You’ve probably heard Kiki McDonough’s name mentioned alongside words like “gems” and “jewelry,” or seen her sparkling creations circling the necks, fingers and wrists of royalty. As a third-generation jeweler whose parents owned the esteemed 1723 Harvey & Gore — one of London’s oldest privately owned antique jewelers and diamond dealers — McDonough’s talent runs …
As if Florida wasn’t hot enough, a sizzling new retail concept has touched down on the state’s sandy shores. Based in Miami and with a new location in Palm Beach, Babalu is a luxury convenience store that welcomes elite travellers and locals into a treasure trove of must-have knick-knacks, all of which are sourced from …
The Dragon Ball, held each year by the Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation, celebrated its 25th edition on Jan. 25, welcoming 1,000 guests for an evening of culture and kindness. Mississauga mayor Hazel McCallion, Toronto mayor Rob Ford and the Consul General of the People’s Republic of China Fang Li were among the VIPs who …
Dolce Magazine joined fashion A-listers and philanthropists at the third annual Lunch With Margaret & George event, held at the Art Gallery of Ontario. The fashion and charity affair, hosted by the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation and luxury fashion retailer owners Lisa and George Corbo, greeted guests with a champagne reception, followed by a delicious …
Drawing inspiration from 20th-century surrealism, A Night of Distortion was held in support of the Immune Therapy Program at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre this winter. The art exhibit and costume party was hosted by Katherine Newman and Peter Cebulak of Katherine Newman Design, along with Jane Corkin, owner of Corkin Gallery in the Distillery …
Reach for the Rainbow’s signature black-tie charity event is among the top annual social events in the city. The goal is to raise funds to provide and support essential recreational opportunities to children and young adults with physical and developmental disabilities while promoting inclusiveness and equality. Over 1,000 guests were in attendance at the Crystal …
The Fairmont Royal York hotel was packed with well-clad literature aficionados on Feb. 6 for the highly anticipated ninth annual Book Lover’s Ball. Over 550 VIPs sampled sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and mingled with literary greats from across the country, including Neil Pasricha (The Book of Awesome), Kevin Kwan (Crazy Rich Asians), and celebrity authors, such …
The 27th annual Teddy Bear Affair brought an evening of Californian sun to the middle of Toronto’s chilly winter: “Exquisite California” was this year’s theme, and the event boasted live music from the Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson and authentic California cuisine à la celebrity chef Charlie Ayers, former executive chef for Google. Guests also …
The Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto was transformed into a whimsical, wintry wonderland as the annual Mirror Ball took over the premises. Host Jessica Holmes, formerly of Royal Canadian Air Farce, treated 650 generous guests to a unique set of stand-up comedy while the event raised nearly $500,000 in support of two vital cancer …
It’s a project that is rocking the fitness industry worldwide: Hard Candy Fitness, a global luxury brand in partnership with Madonna and New Evolution Ventures (NeV), celebrated the grand opening of its Toronto location — the franchise’s largest yet in the world — on Feb. 11. The original Material Girl hit the city to attend …
