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THE LIST
04/FASHION
Tension and Ease
Capturing the duality of fragility and strength between skin and unfinished garments is the guiding principle for RUI’s one-of-a-kind creations. The designer at the helm of the label, Rui Zhou, explores the boundaries of fabric on a body that bends, stretches, and adapts to its surroundings. Each piece acts like a sculpture that, when attached to a wearer, alters to their movements while maintaining its unique structure. RUI is available at ruiofficial.me.
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FOOD + DRINK
Born Anew
Say hello to Gia, née Ufficio, a restaurant based in Toronto’s Dundas West neighbourhood that specializes in plant-based Italian dishes. Reborn after the pandemic, under the culinary direction of chef Matthew Ravenscroft, Gia is a delicious addition to the vegan
food movement, placing emphasis on environmentally friendly consumption. Through the use of local and organic ingredients, Gia lives up to its name with mouth-watering recipes, including classics such as vegan meatballs, crab cakes, handmade-in-house pasta, and more. Pair each dish with a complementary local wine, spirit, or expertly balanced cocktail for the full Gia experience. Explore Gia’s menu and make a reservation at giarestaurant.ca
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RUI: photo courtesy of RUI. Gia: photo by Justine Nelson, courtesy of Gia.