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Fashion

Christian Louboutin: Sole Man

With their trademark scarlet soles and glamorous buyers, Christian Louboutin’s eponymous footwear are shoo-ins to the pantheon of modern fashion greats. The history of fashion is replete with famous designers: Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Giorgio Armani, Versace, Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld et al. But when it comes to shoes, one man stands above the …

Objects of Desire: Summer 2020

This issue’s notable objects of desire, from classic skates to floral scents. 1. Forest Hill Private Residences: Soon-to-arrive private, luxury residences set within nine storeys, overlooking Toronto’s Forest Hill Road. www.foresthillresidences.com 2. Pick-Me-Up Indoor Swing: A single-seat indoor swing, complete with Tibetan lamb cushion, is hand-dyed and available in various colours. www.1stdibs.com 3. Pearl Choker: …

Arielle Raycene: Preparing To Play The Lead

The model-turned-actress discusses la dolce vita, body positivity and living life in front of the camera. When we call Arielle Raycene, she’s in the final stages of preparing for her upcoming off-Broadway show USED, on stage between Feb. 18 and 22 at the Hudson Guild Theatre in New York City. Raycene is set to play …

Eric Carlson’s Eternal Design For Dolce & Gabbana

Architectural design firm Carbondale has elevated retail design to the next level in a new boutique at Rome’s Spanish Steps. European design has been raving about Paris-based architectural design company Carbondale, which recently unveiled its latest project — a Dolce & Gabbana boutique within Piazza di Spagna at the base of the Spanish Steps, in …

Ashley Longshore: Bold And Gutsy, Daring And Brave

You’ve never seen this before. Like the artist herself, Ashley Longshore’s own brand of vibrant pop art makes a lot of noise — and it’s all infused with an incredible sense of fun. Huge canvases of icons, like her muse, Audrey Hepburn, and Kate Moss in a sassy nun’s habit are just the beginning. Longshore …

The Finishing Touch

A collection of luxury rings hand-picked by the Dolce team to seamlessly complement your style. AMBER DIAMOND RING: Featuring a number of round diamonds set within a ring of 14-karat yellow gold, this piece is handcrafted in the brand’s Toronto studio. www.penwardenjewellery.com ROYAL DE VERSAILLES RING: This ring has been designed to the Royal de …

Bags Of Style

Whether you’re looking for classic or contemporary, a statement piece or something more subtle, these are the bags that will see you through the season. Valentino Garavani Carry Secrets Beaded Leather Clutch: Made in Italy, this Valentino piece brings together sequins and jewels, and comes with a removable shoulder chain. www.valentino.com Gucci Horsebit 1955 Small …

Rj Looks To Gotham’s Greats To Inspire Its Dc Comics Watches

The collaboration with Warner Bros. sees the Joker and Two-Face featured in limited-edition timepieces. By looking to the darker side of the DC Universe and focusing on the Batman franchise’s infamous villainy, Geneva-based RJ Watches brings a fresh perspective to horology. It sits in line with a number of other successful RJ collaborations that have …

After Aphrodite

Cyprus, birthplace of the Greek goddess of love and the backdrop to a collection of images that celebrate sophistication and style. Photography and Art Direction: Bela Raba www.belaraba.com @belaraba Producer: Alexander Papacosta www.moiostrovstudio.com Special thanks to Thanos Hotels and Anassa Resort in Latchi, Cyprus @alexanderpapacosta @moiostrovstudio @cyprusproductionservice Production Assistant: Maria Salko, Moi Oststrov Studio Photo …