letters
24 Letter from the editor.
26 Contributors
28 Letters from our readers.
international report
34 News Naomi’s big news (no, not that news), Pierre Hardy bags, Louis Vuitton is full of charm and Assouline’s Bikini Book.
36 Runway: The Last Picture Show Behind the scenes with the underdogs of the fashion world: the runway photographers.
44 Inspiration: Arts & Crafts Fashion File’s Madeleine Czigler on Paris’s last great craft ateliers.
beauty
53 Sun Salutation Tone down the deep tan, and opt for tawny radiance.
54 Scoop From pretty polishes to summery scents.
57 Wanted Beauty director Laura Keogh’s June picks.
59 Skin: Bronze Ambition Healthy alternatives for achieving a 24-karat head-to-toe glow.
62 Body: The Body Glossary The ingredients that will address stretch marks, cellulite, scars and acne.
70 Roundup: True Grit Polished summer skin requires regular exfoliation.
72 Men’s: Stealing Beauty Products for him that will work well, if not better, on you.
health&fitness;
76 Fitness: Fit Trip Work out, chill out: a fitness retreat by the beach, plus the best active getaways on the globe.
82 Trend: Class Act The top new fitness classes, plus essential gym gear.
84 Workout: Body Talk Celebrity trainers on the shape-up secrets of the stars.
86 Body: Fat Map What your fat says about you—and how to triumph over your trouble spots.
culture
89 Interview Feist’s remix disc gives her avant-garde pop a beguiling new spin.
90 Index Designer wallpaper, Gainsbourg remixed, Colette’s candles and more.
92 Art: Focus Group A striking new collection looks at modern Canadian photography.
94 Books: Novel Concept Authors consider the chick lit label, and two books take a stab at girlfriend breakups. Plus, the best novels about female friendship.
103 Jetsetter: Swept Away French Polynesia’s raw, vanilla-scented tropical chic.
fashion&features;
116 To Dive For Supersexy suits almost too good for swimming. Photographed by David Ferrua
124 Show Girl Canadian model Tricia Helfer opens up about her latest gig: hosting Canada’s Next Top Model. Photographed by David Ferrua.
126 Green Acres On the farm or in the penthouse—great style takes you anywhere. Photographed by Gabor Jurina.
fashionSHOPS
140 Notes From our favourite new shoe boutique to novel knitwear, we bring you great lines and finds from across the country.
146 Beauty Reporter Ways to pamper Papa, get more from the salon and secure a sun-free glow in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver.
152 Summer Getaway Guide From seaside to courtside: everything you need for your summer vacation.
163 Focus The sweetest boutiques across Canada for all your swimsuit dreams.
177 Buy It Where to find everything in this issue.
178 FASHION Moment Montreal’s France-Michèle Thomas juggles haute fragrance and high fashion.
