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2 weeks ago | 
sharpmagazine.com | David Stol
The great irony of Enigma — the modern international restaurant nestled in Toronto’s historic Yorkville neighbourhood — is that it holds very little mystery. Yes, its relatively unassuming position below the bustle of Bloor Street, hidden along the picturesque brick buildings of St. Thomas Street, leaves one wondering what lies beyond the red velvet rope at its front door. But upon entering, all its ambiguity melts away.
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2 weeks ago | 
sharpmagazine.com | David Stol
Hanging in the Los Angeles offices of Point Grey Pictures, a large brown paper roll sits above Seth Rogen’s head. Written in bold colourful letters, the title “Big Ideas” runs across the top, with scrawls of illegible writing underneath (presumably the big ideas).
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Dec 26, 2024 | 
sharpmagazine.com | David Stol
It’s been five years since Kim Jones first teased a sportswear collaboration between Dior and American street artist KAWS, in his debut S/S 2019 collection with the house. Returning to the dialogue this winter for the first time since, Jones and Dior have again joined forces with Brian “KAWS” Donnelly to create a sneaker that’s well worth the anticipation. Dior’s B35 NXXT sneakers are entirely reimagined through KAWS’s eyes.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
sharpmagazine.com | David Stol
Nike has officially opened the doors to its new home in Toronto, and not a moment too soon. With the holiday season quickly approaching, Nike Bloor — located at 23 Bloor Street E. in the city’s epicentre of high-end fashion and luxury retail — arrived just in time to provide Torontonians with the best sportswear gifts available. Nike Bloor’s 17,000-square-foot building is the 44th location in the Canadian fleet, cementing Nike’s return to Bloor after 11 years.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
sharpmagazine.com | David Stol
Where is William Nylander? It was an answer Maple Leafs fans were clamouring for as the team entered the first round of the playoffs last spring. They were set to face the Boston Bruins, a historically bitter post-season rival they hadn’t beaten since 1969. Both teams featured star-studded rosters, yet it was Nylander’s calm, steady on-ice presence that many assumed would be the necessary element to extinguish past playoff demons.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
sharpmagazine.com | David Stol
There seems to be a lost appreciation for the once-honoured New Year’s resolution. It’s become passé, an easy punching bag to target amidst holiday party small talk. Over the years, I’ve learned to feign a polite smile every time I hear some iteration of, “You know, I read that only 25 percent of people quit their resolution by the end of the first week.” But truth be told, I remain a staunch defender of the New Year’s resolution.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
sharpmagazine.com | David Stol
Regé-Jean Page is entering a new chapter, one steeped in espionage and covert operations as layered as the star himself. It’s not the role you might assume. For years, Page has expertly navigated rumours alluding to him as the next James Bond, with everyone clamouring for a definitive “yes” or “no.” By now, Page is used to fans projecting his next role; browse his name on social media every few months and you’ll see his loyal following “fan-casting” him into an array of hypothetical projects.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
sharpmagazine.com | David Stol
Since opening in 1981, New York’s Blue Note Jazz Club has been a cultural institution which has played host to some of the world’s most celebrated musicians. Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, and Keith Jarrett once had audiences lined down W 3rd St. Now, a new vanguard of artists is adopting the stage, led by Canada’s own BadBadNotGood.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
sharpmagazine.com | David Stol
Food — at its best — transcends mere sustenance. It becomes experiential, a means for social connection, an art form of sorts. The same is true of what tends to follow such culinary experiences: the coffee. But after an unforgettable meal, there’s something so viscerally disappointing about a lacklustre cup of coffee, like ending an extravagant vacation with a cramped economy flight.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
sharpmagazine.com | David Stol
While fall and winter rarely allow for the same relaxed sojourns as the dog days of summer, Loro Piana believes in celebrating the small moments of escapism, even in our busiest seasons. Introducing a hold-all weekender version of the brand’s beloved Loom bag, a new design that combines elegance and refined functionality. Available in warm tan and blue navy, the zibeline leather bag pays homage to the Italian label’s rich textile heritage and renowned savoir faire.
