Editorial

A Star(let) is Born

Just over a year ago, Ella Marina Nina Oliveira (or ‘Ellie’ if you’re close enough to her) could be found with her head buried in junior year sociality books while working part-time at a Jewish bakery in Washington Heights. Today, it feels like we are on the eve of her inevitable stardom as she finishes […]

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Beauty, Fashion

Happy Holidays 2021: Brands we are grateful for

Christmas Day is finally here and Santa spoiled us this year. Here’s a list of brands that we are feeling grateful for: East 29th has fast become one of our favourite clean beauty brands of 2021. The Vancouver-based vegan, all-natural line is non-GMO, non-paraben, non-fragrance, and cruelty-free. Just because the winter months are gloomy, doesn’t […]

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Culture, News

JODO: The Tragedy of Macbeth

I was lucky enough to catch an advanced IMAX screening of the new Joel Cohen directed Macbeth adaptation starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand and it was absolutely stunning.  Shakespeare is not the type of entertainment I generally rush to. The content often being ‘royals in trouble’ and iambic pentameter NOT sounding lyrical to me […]

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Editorial

JODO: A Very Special list of Holiday Specials

There’s nothing quite like the winter holidays; hot cocoa, egg based nog, snow probably, booze definitely and arguing with family about the finer points of local politics and why you’re such a disappointment to that one aunt. Why not try and soften the blow with some good quality holiday specific televised entertainment. Some of which […]

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Fashion

Last minute holiday gift ideas for the Eco-conscious shopper

The holiday season is in full swing but, if you’re a last-minute shopper or contemplating holiday purchases, we’ve got you! Here’s a list for our Eco-conscious consumer of 5 local small businesses to support. Ecotique Located in the heart of Roncesvalles Village, Ecotique is a sustainable living boutique that offers a large curated collection of […]

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Fashion

ARK presents: “The Artist”

ARK presents: “The Artist” AZ Runway #1 Alex Zaichenko @alexzaichenko ft: Abigail Whitney @abigail_whitney Mir @mirintheparadise Eric Dalby @eric.dalby Sam Yang @aka.samyang Director: Walter H. May @walter_on_film Photographer: Anastasia Spivak @theanastasiaspivak Creative Director: Marie Powell @mariepowwow Issue 003 | Spring 2022

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Culture, Fashion, News

Excavating the impact behind our Diamond Industry

Running out of hangers after an impromptu gracing of the high street evokes a guilt-provoking, sobering realisation of excess. Quite conversely, making room for the cool and calculated petite velvet box decorating the vanity instills a sentiment of delicacy. The footprint behind what the box beholds — less elegant.  The sustainable solution to that which […]

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Culture, Fashion

The Future of Fashion Week

Revitalising fashion week requires reaching beyond the realm of haute couture, as the pre-pandemic status quo proves off trend for the Spring/Summer ‘22 Season. From designers and talent to tourism and hospitality, businesses in the world’s most prominent cities await the return of the action-packed, lucrative itineraries with which it associates. However, the pandemic forced […]

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