The life pursuits of Bobby Genovese

Introducing himself facetiously as Brad Pitt, debutant Bobby Genovese is blond and blue-eyed and living the American Dream.

He travels to worldwide meetings on his private Learjet. He indulges in chocolate chip cookies, Krieger and Cartier. He floats on glamorous Aspen powder and dives off his multi-million-dollar yacht as it skims the froth of Florida’s South Beach. “It’s such a big world with so much to do and I haven’t even started. Do up your seat belt and hang on,” he says with a grand smile. [Read more]

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 down the runway, it was clear that this season’s theme is glitz and glamour. The competition was fierce, as dainty gowns dressed in dazzle made their debut among metallic-embossed numbers. Newcomer Gianni Calignano was just one of the talents who graced the stage, with unique feminine frocks like this shimmering couture sensation. [Read more]

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 wide-grinned face throws a subtle stop into my path. The tall figure is casually decked out in jeans and a blazer, making him almost unrecognizable to audiences of The Food Network’s The Heat, who might expect the no-nonsense chef in a white coat. Sitting down for some premium-brand Chasers orange juice, I’m told: “You’re [Read more]

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 been imagining it. But as the light changes to green, and the car beside you comes to life, it all begins to make sense.

The Audi S8 is the direct descendent of Audi’s full-size A8.  Similar to the BMW M series and the Mercedes Benz AMG class, the “S” designation represents Audi’s performance division. [Read more]

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 night the words of Lord Byron, Ernest Hemingway and Oscar Wilde. “As a boy, I was always interested in grown-up subjects; I looked at life in a more profound way than other kids did,” explains Baghai, 60. “By the age of four, I was fluent in Farsi, French and picked up Turkish from my nannies,” says the linguist, whose appreciation for great works provided the framework for his own architectural poems. [Read more]

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 creativity, Fellman has created quite the name for herself, becoming the new secret weapon of the interior design realm. A true artisan, the design diva reinvents herself time and time again, not only designing for residences, but also creating her own décor pieces. With an extensive background in environmental theatre and fashion design, [Read more]

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 eye of beholders back to an epoch when indulgence and individualism was in its time of power. A distinguished artist lifting decorative arts with every stroke, owner of Interior Visions Vaclav Vaca sits peacefully upon a stool, behind him a cart brims with acrylic paints, palettes, hundreds of paintbrushes and other tools, which draw a journey into the heart of the Enlightenment era. [Read more]

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 that’s sort of the way my mind works: very linear, logical thinker. But then I loved design!” Her stunning creations, bright smile, long golden locks and engaging personality have become famous, courtesy of three appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show, a hosting gig on the HGTV series Love By Design and a column in the National Post. [Read more]

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 table, his sister Anna Moscone nods in agreement.

Vince, the president of Moscone Tile, is on a conference call from Sardinia, the ancient Italian island anchored in the Mediterranean, its landscape scattered with 500-million-year-old rock. [Read more]

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. The outdoor garden party has become synonymous with glamour and luxury, flaunting the world’s finest automobiles, lavish collectables, and gourmet cuisine. [Read more]

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