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Author: Josh Walker

Nic von Rupp: A Force Of Nature

Professional surfer Nic von Rupp talks fear, passion and preparing yourself to take on Mother Nature. Known as the Portuguese version of Nazareth, Nazaré is a seaside location with a history tied to Christianity. It’s not just biblical stories that draw people to Nazaré, though, but the behaviour of its ocean. Between October and March, …

Scott Pryor: Stranger Than Fiction

From U.S. Marine Corps to lawyer to actor and director, Scott Pryor is someone with a story to tell. His latest, Tulsa, is a tale of hope and redemption, and one he believes we need in the grips of a pandemic. As a kid, Scott Pryor watched Stanley Kubrick’s movie, Full Metal Jacket. It’s a …

A Pause For Paradise

A selection of scents inspired by private rose gardens and dawn, bringing together notes from all corners of the globe. THE ALCHEMIST’S GARDEN, A MIDNIGHT STROLL, BY GUCCI Incense-scented and created to be layered and combined with other fragrances. Finished with notes of smoky cade wood and cypress. www.gucci.com K, BY DOLCE & GABBANA A …

La Métamorphose Couture AW 2020–21 A Chance to Dream

As one of the final phases of the lunar calendar, the Balsamic Moon brings with it an anticipation of letting go, to make way for something new. It’s the same feeling that defines this collection. With fluid silks and light tulles, it asks us to surrender to the astrological and open our minds to dream. …

Objects of Desire: Summer 2020

This issue’s notable objects of desire, from classic skates to floral scents. 1. Forest Hill Private Residences: Soon-to-arrive private, luxury residences set within nine storeys, overlooking Toronto’s Forest Hill Road. www.foresthillresidences.com 2. Pick-Me-Up Indoor Swing: A single-seat indoor swing, complete with Tibetan lamb cushion, is hand-dyed and available in various colours. www.1stdibs.com 3. Pearl Choker: …

Arielle Raycene: Preparing To Play The Lead

The model-turned-actress discusses la dolce vita, body positivity and living life in front of the camera. When we call Arielle Raycene, she’s in the final stages of preparing for her upcoming off-Broadway show USED, on stage between Feb. 18 and 22 at the Hudson Guild Theatre in New York City. Raycene is set to play …

Hemky Madera: Exploring A Second Skin

Speaking from his home in Nashville, Madera talks Queen of the South, growing up in the Dominican Republic and why he prefers to play the bad guy. Born in Queens, N.Y., and raised in the Dominican Republic, Hemky Madera is someone brimming with culture. Featuring in Weeds and the award-winning Queen of the South — …

Murda Beatz: from small-town Canada to the international stage

Shane Lee Lindstrom, better known as Murda Beatz, might have grown up in small-town Ontario, but that didn’t stop his meteoric rise in the music scene. Raised in Fort Erie, Ont., a small town that sits on the Niagara River, Murda Beatz was always familiar with the power of music. Growing up, he was surrounded …

AMAA: From Theory To Order

Since AMAA’s inception in 2012, the Venetian architecture firm has moved from strength to strength by taking an approach that’s as collaborative as it is creative. Described as a “Collaborative Architecture Office For Research and Development,” AMAA was founded by Marcello Galiotto and Alessandra Rampazzo in 2012, after their experience working with Italian architect Massimo …

The Finishing Touch

A collection of luxury rings hand-picked by the Dolce team to seamlessly complement your style. AMBER DIAMOND RING: Featuring a number of round diamonds set within a ring of 14-karat yellow gold, this piece is handcrafted in the brand’s Toronto studio. www.penwardenjewellery.com ROYAL DE VERSAILLES RING: This ring has been designed to the Royal de …