The truck crawled through the pitch-black African jungle; its lights flashing to signal any rebels or government forces that may be waiting ahead. Dr. Raghu Venugopal knew the risks of driving at night in the Central African Republic. In the past, other Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) expatriates had been shot and killed along …
After a long and successful run as Lamborghini’s “entry-level” supercar, the Gallardo’s successor has arrived amid a frenzy of attention. Expectations were high for this new Lambo, and now that more details have surfaced and the Huracán has hit the floor of the Geneva Auto Show, it looks like we are in for another exceptional …
There are two essential elements that influence every philanthropic move Naomi Azrieli makes: heritage and legacy. The first is where you come from, because “you have to be true to your roots,” she explains. The second is what you leave behind; the effect that you hope reverberates in your wake. She’s used this marriage of …
The word “charismatic” doesn’t even begin to describe the aura that surrounds George Clooney. He’s the epitome of the debonair playboy. The natural-born movie star. The no-strings celebrity millionaire, who divides his life between his work and his idyllic retreat in Italy. The Kentucky-born gentleman, from relatively modest beginnings, epitomizes la dolce vita as though …
TENTED LOVE The tentmakers at England-based FieldCandy create whimsical, creative and sometimes hilarious shelters to peg some personality into your warmer-month adventures. www.fieldcandy.com CAT’S CRADLE You love doting on your furry friends — spoil them with the Nautilus luxury cat bed, crafted by Swiss manufacturer Lanimah. www.lanimah.com BY GEORGE Hazelton Avenue’s elite fashion boutique George …
While Vietnam offers lavish hotels and world-class cuisine, this Southeast Asian hot spot is also ripe with unforgettable experiences for pedal-powered travellers. It was halfway through a Vietnam tour I was guiding that we found ourselves face to face with a kid in a monkey suit doing back flips. It was Vietnamese New Year, and …
The work of legendary photographer Roxanne Lowit comes to Toronto Lining the walls of Yorkville’s Izzy Gallery this month are the familiar faces of celebrated models, artists, actors and designers who have two things in common: glamour and the woman who captured it on film. The work of photographer Roxanne Lowit illustrates the kind of …
The creative team at Weaver and Loom has an interesting calling: it makes art that’s meant to be stepped on. According to owner Ali Ghassemi, floor coverings are canvases, and present a unique opportunity for homeowners to get creative with their décor schemes. As a manufacturer and atelier of luxury area rugs, Weaver and Loom …
Spring is blossoming at Revival Couture, where the racks are bursting with fresh floral and patterned pieces, garments made of python and ostrich skins, women’s tuxedos à la Alexander McQueen, Chanel evening gowns and many more must-haves. Each hand-picked by co-owners Christine Hadden, who has 35 years of experience as a buyer for the Bloor …
Silverwood Flooring builds platforms for your day-to-day living — floors that are strong and stylish for both personal and professional settings. For the past nine years, Silverwood has been catering to some of the city’s elite design firms as a wholesaler, and has recently expanded its offerings. “We’re thrilled to announce that we’re now open …
