Style Suggestions: Affordable Cashmere

The fine, soft weave of a cashmere sweater denotes an impeccable sartorial sophistication, due in part to King Edward VII, who, in the 1930s, popularized Pringle of Scotland’s V-neck versions. Whether hunting on the moors of Balmoral Castle or lazing about in Buckingham Palace, the fashionable (and, at the time, … Read More

Vancouver’s CHI Spa, Review

Vancouver’s spas offer a realm of different pricings, treatments and services. Few would debate that the A list starts with the Shangri-La Hotel’s CHI, renowned for rolling out the red carpet treatment for each and every one of its clients. The journey begins before you visit the spa when a … Read More

Men’s Spas and Health Hazards

If you’ve ever wondered why your girlfriend needs someone else to scrub and moisturize her feet, book yourself a pedicure — you just might be converted. (Nail colour is optional.) Just as guys are discovering the benefits of this and other aesthetic services, more spas and salons are offering them … Read More

Style Suggestions: Designer Denim

“People want something that’s real, that is true to itself, that is authentic,” says luxury denim designer Donwan Harrell of New York–based label Prps, on the eve of his brand’s recent Canadian launch. Harrell cut his teeth as one of Nike’s top-10 designers in the early ’90s and jumped into the high-end jean market in 1995, … Read More

Eye-Opening Eyewear in Calgary

Hey, four-eyes! What are you looking at? Oh, new glasses, you say. Fair enough: Eyewear is an important decision; it’s an accessory that will likely define what people think and feel about you more than any other piece of clothing or jewelry you sport. You’re going to want expert advice … Read More

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