On Dec. 11, 2013, Burberry debuted one-of-a-kind pieces from its spring 2014 collection with a champagne reception for select VIP guests in Toronto. Attendees then headed across the street to La Société, where Charles Khabouth welcomed all to a lavish four-course dinner prepared by chef Didier Leroy. Special guests included Kirstine Stewart, Michael Bonacini, Jeanne …
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Falling leaves flutter past the windows of Mark Daniels and Andrea Weissman-Daniels’ York Mills home, landing wherever sporadic, indiscriminate gusts deem fit. They scatter in the autumn wind, coming from who knows where, their final destination equally as vague. Undoubtedly, a forlorn existence, as it is for many children without homes, a reality with which …
Spectacular discoveries are rarities, and Sunset at Montmajour can definitely be considered as one of them. Circa 1910, a young Norwegian collector bought the painting believing it was by Vincent van Gogh, but early on doubts were cast on its authenticity. And thus it quickly disappeared from sight. About two years ago the painting found …
Know your guests. Is it a formal or casual event? A party for family, friends or staff? From this you can gauge what kind of evening to plan. A sit-down meal that can be plated for groups of 10 or fewer people works great for colleagues, clients or friends you want to impress. For family …
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, Colonel-in-Chief, Canadian Forces Communications and Electronics Branch, attended the gala reception of the 110th Anniversary of Military Communications held at The National Club in Toronto on Oct. 23, 2013. The evening was organized by the 33 Signal Regiment Foundation with the assistance of Canada Company. Funds raised …
Paul Smith has long been a name synonymous with cutting-edge fashion that melds clean, classic styles with dashes of contemporary individuality. On Nov. 15th, the Design Museum in London, England, is launching the “Hello, My Name Is Paul Smith” exhibition, which explores the once-aspiring-racing-cyclist-turned-fashion-designer’s career. We caught up with exhibition curator Donna Loveday for an …
CREAM OF THE CROP Luxurious rattan, leather handles and a solid ash wood bottom make this Kaufmann Mercantile Picking-Pack practical and stylish. www.kaufmann-mercantile.com YELLOW FEVER Wow the crowd with this magnificent 3.69 carat vivid yellow oval internally flawless diamond set in platinum and flanked with two calf’s head white diamonds. www.guildhalldiamonds.com STYLISH INDULGENCES Whether you’re …
A Montreal-based fashion firecracker has the world falling in love with her dark, darling designs. Donned by some of Hollywood’s brightest luminaries — think Angelina Jolie, Drew Barrymore and The Twilight Saga’s Rachelle Lefevre — Nadya Toto’s creations are charming runways and red carpets alike with Italian-inspired style. Dolce Vita Magazine checks in with the …
