The holidays sparkled a little brighter at the Madison Avenue boutique of Swiss luxury jeweller De Grisogono on Dec. 9, 2015. Founder and creative director Fawaz Gruosi hosted an elegant cocktail soiree where champagne-sipping VIPs fawned over his brand’s latest designs. www.degrisogono.com
A wonderland of imaginative dining was on display at the Monogram Dinner by Design installation, presented by Caesarstone, under the roof of the Design Exchange from Jan. 19—24. Visionary Canadian designers, such as architectsAlliance and Design Agency, shaped these inspiration-firing three-dimensional settings showcasing the country’s innovative talents while raising funds for the Casey House and …
Upscale Japanese sushi bar Shoushin in north Toronto recently debuted an in-house art gallery that is piquing the interest of gastronomes and art enthusiasts alike. The new addition boasts two original Pablo Picasso ceramics (Nature Morte à la Cuillère and Poisson Chiné), a coveted limited-edition 100-year-old Louis XIII Rare Cask 42,6, and a selection of …
As Canada’s largest annual fundraiser in support of HIV and AIDS, CANFAR’s Bloor Street Entertains brought together prominent philanthropic individuals that included 2015 event chairs Sylvia Mantella, chief marketing officer of Mantella Corporation, and Cineplex Media president Salah Bachir. The event saw Toronto’s Mink Mile come alive as Bloor-Yorkville galleries and boutiques transformed into lavish …
Dolce Magazine gets the scoop on interior design for 2016 with the author of The Tailored Interior. Q: Where does your highest inspiration come from? A: Experiencing different cultures and varying landscapes are a constant form of inspiration. It is even moments such as walking down the street and observing varying patterns on pavements and …
Magnus Ström, the man behind U.K.-based architectural brand Superhouse, shares his big, beautiful plans to change the landscape of contemporary residential design. In the beginning there was the superyacht. Then there was Magnus Ström. The name itself makes this England-based architect sound like some creator of worlds, and in a sense, he is. Ström is …
Iconic sculptor Nic Fiddian-Green’s colossal horse heads have redefined the meaning of equestrian dreaming. Nic Fiddian-Green was a student at Chelsea College of Arts in London, U.K., when he went looking for inspiration at the British Museum. He found it almost immediately. In the Elgin Marbles room of the museum, he stumbled upon the marble …
The house of Shan is on a quest of perfection, creating couture swimwear fashion with the best fit and comfort. Her swimwear is haute couture for the body, ideal for poolside parties and soirées on yachts sailing along azure waters. At the heart of Shan is a commitment to quality and style, explains president and …
From Oscar-worthy champagne to custom motorcycles to David Bowie, these items just can’t be ignored. 1. The Taste of Victory Hollywood’s brightest popped the tops off these 1,000 limited-edition magnums from Piper-Heidsieck, the Oscars’ exclusive champagne supplier, at the 88th Academy Awards. (How does victory taste, Leo?) www.piper-heidsieck.com 2. Rose-Coloured Glasses Luxury eyewear pioneer Larry …
No one thought the work of Toronto painter Deana Nastic could get any better — until she picked up a camera. Deana Nastic keeps giving us things to get excited about. The Belgrade-born artist came to Toronto in 1992 and has long since won the hearts of the refined with her haunting watercolour portraits. But …
