Shutter speeds were set almost as high as our expectations for Lorenzo Riva's couture presentation at AltaRomaAltaModa. Clicking faster than ever, Riva provided fashion photographers with an excess of front-page footage. Unabashed by bright colours, earthy prints and subtle hints, Riva chose to satisfy, rather than taunt, an audience that yearns to be fashionably fulfilled. …
It’s 9:30 a.m. and Kevin Harrington’s voice is echoing off the raw brick walls of Toronto’s historic Burroughes Building. His dress shoes drum along hardwood floors as he enters the room, pinstriped and punctual. The millionaire-entrepreneur who created the world’s first infomercial is in town to launch his latest venture, Inventors Business Centre Canada. A …
Noticeably unnerved by heights, Gil Blutrich perches on the rooftop ledge of Toronto’s iconic King Edward Hotel – his latest acquisition. The accomplished CEO of Skyline International Development Inc. bought the historically symbolic building with a trio of partners in March. With investments in several cities, Blutrich is used to towering views. “I was dreaming …
With the boldness of James Bond, the gaze of Cary Grant and the keys to any Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelmann is one of most captivating figures in the automobile world. As president and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A., Winkelmann has been hailed for his revolutionary vision that led the luxury supercar company to an unrivalled series …
Billionaire entrepreneur Roustam Tariko was the centre of attention on May 12, 2010, when he led the official launch celebration of Russian Standard Vodka in the Canadian market. ONE Restaurant in swanky Yorkville, Toronto played host for the evening, as guests swarmed an immaculate ice-sculpted bar to order cocktails that exceeded Russian standards. Celebrities, media …
The world’s largest Brazilian gala and one of Canada’s most successful fundraising events ran its 44th annual course on May 8th, 2010 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Founded by the late Anna Maria de Souza, the Brazilian Carnival Ball brings prominent people and humanitarians from various communities together to celebrate Brazilian culture and raise …
Sportsmen, celebrities and royalty rallied in the Middle East at Cartier’s International Dubai Polo Challenge on March 26, 2010. Cartier’s prestigious fifth annual event was hosted at the renowned Desert Palm Resort and Polo Club and supported by Jordanian princess and active United Nations ambassador, Haya Bint Al Hussein. Horses galloped, glasses chimed and guests …
Those who downplay the magnitude of fashion are often unaware of its ability to convey character and conviction. There is simply something intriguing about being able to express a mood or emotion without uttering a single word. While nothing will ever outperform the personality that comes from within, a little panache on the outside can …
Altruistic A-listers, distinguished designers, and coveted corporations have gotten extremely creative in the name of good causes. With social media being the recent rage, online auctioning has become an increasingly popular fundraising format. Celebrities are donating dinner dates, resorts are offering luxurious rooms, and fashion houses are opening their doors. Philanthropy has become more than …
Push past soaring three-inch thick, 10-foot tall, solid Honduran Mahogany doors and into a regal foyer with 23-foot high, coffered ceilings and a celestial sea of LED lights that like stars, quietly complement a crystal and antique wrought-iron chandelier that glows like an ambient moon. Ornately customized plaster pilasters and corinthians with classical Roman flair …
