Sahar Nooraei

4 days ago | smagazineofficial.com | Sahar Nooraei

When you think of taking care of yourself, what comes to mind? When I answer for myself, I think of eating healthy, moving my body, and sometimes, doing my skincare and body care routine. Lauren Breuer and Paras Kansra are on a mission to expand that definition to include intimate care. As the co-founders of PRIVATES, they are trying to help people become more in tune with their bodies by prioritizing intimate hygiene without taboo or gender stereotypes.

1 month ago | sharpmagazine.com | Sahar Nooraei

On a recent trip to Asia, the opportunity presented itself to fly through Tokyo and stay 48 hours before returning to Toronto. While I had my own running list of places I wanted to check out, a lot of consulting took place, with me asking and receiving — for better or for worse — a plethora of suggestions.

1 month ago | sharpmagazine.com | Sahar Nooraei

From career-defining roles in French cinema to international acclaim, for three decades and counting, Vincent Cassel has proven that he’s as compelling as ever. In his latest film, The Shrouds, his third collaboration with David Cronenberg, Cassel explores the complex nuances of grief, mortality, and the influence of technology. Here, he chats with his co-star Diane Kruger, and the actors unpack their time on set, and discuss the rewarding experience of starring in Cronenberg’s most personal film.

1 month ago | sharpmagazine.com | Sahar Nooraei

The concept of an urban retreat is not necessarily new. There are, however, a handful of hotels that do it well — and really well. Among them is Aman Tokyo, a minimalist dream, discreetly tucked inside the Otemachi Tower in the city’s busy financial district. After a short elevator ride up to the tower’s 33rd floor, guests are quickly immersed in an environment that feels distinctly quiet — and not because the hotel is short of patrons and visitors.

2 months ago | smagazineofficial.com | Sahar Nooraei

As I write this editor’s letter, I am in the middle of Nowruz preparations—otherwise known as Persian New Year. The light that emerges around the spring equinox is incredibly vibrant—and it’s not talked about as much as it should be. And no matter how long it might take for our winter layers to be replaced by our favourite trench coats and transitional wear, there’s a strong feeling that we’re closing a chapter and starting anew.