BEING YOUR OWN MUSE

The Art of Being Alone

Self-Love is having a moment

Round Table discussions: Skechers Go Trail Winter Running Shoe

A candid discussion from our runners who tested out the Skechers Go Trail shoe. Presented as a roundtable.

The Northface GTX RoundTable

Winter Running: A Love Affair Part Three

This fashion editorial shot by photographer, Logan Mackay, was intended to playfully embody the world's love affair with activewear as daywear.

Chuck II Boot

The tough decision of either looking fresh or keeping your toes dry is no longer. Century old sneaker label Converse launches a winterized version of their iconic basketball sneaker with…

Get Good at your Craft

We sat down with Bryan Cioffi, Converse's Global Creative Director to learn more about the creative process and how failures can turn into teachable moments.

A game changing view

We put together a full video recap of our 2-day experience with Oakley in Whistler B.C. This was a chance to field-test the Prizm lenses throughout their various dedicated sporting…

Clarence Kwan

eta description You may know Clarence Kwan through his ties to the Sneaker Pimps crew. In the past decade he's worked with Nike, Hudson's Bay, Canada Goose and many more…

Before you had ever heard of Drake we asked him questions

The past decade has seen Drake ascend to the peaks of music charts, pop culture, and internet memes. On the eve of VIEWS, his fourth studio album, we’re re-publishing our…

Wings For Life Revisited: Thoughts on running for those who can’t

I never thought that "runner" would be something that would appear next to my name or in an about me section. I hated it. I was always competitive but running…

The Luxury of Absence

An interesting cultural shift is happening. Stripped of traditional symbols of luxury precisely for the humility this new found absence provides.

Meet Ali, founder of #MTLCafeCrawl for Palladium Explorer Series

The Mtl Café Crawl movement was created by a single instagram photo. Published by postgraduate student Ali Inay as he began the adventure of getting familiar with his new home,…

Scenes from the WRG Gentlemen’s Hockey Classic

In case you missed the 3rd edition of the world’s most stylish hockey game.

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How to dress for the Gentlemen’s Hockey Classic

In case you missed the 3rd edition of the world’s most stylish hockey game.

Everything we see is perspective, not the truth

Regardless of your passion or your current situation in life, one of the best things you can do is actively seek out opportunities to put yourself in someone else’s position.

Fit to their Liking: Mayer Hawthorne & Jake One suit up

“It's not deep allegorical music. It's all about dancing and having fun,” Mayer explains. “When it's ten below in Detroit and you have no money, that music makes you feel…

Edit, edit, edit: Lou Dalton is designing her destiny through menswear

Fashion is not for the light hearted. It’s an incredibly intense environment. If you want to succeed, you have to give yourself to it.

Raising the bar

Every time I sit down to write one of these, the thought that I won’t have anything to say, or worse that what I’ve written is total horse manure, brings…

Take Five: Growing your Home Bar

With the help of Norm, bartender at Salt Wine Bar in Toronto, we broke down the bottles and basics you need to start your own bar cart as well as…

Netflix’ Bloodline and the Graduation of TV

Twin Peaks and The Sopranos shattered the belief that quality is reserved for the big screen in the 90s. Shows like Breaking Bad, Mad Men and The Wire have made…

The Illusion of Permanence

Over the years, I’ve come to the realization that things will never again be the same. Growing up in the last generation to be educated in primarily off-line schools, I’ve…

Cocktail Recipe: Tiger Glass

Our mixologist extraordinaire, Dan Lima, shares his Tiger Glass recipe. Make sure to try out this edamame and aloe vera gin-based mix at your next get-together with friends.

Quoted: Chef Antonio Park on Traditions

In "Quoted," we ask influencers their take on our issue's theme. This month, we quote Chef Antonio Park. Read on to find out what the celebrity chef had to say…

It Starts from Within

Confidence is like caffeine: some people go their whole lives without ever tasting a drop, while others have what amounts to an I.V. drip hooked up directly to their bloodstream.…

Palladium x WRG – The Explorer Series: Montreal

The Explorer Series, a visual series created by Palladium boots, challenges urban adventurers to delve into the spirit and unique aspects of the city that they call home. Sharing with…

Steven Jackson: Expressions of Confidence

We had the chance to meet Steven Jackson at Nike’s Hyper School Event in New York back in October. Given Jackson’s credentials as a football superstar, community leader, and emerging…

Let them eat cake

We’ve decided to explore our relationship with food. We’ve cooked, savoured, Instagrammed and shared our food with many of you but have never dived into the meat of the issue…

Community GOODs

What have we been up to between issues? From our TourdeFood in Toronto to the Perrier Pop-Up Party in Montreal and a Capsule Dinner with the city's finest fashion independent…

Coffee Breaks Around the World

Our editorial team shares their most memorable coffee breaks around the world. From the United States to Sweden, swinging by Spain, Colombia, and Greece, the team explains the typical rituals…

Never Settle

I’ve been blessed to be able to live out my dreams as a job. For example, this photo was taken for a web feature on Esquire.com Everyday I’m able to…

Community GOODs

What have we been up to between issues? From trips to Madrid to parties with Veuve Clicquot and pond hockey with celebrity chefs. Read more in our Community GOODs.

One to Watch: Laurent Bourque

This is the second album from increasingly popular Laurent Bourque. His musical style will remind you of James Blunt, which is perfect for a slow summer afternoon.

Welcome to the coldest alphabet on Earth

The creation of each issue, thus far, has been a marathon. 36-hour work binges, the disappearance of weekends and social lives, recycling bins filled with Red Bull cans and coffee…

Après Ski – Winter Cocktail Recipe

After a long day on the ski hill, nothing warms you up like a whisky cocktail. Let restaurant Le Bremner’s artisanal bartender Dan Lima teach you how to truly wow…

Business of Blogging – The Blogger PROJECT

At PROJECT Trade Show in Las Vegas, What's Really Good rounded up the bloggers chosen for Marcus Troy’s Blogger PROJECT and asked them about the business, importance and influence of…

Pause for Reflection

Here we are, a new year, a fresh start and at the start of What’s Really Good’s tenth and most exciting year to date. This time last year, What’s Really…

Of Moustaches And Men: An Interview with Adam Garone

Struck with the realization of the generational nostalgia that surrounds today's society and Movember, Erin Thibodeau explores Movember's runaway success, whatever happened to the mo' and why we love it…

Crowned: Men’s Winter Fashion

Now that the snow has fallen, even the faintest hint of warm sun carries its weight of nostalgia. This photo series calls to mind a series colourful enough to match…

WRG Redbull Thre3Style Mini-Issue

e are pleased to present to you Volume Four of What's Really Good™ Magazine, the RedBull Thre3Style Edition. This special edition brings you four exclusive interviews.

SKRATCH BASTID: TORONTO’S NEW MAYOR

Born Paul Murphy, Bastid is a pillar in the Canadian DJ community and the quintessential friendly Canuck. Hailing from the unlikely hotbed of true school hip-hop that is Halifax, Nova…

ADAM DOUBLEYOU: GETTING INTO HIS ZONE

Adam Doubleyou felt that sentiment the moment he was crowned Canada's latest king of Thre3style. Well aware of the legacy left by past champions, Adam knows just how big the…

Nothing Was The Same

I sit before my keyboard writing this once again. I’m overwhelmed by where to begin. The time between this issue and last has felt like an incredible period of transformation…

Meet the Neighbours

Hours before their Osheaga set, we met with dark pop band The Neighbourhood’s lead singer Jesse Rutherford and drummer Bryan Sammis to discuss their rising fame, genre blending, MySpace and,…

There Was Nowhere to Go But Everywhere: America by Hostel

“Better to sleep in an uncomfortable bed free, than sleep in a comfortable bed unfree.” ― Jack Kerouac, On the Road

New Rules

Immediately after the release our first issue, I felt like sleeping for about a thousand hours. Lindsay our editorial director and I had just powered through a 36-hour marathon polishing…

Electric Punanny – Don’t Just Go Big, Go Home!

DJ duo, Jasmine Solano and MeLo-X, swap the mainstream festival party scene for sweaty basement wild out vibes.

Lamb and Beetroot Burger Recipe

A Down Under Style BBQ'd Burger Recipe

This isn’t our first rodeo

Over the course of nearly nine years, aided by massive leaps in technology, we’ve reinvented ourselves numerous times. We sparked trends; the blogs copied them. We changed lanes again, the…

Danny Smiles: As Seen on TV

Danny Smiles isn’t exactly the newest kid on the block, but now that his appearance on Top Chef Canada has caught eyes and raised the profile of his work as…

The Perfect Meal – L’Orignal

L'Orignal head chef Daniel Geltner presents his ideal combination of plates for the season.