We spoke with the multi-talented businesswoman about her successful design career and her definition of beauty. Q. What is your definition of luxury and beauty? A. My definition of luxury and beauty is high quality, uniqueness, sophistication and glamour. Q. How did you come to be a celebrated interior designer? A. It all came from …
The synergy of the Carrera y Carrera and Tous brands makes for original and inspired jewelry collections under the Joie Jewelry umbrella. Symbols are — and have always been — an important part of our history and culture. Historically, jewelry in particular has been rich with meaning and emotion. Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, adorned herself …
In one of the most competitive and hottest real estate development markets in the world, to be named “New Home Builder of the Year” is a significant achievement. That is how Pureplaza was recognized in 2018, continuing a close to 40-year tradition of excellence for one of the Greater Toronto Area’s most respected developers and …
Lifestyle icon and businesswoman Martha Stewart recently met with executive vice president and deputy CEO of Jewelmer Jacques Christophe Branellec at a private event in Manila, Philippines. With Stewart a collector of the South Sea pearl and Jewelmer a pioneer of using the same pearl in its exquisite designs since its launch in 1979, it …
Toronto art lovers recently came together at the residence of Natty and Mark Nashman for the exclusive Evening of Art, headed by Erica and Noah Godfrey, in support of the Yogen Früz Brain Project. An exclusive selection of the 2019 brain sculptures were on display, and guests had the opportunity to bid on them in …
Concord, a Canadian developer of multiphased residential communities, hosted a film premiere gala exhibiting rare De Beers jewellery during this year’s TIFF. The diamond collection, on loan from the London headquarters, was showcased within a live fashion setting, with guests offered the opportunity to take part in portrait photo studio sessions wearing the pieces. The …
On September 6, Hotel X’s newest restaurant, Petros82, opened in Toronto. Overlooking Stanley Gardens and the city’s waterfront, the Mediterranean restaurant focuses on all-natural, locally sourced ingredients, serving dishes such as grilled line-caught swordfish, miso-seared cod and Atlantic lobster tail. The venue also hosts a raw bar serving sharing plates and fresh seafood, ideal for …
On September 5, IFA, the renowned trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances, opened its 2019 edition with a memorable gala and after-show party in Berlin. Hosted by Janin Ullmann and Chris Brow, the evening included speeches from Berlin’s Governing Mayor Michael Müller, chairman of the supervisory board of gfu Consumer & Home Electronics …
The National Ballet of Canada has raised over $1.2 million following its annual fundraising gala, MAD HOT BALLET, at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in Toronto. Presented by CIBC for its 13th year and co-chaired by Rana Florida and Rochelle de Goias, this year’s event — titled Desert Dream — featured an …
The Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF), dedicated to highlighting the best in Italian cinema both in Hollywood and internationally, celebrated its eighth edition during June at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Toronto. Hosted by Canadian journalist and fashion entrepreneur Jeanne Beker, the event was attended by Oscar winner Nick Vallelonga, who was presented the 2019 ICFF …
