Personal Best
OUR BEAUTY EDITOR GUIDES YOU THROUGH FINDING THE RIGHT LOOK FOR YOU Photographed By Nadia Cheema Makeup: Robert Weir (Ford Artists) Hair: Kelly...
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Interview: Holly McNarland
NINETIES MUSICIAN COMING BACK INTO A SOCIAL MEDIA OBSESSED MUSIC WORLD Story by Alexa Tomaszewski Photo by Vanessa Heins Juno-award winning artist Holly McNarland is back with her new album, Run Body Run. It was produced entirely in-house and the first supporting show for the album will be June 16 at the Rivoli. After parting...
Jock Yoga
STRENGTH OVER FLEXIBILITY AT 889 YONGE YOGA + WELLNESS SPA Story by Mara Munro Image courtesy of 889 Yonge – Yoga + Wellness Spa My thighs are on fire, my arms feel jelly, and my hair is plastered to my sweat-drenched face and neck. I am desperately trying to keep breathing through my nose like...
Personal Best
OUR BEAUTY EDITOR GUIDES YOU THROUGH FINDING THE RIGHT LOOK FOR YOU Photographed By Nadia Cheema Makeup: Robert Weir (Ford Artists) Hair: Kelly Armstrong Photographer’s 1st Assistant: Shane O’neill Photographer’s 2nd Assistant: Zsuzsi Pal Makeup Assistant: Brittany Sinclair Story by Robert Weir I believe that all women are beautiful, and I can’t think...
Dr. Martens X Liberty London
FLOWER POWER FROM TWO BELOVED BRITISH BRANDS Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Oscar Wilde once said, “Liberty is the chosen resort of the artistic shopper.” He was speaking, of course, about coveted London-based textile manufacturer Liberty London, and this season, the venerable visuals of the brand will be splashed across another U.K. staple:...
Spring Cleaning
OUR FAVOURITE FASHION PLAYERS GIVE ADVICE ON BANISHING WARDROBE WHITTLING WOES Story by Amanda Stancati Illustration by Madison van Rijn ‘Tis the season for fresh starts. If you’re like most people and can’t part with the pieces that have languished in your closet for some time (that you admit you will probably never wear),...
Press Play: Modern Superstitions
MODERN SUPERSTITIONS SHOW FOR NEW RECORD RELEASE THURSDAY Story by Laura Hermiston Video Production by Olenka Szymonksi Modern Superstitions are releasing their School Days/Way I Want 7″ with a release show this Thursday night at the Garrison in Toronto. Michael Rault and Chang a Lang will be opening Doors are at 9pm. *Special thank you to Tusk *Actual Water...
To be, or not to be
KEVIN O’DAY’S HAMLET MAKES ITS NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT THIS FRIDAY AND WE CAN HARDLY WAIT Story by Nina Cherry Photo by Bruce Zinger How are we influenced by our parents? American-born choreographer Kevin O’Day asked himself this question repeatedly as he began to create the choreography for his first story-ballet, Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Hamlet. For O’Day,...
Album Review: Japandroids
JAPANDROIDS LONG AWAITED RELEASE CELEBRATION ROCK OUT TODAY Story by Laura Cappe Photo provided by Japandroids The house is bustling, overflowing with people. The keg is being tapped frequently, keeping bodies warm and buzzed. Boys and girls are dancing, tingling with high school lust. Everything seems to be going just peachy… Then suddenly you wake...
Home
SOULPEPPER STAGES ALMOST FORGOTTEN MASTERPIECE Words by Rebecca Poynton-Murray Images by Cylla von Tiedemann Whether a regular attendee or a first timer to the theatre, you will undoubtedly have certain expectancies and some awareness of what is in store. So it is refreshing to settle down to Soulpepper’s staging of the rarely produced, ‘Home’. A...
The Annex Quartet
CLASSICAL MUSIC FROM A NEW GENERATION OF PLAYERS Story by Odessa Paloma Parker It’s no doubt that many of us could relate to Saturday mornings spent studying some kind of musical pursuit. Tinkering away at the piano, plucking at a violin, yelping through a choral piece. For most of us, the endeavor was fleeting, and...
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NEW LABELS FINALISTS GIVE US AN EARFUL Story by Kate Fane Photos by Silverlight Photography Even though someone else walked away with the $25,000 prize money, Toronto upstarts [blak]-i certainly made their mark on the Toronto Fashion Incubator’s New Labels Competition. With only two seasons under their belt, the unisex label, dresigned by...
Kollar Clothing
EMERGING BRAND TAKES SOPHISTICATED STREETWEAR TO THE NEXT LEVEL Story by D’Loraine Miranda Photos provided by Kollar Clothing If you ask David Kollar, Founder and Creative Director of Kollar Clothing, what he aims to bring to the Toronto menswear scene, his answer is simple: sophisticated streetwear. As a newcomer to the scene, Kollar...
Press Play: Girls Rock Camp Toronto
GIRLS ROCK CAMP TORONTO FUNDRAISING EVENT THIS TUESDAY AT THE SILVER DOLLAR Story by Laura Hermiston Video Production by Olenka Szymonksi Summer is here and not only are music festivals kicking into high gear, but so are summer camps. Girls Rock Camp Toronto is one of the coolest (if not the coolest) camps in Toronto which...
Contest: Win Anu Raina’s Subway Scarf!
SHOW YOUR CIVIC PRIDE IN STYLE Win Anu Raina’s Subway Scarf! Designed for her Fall/Winter 2012 collection, this silk scarf is a tribute to the fair city this emerging design talent calls home. Enter by 11 AM EST on June 8th, 2012. Winner will be drawn at 12 PM EST on June 8th....
Ciaté’s Caviar Manicure
TAKE YOUR NAILS TO A LUXE NEW LEVEL Story by Karen Welcome Photo provided by Ciaté Nail art is hotter than ever right now and, thankfully, also easier than ever. Last year’s trends included nail colours infused with shatters and crackles to provide an effect that one could do without a trip to...
The List
WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF NEW RELEASES WE ARE LOVING Story by Laura Hermiston Photo provided by Icky Blossoms Wymond Miles – Pale Moon Fresh and Only’s guitarist, Wymond Miles, is set to release his debut LP, Under the Pale Moon, out June 12 on Sacred Bones. John Maus – Mental Breakdown On July 17th/16th, Ribbon Music...
Cassie Dee
THE DESIGNER TALKS FAST FASHION, BRIDESMAIDS & FUTURE COLLECTIONS Story by Rebecca Poynton-Murray Photos provided by Cassie Dee Calgary-born, Vancouver-based designer Cassie Dee has created a summer-ready wardrobe filled with bold colour and prints and quality fabrics. After debuting her designs at Toronto Fashion Week last year (where she placed as a finalist...
Lash Dispatch
OUR FIVE FAVOURITE MASCARAS ON THE MARKET Story by Amanda Elizabeth Smith Illustration by Madison van Rijn With every cosmetic company claiming that their mascara is the best, it can be hard to determine which one is right one for you. Plaid narrows it down and picks out our all-time favorite mascaras that guarantee...
Standard Apparel Warehouse Sale
STOCK UP ON BRILLIANT BRANDS TODAY & TOMORROW Story by Odessa Paloma Parker If you love classic English and all American-inspired workwear and tailored pieces, make sure not to miss Standard Apparel’s Warehouse Sale, happening Thursday, May 24th and Friday, May 25th at their showroom (360 Dufferin Street, Suite #106, Toronto). Featured at...
Bïzune Gallery Series
20 LOCAL ARTISTS SHOW IN POP-UP EXHIBIT Story by Rebecca Poynton-Murray You’ve heard of pop up boutiques, now it’s time for a pop up art gallery! The event space at 452 Richmond Street West will temporarily host Bïzune Gallery Series, a collaborative collection of up and coming artists new to the Toronto scene. With over...
Plaid on The Scene x Lomography
PLAID SPRING/SUMMER 2012 LAUNCHES IN TORONTO Story by Odessa Paloma Parker Photos by Sonia Cacoilo Our new print issue is now in stores, featuring amazing spreads and interviews just in time for the warm weather! We celebrated the launch at the home of Hermann & Audrey – only fitting since one of their photographers,...
The List
SECOND EDITION OF THE LIST Story by Laura Hermiston SSIONS “My Love Grows in the Dark” Hailing from Kansas City’s unexpected art-scene, SSION has reached the apex of synth-pop perfection with the album Bent, out August 7th on Dovecote. Animal Collective “Honeycomb/Gotham” Animal Collective are back with a new 7inch single titled Honeycomb / Gotham featuring two brand new songs. The ‘Honeycomb /...
Sketchiest Sketch Show
TORONTO SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVAL CAN’T WAIT TO MAKE YOUR STOMACH ACHE WITH LAUGHTER Story by Nina Cherry Saturday night at the Comedy Bar, three award-winning troupes will be performing in The Sketchiest Sketch Show to raise money for next year’s SketchFest Awards. Hosting the evening, Approximately 3 Peters plan to bust out the old mustaches and...
Lumete Eyewear’s Templanza Sunglasses
SUN PROTECTION NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD Story by Odessa Paloma Parker After sharing some tips for keeping your vision in top shape during the Summer months, inspiration has struck in finding the perfect pair of shades to protect your eyes (while adding polish to your look). Lumete is a New York-based company that...
JP Hoe Album Review
JP HOE RELEASES FIFTH ALBUM MANNEQUIN Story by Kate Davies Photo by Robert Huynh Although you may not know his name as of yet, JP Hoe has already cranked out four albums to date, releasing his fifth on May 15th. Evidently inspired by the likes of David Gray and Ryan Adams, Hoe nevertheless...
Lush & Lavish Salon and Spa
TREAT YOUR SKIN TO AN ORGANIC FACIAL EXPERIENCE Story by Odessa Paloma Parker After the ravages of Winter, your skin can end up dry, uneven and in dire need of some TLC. My questionable diet, late nights spent working and a paramount level of stress have also contributed to my skin’s currently...
Press Play: Elk
ELK DAYDREAMS RELEASE PARTY THIS FRIDAY AT CINECYCLE Story by Laura Hermiston Video Production by Olenka Szymonksi Elk are celebrating the release for their new LPDaydreams on Indoor Shoes. With The Dirty Nil, The BB Guns and The Beverlys $5 or $12 with LP Cinecycle (401 Richmond St. W.) 9pm *Cheap PBR tall cans
