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Author: Madeline Stephenson

STOCK is UP

If you’re a stock character on Toronto’s financial scene, you’ve likely witnessed the daily rise of Trump International Hotel & Tower. This soon-to-be landmark will kiss the corners of Bay and Adelaide, putting an interesting new spin on the city’s existing architectural appeal. At 60-storeys, its striking granite and glass facade will reach a new …

Cirque Du Soleil brings TOTEM to Toronto

The fiery lust and whimsy of the famed Quebec-based Cirque du Soleil franchise has always been a winning choice in the world of entertainment. From unicycles and roller skates to trapeze acts and foot juggling, the renowned circus marque sets the stage for a must-see summer spectacle. Premiering in Montreal last spring, Cirque du Soleil …

Michael Lee-Chin: Renaissance Man

Nothing about Michael Lee-Chin is ordinary. Even his style of philanthropy heralds a certain unceremonious swagger that contradicts nearly every element of the Canadian archetype. From his conspicuous dress code to his private jet penchant and fearless life philosophies, the Jamaican-born founder of Portland Holdings Inc. threw a splash of water on the face of …

Britain’s Great Tricia Guild

It was a right royal night in 2008 when Tricia Guild found out that the Queen was appointing her to design a collection of fabrics and wall coverings influenced by the dignified décor of Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle. “I was pretty shocked and a little nervous, but delighted to have been chosen,” says Guild, …

The Time of your Life: Baselworld

Enter the Hall of Dreams, a heaven for horologists. The walls gleam like gold, the floors are as polished as pearls, and for the first few seconds you feel as if you’re literally frozen in time. With Rolex on your right, Longines on your left and Hermès on the horizon, there’s no doubt you’re under …

University of the West Indies (UWI) Benefit Gala [w/video]

On March 26th, 2011, more than 500 guests swayed to classic Caribbean sound waves at Toronto’s opulent Four Seasons Hotel for the 2nd annual University of the West Indies (UWI) Benefit Gala. The entertaining night honoured exceptional Canadians of Caribbean descent that have made remarkable contributions to their communities and have invigorated the UWI’s mission …

Brett Wilson, the Prairie Gentleman

They say that heat rises, but as we scale up a steep set of metal stairs to a Toronto photography studio’s searing second floor, the phrase personifies with blazing intensity. In a few swift flicks, W. Brett Wilson unfastens the top two buttons of his dress shirt. Rather than age him, the subtle wrinkles that …

Embrace The Elements

Unwind under the fiery sun, awaken as waves wash over, feel the wind flow through your hair or simply let the hot sand slide between your toes. Expand your horizons with the ultimate African safari escape at Eagle Island Camp in Botswana’s exquisite Okavango Delta. Relax on sun loungers as you soak in the sublime …

Martin Daniel Interiors

The pulse of Italian Renaissance beats between the walls of Martin Daniel Interiors’ Classique gallery, captivating clients with the cultural influences of handcrafted furniture that resonates authentic European artistry. Surrounded by baroque subtleties, gilded exotic woods and exquisite fabrics, enter a disarming romance where furniture is the isolated object of desire. “You look at the …

Objects of Desire

THINK OUTSIDE THE BIRKS Rest your precious jewels in this alluring red leather box from Birks, adorned with a delicate ivory flower. www.birks.com I REST MY CASE Dress your favourite technological device in style and conscious with trendy biodegradable cases handcrafted from exotic, durable woods. www.accessorygeeks.com KING OF THE CASTLE With 100 years of supreme …