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Sophie Sobol

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Toronto
As seen in: Design Milk, Metropolis, Metropolis Magazine, Interior Design, AZURE, The Concordian, Boys By Girls, Designlines Toronto
Covers:  Art, fashion, architecture, design, culture.

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Sophie Sobol’s Biography

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Toronto-based writer, editor and social media marketing professional with 3+ years covering architecture, design, art and fashion. Currently: Editor at Toronto-based design magazine Designlines. Previously Assistant Editor at Designlines and sister-publication AZURE (2023-25), contributing 50+ articles published in print and online. Regular contributor to UK menswear magazine, Boys by Girls, interviewing actors and writing editorials for fashion shoots. Writer for Toronto exhibition space and g…

Sophie Sobol’s Journalist Portfolio

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Yu & Mei and the Art of the Dinner Party

Yu & Mei and the Art of the Dinner Party

The team behind Toronto’s chic supper club walks us through building the perfect dinner party—from tablescape…

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What's In My... Balloom Bouquet: Dylan Kwacz

What's In My... Balloom Bouquet: Dylan Kwacz

Local faux floral designer Dylan Kwacz shares what’s inspiring him now

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This Retrofuturistic Bathroom Redesign is Pretty in Pink

This Retrofuturistic Bathroom Redesign is Pretty in Pink

In Luxembourg, TOIETMOI teams up with Fermetti and Atelier Belge to dress a bathroom head-to-toe in pink poly…

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I Went to Mason Studio's Invisible Tide So You Don't Have to (But You Should)

I Went to Mason Studio's Invisible Tide So You Don't Have to (But You Should)

After the hustle and bustle of IDS and DesignTO opening weekend, Designlines editorial assistant Sophie Sobol…

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Editorial: Jester of Belonging

Editorial: Jester of Belonging

Photography Victoria Barrell Fashion Jacob Levine Words Sophie Sobol Grooming Annabelle Miller Model Char…

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Interview: Actor Joshua Colley

Interview: Actor Joshua Colley

Photography Sara Byrne Fashion Yuval Ozery Interview Sophie Sobol Grooming Simone for Exclusive Artists us…

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Articles

In Chicago, The Coalesse Co.Lab Pop-Up Championed Collaborative Design

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By Sophie Sobol Verified
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At Fulton Market Design Days last month, the streets were packed with designers, architects—and pop-ups. On a main auxiliary, a row of pink shipping containers housed temporary room-sized exhibits from emerging designers and more (think: modern furnishings and a giant gumball machine). Down the street, a large-scale installation outside the Steelcase WorkLife Center immediately caught the eye The Coalesse Co.Lab pop-up was rooted in contrast—from rich colors to textures to materials.
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In Chicago, the Coalesse Co.Lab Pop-Up Championed Collaborative Design

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By Sophie Sobol Verified
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At Fulton Market Design Days last month, the streets were packed with designers, architects—and pop-ups. On a main auxiliary, a row of pink shipping containers housed temporary room-sized exhibits from emerging designers and more (think: modern furnishings and a giant gumball machine). Down the street, a large-scale installation outside the Steelcase WorkLife Center immediately caught the eye. Photography courtesy Coalesse.
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Staud Home’s Debut Collection Feels Distinctly Lived-In

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By Sophie Sobol Verified
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Los Angeles‑based contemporary womenswear brand Staud is best known for statement purses with bold silhouettes, patterns, and prints. From the spherical Moon Bag that went purse-platinum in 2019 to the beaded Tommy bags emblazoned with tinned sardines that went TikTok viral a few summers ago, Staud routinely delivers products with a bold—often joyful—vision. Their latest offering? A new homeware line full of organic shapes, hand-crafted textures, and vintage goods.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes! I've had my own since I was a teenager.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Andy Sachs (duh)

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Via email!

Awards

National Magazine Award

2025 - Silver — Best Issue

The AZURE November/December 2024 issue embodies a clean yet thought-provoking line-up of stories and designs. Taking the theme of climate change, the issue holds a great mixture of tactical and enlightening elements to further readers’ understanding of this important topic. —NMA: B2B Jury

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