Photo Journal of Kyoto, Japan
I took a high speed bullet train (also known as the Shinkansen) travelling across the country up to 320km/h to Kyoto. Formerly known as Japan’s capital from 794 up until...
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Week long Work Trip Packing List
Got an upcoming work trip? The challenge is real! You want to maintain a professional style but also pack light. It's totally doable, especially with seasonless staples that are versatile...
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Why Made in Canada Matters
Made in Canada matters to us, and I think if you're reading this - it matters to you too. Not because Canada is the best country in the world (though...
Meet the Accessories Sewing Studio
The Accessories Studio is located in the former-garment-district of Leslieville. Their space is unique, and when we enter the Accessories Studio we’re immediately taken by...
A Photo Journal of Hoi An Ancient Town, Vietnam
Once a bustling trading post, Ancient Town has largely remained unchanged from its past infrastructure. Rich in colour, French and Chinese influenced architecture, and lantern lit...
Meet the Tee Specialists Studio
Owned by Jimmy, The Tees Sewing Studio specializes in something super-Canadian: Hockey Jersey Manufacturing. They are also experts in sewing stretch knits and passionate about...
The Secret DIY For Nourished, Dandruff-Free Hair
I first met Victoria Beretta in the fall of 2015 when we became co-workers at a local jewellery store. A few weeks into working together...
Room by Room: The 4-Step Checklist to a Minimalist Home
Sometimes it can feel really overwhelming when tasked to declutter, organize, and minimize the belongings in your home. So overwhelming, in fact, that you may just end up...
Meet the Core Basics Studio
The Core Basics Studio is owned by Nikki and Sherri. In 2010, they realized that there was a demand from small designers in small batch production, so they...
Meet the Jill-of-All-Trades Sewing Studio
Owned by sister-duo, Sam and Sou, the Jill-of-All-Trades sewing studio is located in one of the former ‘garment districts’ of Toronto, called Leslieville. Once brimming with apparel factories, there is...
The Essential Work Capsule Wardrobe
You're probably closer to a work capsule than you think. We've challenged ourselves to curate a wardrobe that could sustain a professional woman in a myriad of office settings.
25 Cool Women-Owned Businesses You Likely Don't Know About
It's International Women's Day. Around the world, there are events to support women and strike against the injustices that still affect the female gender. At Encircled, we make immense efforts to...
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I like to call myself an OG fan of Encircled. We’re talking only one item (the Chrysalis cardi) kind of fan. I fell in love with this item during my...