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Editor’s Letter: Time Flies
I never saw myself as a watch guy because I didn’t see myself in the world of watches. But time flies, and things change.
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Launching the Heart and Body Campaign on February 17th, @balenciaga turns a new leaf.
Heated Rivalry`s @hudsonwilliamsofficial , Babygirl`s Harris Dickinson , and Stranger Things` @winonaryderofficial star in an eye-catching collection by Pierpaolo Piccioli, Creative Director of Balenciaga. Captured on camera by the legendary fashion photographer David Sims, Balenciaga`s Heart and Body Campaign signals the start of a new era.
“I chose individuals, not characters,” says Pierpaolo Piccioli, Creative Director of Balenciaga. "Human beings with distinct stories, faces marked by experience, vulnerability, and nuance."
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Anyone familiar with Audi’s signature blend of performance and design will appreciate the many improvements in the all-new 2026 Audi Q3 over the outgoing model, while those new to the Audi brand will find plenty to appreciate in the style, premium engineering, and cutting-edge connectivity on offer.
If you’re eager to see it in-person, you’re in luck: The all-new Q3 just made its Canadian debut at the Montreal Autoshow, and will be making stops at the Toronto and Vancouver auto shows. It is coming to your local Audi dealer in March or spring.
Read more about this model at the link in bio.
Photos courtesy of @audicanada
With hype culture past its apex, there’s a renewed appetite for quality products, including raw denim. For Canadians looking closer to home, Toronto-based @plaza.works offers an intriguing alternative, driven by the same impulse that prizes fit and quality.
Read the full interview at the link in bio.
Words by @benzirk
Photos by @matsschram
What’s the best way to ring in the Lunar New Year? We asked two of North America’s star chefs, @bradenchong and @meilin21.
Ahead of the Year of the Horse on February 17th, SHARP caught up with Mei Lin and Braden Chong at @mimichinese, as the pair shared their favourite Lunar New Year traditions, dishes, and details on which plates were on the menu at the unforgettable MIMI Chinese x Mei Lin collaboration. Head to the link in our bio for the full conversation.
Video: @sadly.nicolas
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Always on the look out for the next best thing to give your feedback on your health? One editor was intrigued when a company called NiaHealth reached out with a promise of discovering his “biological age.” Read more about his experience at the link in bio.
Photo courtesy of @niahealthco
Every year in February, Switzerland’s top brands can be relied upon to offer a lil’ something special to commemorate the beginning of the new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Head to the link in bio for all our favourites for 2026, the year of the horse.
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Photo 1: courtesy of @vacheronconstantin
Photo 2: courtesy of @iwcwatches
Photo 3: courtesy of @bulovacanada
Photo 4: courtesy of @longines
With Lunar New Year right around the corner, Chinese kitchens across Canada are shifting into a higher gear. Here are our picks of restaurants honoring Chinese tradition, but with some finesse. Read the full list at the link in bio.
Words by Adam Bibsy
Photo 1 courtesy of @yuseafoodyorkdale
Photo 2 courtesy of @akin.toronto
Photo 3 courtesy of @oncleleekao
Photo 4 courtesy of @dintaifungcanada
Photo 5 courtesy of @mimichinese
Valentine’s Day often comes with a side dish of culinary pressure. But when chefs cook for the people they love, the approach is far more personal (and far less performative).
That’s why we asked seven of Canada’s top chefs to share the meals they actually make for their life partners on Valentine’s Day. Neither showpieces nor trends, these are just the dishes they turn to when they want to slow down, connect, and make the moment feel meaningful.
Words: @adambisby
Photo 1: via Adobe Stock
Photo 2: Courtesy of @restaurantlucie
Photo 3: Courtesy of @hawksworthrest
Photo 4: Courtesy of @blueblood_steakhouse
Photo 5: Courtesy of @roseross.restaurant
