In a world where pattern and fit get all the credit, it’s easy to forget texture’s power to elevate the sartorial lexicon. Like the right choice of words, texture transforms simple to minimalist, subtle to nuanced. Master it, and the tactile connotations are endless. “Go ahead, touch it,” for instance. … Read More
Incoming first world problem alert: during my initial drive from Volvo’s Richmond Hill headquarters to downtown Toronto, the heated seats and heated steering wheel were making things altogether too toasty—and traffic was flowing so well that I couldn’t hunt for the temperature controls on the panel. Good traffic flow? In … Read More
Dressing for winter is tough in Canada. Suiting up for winter is even tougher. Sure, you could layer up your existing formal wear with sweaters and base layers, but you’d be a hot mess by the time you hit the boardroom. There’s a simpler way—invest in a two-piece tailor-made for … Read More
Seems like every snowstorm, flood, or blackout, a bunch of people head to the grocery store or Canadian Tire and stock up. Me? I sit at home, comfortably waiting out the problem, thanks to my small stockpile of emergency essentials. An ounce of preparation and all that. Mostly, I hate … Read More
Start marking your calendars and booking flights, because there’s never been a better time for those of us who take whisky far too seriously. The Spirits of Kingston Whisky Festival Kingston, February 19 – 21 Come for the dinner, stay for the whisky parings, and stay even later for the … Read More
