Award-winning writer. Dreamer. Sneakerhead. Toronto boy. Editorial Director at Ideon Media. On Insta at @Turnstylin.
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Just finished watching the Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything." What a wild ride...I spent massive chunks of the film with my jaw dropped wide open. Don't let anyone talk to you about it and go see it in theatres. It is as good as they say.
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For this month’s THE STORY OF, I dug into the fascinating history of ultramarine blue, a colour once so rare and expensive it was worth more than gold. It’s a story of art, obsession and humanity’s centuries-long pursuit of the perfect blue. ENJOY!:
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I sat down with style icon Nick Wooster while he was in Toronto to celebrate the opening of Modern Ambition’s new flagship store. We talked about personal style, the evolving menswear landscape & why the Winnipeg-born label is making a name for itself:
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If you’ve ever walked through Nathan Phillips Square, you’ve stood on land that was once part of Toronto’s original Chinatown. I dug into the life of Jean Lumb—the restaurateur who fought discriminatory immigration laws and helped save Toronto’s Chinatown
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Wondering who all the people were that Madonna name-checked during the “Danceteria” portion of her VMA performance tonight? I’ve got you covered. Earlier this year, I took a deep dive into her early New York years & the cast of legends who surrounded her:
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I dug deep into Drake’s Degrassi years for my latest feature for Complex, looking back at how a 14-year-old Aubrey Graham landed the role of Jimmy Brooks—and how those eight formative years helped shape the artist he would eventually become. ENJOY!
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Marie Antoinette’s complicated relationship with France began with an extravagant dress that didn’t fit. For this month's THE STORY OF column I wrote about the history of Marie Antoinette’s elaborate silver wedding dress. ENJOY!
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There are so many unforgettable images of Dolly Parton, but her 1978 Playboy cover is pop culture gold. It was playful & completely on her own terms—which feels like a perfect reflection of Dolly herself. I wrote about the story behind the iconic cover:
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If you thought that I rambled on about Eurovision a lot in the past... just you wait. Here's the latest on Canada's Eurovision era. ❤️
Canada is officially heading to Eurovision in 2027—and CBC/Radio-Canada is looking for the artist who will make history as the country’s first-ever representative. Here's how to apply to represent Canada at Eurovision 2027 in Bulgaria next May:
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Back with my monthly THE STORY OF column. This month I wrote about the history of Jean Harlow's platinum blonde hair. (Did you know that the term platinum blonde was literally created for her?) ENJOY!
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For my THE STORY OF column this month I took a look back at the history of Queen Elizabeth II’s “Maple Leaf of Canada” gown, which was created for a state banquet back in 1957. ENJOY!
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Who is Madonna singing about on "Danceteria"? I broke down every person & cultural reference in the Confessions II track—from Jean-Michel Basquiat & Keith Haring to Maripol, Mark Kamins & the legendary nightclub that inspired it all. Read my latest:
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Just finished my first listen of Madonna's complete Confessions II. Here's my top tracks (subject to change):
✨ Danceteria (obviously)
✨ Bizarre
✨ I Feel So Free
✨ Love Sensation
✨ L.E.S. Girl
✨ Good For The Soul
✨ Read My Lips
✨ One Step Away
✨ School
✨ Fragile
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As a longtime Eurovision fan, I honestly never thought I'd write these words: Canada is officially heading to Eurovision in 2027. Happy Canada Day indeed. 🇨🇦❤️🎤 Read my latest for Complex:
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This month for my THE STORY OF column, I'm exploring the remarkable story of trans trailblazer April Ashley. From British Vogue to cruel tabloid headlines, she helped reshape conversations around fashion and identity decades before the world was ready:
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Kate Moss flipping her hair in the mirror when Madonna says "hide the cocaine" in the bathroom 'Danceteria' section of "Confessions II - The Film" is so damn iconic.
Have you ever wondered how the T-shirt became such a defining staple in fashion and culture? I did. So, I wrote about it for my THE STORY OF column this month. Here's the history of the everyday T-shirt, the most ubiquitous item in the apparel industry:
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Everyone knows I love Eurovision, so how could I ignore rumours that Canada could potentially join in 2027? For Complex, I wrote about new comments from Eurovision organizers and federal interest that have reignited speculation about a Canadian entry.
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Still bitter San Marino didn't make the finale... that was my favourite entry this year. That being said here my top 5 competing in the grand finale in 2026. Croatia 🇭🇷, Cyprus 🇨🇾, Italy 🇮🇹, Finland 🇫🇮, and Bulgaria 🇧🇬.
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