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Osheaga 2026: A Love Letter to an Endless Montreal Summer
From July 31 to August 2, Osheaga 2026 offered Montreal a home away from home. Ushering in the last leg of summer, Parc Jean-Drapeau was an invitation to a debutante ball, a beach day party in…
A Look at How Performance Fabrics Are Changing Everyday Menswear
Men’s clothing used to require a fairly clear choice between comfort and appearance. Athletic wear offered flexibility and breathability, while office-ready clothing tended to prioritize…
The Case for Full-Grain Leather — Why the Watch Strap Is the Most Honest Accessory a Man Owns
There is a category of object that improves with use. Not in spite of wear, but because of it. A well-made leather boot that moulds to the foot. A canvas bag that softens at the handles. A…
A Victory Lap Before “The Fall-Off”: J. Cole Comes Home
On July 25th, J. Cole lovingly shared a piece of his hometown, Fayetteville, with Montreal. As a part of The Fall-Off Tour, the Bell Centre was transformed into a sprawling tribute to his…
Exclusive Interview: Ziggy Chen
Ziggy Chen reflects on cultural exchanges and personal style of comfort Words by Zakariya Ahmed @zakahmedfilms China-based designer Ziggy Chen has always been drawn to understanding how he…
Elena Sanchez on Her Upcoming Film Jumanji: Open World and Working Opposite Josh Duhamel and Dylan Sprouse in Neglected
Words by Haider Rifaat Hailing from Germany, Elena Sanchez is an actress and a stuntwoman who calls herself a third culture individual, having spent her childhood and teen years living between…
LeParmentier: The Italian-Made Leather Bag Brand Built to Undercut the Logo Tax
There is a particular kind of education that comes from generational and family-owned businesses. Alessandro Forzieri and his brother Andrea got theirs at Forzieri, their family’s multi-brand…
Tame Impala’s Bell Center Spectacular: a Psychedelic Kaleidoscope of Sound
As a part of his “Deadbeat” World Tour, Tame Impala brought an audiovisual triumph to the Bell Center on July 22nd. In a dazzling fusion of stagecraft, cutting-edge production design, and…
What Does a Goddess Wear? The Women and Wardrobes of The Odyssey
Words by Mia Pflüger Before a woman in The Odyssey speaks, her clothing has already begun to reveal the role history has assigned to her: Penelope is dressed for waiting. Athena is shaped for…














