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Read the latest in fashion, art, culture, and interviews with rising creatives. 23 Magazine curates bold editorial content for a new generation.

5 Canadian Designers to Watch This Fall

The Rebrand of Fear: Calling It Self Love

This Valentine’s Day, she questions what feels like self love and what is really fear. A quiet reflection on bravery, stepping out, and embracing life without hiding. Sometimes loving yourself means opening up, taking risks, and letting the world in.

Packing For Labour Made Easy

Packing for the hospital can feel overwhelming but having the right essentials makes a huge difference. From maternity clothes and toiletries to baby must haves and comfort items, here is everything I am bringing to make labour and recovery easier and more relaxing.

Growing Up Without a Village: How to Build One From Scratch

This Halloween, it’s all about doing things your way. Whether you’re flying solo, keeping it small, or finding your rhythm in new spaces, this guide is filled with cozy, creative, and low-cost ideas to help you reconnect, reflect, and have fun. No village? No problem. You are exactly where you’re meant to be. 🎃

The Staycation That Made Us Rethink Home

Sometimes the best getaway is closer than you think. From a cozy hotel in Vernon to local restaurants and relaxing activities, a staycation can help you recharge, reset, and focus on yourself without leaving the area.

What’s more terrifying than the haunted? The indifferent.

Every October, when the veil grows thin, the dead do not rest. They whisper from the shadows, from the hollow places, from the ground that has swallowed them. They ask for justice. If you stay silent, if you look away, if you pretend you do not see..then the ghosts will take you too.

Okanagan Wine Tour Hacks: What the Locals Won’t Tell You 🍇🥂

Seven wineries and cideries, amazing drinks, and farm fresh bites! Our Kelowna wine and cider tour with Discover Okanagan Tours and Sip South East Kelowna was pure summer magic. From first time tasters to seasoned sippers, our community explored, laughed, and soaked in every vineyard vibe. Find out all the insider tips, what to pack, and where to go for the ultimate tasting adventure.

Inside The Vault Studio: Talent Beats Nepotism?

In a world where connections often outweigh talent, The Vault Studio in Kelowna proved something different. Walking in, we weren’t sure what to expect. Would ego dominate? Would status matter? Instead, we found a space where creativity ruled, confidence was nurtured, and raw talent shined through. This is what happens when a community is given freedom, support, and respect.

In a Room Full of Sugar Babies, Be the Candy Shop

In a town buzzing with creative energy, staying true to yourself while building a supportive community can be challenging. Our journey with 24 Hour Snacks shows how blending authenticity, collaboration, and a little bit of sweetness creates powerful moments—and how you can do it too. From creative shoot tips to navigating small-town vibes, this is your guide to shining bright without losing your flavour.

The War You’re Not Meant to Watch

It’s a place you’re constantly told is “complicated.” It’s always “escalating,” “sensitive,” or “deeply rooted in history.” Gaza—the narrow coastal strip home to over 2 million Palestinians, half of whom are children—is more than just a flashpoint. It is, for many in Western media, a no-go zone for truth.

How I Got Out of My Abusive Family — No Sugarcoating, Just Survival

This is my story of survival — growing up with abuse, finding the courage to break free, and the messy, painful, beautiful journey of healing. If you’re trapped and searching for a way out, I want you to know you’re not alone. There is hope, and there is strength waiting inside you.