Izzy Camilleri, the trailblazing Founder and Head Designer of IZ Adaptive, has been a pioneer in crafting stylish and well-fitting clothing for individuals with physical disabilities since 2009. A key challenge in this mission has been striking a balance between quality, utility, and affordability. Camilleri, one of Canada’s leading innovative and celebrated designers, addresses this challenge head-on by identifying and implementing manufacturing efficiencies to reduce the cost of best-selling items by up to 50% as of February 1st, 2024. The Game Changer collection, inspired by client reques ..read more

A common greeting is asking another person, “How are you?” Is that just a pleasantry, or are you really interested in finding out?  There is a belief that answering that question any other way except for “good” or “fine” may be perceived as rude. The inauthenticity of a query or reply to such a basic human gesture says a lot about how hidden the topic of mental health truly has become.  Most people don’t want to know how you are doing. Their blissful ignorance makes them weary of hearing the honest answer. What if you are not alright? Should you be truthful? Each year, we meet thou ..read more

This premium one-time release is the first of the new series, inviting Canadians and kindred spirits to explore the craft and expertise Canadian Club has to offer. Canadian Club is pleased to announce the release of The Invitation Series, a new series of modern expressions, marking the occasion with the inaugural release of Issue No. 1, Canadian Club Classic 15 Year Old Sherry Cask. The premium marque sees award-winning Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old through a second aging in Oloroso sherry casks, marrying the richness and sweetness of sherry with the renowned features of classic Canadian ..read more

Crafted with consideration over decades, Bowmore® Timeless Series is a celebration of time, but with a definitive appreciation as to how each moment comes to bear on the character of the whisky. Today, Bowmore unveils its latest addition to the Timeless Series – a rare and exquisite whisky aged 29 years, once again showcasing the dedicated creative process which sits at the heart of Bowmore. This Timeless expression launch is in collaboration with award-winning pianist, singer and composer, Hania Rani, who was truly captivated by the remarkable spirit of Bowmore’s home of Islay during her vi ..read more

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Christian McCaffrey, record-breaking running back, can now add fashion designer to his extensive list of accolades. His brand-new men’s capsule collection, Hippie Cowboy, launched exclusively at flagandanthem.com. McCaffrey joined the Flag & Anthem team as a brand ambassador in 2019, preceding his breakout season. The name Hippie Cowboy comes from the two words that McCaffrey feels embody the adventurous spirit of his home state of Colorado. The never-before-seen line features 23 pieces modelled after McCaffrey’s personal style. “Hippie Cowboy is a collection that I designed based on ..read more

WRITTEN BY Teresa Greco Venturing into the southern zone of the exclusive Isla Mujeres, Mexico, I discovered a paradisiacal haven that transcends the ordinary: the Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets. This ultra-luxurious resort is nestled gracefully amid the breathtaking natural landscape of the island. Reminiscent of romantic Mediterranean cities along the sea, this all-inclusive property harmoniously integrates with the island’s natural beauty, offering guests a unique experience that blends elegance, sustainability, and an unbridled sense of adventure. Exquisite Arrival Your vacation begi ..read more

WRITTEN BY GERALD GLAVOTA I previously wrote about experiemental whiskies and included the Bearface whisky which was created by Master Blender Andres Faustinelli. The newest release is the Wilderness #2, the Mitlenatch Island Release. Unlike many of his counterparts, Andres uses some unique – and sometimes once off- techniques to experiment and create new whiskies together with the type of casks he selects to use. The name of the release gives you a hint … “BEARFACE has gone to the edge of the Canadian wilderness, beyond the forests of our Bear Country home, to Mitlenatch Island, off the rug ..read more

WRITTEN BY DENNIS & ROSAMUND KILL So here we are at Darwin Station about to board the legendary Ghan. Our destination Adelaide and the beginning of a 2979km four-day journey from the top of Australia to the bottom end of Australia through some of the most isolated and rugged parts of this vast continent. Its fierce and uncompromisingly barren out there and by and large untouched. This is a harsh place, if not droughts, its fires and blistering heat painted in bright red. Our 5-star hotel on wheels is the end result of a celebrated history that all began in the 1850’s when the first Afgha ..read more

WRITTEN BY LEAH WISE Winter is right around the corner, and with it, the biggest holiday season of the year. Everyone wants to look their best during this time of get-togethers, which means now’s the time to check in on trending men’s fashion. If you’re wondering what you should wear this season, I scoured the new collections and runways so you don’t have to. Here are my tips for winter 2023 men’s fashion. A return to classics In 2022, suits for men were tailored in hourglass shapes, as Dior, Vetements, and Dunhill perhaps most notably demonstrated. This year, however, designers are retur ..read more