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...
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
Graphic Language
LET FALL’S BEST COLOURS, PRINTS & PATTERNS SPEAK TO YOU Photographed by Joseph Saraceno Styling: Odessa Paloma Parker (judyinc.com)
Backstage Beauty at The Collections
HOW TORONTO’S TOP MODELS ACHIEVED RUNWAY READY STATUS THANKS TO M.A.C COSMETICS Story by Jennifer Ng Runway photos by Mark Binks; face charts provided by M.A.C Cosmetics We reviewed the clothes, now let’s look at our favourite runway beauty looks from The Collections! For Spring/Summer 2013, the showing designers worked with M.A.C Cosmetics Senior Artists...
Noblesse Oblige
A QUIET DIGNITY RULES FOR FALL Photographed by Angelo Formato Styling: Simona Mottola Makeup & hair: Cassandra Aslanidis Model: Genevieve Welsh (D1 Models) Photographer’s assistant: Debora Palazzo
MODISH
THE INTEGRATION OF ART AND FASHION REACHES NEW HEIGHTS IN MILK GLASS’S LATEST EXHIBIT Story by Abby Chow Images provided by Milk Glass Co. Fine arts have long been an inspiration for fashion designers, but with Milk Glass Co.‘s latest exhibit the tables have turned. Instigating this retrospective approach are artists Char Da Silva and...
Chaos Theory
CASUAL ELEGANCE FOR THE MODERN MAN Story by Amanda Thomas Photos provided by Chaos Theory Stemming from the idea that small changes can make a big difference, Chaos Theory takes street wear to the next level. The recently launched brand, created by Alyssa Alikpala and Kevin Chao, provides a contemporary aesthetic that matures as...
TFW S/S13 – Mélissa Nepton
SHEER CHIC REIGNED ON THIS RUNWAY Story by Rebecca Poynton-Murray Photos by Paul Tanaka Montréal designer Mélissa Nepton showcased her sleek and accessible chic last week at Toronto Fashion Week S/S13. Nepton’s designs relied on cleverly constructed sheer paneling giving them a ‘made to fit’ look, whether on her all-in-one playsuits, trouser suits...
Luke Lalonde
DEBUT SOLO ALBUM OUT ON PAPER BAG RECORDS Story by Jordan White While Luke Lalonde had down time from the Born Ruffians, he was busy recording his debut solo album in various living rooms in Toronto and Montreal. Rhythymnals is full of catchy indie-pop songs, and is evidence of Lalonde’s talent and passion for creating...
Azari & III
RELEASE THEIR DEBUT ALBUM Story by Ashley Lewis Dinamo Azari, Alixander III, Starving Yet Full and Fritz Helder formed Azari & III in Toronto in 2008. In 2009 they released their first single “Hungry for the Power” which was included on the album. “Into the Night” was the perfect track to open the album and...
Top 5 Canadian Films
THE CINEGEEK’S GUIDE TO THE BEST OF WHAT OUR COUNTRY HAS TO OFFER ON SCREEN Story by Ari Grief When asked “What’s the last Canadian film you’ve seen?”, often Canadians have trouble naming even one. Don’t expect more than a blank stare if you further qualify the question and ask for a Canadian film seen...
La Sera
THE METHODICAL AND CREATIVE MIND OF KATY GOODMAN Story by Laura Cappe It is fair to say that Katy Goodman is a woman grounded deeply in multiple worlds. Before music she was pursuing a career in sciences – receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in Physics and her Masters in Physics Education. She loves video games, breaking...
