The 2012 Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City sparkled with the creations of fashion’s hottest designers. The star-studded event marks the opening of this year’s “Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations” exhibit, which explores the striking affinities between two Italian designers from different eras. Under trustee and co-chair Anna …
On March 26th, 2012, former world heavyweight champion and boxing legend Muhammad Ali hosted the 18th annual Celebrity Fight Night event for his Parkinson Center in Louisville, Kentucky. International Watch Co. (IWC) Schaffhausen joined The Greatest in his rumble against Parkinson's disease by designing a watch, the Big Pilot’s Watch Edition Muhammad Ali, celebrating his …
The Children’s Aid Foundation’s second annual Spark Gala left guests fired up over performances honouring celebrity luminaries for their musical, sports, fashion, entertainment and vocal arts achievements. The event raised $400,000, with proceeds providing youth in foster care with extracurricular activities necessary for individual growth. www.ignitethespark.ca www.cafdn.org
Guizzetti Corporation has built a business based on integrity. For years, it has provided clients with condominiums and the luxury lifestyle they crave. On May 3, 2012, friends and family were invited to an exclusive preview of the upcoming Guizzetti development. Offering guests cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, Grand Palace Condominiums was introduced at a beautiful …
On March 10, 2012, guests experienced the enlivening essence of traditional Caribbean music at the third annual University of the West Indies (UWI) Benefit Gala. Over 500 people gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto for the highly anticipated event, which celebrated the achievements of esteemed members of the Caribbean-Canadian community. This year’s Luminary Award …
There’s something particularly special about arriving at the Ritz-Carlton Naples. The long driveway. The Mediterranean-topped towers. The fountains. The Carrera marble. The ornate chandeliers, formal draperies and Persian carpets. The museum-quality artworks, especially the 18th and 19th century American and British oil paintings of the sporting life. It’s grand. It’s luxe. And the recent remodels …
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 …
There are few sports car brands that can match the prestige, performance and beauty of a Ferrari. So when the latest one of these stallions is set to be released, only the most illustrious reception will do. That’s why when the Ferrari 458 Spider and FF were let loose on Canadian streets, Remo Ferri, president …
Torontonians welcomed The Year of the Dragon with the beauty, colour and pageantry of the world-renowned Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Sony Centre. The January 12th opening night reception saw artistic, academic and business VIPs share their appreciation of Shen Yun and the excitement at meeting the artists. www.shenyun2012.com
Feb. 9, 2012, bibliophiles from across the GTA gathered for a night of food and fashion at the seventh annual Book Lover’s Ball at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York. With proceeds going towards improving the Toronto Public Library, guests dined with a plethora of famous authors, including Lawrence Hill, Margaret Atwood and Brad Smith. Those in attendance …
