Monthly Archives: September 2009
The look of the Season
During Italy’s awe-inspiring AltaRomAltaModa this year, some of the most talented designers on the national and international fashion scene showcased their fall collections to a crowd of eager onlookers and a panel of discerning judges. As the stunning masterpieces sashayed … Continue reading
Mark McEwan: Leaving a Mark on the Palate
For Mark McEwan, who’s dedicated a lifetime to culinary perfection, whipping up a work-of-art needs nothing more than a spatula and some quality ingredients. As I’m chaperoned into a private second-floor office in Toronto’s newest gourmet grocery store mcewan, a … Continue reading
AUDI S8: Speed, Style & Sumptuous Luxury
You’re sitting at a stoplight, and you hear what sounds like the rumble of a Lamborghini Gallardo engine to your right. You glance out the passenger window and see an Audi sedan. You think to yourself – I must have … Continue reading
Baghai the Builder
Poignant in conversation and prominent for his works, Shane Baghai is an old soul with a modern spirit. At a tender age he would buy tickets to the London Symphony and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra or read deep into the … Continue reading
Suzan Fellman takes Centre Stage
In many ways, home décor is much like theatre. And this is something that Los Angeles designer Suzan Fellman identifies with. “I understand characters, and when I design a home, I’m really developing a character.” Bursting with personality and incomparable … Continue reading
Vaclav Vaca: Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
Sunlight slants and sweeps through a quaint studio set west of downtown Toronto, dancing shadows away to reveal the beauty of art from times passed. Gilded mirrors gleam with antiquity, as reproduced furniture, painted panels and murals take the discerning … Continue reading
Perfecting Proportion
As Dee Dee Hannah recalls her childhood, it’s easy to understand how she became both an architect and an interior designer. “I loved math and science and I loved fashion. I had this dichotomy in terms of interests, but also … Continue reading
Moscone Tile and the Magnificent Mile
Carrying a resonance reflected by the depth of the Noir Saint Laurent marble table where the speakerphone is resting, Vince Moscone’s voice captures the essence of tile interior design: “We make the ordinary into the extraordinary.” Seated at the boardroom … Continue reading
Salon Privé: Europe’s Exclusive Automotive Affair
There’s nothing sexier than a barrage of vintage and exotic cars amidst lobster and champagne. The U.K.’s luxury super car event and concours d’elégance Salon Privé had guests expecting just that, as they flocked to the prestigious three-day automotive event. … Continue reading
