Tom Mihalik’s Tom’s Place stands atop men’s apparel from its modest beginnings in Toronto’s Kensington Market. In almost every major metropolitan city, there exists a certain retail “legend.” That special and distinctive man or woman, who personifies their business or industry, is known throughout the city, and possesses that larger-than-life personality trait that can best …
After closing its doors for months, the AGO’s director of visitor experience, Herman Lo, reflects on delivering exhibitions in lockdown and how the art world can prepare itself for the new normal. Growing up, Herman Lo always felt privileged living in a city like Toronto. With institutions spanning the Royal Ontario Museum, Bata Shoe Museum …
Kilani Jewellery is an inspiring international success story set amid the love of family and friends, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. A signature of the hip-hop lifestyle since it emerged in the late 1980s is its jewelry, more commonly referred to in the culture as “bling”: the heavy chains, oversized diamond rings or large …
How a former Australian infantry-paratrooper-turned- Navy Clearance Diver survived a shark attack and became one of the world’s leading shark advocates. You’re 110 feet under water, surrounded by four of the ocean’s most ferocious predators — the great white shark — as you kneel on a bed of sea kelp. Without the safety of a …
Driven by their mutual passion and commitment to authenticity, Varvatos and Jonas took a hands-on approach to Villa One Tequila in creating a spirit that is memorable. Musician and actor Nick Jonas is known as one of the world’s most versatile entertainers, equally at home in front of a camera as he is in front …
A young woman is brutally assaulted and raped in a park. Five Black and Latino youths are arrested, convicted and imprisoned. Originally known as the Central Park Five, they are now the Exonerated Five — when an inmate confessed to the crime, the convictions were overturned. Their story has been told in a documentary, a …
The new Bentley Residences tower aspires to be, by the time it’s unveiled in 2026, the most prestigious residential building in the already well-heeled neighbourhood of Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. At first glance, what could be more different than a high-end car and a luxury condo? One is a small, albeit comfortable, box, while the …
Koifman, one of the most respected names in North American public relations, drops her new collection of hand-picked items on her carefully curated e-commerce platform, ShopNK. Instrumental in developing some of the most successful publicity campaigns for a wide range of coveted brands ranging from fashion to luxury real estate across North America, Koifman has …
Gérard Bertrand’s 16 estate vineyards in southern France create some of the best wines in the world, but that is just a sample tasting of this embracer of the harmonies of life and nature. If you were fortunate enough to be enjoying the delights of a morning in a café in the South of France, …
After finding notable success as the co-founder of cryptocurrency platform Ethereum, you might think Anthony Di Iorio is thinking of slowing down. In reality, he’s just getting started. You don’t have to sit with Anthony Di Iorio long to understand that he sees the world differently. His favourite movie is The Best of Me, his …
