A delicate chiffon dress hanging in a shop window catches your eye. It’s unlike anything you’ve seen on display in conventional retailers; yet, it’s still strikingly familiar. Was it from the pages of your grandmother’s photo album? Perhaps you recall it from a black-and-white in a history textbook? You simply must investigate. Stepping into the …
Paris was a city without cars in 1837. Horse-drawn carriages clopped gradually along its bustling boulevards where master tradesmen crafted goods that formed popular attire of the day. This is the world where Thierry Hermès’ eponymous company shared its genesis. That reputable harness maker may not have known then, but his utilitarian saddles would ignite …
On May 30, 2012, the Brain Trust event, ROCK, was held at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex to support the Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumour Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital. Performances by Marc Cohn as well as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts transported guests to the era of their favourite tunes for a night …
On June 16, 2012, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection welcomed guests to the inaugural fundraising event Fashion as Art: Exposed! Host Jeanne Beker, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of Canada, celebrated Canada’s Group of Seven Fashion designers Joeffer Caoc, Comrags, Greta Constantine, David Dixon, Thien Le, Lucian Matis, and D’Arcy Moses, by showcasing …
The third annual Big Night at the Green Barn, held on June 6 at Wychwood Barns, was a successful gathering dedicated to backyard-grown foods and a menu of “Nonna-inspired” dishes. The $160,000 raised at the event will help The Stop’s Green Barn in its initiative to inspire city dwellers to grow their own food and …
From the shores of Abu Dhabi to the pages of Dolce, find your guide to this season’s hottest fashion. 1. Instead of shortening those hemlines, opt for a flowing black number from Catherine Deane. The lace sleeves and plunging neckline show off your summer colour, while the length of the dress adds an element of …
These captivating condos will take your home life to a whole new level. 1. IN THE GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS Enjoy luxury living outside of the city. Grand Palace Condominiums has three residential towers situated in the heart of beautiful Richmond Hill, providing a cosy lifestyle in the scenic suburbs. www.grandpalace.ca 2. AT FIRST SIGHT …
Add special pieces to your home that will make all the difference. 1. GUIDING LIGHT Put the spotlight on ambient light fixtures with this beaded lamp by Tucker Robbins. www.vivre.com 2. VANITY FAIR Clean, simple bathrooms with an area of visual interest are key to a modern home. www.canaroma.ca 3. SINK OR SWIM A decorated …
The 2012 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City sparkled with the creations of fashion’s hottest designers. The star-studded event marks the opening of this year’s “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations” exhibit, which explores the striking affinities between two Italian designers from different eras. Under trustee and co-chair Anna …
On March 26th, 2012, former world heavyweight champion and boxing legend Muhammad Ali hosted the 18th annual Celebrity Fight Night event for his Parkinson Center in Louisville, Kentucky. International Watch Co. (IWC) Schaffhausen joined The Greatest in his rumble against Parkinson's disease by designing a watch, the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Muhammad Ali, celebrating his …
