some of us may be reluctant to indulge in a handful of cashews after checking out the nutritional information....
Press Play x B-17
OUR LAST EDITION OF PRESS PLAY FEATURING ONE OF TORONTO’S MOST EXCITING BANDS RIGHT NOW Story by Laura Hermiston Video by Olenka Szymonski If you like bands such as Jesus Mary Chain, Suicide, or Spacemen 3, check out B 17 from Toronto psych/pop label Optical Sounds. Their debut record release party for Wishing Won’t Make It So is...
Dawn Of Man
EVOLVE YOUR STYLE WITH A FEW GREAT PRODUCTS Photographed by Jaclyn Locke Grooming: Robert Weir (using TRESemmé Hair Care for Ford Artists) Styling: Brian A. Richards (Ford Artists) Model: Alex (Spot 6 Management)
Double Trouble
LATE FALL LOOKS THAT ARE TWICE AS NICE Photographed by Irem Harnak Styling: Nicole Manek (judyinc.com) Makeup & hair: Robert Weir (Ford Artists) Models: Penelope and Aidan (Elite Models)
Earthly Delights
INGREDIENTS & MATERIALS THAT WILL NATURALLY BOOST YOUR BEAUTY ROUTINE Story by Karen Welcome Photos by Mark Binks Honey Honey is well known for its anti-aging and anti-bacterial properties because it is filled with vitamins and minerals. Honey’s best beautifying quality is that it works overtime as a humectant and is a great...
Phaulet
VANCOUVER-BASED LINE EXPLORES THE LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES OF DESIGN Story by Abby Chow Photos provided by Phaulet Romantic and intriguing, Phaulet jewellery and textiles provide the medium in which graphic arts can be integrated with impeccable craftsmanship and the tradition of storytelling. Raised in Colombia, creator of Phaulet, Paula González, fuses unconventionality with familiarity in...
Don’t Trash Your ‘Stache
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FACIAL MAINTENANCE THIS MOVEMBER Story by Amanda Elizabeth Smith ‘Tis that time of the year again, when men embrace their inner Burt Reynolds and put down the razor for the month, all in the name of Movember. Although we love the idea of dudes growing mustaches to...
Strokes Of Stillness
SET YOUR SIGHTS ON SELF-EXPRESSION WITH A FLURRY OF BOLD COLOURS Photographed by Clara Copley Makeup: Erika de la Barquera Hair: Chrysostomos Chamalidis Model: Aimee Foy (Storm Models)
One Thousand Mustaches: A Cultural History of the Mo
ALLAN PETERKIN’S BOOK REVEALS THE MYSTIQUE OF THE MUSTACHE Story by Jennifer Ng In honour of Movember, we present to you this year’s most-anticipated mustache anthology – One Thousand Mustaches by Allan Peterkin. The book combines a detailed history of the mustache evolution (and revolution), interspersed with a mustache styling guide. Peterkin’s dry...
Dr. Dog
THE EVOLUTION OF A GENRE-BENDING BAND Story by Kate Davies The name Dr. Dog is one of those hard-to-distinguish labels which doesn’t reveal the group’s genre at first glance. Where placing “The” in front of Strokes, Kinks, or New Pornographers seems to give those bands a specific label-making edge, Dr. Dog brings to mind images...
Breaking Circles, Broken Light
KOZYNDAN SHOWCASE THEIR NEWEST ZOOLOGICAL WORKS Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Fans of Kozyndan‘s colourful, expressive imagery will delight at their newest exhibit, Breaking Circles, Broken Light. But even those not familiar with the work of Kozue and Dan Kitchens will find meaning and allure in this ode to the animal kingdom. With pieces...
Alligator Pie
FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN AT SOULPEPPER’S LATEST PRODUCTION Story by Erin Lucuik Photos by Jason Hudson In their first original production, Alligator Pie, the Soulpepper Creation Ensemble brings the poems of Dennis Lee to life. Ensemble members Ins Choi, Raquel Duffy, Ken MacKenzie, Gregory Prest, and Mike Ross fill the one-hour performance with humour,...
The List
FOURTEENTH EDITION Story by Jordan White Sky Ferreira “Sad Dream” At first she looks like a sweet delicate flower, who has been hurt by someone. Then she starts to sing and her voice is full of confidence and wisdom. The video is set in the desert, which is always pleasing to the eye. ...
101 Markets at 3030
NEW MONTHLY VINTAGE & HANDMADE MARKETPLACE SETS UP IN THE WEST END Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Just because winter’s coming doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the convivial atmosphere of markets anymore; many are setting up indoors for the next few months, including the new 101 Markets, which will host their first event...
UNTTLD
EMERGING DESIGN DUO SPARK A FLAME WITH THEIR UNDEFINABLE LABEL Story by Amanda Stancati Photos by Leda & St. Jacques José Manuel St. Jacques and Simon Bélanger are the creative minds behind UNTTLD. The design duo hailing from Montréal were in Toronto last month to showcase their Spring/Summer 2013 collection on the closing...
An Important Message From Plaid
To Plaid fans everywhere, It’s with a sad heart but fond memories that I announce that as of December 1st, 2012, Plaid Magazine will cease operations both in print and online. When Plaid began in 2010, it was with few expectations above and beyond promoting the work of the talented people I knew and wanted...
Show Pick of the Week
TORONTO PSYCH POP COMPILATION CURATED BY SHOEGAZE PIONEER WILL CARRUTHERS Story by Laura Hermiston Psych Pop From Toronto is a look into Toronto’s under the radar indie-psych-shoegaze scene with a tracklist selected by Will Carruthers (Spacemen 3, Spiritualized, Brian Jonestown Massacre). This compilation is available for download and is 100% free. The release for Psych Pop From...
Junction Flea: Winter Flea
MONTHLY MARKET SETS UP IN THE GREAT HALL ON SUNDAY Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Now that the weather’s heading downward in degrees, the Junction Flea – the popular monthly Sunday market – is heading indoors for their latest installment. From 10am-5pm, check out vendors from around the city selling food, art, home...
A.C. Newman
HIS MOST PERSONAL AND INTIMATE ALBUM TO DATE Story by Kate Davies Best known as the frontman for Vancouver-based indie rock group The New Pornographers, Carl Newman has been steadily building a strong following with his solo project AC Newman. His third solo album, entitled Shut Down the Streets, is a record full of...
Walnut Contemporary
TORONTO’S NEWEST CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY OPENS ON NIAGARA AT KING WEST Story by Meaghan Collins Images provided by Walnut Contemporary With its first group show opening October 4, 2012, Walnut Contemporary is one of Toronto’s newest and most exciting contemporary art galleries. The beautiful space is located at 201 Niagara Street, just a little south of...
