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Canadian Living Advice from Quartz Co.

Winter Diaries | Max Mackee
Mackee was born in Japan and spent his younger years in some of the world’s biggest cities – Tokyo, Paris, London. As he reached adulthood, he became a lawyer and a DJ – a lifestyle that saw him hopping from boardrooms to dance floors. He eventually left law and returned to Japan with a freshly earned MBA. Whereas his past career had been lined with dissonance, Mackee envisioned a life that reconciled business, creativity and a dose of fresh air.
Read MoreWinter Diaries | High Klassified
At just 25, Quebec-based producer, High Klassified, already has an amazing career after working with Mick Jenkins, Zach Zoya, Future and The Weeknd. The Quartz Co. team met with him in Laval (a city he cherishes and propels by his work) to better understand his creative process.
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Winter Diaries | Ace Tee
Ace Tee is the German-Ghanaian artist whose smooth flow and eclectic aesthetic shook the internet back in 2017 when her single ‘Bist du down?’ accumulated millions of views on YouTube and sparked chatter across the globe. She recently took a break from life on the road to give us some candid insight into how winter is a time for her to create and to fully embrace her ‘Sip slow’ philosophy.
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Winter Diaries | Loud
Meet Loud | Quartz Co. presents Winter Diaries, a series about the intimate relationship between Canadian Creators and Winter. Our team met with him behind the scenes to chat about his projects and vision.
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Winter Diary | Norman
Meet Norman Wong, Photographer, as we followed him as the first snowfall blanketed his beloved city of Toronto.
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Inspired by Japan,
Influenced by Canadian Winter
Jean-Philippe Robert, CEO of Quartz Co. in Montreal, is used to visiting Japan. We followed him during his latest trip to discover his favourite hidden gems in Tokyo.
Read MoreWinter Diaries | Ludivine
Meet Ludivine Reding | Quartz Co. presents Winter Diaries, a series about the intimate relationship between Canadian Creators and Winter. Enter the family cottage of Canadian actor Ludivine Redding, as she opens up on her favorite winter activities and discusses the impact of her hit series Fugueuses.
Read MoreWinter Diaries | Magalie
Meet Magalie Lépine-Blondeau | Quartz Co. presents Winter Diaries, a series about the intimate relationship between Canadian Creators and Winter. Magalie Lépine-Blondeau, Canadian actress, shares her relationship with the cold season — a time for self-awareness and introspection.
Read MoreWinter Diaries | Azamit
Meet Azamit | Quartz Co. presents Winter Diaries, a series about the intimate relationship between Canadian Creators and Winter. Azamit, Stylist & Designer, invites us to discover her apartment…
Read MoreWinter Diaries | Shayne
Meet Shayne Laverdière | Quartz Co. presents Winter Diaries, a series about the intimate relationship between Canadian Creators and Winter. Shayne Laverdière, Celebrity Photographer, shares his own vision about life...
Read MoreWinter Diaries | KROY
Meet Kroy | Quartz Co. presents Winter Diaries, a series about the intimate relationship between Canadian Creators and Winter. KROY, Singer, reveals her creative process…
Read MoreWinter Diaries | David
Meet David McMillan | Quartz Co. presents Winter Diaries, a series about the intimate relationship between Canadian Creators and Winter. David McMillan, Chef, welcomes us in his shed…
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JS X Quartz Co.
Journal Standard and Quartz Co. joined forces to introduce a unique variation of the classic Champlain coat for the Japanese market.
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The Porsche Driving Experience
Canada is a place where winter is fun and exciting – Quartz Co. is a proud sponsor of Porsche Driving Experience where adrenaline and speed meet icy roads.
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Port Franc | Crossing towards La Rochelle
In collaboration with Port-Franc Logistique, our jackets embark today on a journey towards La Rochelle, France, aboard the Avontuur, for a trip of about 30 days across the Atlantic.
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Quartz Co. X Altitude Sports
Last year, Quartz Co. and Altitude Sports collaborated to create the world’s first insulated winter jacket using milkweed. In response to popular demand, this collaboration has returned for another year.
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Insulation: Milkweed
Monark is a plant based insulator made of milkweed. It combines advanced textile-industry science with proven agriculture knowledge to create a high-performance product well adapted to canadian winters.
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