With Skyfall, the latest Bond blockbuster, igniting cinema screens the world over, we lay out the essentials for wanna-be double-ohs, 1. FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE Give the gift of elegance with this luxe assortment of Petrossian caviars. www.saksfifthavenue.com 2. WRISTY BUSINESS Double-oh-seven’s choice of timepiece is the sleek, svelte Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Skyfall Limited …
A brilliant fire of light bounces with pyrotechnic energy as a natural fancy coloured diamond captures your attention and holds it there. Infinitesimal in nature yet immeasurably symbolic, a coloured diamond’s rarity is increasingly attracting forward-thinking investors. “It’s just incredible when you look into a fancy coloured diamond and you can see how it has …
On the ground level lobby of a nondescript building in Toronto, a fastened black door creates a visible contrast to washed-out walls in desperate need of a paint job. An unexpected hush sweeps through the dusky door, wherein a birthing cauldron of fashion rustles with the drop of every pin. With a push, a rusty …
As if sliding across the keys of a piano, Kelly Rosen’s fingers caress a billowy black and ivory Zuhair Murad dress. She tugs and twists its diaphanous tulle into a state of perfection. “This is probably one of my all-time favourite gowns,” says the Georgia-born belle. While there are dozens of distinctive pieces that pervade …
In 1946, a savvy salesman would travel along the streets of Montreal wearing a vest with jewellery brimming from its pockets. Determined to sell every last piece before his return home, the jeweller had an arduous journey before him. Soon enough, a list of besotted clients gave way to an eponymous storefront in a wealthy …
The fall season is a return to dark romance, glamour and chic minimalism. We see a lot of rich textures and bold, deep colours. With new ways to apply shadows and lips, makeup feels fresh and modern. It’s all about ease and sexiness while still making that strong fall statement. Eyes make a return to smokiness, …
FAN DI FENDI This intoxicating eau de parfum has the scandalous reputation of a rebel celebrity: electric, mysterious and tantalizing. Fan di Fendi will grip you from the moment you release its scent. www.fendi.com FRENCH KISS Always a hopeless romantic, Dior’s knockout scent Miss Dior Eau Fraîche bottles the essence of femininity: touch of sweet …
Sequins, feathers and feminine silhouettes were unveiled during Rome Fashion Week at the bi-annual style event AltaRomaltaModa Abed Mahfouz photos by Raffaele Soccio / L. Sorrentino Giada Curti photos by Luca Latrofa - Gianni Catani / L. Sorrentino Tony Ward photos by Luca Sorrentino
It is mid-July and I am finishing the photoshoot for the Ogilvy autumn/winter fashion brochure. After carefully studying each garment to ensure pieces work together and deliver a coherent message, I make my selection. The collection must have a strong narrative and personal lifestyle quality to it, the same way one would make selections to …
Elizabeth Moniz stands at the helm of Marlowe, Toronto’s branch of the Italian company renowned for its timeless garments infused with unmatched quality. With a background in psychology and sociology, Moniz strives to understand every corner of her customers’ needs. THE PITCH “I get to know my clients so well that when a new season …
