NOW’s most-read Life&Style articles of 2011.
1. NOW’s 2011 Love & Sex Survey We’ve asked you not to think about it. Take advantage of the Internet’s anonymity and dish out on some of your sexual tendencies in NOW’s Love and Sex Survey. We’ll let you know what the rest of our readers answered in February 2012. No names, of course. Still on till January 12!
2. Crew’s Nest Barbershop The Crow’s Nest Barbershop is a 1950s style space in Kensington Market. Think of it as your local bromance lounge that comes with a trim and a shave on the side.
3. Tara Aghdashloo She’s trendy and fashion-savvy – so we had to write about her. Check out her vintage style in a brief tidbit of what fashion means to her.
4. Fighting fur at Fashion Week This year just outside LG Fashion Week, three models from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) went to a protest against wearing animal skins by appearing in their own skin. Here’s our coverage of the ballsy protest accompanied with some pictures of those involved.
5. Bring on the boots Nothing like a few suggestions on how to keep warm during a traditional Canadian winter. Inside, a round up of the five best boots is meant to help the men of this city keep their toes warm during this chilly season.
6. Topshop takes Toronto (again) Back in May, word on the street was that the Bay snagged a deal with UK retailer, Topshop. The brand was previously carried by Jonathan + Olivia on Ossington, but we’ve learnt that this was the teaser to a bigger launch. Here’s our initial coverage.
7. Toronto fashion heroes Local fashion is something to be proud of, especially in a city like Toronto that is constantly growing and gaining more respect in the fashion industry. Here, we’ve assembled a little list of special mentions to shed some light on a few of our favourite fashion enthusiasts of the city.
8. J.Crew for you, not me? Sorry boys. There’s no in-store shopping for men at J.Crew Toronto. The only way to get your hands on some of this gear is through a computer.
9. TIFF Style Every year, TIFF is a big deal and it can be pretty challenging to figure out an outfit for such a glamorous event. Luckily, we were on top of this when we put out this guide on what to wear for the festival. Suggestions and where to find them are all inside.
10. Rui Amaral Fashion curator Rui Amaral shares what fashion means to him in describing his own personal style. Check out the photos in this short street style feature.
