Every day, the Earth turns, just like the billions upon billions of times it has before, always moving, always changing, shifting with each tick of the clock. Evolving, even if only minutely, with each passing second. Empires rise and fall, mighty kings come and go, and great beasts that once ruled vast domains are but …
It's an unusual world, the one Karim Rashid occupies. It’s an environment comprising smooth, glossy plastics, bustling with seemingly nonsensical, free-flowing shapes and radiating with bold, vivid colours that defy conventional standards. It’s a surreal landscape that he envisions, but it’s also a contemporary one. It’s a world made to match our technologic existence; yet, …
My heart racing, my chest heaving, I collapse to the sand, defeated by the relentless waves of the mighty Pacific. My surfing instructor, Spencer, laughs and drags our boards away from the ebb and flow, reminding me that surfing isn’t mastered in a single session, especially on Hawaii’s legendary waves. Completely humbled, I smile at …
Have you ever been on a lavish getaway? Do you remember relaxing on the sand and partying the night away beneath the sultry tropical moon? These are the good times that make a lasting impression. But who really recalls their time in the resort gift shop? Seaside Luxe looks to change all that, delivering the …
Like a snarling beast charging towards its unsuspecting prey, the all-new 2012 Jaguar XKR-S is a startling automotive predator. Yes, you heard right: Jaguar. The brand that’s been more recently known for quiet refinement, sophistication and comfort has shredded its three-piece suit and gone feral. If you craved speed in the not-so-distant-past, a Jaguar dealership …
It’s early Sunday afternoon in Toronto. The sun has free dominion over the clear October sky, casting an intense radiance over the city and drenching Arlene Dickinson’s downtown loft in a warm glow. She sits relaxed at her kitchen table, wearing a simple ensemble of casual sweats, calmly discussing the art of influence, the topic …
Francesca Bortolotto Possati is the chairwoman and CEO of the Bauers Hotel Group in Venice, Italy. Many consider the original Bauer Hotel – opened in 1880 – to be the city’s finest, and it’s thanks to her watchful eye that the Bauer continues to be the premier Venetian destination for royalty, ambassadors and film stars …
The glowing eyes of passing traffic illuminate Toronto’s fashion mile, omitting the darkened storefronts that only hours ago were bustling with life. The business day is done, yet, between Avenue and Bay the shoppers stir. It’s American Express’s (AmEx) third annual Blackout on Bloor event and their illustrious Centurion Card members have come out to …
When actress and producer Michelle Yeoh – known for her role in such films as Tomorrow Never Dies and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon – hit the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this past September, there was a distinct, seductive scent that followed. The aroma was the unmistakable fragrance of renowned cosmetic …
1. If you find comfort in cash, this pillow is for you. Handmade using roughly 50 American greenbacks, the Dollar Pillow will provide solace even when the economy doesn’t. 2. If you’re looking for motivation, look to your wrist for inspiration. With the diamond-encrusted words “Keep Calm and Carry on” strewn across the ebony cuff …
