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The Royal Visit: Kate Middleton has a (possibly scheduled) outfit change mid-flight

The Royal Visit: Kate Middleton has a (possibly scheduled) outfit change mid-flight

Seems as though Kate Middleton ditched her Smythe blazer for another Canadian designer mid-flight on her way to...

The Royal Visit: Kate Middleton wears a navy blazer, but it is Canadian

The Royal Visit: Kate Middleton wears a navy blazer, but it is Canadian

Kate Middleton in Canada at 2 p.m., and those clenching their teeth in anticipation of what she might wear when she touches our...

Louis Vuitton and Burberry awarded $2.5 million in a record-setting settlement, courtesy of Canadian fake-makers

Louis Vuitton and Burberry awarded $2.5 million in a record-setting settlement, courtesy of Canadian fake-makers

Back in March, we wrote about a case that was brewing between luxury brands— Louis Vuitton and Burberry — and...

Video: how to pull off—or not—365 layers of makeup

There’s always been some debate about how much makeup is too much, and in this video we found, it seems directors Lernert and...

The IIFA Look: 100 bobby pins and half a can of hairspray are just some of the trade secrets

The IIFA Look: 100 bobby pins and half a can of hairspray are just some of the trade secrets

Bollywood would be nothing without its opulent dance sequences featuring lithe performers, sumptuous costumes, immaculate hair and...

Inside the Latest Issue

The June issue of Toronto Life features the best new restaurants of 2026. Plus, our obsessive coverage of everything that matters now in the city.

Introducing: Mia Boutique, a perfectly curated one-room shop with one-offs in the Junction

Introducing: Mia Boutique, a perfectly curated one-room shop with one-offs in the Junction

The place: On the westernmost end of Dundas Street West, past the chocolatiers, art galleries and cafés, a new clothing outpost...

No boys allowed (yet): J. Crew has announced its women’s-only Yorkdale opening will happen this August

No boys allowed (yet): J. Crew has announced its women’s-only Yorkdale opening will happen this August

Some girls have all the luck. The much-ballyhooed J. Crew store, slated to open in Yorkdale this August, will be for ladies...

Lady Gaga sparks rumour that she’ll take a one-year trainwreck hiatus to become, uh, a fashion designer

Lady Gaga sparks rumour that she’ll take a one-year trainwreck hiatus to become, uh, a fashion designer

The Council of Fashion Designers of America recently named Lady Gaga “Fashion Icon of the Year,” which has apparently given...

Sympathy for the devil? John Galliano’s anti-Semitic remarks came from his mouth, not his brain, says attorney

Sympathy for the devil? John Galliano’s anti-Semitic remarks came from his mouth, not his brain, says attorney

It isn’t the Conrad Black case, or even the O.J. Simpson saga, but for fashion folks across the world, attention was focused on...

For some, Bert Stern’s Jewels exhibit is a nostalgic journey; for others, a place to look at shiny things

For some, Bert Stern’s Jewels exhibit is a nostalgic journey; for others, a place to look at shiny things

Bert Stern was a noted fashion photographer when Nigel Barker was still in diapers, and his work—including his shot of Marilyn...

Sonic Boom moves out of the Annex (technically), but really, it’s only a block away

Sonic Boom moves out of the Annex (technically), but really, it’s only a block away

News appeared on Twitter this afternoon that music retailer to the hipster crowd, Sonic Boom , is being evicted from its shop on...

Introducing: Pineapple, a new vintage boutique that actually serves both men and women

Introducing: Pineapple, a new vintage boutique that actually serves both men and women

The place: On the edge of Kensington Market’s shopping strip lies Pineapple Kensington, a slightly more upscale vintage...

School’s in: leather-clad teacher leads this year’s Toronto Star Best Dressed list

School’s in: leather-clad teacher leads this year’s Toronto Star Best Dressed list

Now that we’re all hot for teacher , the Toronto Star has broken from tradition somewhat in making this year’s Best Dressed...

Nada Shepherd says goodbye, not farewell (but it sounds like farewell)

Nada Shepherd says goodbye, not farewell (but it sounds like farewell)

Nada Shepherd announced today that she would be suspending business operations of her line Nada , which means the city will be...

Introducing: The Arthur, a College Street house of curiosities in a 350-square-foot space

Introducing: The Arthur, a College Street house of curiosities in a 350-square-foot space

The place: Local vintage hunters are already spoiled for choice when it comes to shops with a quirky retro bent, but online fave...

Topshop and Topman officially have a home at The Bay at Yorkdale, and not one, but two pop-up shops

Topshop and Topman officially have a home at The Bay at Yorkdale, and not one, but two pop-up shops

The Bay has announced that U.K. imports Topshop and Topman will arrive at Yorkdale this September. Topshop will be joining others...

U.S. retailer Express comes to town, adding to America’s takeover of Toronto real estate

U.S. retailer Express comes to town, adding to America’s takeover of Toronto real estate

Inexpensive maxi skirts, nautical-themed options and Daisy Dukes are among the must-have looks from U.S. retailer Express (as...

Apple and Microsoft make life difficult for Canadian companies: RIM, Bell, Rogers to see major competition

Apple and Microsoft make life difficult for Canadian companies: RIM, Bell, Rogers to see major competition

It’s a big week for the tech world, as the combination of Apple’s WWDC and the wider-reaching E3 conference start the summer...

Holt Renfrew announces a big redesign of its Yorkdale location for the 2012 holiday season

Holt Renfrew announces a big redesign of its Yorkdale location for the 2012 holiday season

Sometimes, let’s face it, bigger is better, and in retail, it seems that if a company is as huge as Holt Renfrew , the only...

Ministry of the Interior, a popular Ossington destination, closes its doors

Ministry of the Interior, a popular Ossington destination, closes its doors

Rowdy revelers spilling out of Levack Block and The Ossington may never have noticed the bright yellow building at the corner of...

IMG and Mercedes-Benz Canada announce mentorship program for newbie designers

IMG and Mercedes-Benz Canada announce mentorship program for newbie designers

Last night, Mercedes-Benz Canada announced its first foray into fashion: a partnership with IMG to launch an incubator called...

Pageant moms and lovers of the cutest puppies prepare for Canada’s Next Top (dog) Model at Woofstock

Pageant moms and lovers of the cutest puppies prepare for Canada’s Next Top (dog) Model at Woofstock

Dogs, everywhere! Some in tutus, some dressed as Lady Gaga, some carrying status bags. No, this is not the sign of the...

Target announces planned site locations for its 2013 Canadian arrival

Target announces planned site locations for its 2013 Canadian arrival

It turns out there’s a lot of info about the Target on our backs —slotted for 2013—that wasn’t available until...

Jeremy Laing named among finalists for prestigious ANDAM fashion award

Jeremy Laing named among finalists for prestigious ANDAM fashion award

Forty-five applications were received for this year’s ANDAM (Association nationale pour le developpement des arts de la mode)...

Shopping

How an iGaming platform is giving back to the northern Ontario community

How an iGaming platform is giving back to the northern Ontario community

By bridging the gap between digital play and physical bingo halls, Betty is redefining the gaming industry to ensure that local communities always win.

Five ways to prepare for the ultimate watch party experience, at home or on the go

Five ways to prepare for the ultimate watch party experience, at home or on the go

Enjoy the soccer game anywhere with immersive tech that feels like a win

What Dora-winning actor Hailey Gillis loves about the Beaches

What Dora-winning actor Hailey Gillis loves about the Beaches

The acclaimed thespian takes us on a tour of her favourite haunts

What multi-hyphenate artist Vivek Shraya loves about Leslieville

What multi-hyphenate artist Vivek Shraya loves about Leslieville

Including an iconic brunch spot, a bespoke burrito and the ultimate sunset-and-skyline vantage

Great Spaces

Inside an art dealer’s 430-square-foot apartment crammed with paintings

Inside an art dealer’s 430-square-foot apartment crammed with paintings

Janos Toth began collecting works by Inuk artist Floyd Kuptana last year. He now has 42 on display

Inside painter Janna Watson's minimalist studio in a Grey County forest

Inside painter Janna Watson’s minimalist studio in a Grey County forest

A weathered steel exterior renders the building virtually invisible from the road

This couple turned a Dundas West Victorian into a dark and sultry Hollywood Regency palace

This couple turned a Dundas West Victorian into a dark and sultry Hollywood Regency palace

“I want it to feel like an Old Hollywood actress retired and then went thrifting”

Inside a technicolour rural farmhouse lovingly restored by director Eva Michon and musician Sebastien Grainger

Inside a technicolour rural farmhouse lovingly restored by director Eva Michon and musician Sebastien Grainger

Turns out the guy from Death From Above 1979 is really good at renovations