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Cormac Newman

Canada

Editorial Assistant and Writer at Contempo Media

Writer at Sharp Magazine

Freelance Writer at Wayves Magazine

Articles

  • 2 weeks ago | sharpmagazine.com | Cormac Newman

    If you haven’t heard of Brennan Clost, you’re about to. The Burlington, Ontario-born actor and dancer is in the midst of multiple releases: Netflix’s Fear Street: Prom Queen launched last month, while The Legacy of Cloudy Falls impressed at the Canadian Film Festival in March.

  • 3 weeks ago | sharpmagazine.com | Cormac Newman

    Take a moment to think of your latest purchase. It could have been a practical one: a hardware update for the home office, say, or a replacement for your favourite trousers. Perhaps it was a special gift, thoughtfully plucked from the shelf. Wherever the transaction took you, we’re willing to bet that a recognizable, rectangular silhouette was there too: the shopping bag. As we ditch single-use plastics, the reusable shopping bag has become a quotidian staple.

  • 1 month ago | sharpmagazine.com | Cormac Newman

    As he signs onto our Zoom call, Corteon Moore lights up the screen with a smile. The 26-year-old actor is dressed in a rosy pink Acne Studios tee and a pair of burnt orange shades. While we discuss his role in the new A24-produced series, Overcompensating, it’s clear that Moore himself has nothing to compensate for: he’s outgoing and approachable, using laughs like punctuation as we bounce from topic to topic.

  • 1 month ago | sharpmagazine.com | Cormac Newman

    Titled “Tailored For You,” the 2025 Met Gala encouraged attendees to play with personal style — and, as guests marched up the museum steps, hundreds of inspired ensembles proved the theme successful. Legendary composer Stevie Wonder sported a sparkling, sequin-covered cape while country star Shaboozey subverted expectations, turning up in a cropped black jacket with a chic hardwood print. Yet the celebration goes beyond clothing.

  • 1 month ago | sharpmagazine.com | Cormac Newman

    The word “icon” conjures a dramatic image. In fashion, it tends to describe the loud and shiny things — head-turning looks that make a splash on red carpets and social media feeds. Yet the Dior Icons Capsule takes a different approach. These clothes aren’t concerned with attracting a crowd (though onlookers seem to gather naturally). Instead, the capsule is all about archetypes: the type of time-honoured silhouettes that endure well beyond a seasonal trend cycle.