Spring Forecast
March 24, 2009
The spring trend report is in … all the way from Italy. Twice a year, Rome’s most prestigious fashion show, Alta Roma Alta Moda, brings together Europe’s top designers for a night of head-turning, show-stopping couture. Attendees watch in awe as dazzling models reveal what the gods of fashion have in store this upcoming season.
With over 20 award-winning designers strutting their stuff, this year’s spring collection brims with innovation. With flowing fabrics accented with bright kisses of colour, Alta Roma’s masterpieces promise to look fabulous – rain or shine. [Read more]
The Connoisseur of Posh Living – Fausto
March 23, 2009
Facing the crystalline waters of the Adriatic against a backdrop of lush mountains, a coastal town in central Italy illuminates with blushing sunsets that follow the ocean beyond the peripheral. Its beauty so serene, its essence so stirring, in San Vito Chietino dreams are born.
A destination where artists, composers, poets and legends see with their hearts and speak with their soul, it is here where an international cyclist peddled and sweated and cried his way up vigorous valleys and treacherous twists during the Giro d’Italia in June of 1950. And at that moment just 30 kilometres away, a pregnant woman [Read more]
The Blueprints to a Million Dollar Home with Marina Khajetoorian
March 23, 2009
It starts off with imagination … and ends with realization. That is the philosophy behind the unparalleled vision of Interior Designs by Marina Khajetoorian. “I invariably honour history, tradition and time,” says Marina, as she takes me through her magnificent showroom. Gussied up in rich, textured fabrics accented with voluptuous busts, stately columns and grand arches, the main floor spills with the traditions of a 17th century domicile. Take exciting steps down dark cherry wood stairs, and the brilliance of classical design juxtaposes the escapist elements of a Mediterranean villa. A rustic wall separates with curving arches, [Read more]
A Roman Holiday … With Torque!
March 23, 2009
With the wind in your hair, the sound of rubber hitting the pavement and the rumble of a powerful engine, you and your favourite passenger can discover Ferrari’s birthplace the way it should be seen!
When the dream of Enzo Ferrari started more than 80 years ago, the vision for a uniquely superior sports car was realized. Born out of a passion for racing, Ferrari first specialized in the automotive industry, setting the standard for true exhilaration. Since then, racing enthusiasts everywhere have become experts in appreciating [Read more]
Enlisting a Godsend: Preston Bailey
March 23, 2009
Waves gently crash on an endless shore of white sand as you stand under an arch of white roses, and stare into the eyes of your significant other. The reception area is elaborately decorated with centrepieces of orchids and seashells in perfect view of sparkling turquoise waters. As you and your new spouse take in the fresh island air beneath a tree draped with flowers and crystals, you will never forget the extraordinary beauty of one of the most important days of your lives and, of course, the man who made it all happen: Preston Bailey. [Read more]
The Burj Dubai: Standing Tallest
March 23, 2009
Officially outgrowing the competition as the tallest building in the world, the Burj Dubai reflects a colossal landmark, representing humankind’s highest architectural achievement yet.
When the Romans built the Colosseum, they used unprecedented engineering techniques that were revolutionary for their time. Parts of the massive structure pose scores of questions about how it was built, after leaving behind nothing but stone and mystery. The same can be said about the ancient Egyptian pyramids and St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. Today, a variety of experts [Read more]
Pacesetting Time: The Kriëger Watch Corporation
March 23, 2009
His office is on the third floor; his whole office is encased in glass. “I can see what’s going on and people can see how hard I am working – that’s one of the reasons why I did that.” President and marketing guru Lance Burstyn of the Kriëger Watch Corporation heads to the new boutique-style headquarters of Kriëger everyday and is surrounded by royal blue grass wallpaper and special dark wood that cocoons him in refuge as he sketches and plans and strategizes. Maps of the world plaster the back wall and beyond his desk and through naked windows the streets of Miami clamour as its ocean oscillates and Burstyn’s Power Reserve watch of rose gold and straps of blue shimmers in the reflecting sunshine. It’s in the midst of South Beach’s heat and rising waves that the story of Kriëger begins; born from the pioneering spirit of Burstyn’s step-father, Ira Krieger. On a beautiful day in 1985, [Read more]
Toronto Board of Trade’s 121st Annual Dinner
March 23, 2009
Over 1,300 members from Toronto’s business community joined Premier Dalton McGuinty for the Toronto Board of Trade’s 121st Annual Dinner. The event featured [Read more]
Lamborghini: For the Driver Who’s Somebody
March 23, 2009
Everybody who’s anybody knows what a Lamborghini is – one of the greatest sports cars in the world. This in-depth look explores the origins of the automotive legend, right up to its present-day accomplishments.
Over 60 years ago, the idea for a legendary automobile began. Evolving from the scraps of a country ravaged by the Second World War, the original Lamborghini was born of humble beginnings. It’s a story that started in the Regia Aeronautica, known today as the Italian Air Force, with a man’s expertise in repairing [Read more]
Canfar Gala
March 23, 2009
As the battle against AIDS rages on, prominent citizens from Toronto and surrounding areas gathered at the 12th annual Bloor Street Entertains gala. With a fundraising goal of $500,000, the money raised went to support the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR). [Read more]
