To celebrate the Fifth Installment of GQ’s Best New Menswear, Designers In America, The Gap invited us to a social at their Flagship store at Bay and Bloor. Featuring Michael Bastian, Saturdays NYC, John Elliot and Steven Alan the collections felt like modern renditions of a classic brand. Reinventing timeless classics for an audience that … Continue Reading
I’ve been afraid to sleep because when the lights are out and my buds are out I feel alone, like I’m drowning. We shot in the dark to illustrate that by coming out of the darkness. My hearing loss presented a major life struggle (and plenty of life lessons) for me. Sometimes, it was absolutely terrifying. In short, the … Continue Reading
When I was growing up,my family took many trips to NYC in the summer to visit relatives. From Brooklyn to Long Island, Flatbush to Nostrand the influence of New York City and sneaker culture was engrained in me from a young age. At the time, I couldn’t and didn’t understand the value of hip hop culture and … Continue Reading
Hearing aid technology has come a long way in recent years. Recent advances allow for a whole new connectivity and sleek new designs. “There’s nothing historically sexy about a shiny new hearing aid; it’s not exactly the hottest accessory of choice.” But – like our cell phones and gadgets – I discovered that, when it comes to today’s hearing aids, big … Continue Reading
Let’s be honest; the way you’re dressed is usually the first thing people notice about you: your outfit can immediately convey almost as many things about you as your social media profile of choice can. Even if you’re still making entry-level dollars, it’s important to look the part – it’s that whole ‘fake it until … Continue Reading
Though it is evolved throughout the years, my style has always remained unique and distinct to me. In 2014, I was even honoured with the title of one of Toronto Life’s Most Stylish (something I still proudly often exercise bragging rights for). Of course, sneakers are my passion. They’re what anchor my outfit – I really don’t go anywhere unless I can … Continue Reading
Making it to the gym daily for strength training is a challenge. So much so that I try to workout indoors three times a week instead of daily. I find when I get to the gym every two days versus daily I’m more focused and don’t get into a rut. At Forme Fitness, I’m enrolled … Continue Reading
In celebration of this year’s Air Max Day, Nike is set to release a short film celebrating nine of the world’s top Air Max collectors. Entitled Masters of Air Volume 1, the film will explore the passionate stories of these sneaker ambassadors from around the globe, while highlighting their collections and contributions to Air Max … Continue Reading
During NBA All-Star Weekend, snkrbox by Jason Burke had the luxury of participating in a gallery show curated by renowned Canadian Photographer Naskademini and his brother Marcus Troy. Located in a hidden gallery space in Toronto’s, hipster laden neighborhood of Queen West, Naskademini in partnership with Shopify, WeOpen transformed the space into a rendition of … Continue Reading
Some brands are built on exclusivity and some brand aren’t. At $80 a pair, you can’t expect that a pair of Converse or even the new Converse Chuck II will be the sneaker that will help you make a name for yourself on the block for it’s exclusivity. What you can expect, is a fun, … Continue Reading
