Success Stories
Robert Mantella – Survival of...
Every day, the Earth turns, just like the billions upon billions of times it has before, always moving, always changing, shifting with each tick of the clock. Evolving, even if only minutely, with each passing second. Empires rise and fall, mighty kings come and go, and great beasts that once rul...
Fashion
The Sheer Elegance of Altaroma SS12
Bulgari
What better way to count down until spring than with Bulgari’s quartz, 18-karat white gold and diamond encrusted watch. The wait has never looked better.
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Tony Ward
Welcome the new season not with rain boots and umbrellas, but with spring’s prettiest colours. Dresses...
Special Features
A Tale of Two Trumps
Gone are the days of butlers and boudoirs – modern luxury has just moved in. With a vast portfolio of residential and retail projects that span the globe with big-city attention, the Trump brand arguably continues to emote luxury in all its forms. The Trump Hotel Collection, which includes locati...
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Audi A8
When it comes to naming heavy metal luxury rides, usually the big Mercedes S-Class, followed by the BMW 7-series, comes to mind. These two heavy hitters, especially the S-Class, have established themselves in the upper ranks as preferred choices in the prestige class. The Audi A8 usually comes af...
Special Features
Pillar of Strength: Nancy Pencer
Fourteen years have passed since Nancy Pencer lost her husband. “I never thought that I would not grow old with him,” she says, just two days before the anniversary of Gerald Pencer’s death. Her eyes carefully hold tears captive, and as she pauses to swallow and take a deep breath, you can hear i...
Fashion
Bikini Wear
Cranchi 58 Fly Bridge With a sun pad for three and a lounge for six, the 58 is ideal for basking in the sun. Over 60-feet of elegance and function in one package. www.cranchi.it
Cranchi Mediterranee 43HT This 45-foot yacht, perfect for 12 passengers, has teak flooring throughout. The sophistic...
Restaurants
Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini: ...
Foodies familiar with the metropolitan dining scene have more than likely flirted with the savoury fare of Peter Oliver and Michael Bonacini. This formidable culinary duo has regaled the palates of many Torontonians, and recently shared with Dolce Vita their most beloved dishes from four of their...
Travel
Ray Zahab: Running Wild
In 2007, I finished a 7,500-kilometre run across the Sahara Desert. My two teammates and I ran an average of 70 km per day for 111 days through six countries – probably not the most efficient way to see northern Africa, but definitely the most immersive!
We ran through massive sand dunes, occa...
Fashion
Fashion Icon Iris Apfel
It was about halfway through our interview on a rainy Thursday morning when Iris Apfel asks if I would mind pausing while she grabs something quick to eat. She politely explains that a frantic morning had consumed any free time for food. Denying the 90-year-old former interior design and fashion ...
Fashion
Sylvia Mantella: A Couture Wonderla...
A regular at Toronto, New York and Paris fashion weeks, Sylvia Mantella compares runway shows to an electric feeling, making it clear that for her, fashion is more than just clothes. “Valentino, McQueen, and Balmain,” Mantella says confidently, when asked about her favourite designers. “I love th...