Sustainable fashion and homeware brand, Kotn, is continuing to grow with the opening of its 5th location in Leslieville Toronto – and it comes with a unique twist!
Along with shopping Kotn’s collection of clothing and homeware at its new Leslieville location, you can actually grab a drink and something to eat at the cafe space in the back, in partnership with Maha’s Brunch!
“Kotn and Maha’s share a love and passion for our community, fostering places to gather and share in each other’s company. Together with Maha’s, we’re excited to bring our Egyptian heritage and traditions to Leslieville.” Kotn shares via its Instagram.
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Everyone knows a well-rounded wardrobe consists of timeless and practical basics that can be worn for years to come, which is why women have come to obsess over Vancouver-founded Aritzia.
Known for its elevated and quality-crafted basics, Aritzia is where most shoppers go to stock up on well-made coats, quality tees, great jeans, tailored trousers, layering essentials, and cozy knits. And let’s not forget about the brand’s trendier pieces including the Super Puff coat, silk slip dresses, teddy jackets, and jumpsuits.
You have to admit, you probably realized you own many (or most) of these items as you read that. But for the devoted shoppers, who feel like they already own all of the brand’s essentials, they can find solace knowing there are other brands like Aritzia out there that offer similar styles, and sometimes at a lower price too!
Montreal-based clothing brand Frank & Oak is not only known for being deeply committed to minimizing its impact on the planet but it’s also known for its sustainably made men’s and women’s essentials. Sold online and in 22 stores across Canada, Frank & Oak has reinvented the customer experience through its personalized shopping experience. Aritzia fans will be able to find similar products to what they’re used to, only with a more environmentally conscious blueprint. You can shop for outwear, responsibly-made denim, tops and blouses, sweaters, dresses, pants, footwear, accessories, and more.
The beautiful contemporary brand, TOTEME, is actually based in Stockholm. A modern uniform through distinct designs, meticulous craftsmanship, and high-quality materials. This brand is inspired by women’s lives and their needs in fashion, creating a wardrobe that not only is stylish but also has a purpose.
Also hailing from Vancouver, OAK + FORT now has over 19 locations across North America, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Here you’ll find minimalistic, Japanese-inspired basics that we promise will go with just about everything in your closet. Most of what you’ll find here comes in a timeless, neutral colour palette of black, white, gray, tan, and navy, meaning it can all be mixed and matched with what you already own with total ease and without complication. In addition to women’s and menswear, you’ll also find jewellery, accessories, homeware, and beauty products.
This summer, popular L.A.-based, sustainable fashion brand Reformation opened the doors to its first international retail store right here on Canadian soil at Yorkdale. The new Toronto location features natural and recyclable materials, including eco-friendly fabrics, vintage furniture, hangers, reusable totes, and garment bags, and will offset 100% of electricity usage with wind energy. Here you can shop for sustainably made styles, including dresses, jeans, tees and tops, shoes, and bags. Don’t worry if you can’t make it to the Toronto flagship, you can shop the sustainable brand right from the comfort of your home.
For the gals that live in cozy basics, we highly recommend giving Lou & Grey a try. Here you’ll find all the comfortable essentials, without having to sacrifice on style. You can stock up on affordable cashmere and loungewear, which can easily be dressed up for nights out or down for those cozy nights in. But easily the biggest selling point is how insanely soft every piece is. Seriously, the brand’s motto is making items that are “crazy soft” and will give you “all the feels.”
Petite Studio focuses on, well you guessed it, petite sizes. The brand puts a strong emphasis on steering clear from fast fashion and creating pieces that you’ll want to wear season after season. Investing in clothing that will last for years is the idea behind this company.
While known for its incredibly crafted denim, Madewell also focuses on all the things you’ll want to wear with your jeans including effortless tees, keep-forever bags, cool jewellery, and compliment-worthy shoes. If you’re looking for some essentials to style with your beloved Aritzia favourites, this shop is definitely worth the visit. Think tops and sweaters in retro-inspired hues, corduroy bottoms, cozy sweaters, and flowy floral maxi dresses.
Another top pick for brands like Aritzia, The Frankie Shop features understated yet elevated pieces that are timeless. Think feminine, menswear-inspired pieces like sweaters in slouchy silhouettes, paper bag waist pants, and wide-leg trousers. But let’s not forget about the swoon-worthy lineup of tops and blouses, coats and blazers, and accessories including structured bags and stunning footwear to suit the modern woman’s lifestyle.
UNIQLO designs clothing for everyday life. Simple, high-quality, and practical, you’ll soon find this brand as your new go-to. It’s always evolving to satisfy the needs of its customers and creating innovative technology to strive to be the best.
Part of the H&M group, & Other Stories has a fab selection of contemporary yet still trendy clothes. Expect to shop feminine silhouettes, florals, pretty pastels, as well as the brand’s selection of stunning jewellery, handbags, shoes, accessories, and even swimwear.
Similar to Aritzia, kotn is a Canadian brand that you’re sure to love. The Toronto-founded brand sells effortlessly cool pieces for the capsule closet of your dreams. Find turtlenecks, trousers, t-shirts, dresses, and more, all made ethically with the finest Egyptian cotton.
If you’re all about classic with a twist, then you’ll want to check out what’s available at Storets ASAP. This brand, like Aritzia, is filled to the brim with chic and trendy everything, but nothing is over-the-top or overdone. Think lots of boyfriend blazers, stunning co-ord sets, fun rompers, and more all for prices that won’t make your head spin.
RE ONA is a women’s ready-to-wear label offering transitional, functional, and clean designs. It believes clothing should be effortless, minimal, and comfortable— all at the same time. The label is passionate about creating quality-made garments using soft fabrics that can easily transition from morning to night, that transcends from season to season.
The LA-based brand, Mijeong Park, draws major inspiration from the city. With modern silhouettes and neutral colours, these pieces are truly timeless. The brand was designed with quality and refinement for the modern woman in mind. Mijeong Park actually donates a portion of its online sales to elementary art education in areas of LA.
DÔEN is a gorgeous contemporary brand with dreamy dresses, flowy skirts, sleek blouses, and more. If you love Aritzia’s Wilfred Free line, you’ll definitely fall in love with this brand. Not to mention, DÔEN is currently transitioning to organic and recycled fabrics for certain styles of clothing, so you can feel extra good about your purchase at this shop.
Mango is a brand that’s similar to Zara, but it feels a little like its older sister in a way. While there are no more Mango stores in Canada, you can thankfully still shop the brand online. It’s here that you’ll find super wearable items that are fashionable and on-trend with a modern contemporary feel.
Online store Pixie Market is a one-stop-shop for all your straight from runway-inspired finds. Everything you’ll find here is elevated beyond its basic form and even though the prices are a bit steeper than Aritzia, once you take a look, you’ll fall in love too. Plus, the site also has lots of sustainable offerings and we all know how important that is.
This popular brand can always be found all over Instagram being modeled by celebs and influencers. With whimsical clothing that makes you feel like you’re in a fairytale, browse its site for puffy sleeves, corduroy pants, pom-pom sweaters, and more akin to some of Aritzia’s trendier styles.
Since 1992, Anthropologie has become a contemporary fan favourite. If you love bold patterns or neutral designs, there is something for everyone’s personal style. The brand also has a great plus-size section and is constantly hosting awesome sales.
For a more affordable brand like Aritzia, there’s Montreal-based Dynamite. You’ll find trendier pieces and basics here. There’s a great variety that’s near-identical — think knit tank tops, blouses, faux leather pants, cardigans, sweatsuits, blazers, and more.
With a focus on creating pieces to last beyond trends, COS is a brand that offers beautiful essentials for your closet. Stock up on elegant and chic pieces from this store, similar to the style you admire from Aritzia.
Popping up all over Vancouver and Toronto, The Latest Scoop fills up its retail spaces with fresh basics and trendy pieces from Paris, Italy, New York, Bali, Los Angeles, and Spain. Proudly Canadian, The Latest Scoop not only carries the hottest brands from our nation but also scopes out what’s trending around the world.
This womenswear brand, Eileen Fisher is an industry leader in ethical and sustainable fashion. The chic company plans to reduce its own greenhouse gas emissions from production by 25% by 2025. Not only does it source sustainably, but it also makes a point to create a supply chain of fair working wages.
Simons carries modern and minimalistic pieces that will seamlessly fit into your wardrobe. Plus, the pieces are quite affordable too which is always a bonus!
LEZÉ The Label was founded in Vancouver back in 2017 by Tanya and Karen. It was created on the basis of wanting workwear that’s recycled, comfortable, and chic, all at the same time. Plus, sustainability is definitely at the forefront of the brand’s practices and manufacturing processes.
Everlane wants the right choice to be as easy as putting on a great T-shirt. That’s why it partners with the best, ethical factories around the world, and sources only the finest materials. It offers beautiful fashion pieces that are so effortlessly chic.
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The benefits of a good set of wardrobe basics are endless. Combat closet fatigue? Check. Look polished with the least amount of effort? Check. Feeling comfy in your own clothes? Check! A comfy tee, a good pair of jeans, and a cozy sweater — these are all classic must-haves for when you have that “I have nothing to wear” dilemma. (Spoiler alert: you always do.) But you don’t want to go running to your closest mall for some t-shirts to slip into, either. Basics should be the building blocks of your closet, which means that quality is of the essence. The upside is, there are so many brands out there that have made basics its mission with aesthetics that are anything but basic.
It all started for Kotn when founders Benjamin Sehl, Mackenzie Yeates, and Rami Helali wanted to create the “perfect t-shirt”. The ethos of this staple Toronto brand is entirely built on basics. Think crew neck tees, button-down shirts, and cozy hoodies all made with ethically grown and manufactured Egyptian cotton.
Think basics with a little bit of retro flair. For Betina Lou designer Marie-Eve Emond, the focus is on craftsmanship and making clothes that will last. Marie-Eve has also made it a point of working with other local talents, curating a mix of sustainable (and aesthetically pleasing!) brands in her Montreal store.
Harly Jae is another proponent of the slow living movement and this brand wants to help you look good at the same time. Each piece is locally made in Vancouver with sustainable fabrics like linen or hemp. We’re eyeing the brand’s wide-leg Pierrot pants and boxy Pierrot jacket —easy classics to wear as a set or separates, while its Bardot jumpsuit looks like an easy piece to dress up or down.
Aritzia is a well-known retailer that makes some pretty trendy items with a minimal twist. Think casual wear and dresses blended with a classy vibe that makes for the perfect foundation for a capsule wardrobe. From tees, to tanks, to blazers, you’ll find it all.
Long-line cardigans and shirt dresses take center stage with SKYE, a San-Francisco-based womenswear brand that caters to the minimalist in all of us. The result? A sophisticated outfit that looks put together even if you got dressed in the dark.
Touting itself as an elevated basics brand, New York-based Richer Poorer offers pieces with a hip, laissez-faire attitude. Think like an Urban Outfitters sort of vibe with boxy cropped tees, vintage-inspired t-shirts like the raglan or henley cuts, half-zip sweaters, and its best-selling classic bralette that comes in 16 different colours. Comfy, casual, and oh-so-cool.
It wouldn’t be a true basics roundup without including Everlane, although the brand hardly needs an introduction these days. The brand’s lineup features everything from cashmere sweaters and silk shirts, to bootcut jeans, and clean-cut jumpsuits — all simple and classic enough to complement anything in your existing closet.
Think of Grana as Everlane’s slightly more tropical cousin. Based out of Hong Kong, the brand’s focus is on fabrics, featuring only the best from all around the world: Chinese silk, Pima cotton from Peru, Tencel from Austria, and linen from France. Whether it’s a slip dress for easy-peasy dressing or a cashmere boyfriend sweater for colder climates (ahem, Canada), Grana’s got you covered.
Dynamite offers both classic apparel as well as on-trend styles to add to your collection. You’ll be able to shop for all of the essentials and basics you need for your everyday outfits. Don’t forget to browse the accessories section to add to your jewellery drawer too!
It’s right in the name with this one: AYR stands for All Year Round and it’s an apparel brand dedicated to versatile styles that can be worn all year. Functionality plays a major role throughout its collections without sacrificing its clean, neutral aesthetic. Check out the brand’s timelessly chic denim cuts or billowy button-downs for that effortlessly polished vibe.
OAK + FORT now has over 19 locations across North America, including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto, and Vancouver. Here you’ll find minimalistic, Japanese-inspired basics that we promise will go with just about everything in your closet. Most of what you’ll find here comes in a timeless, neutral colour palette of black, white, gray, tan, and navy, meaning it can all be mixed and matched with what you already own with total ease and without complication. In addition to women’s and menswear, you’ll also find jewellery, accessories, homeware, and beauty products.
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Looking to kill some time with a little retail therapy? This weekend, there are a bevy of great deals to shop from independent Canadian retailers and the big stores you already know and love.
Bring a little life into your space with the sale Plant Collective is hosting. The Toronto retailer is taking up to 50% off succulent bundles. Get free shipping on orders $100 or more, or a flat shipping price of around $4.99 across Toronto. Shop the Plant Collective sale.
ROSÉ TORONTO is a made-in-Canada organic skincare line that’s praised by Vanity Fair, Glamour Mag, and more, so you know it’s good stuff. Save 40% on serums, face oils, and more, plus free shipping on orders of $50 and more. Shop the ROSÉ TORONTO sale.
Locally made using fabrics from Italy and France, Toronto-based designer Ellie Mae is hosting an online warehouse sale until the end of the day on March 27. Save big on quality Canadian-made pieces and support the Toronto Humane Society while you’re at it — a portion of sales will go directly to benefiting the animal welfare group. Shop the Ellie Mae Warehouse sale.
This Saskatchewan-based family-owned outdoor store has a number of specials running right now, including 30% off new Patagonia merchandise (until March 31) and 25% off new Fjallraven merchandise (until April 6). Not to mention, the sale section has tons of other deals to browse. Shop the Outter Limits sale.
For ethically-made, quality wardrobe essentials, KOTN’s sale section for men and women is worth a peek. Shop the KOTN sale.
Squeeze in some self-care while in isolation and treat yourself to a jade roller from Province Apothecary. The Toronto-based beauty brand is offering 30% off jade rollers, plus free shipping on all orders. Shop the Province Apothecary sale.
Known for its Canadian pride t-shirts, sweaters, and more, Peace Collective is paying it forward and offering 20% off to customers who donate to the company’s food bank partners: Toronto Daily Bread Food Bank, Greater Vancouver Food Bank, Edmonton’s Food Bank, Calgary Food Bank, Ottawa Food Bank, Moisson Montreal, and Halifax’s Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank. To get the discount, all you need to do is take a picture of your donation and send them a private message via Instagram.
This Toronto-based footwear retailer is taking 25% off Converse sneakers for a limited time with the promotion code “CON25”. Don’t forget to check out the store’s sale section while you browse, which features up to 70% off Heelys, Timberland, adidas, New Balance, TOMS, and more for the whole family. Shop the Getoutside sale.
Beautiful accessories are just a click away! Zane, a Toronto accessories boutique, has an impressive sale section for those looking to browse sunglasses, bags, jewellery, and more. You’ll find deals on brands like BAGGU, Le Specs, and Jenny Bird, to name a few. Shop the Zane sale.
Shop a curated collection of emerging designer brands from across the globe. Chance & Fate is offering 10% off on all online orders, no promotion code necessary. Shop Chance & Fate.
Workout clothing that’s cute and functional is what you’ll find at MICHI’s Stay Home sale. Until March 31, save up to 50% on stylish workout tops, leggings, and more. Shop the MICHI Stay Home sale.
We love a sale on sale! And right now, you’ll find one at Frank And Oak. Use the code “B2G20” to get an extra 20% off when you buy two or more markdown items for men and women online. Shop the Frank And Oak sale.
From now until March 29, shop the Hudson’s Bay Friends & Family sale to save an extra 15% on everything and an extra 10% on select home products. Use the promotion code “FRIENDS” at checkout. Shop the Hudson’s Bay sale.
Looking for new cozy sweats to lounge around in? Roots has you covered. Save 20% on your purchase when you shop and enjoy free shipping. Shop the Roots sale.
Head over to Dynamite to save 30-50% off select styles. There are over 300 pieces featured in the sale, including tops, bottoms, dresses, accessories, and more. Shop the Dynamite sale.
Nike fans, rejoice! You can step up your at-home workout game with 25% off select Nike styles at Sportchek for a limited time. Plus, shop door crasher prices on all things active. Shop the Sportchek sale.
Take 50% off everything, plus an extra 10% off everything online at Banana Republic. The promotion runs until April 1 and there’s free shipping on all orders $25 or more. Shop the Banana Republic sale.
Another sale on sale to peruse is Anthropologie’s. Take an extra 50% off already reduced items and receive free shipping on orders $50 or more. The discount is automatically applied at checkout. Shop the Anthropologie sale.
Calling all beauty lovers! YSL Beauty is hosting a limited-time sale with up to 40% off select products like lipstick, palettes, foundation, and more. Shop the YSL Beauty sale.
If you’re looking to refresh your shoe collection then Foot Locker’s sale is the one for you. Save 20% off when you spend $99 or more with the promotion code “SPRING20” or save 25% off when you spend $199 or more with the promotion code “SPRING25”. Shop the Foot Locker sale.
Self-care is a priority right now, and if you need to stock up on essentials, The Body Shop has an awesome promotion going on. Save 20% on beauty products like sheet masks, bath bombs, body oils, and more. Shop The Body Shop sale.
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There’s no place like home for the holidays — and nothing better to lounge around in than a good pair of sweatpants. From the elastic waistband for all those holiday dinners, to keeping you comfy any time of day, sweatpants are great for so many reasons. Plus, they hit the perfect sweet spot of clothing: more presentable than actual pajamas, and way more relaxed than (shudder) jeans.
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What does your star sign have to do with your personal style? Potentially, a lot! According to astrology, your sun sign determines the way you tend to show up in the world – or, your essence. Understanding yourself more deeply on a cosmic level could mean the difference between you continually buying things you end up hating, and things you end uploving. If you identify with your sun sign, consider checking out your most compatible store in Toronto below.
Any fearless Aries must be well-suited to blaze the trail of life, and Titika Active is equipped to support that mission. This collection of fashionable and functional athletic wear essentials is beautiful enough to match your confidence, and high-performance enough to keep up with you, Aries.
Kotn will indulge sensual Taurus’s appreciation for comfort with it’s line of quality essentials (men and women’s clothing and accessories) ethically made from authentic Egyptian cotton. This material is finer, softer, and stronger than any other cotton. Prepare to get addicted, Taurus.
There’s always something new to discover at this fashion-forward boutique in Kensington Market, where stock gets refreshed every week. Expect a mix of NYC street style and L.A. trends, with some Kensington market boho-chic flavour. It’s anything but boring — just like you, Gemini.
For intuitive Cancer, feeling at home in your space, your clothes, your skin, is a must. Ardith Style specializes in wearable linen, knits, and pre-loved vintage pieces that you can really live in. Everything here is organic, local, and sustainable wherever possible – made with heart.
Regal Leo can naturally light up a room with their magnetic energy, but a little more glitter never hurts. Costume jewellery won’t do for this sign. Mejuri is the fine jewellery brand that strikes the balance between luxury, and accessible with its fine jewellery for everyday, and is definitely iconic enough for statement-making Leo.
For no-nonsense Virgo, simplicity and efficiency are everything. Muji, which translates as “no-brand quality goods” in Japanese, offers a range of products from household goods and apparel, to apothecary items and stationery that are resource-saving, low-priced, and nature-oriented. Virgo, this store was made for you.
Beauty and balance are high values for a Libra, the Venusian sign of the scales. The Detox Market offers a curated selection of green beauty and skincare to bring your life back into balance, starting with the outer layer. A sumptuous skincare ritual is heaven for this sign, and The Detox Market is a one-stop shop.
A Scorpio never willingly sacrifices quality for quantity in any situation, and apparel is no exception. Muttonhead, the slow design-focused brand is prepared to meet the standards of even the most discerning Scorpio. Expect only high quality, durable apparel, outerwear and home goods built to outlast trends.
Touted as ‘the Lululemon of streetwear,’ Kit and Ace makes a solid companion for an active Sagittarius. This technical apparel is created for people who run, bike, walk, and trot the globe with a purpose. From the gym to the office to class to wherever the night takes you, this diverse collection can definitely handle your lifestyle, Sagittarius.
Ambitious Capricorn knows the importance of ‘dressing for the career you want,’ and Gravity Pope caters to those style-conscious bosses who want to put their best foot forward. Bringing together a curated selection of handcrafted collections of footwear, clothing, and accessories, this indie boutique will set you up for success.
Much like forward-thinking, original Aquarius, this consignment store defies expectations. Unlike your average consignment store, VSP Consignment is curated, boutique-like, but also super diverse in its offerings. You’ll find clothes, jewellery, and bags from designer labels and also lower-end brands.
Clothes with a little soul will do for a Pisces, who’s said to be the oldest soul of all the star signs. The assortment of unique, collectible clothing and accessories from the 1960s-1990s is known to be some of the city’s best vintage – and you can’t resist the comfort of high-quality but well-worn denim and broken-in boots, right Pisces?
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Ready to start building your sustainable wardrobe, but don’t know where to start? We get it.
As a shopper, it can be hard to decide which brands are doing sustainability the right way. Lucky for you, we found six Toronto brands that are incorporating sustainable fabrics and materials in their pieces, while lessening their overall impact on the environment. From clothing to swimsuits to accessories, we have you covered!
Instagram/@unclexstudios
Co-founded by Toronto-based style influencer Allegra Shaw, Uncle Studios is for the cool girl who wants to do good for the environment. Each garment is made in Canada from eco-friendly, recycled, or deadstock fabric and shipped to you in packaging made out of recycled and biodegradable materials, without those pesky paper receipts and plastic hangtags.
Our picks: the Slip Dress in ivory ($178), the Linen Tunic in white ($130), and the Perfect Crewneck in blush ($67).
Instagram/@peoplesproduct
Looking for dreamy feminine pieces to add to your wardrobe? May we introduce you to Peoples Product, a slow fashion, ethical womenswear company based in Toronto and started by Eva Parrell and Chelsea Mazur. Each piece is designed in Toronto and handmade by Fair Trade artisans in India. Head on over to the website to see the price breakdown of why each piece costs what it does, from the materials and labour, to the shipping and duties.
Our picks: the Bon Bon Top in rose gold ($118) and the Hook & Eye Pants ($108).
Instagram/@houseofell
Katia is the super cool Toronto-based creative behind the vintage and upcycled jewellery brand, House of Ell. Each piece is handpicked and transformed into a one-of-a-kind showstopper that will transcend those trendy and poorly made fast fashion pieces.
Our picks: the Upcycled Charm Necklaces and the Vintage Rings. Browse the styles on Instagram.
Instagram/@kotn
Kotn is a Toronto retailer that sells well-fitting, basic, everyday pieces made from sustainably and ethically produced Egyptian cotton. Founded by two three entrepreneurs, Kotn works with a local NGO in Egypt to tackle the high illiteracy rates and provide children living in their farming communities with access to education? We’re not crying, you’re crying.
Our picks: the Men’s Essential Crew in black ($30), the Women’s Mock Neck Tank in lilac ($28), and the Women’s High Neck Tank in white ($25).
Instagram/@scrunch.to
Finally, a Toronto-based company to make all your scrunchie dreams come true! Michèle Klaponski works with re-purposed fabrics and makes each and every scrunchie by hand! Bonus: she’ll even take your old pants, dresses, and sweaters and upcycle them for you.
Our picks: the Coral Scrunchie ($10)and the Picnic Scrunchie ($10).
Instagram/@unikaswim
Finding a sustainable swimsuit can be hard. But not anymore! ?NIKA is a Toronto-based swimsuit brand that uses a 100% regenerated nylon yarn fabric created from pre and post-industrial waste to make its made-in-Canada pieces. Sizing runs from Small to 4XL. Plus, each piece can be custom made to fit each and every curve of your body. Run, don’t walk! Check out our custom swimsuit experience with ?NIKA.
Our picks: the Hannah Bottoms ($97) and the Tulia Top ($89) in Sangria Slush.
Featured image: Kotn’s Queen St. West store via Instagram/@bunz_official
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