Bold Steps

The Creator The sisters behind Montreal-based footwear brand Maguire are rewriting the rules of how to make and sell shoes, one pair at a time.

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Starting Block

Starting Block At the root of good design is access. Designers and creatives see things not as they are but as they should be.

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Tues. August 30 9:18 A.M.

The Moment Washed by rain and foraged by a team of four—ingredients for an Ontario cidery.

Workspace

Stacks

My Space At the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Jim Shedden publishes catalogues and curates exhibitions (notably the recent I AM HERE: Home Movies and Everyday Masterpieces).

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Free Entry

The Business We spoke to Darby Lee Young—one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40, a Top 25 Women of Influence recipient and the namesake of a Fluevog shoe—about her vision for inclusive environments.

Gather by Karen Kraven

Artist’s Block Karen Kraven’s block is made with offcuts (100% cotton fleece with 95% cotton and 5% spandex rib) sourced from Montreal’s Chabanel Garment District.

Timeless (and Timely) Architecture

The Interior Patriarche creates contemporary spaces—using a multi-disciplinary, human-centred approach—that function as an extension of the user.

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19 Duncan Street

The 1KM Guide Located at the nexus of Queen West and the historic fashion and entertainment districts, 19 Duncan Street in Toronto is surrounded by trendy cafés, restaurants and bars, unique boutiques and world-class entertainment venues.

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Eyes Open

Make room for the arts Fans may recognize Shepard Fairey’s distinctive socially minded, colour-blocked art from Barack Obama’s presidential campaign poster (with one word, “HOPE,” emblazoned at the bottom) or from his iconic clothing line OBEY’s logo.

Uvagut by Gayle Uyagaqi Kabloona

Made The wall hanging commissioned by Canada Goose titled Uvagut, which means “all of us” in Inuktitut, is Kabloona’s monochromatic take on the medium and only her second wall hanging ever.

Beyond Code

The Conversation Starting in 1985, B.C.-born activist Rick Hansen rolled across 34 countries—40,000 kilometres in total—in his wheelchair, raising awareness about people with disabilities and their potential.

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