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The Greatest Scents for Summer

Sharp Staff — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:07:28 +0000

Whether you’re in the boardroom landing your next big deal or on the courts serving up a mean slice, there’s a scent that’s right for every occasion. Find a fragrance that’s right for you this season with these great summer colognes.

Flower Power

Sharp Staff — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:59:33 +0000

This season, lean confidently into the warmer months with the one pattern you need now: bold, brash, positively manly florals.

12 Ways to Wear A Spring Suit

Sharp Staff — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:48:48 +0000

From stunning windowpane jackets to powerful double-breasted numbers, feast your eyes on all the sartorial splendour (we’re talking bright colours, festive prints and classic patterns) of spring fashion with these 12 beautiful suits.

Sharp Talks Funny

Sharp Staff — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 07:34:00 +0000

Canada's new generation of jesters has arrived.

Casting the 2012 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

Sharp Staff — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:09:27 +0000

Tonight, a fleet of angels will be touching down on Earth to partake in an annual tradition that mankind eagerly looks forward to every year. You guessed it, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, complete with lingerie-clad, super-human fembots that could only possibly be from your dreams. And while the official show won’t be airing until December 4th, the people over at Victoria’s Secret have graciously decided to share a behind-the-scenes video from the casting room to keep you cool until the big day. Best job ever?

The Women of Bond

Sharp Staff — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:25:27 +0000

It’s impossible to say if producer Cubby Broccoli knew the cultural icon he was creating when he had Ursula Andress make her dazzling entrance in Dr. No. Fifty years later, the franchise is as famous for the stunning women who’ve graced it with their feminine charms as it is for agent 007 himself. Here are a few of the most memorable.

Being Bond

Sharp Staff — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:50:02 +0000

It’s been 50 years since Bond first taught movie-going men how to save the world, bed foreign beauties and order a martini. It is only natural to ask: why has Bond survived so long? It’s obvious that something about this character resonates with men – and we suppose women, too – but what is it? The simple answer, of course, is that in saving the world, bedding women, and drinking all those martinis while never losing his composure, he represents everything that men would like to be. Any number of fictional characters get the girl while saving the world, but no one is studying the Die Hard films for pointers on manliness. It’s how Bond mixes badassery with luxury, charisma with competence. Like everything else that’s popular these days, he’s a perfect combination of classic manliness and modern refinement. Plus, we mentioned the women, right?

So, we ask: what would it take to be Bond? One can look the part with a bespoke Tom Ford suit, but that’s only part of the story. It’s not a simple (or inexpensive) task. We’ve crunched the (spoiler-free) numbers: no one said being a secret agent was going to be easy.

You’re Invited to the Exclusive TIFF Bond Party This Thursday

Sharp Staff — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 17:05:13 +0000

Toronto’s TIFF Bell Lightbox is hosting an opening celebration and fundraiser for the highly anticipated Designing 007- Fifty Years of Bond Style exhibition on Thursday October 25^th, and you’re invited. This event will evoke all things Bond in luxurious fashion with a twist of spy intrigue. For one night only, guests can enjoy a world inspired by every era in the iconic films, from the world-famous cocktails to the movie’s classic film scores. Start your mission off by getting a first-look at the new Designing 007- Fifty Years of Bond Style exhibition, then, experience LUMA restaurant’s transformation into an elegant casino night. High rollers can try their luck at the poker and blackjack tables, while sipping the drink of the night, Femme Fatale, and visiting the scotch tasting booths. The dazzling 007 night will also feature a variety of Dj’s on the dance floor, an interactive art game, and later in the night, a special performance of classic bond-themed songs by Motown band “The Big Sound.” Attendees will also get an early look at the Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style exhibit as well, before it becomes open to the general public.

Tickets to the 007 afterparty are $160 for non-members and $150 for TIFF members and include complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Be sure to purchase your tickets soon (click here) to live like agent 007 for one exclusive night only.

How to Look Incredible in a Tux

Sharp Staff — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:11:37 +0000

Like a suit of armour, a tuxedo bestows gravitas. Unlike armour, however, it also bestows grace.

Photography: Mario Miotti

Stylist: Donovan Whyte

Sharp: The 2012 Fall/Winter Book For Men Launch

Sharp Staff — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:37:28 +0000

With the beginning of the fall season comes the release of every man’s ultimate lifestyle compendium, our Fall/Winter 2012 Book For Men. The party to end all parties, dapper men and beautiful women gathered at the new Shangri-La hotel in downtown Toronto to celebrate the book’s release and enjoy the finest in food, drinks and cigars. Guests were treated to a complementary ride to the event by car service company Uber. A 2013 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé and 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Series were on display at the entrance as partygoers walked the red carpet to join the night’s festivities. Just outside the Book For Men party, guests were also greeted by PUSH models dressed in the latest men’s fall fashions, provided by GOTSTYLE. Inside, 600 of the city’s most influential tastemakers mingled and dined on hors d’oeuvres like Moroccan chicken samosas and potato rosemary sea salt pizza, while chefs at the central meat carving station served Peking duck and roast suckling pig. Drinks flowed freely throughout the night, courtesy of The Glenlivet, Absolut Elyx, Peroni, and Havana Club. Some of the night’s notable guests included CHUM FM’s Darren B Lamb, Washington Capitals’ Wojtek Wolski, Toronto Argonauts’ Mike Bradwell, and the guys from the world-renowned vocal quartet, The Tenors. Attendees on the outdoor terrace enjoyed Mombacho cigars alongside picture-perfect views of the downtown skyline. In the Editor’s Lounge luxury timepieces from Chanel (provided by Bandiera Jewellers), IWC (provided by Solaris Jewellers) and Gc were on display next to high-end audio equipment from Planet of Sound, bespoke shoes from Treccani Milano and Globe-Trotter luggage from Betty Hemmings Leathergoods. Elsewhere, guests were treated to complementary shoeshines from Walter’s Shoe Care , while American Crew offered relaxing hand massages. It was, without a doubt, the party of the year. Thanks again to Candice & Alison Luxury Event Management and all the guests who made it out.

Photography: George Pimentel