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Author: Josh Walker

Bags Of Style

Whether you’re looking for classic or contemporary, a statement piece or something more subtle, these are the bags that will see you through the season. Valentino Garavani Carry Secrets Beaded Leather Clutch: Made in Italy, this Valentino piece brings together sequins and jewels, and comes with a removable shoulder chain. www.valentino.com Gucci Horsebit 1955 Small …

Nicholas Mellamphy: Approaching Fashion as an Outsider

The founder of CABINE and former creative director of The Room at Hudson’s Bay discusses the role of luxury retail and the power in being able to step away. "Luxury has nothing to do with value. It’s about experience, esthetics and standards.” As one of Canada’s most highly regarded industry experts, Nicholas Mellamphy is no …

Rj Looks To Gotham’s Greats To Inspire Its Dc Comics Watches

The collaboration with Warner Bros. sees the Joker and Two-Face featured in limited-edition timepieces. By looking to the darker side of the DC Universe and focusing on the Batman franchise’s infamous villainy, Geneva-based RJ Watches brings a fresh perspective to horology. It sits in line with a number of other successful RJ collaborations that have …

Villa Balbiano: A Villa With A View

Located between Il Dosso di Lavedo and the Comacina Island, Villa Balbiano stands on the shore of Lake Como, steeped in Italian history. At over two hectares, Villa Balbiano is one of Lake Como’s largest properties. As well as a garden overlooking the water, a pool and private access to the lake, the property boasts …

Marilyn Monroe’s Menorah Sells For More Than $112,000

In Monroe’s possession when she died, the menorah is an item that brings together Judaism with the Golden Age of Hollywood. On Nov. 7, niche New York City-based auction house Kestenbaum & Company sold Marilyn Monroe’s menorah for $112,522. Though the item, paired with the buyer’s premium, totalled over $112,000, the buyer’s winning bid was …

Candice Kaye: A Life Led by Design

The textile designer and entrepreneur on choosing design over dance, the power of bespoke and moving to New York without a Plan B. "When I founded Candice Kaye Design there was this gap in the market, where no one was doing bespoke, one-of-a-kind pieces at a reasonable price point, especially within hospitality,” begins Candice Kaye, …

Rolex: Shaping Modern Sport

From the U.S. Open to the Olympics, across Scotland, California and Calgary, Rolex has helped shape the golf and equestrianism landscapes. Since its beginnings in London in 1905, Rolex has become a brand synonymous with sport. Its partnership with tennis is one that dates back to 1978, when the brand became official timekeeper of the …

Matthew Rosenberg: Using Innovation As A Force For Good

Matthew Rosenberg, founder and CEO of M-Rad, discusses a design journey that’s led him from Saskatoon to Los Angeles. As a creative, Matthew Rosenberg spent many of his early years studying and travelling. He took nine years learning his craft, studying architecture and environmental design, and he has absorbed culture in cities across Europe and …

Sun Soaked

Escape to the sunnier climes of Los Angeles, where the fashion flows and the heat is free. Model: Megan Blake Irwin Model Agency: Storm La Photographer: Thomas Louvagny Stylist: Oretta Corbelli Makeup Artist: Mina Abramovic Hair Stylist: Virginie Pineda Videographer: Ludovic Nortier Text by Josh Walker

Objects of Desire

The pieces you need to prepare yourself for another season of luxury. 1. VERHEYEN LONDON SHAWL COLLAR – Crafted with Mongolian lamb and 100 per cent Italian silk comes a piece designed to add a lift to any outfit. www.1stdibs.com 2. HERMÈS BIRKIN 30 BAG – Designed in standout silver, this bag comes with lock …