Dolce spends an afternoon in the sundrenched suite of design duo Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan to talk trips to Grand Cayman, jet-setting to Britain and falling in love with Canada’s design scene — all while overlooking a sparkling Toronto, 39 storeys below. Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan are on top of the world. Or …
As she celebrates her fifth year at the helm of Canada’s Design Exchange, Shauna Levy looks back on the progress she’s made as a champion for authentic design, the lifeblood of creativity — and is making larger-than-life plans to continue her mission of using design to better the planet. When Shauna Levy was 25, she …
As Toronto’s skyline reaches higher, the city’s heritage buildings remain strong and silent below — especially those of master builder E.J. Lennox, the man who built Toronto. Dolce takes a stroll to visit the famed architect’s works and considers what they mean to a modern Toronto. Yonge and Dundas Square is lorded over by shiny, …
18 storeys above a golden beach in Miami is a sumptuous paradise in the sky. Residence 18, one of the most luxurious abodes in the affluent Regalia condo tower, just hit the market for $9.9 million. Will you make it yours? Miami has a style of luxury all its own — an intoxicating concoction of …
You don’t have to be off to the races to enjoy the old-world splendour of a well-made chapeau or glittery accessory. This season, dress to the nines for any occasion, with the help of these daring accessory designers. www.arturorios.com PHOTOs COURTESY OF ARTURO RIOS
Through bold accents and an arresting overall vision for each project, Flora Di Menna Designs Inc. has refined the standards of design. According to world-renowned designer Flora Di Menna, gone are the days of the “one size fits all” living space. Admired globally for her innovative take on classic style and innovative trends, Di Menna …
Believe it or not, spring is in the air — and the fashion world is in full bloom. From relaxed maxi dresses to gowns fit for a royal tea party, our favourite labels are welcoming the season’s classic rush of florals in vibrant hues, billowy silhouettes and playful accents. Take their lead, and add some …
Dolce sits down with Anthony Lassman, co-founder of London-based bespoke travel agency Nota Bene, to take notes on his favourite jet-setting destinations for 2017. Dolce Magazine: What are some travel trends you’re noticing for the new year? Anthony Lassman: Experiential travel more and more — yet still the demand for the traditional “watering holes” of the …
Sam Mizrahi President and CEO, Mizrahi Developments. When Sam Mizrahi, president of Mizrahi Developments, set his sights on the most famous intersection in the blossoming metropolis of Toronto, he knew it was The One. Today, that corner of Yonge and Bloor is now the future home of One Bloor West, Toronto’s most anticipated retail and …
Chris Hadfield Canadian Astronaut And Author. When one is presented with the rare opportunity to pick the brain of retired NASA commander Chris Hadfield, one must be diligent in RSVPing to the correct press conference — i.e., not the kids’ one. But my panic when I find myself sitting among a hundred or so little …
