1. Le Gallery Wil Kucey Q What do you look for in the pieces you select? A I select artists and not pieces. So my approach is different than a number of other galleries where they’re looking for an inventory to provide to clients. For me, I’m looking for a group of artists that I …
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff is the definition of a woman who does it all. An unparalleled determination and passionate persona makes her the go-to girl in the fashion world. Unlike most success stories in the industry, Wolkoff didn’t eat, sleep and breathe fashion from a young age. “Having two older brothers, I was very much a …
On October 8, 2012, the Canadian arts community lost one of its most beloved and generous supporters. “I remember how his eyes lit up,” says Karen Kain, retired ballerina and the National Ballet of Canada’s artistic director, of her first encounter with Walter Carsen. He reminisced about his experience at a traditional geisha house during …
A New York-based, classic womenswear retailer has gone international, enticing fashion-conscious Torontonians to attend the launch of the first-ever Ann Taylor store in Canada this fall. Head designer Lisa Axelson was among the enthusiastic attendees, cutting the ribbon that unveiled the newly built and beautifully merchandised store in the Toronto Eaton Centre. With champagne flowing …
Doha, Qatar, is a mix of highs and lows, a blend of new and old. Battered buildings tell a story of the past, while chic condominiums paint a picture of the future. Overlooking the Souk Waqif from my seat on the second-floor patio of Al Bandar restaurant, I can see, feel and smell the essence …
"I was having a night of love with a muse,” says artist Carlito Dalceggio. “It was the most beautiful night of my life.” He speaks of the darkened hours that shined light on his future; the hours that painted a picture of the rest of his life. After that eye-opening evening that Dalceggio gives vague …
When Phillip Adams was entering university as an undergraduate student, he was undecided about his major and the direction of his life. But after one glimpse at his sketchbook, friends encouraged him to register for an art class. He took their advice and explored a skill and passion that deserved to be challenged and fostered. …
One in a Million Macy’s at Herald Square gives you over one million sq. ft. of shopping space. www.macys.com Have We MET? The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a cultural marker, dating back to 1866. www.metmuseum.org A Taste of Spain Accomplished chef Seamus Mullen opened up Tertulia in 2011, bringing authentic Spanish cuisine to NYC. …
Sequins, feathers and feminine silhouettes were unveiled during Rome Fashion Week at the bi-annual style event AltaRomaltaModa Abed Mahfouz photos by Raffaele Soccio / L. Sorrentino Giada Curti photos by Luca Latrofa - Gianni Catani / L. Sorrentino Tony Ward photos by Luca Sorrentino
you’re in a mall. On June 2, 2012, Yorkdale Shopping Centre introduced a new culinary experience. A large space of 45,000 sq. ft. was transformed into a dining centre and a resting place for fashion enthusiasts and everyday shoppers. Why the change? “Those customers who have visited Yorkdale in the past probably would admit that …
