The founder of CABINE and former creative director of The Room at Hudson’s Bay discusses the role of luxury retail and the power in being able to step away. "Luxury has nothing to do with value. It’s about experience, esthetics and standards.” As one of Canada’s most highly regarded industry experts, Nicholas Mellamphy is no …
Chandrika Tandon, successful businesswoman, singer, composer and philanthropist, shares her philosophies on living a life that is reflected through a prism of spirituality, mindfulness and deep kindness. Every once in a while, we meet someone who is new to our circle of influence, a person whom we’ve neither previously known about, nor met or talked …
The textile designer and entrepreneur on choosing design over dance, the power of bespoke and moving to New York without a Plan B. "When I founded Candice Kaye Design there was this gap in the market, where no one was doing bespoke, one-of-a-kind pieces at a reasonable price point, especially within hospitality,” begins Candice Kaye, …
A visionary whose life purpose is centred around making an impact for the better, both domestically and internationally, Julie Toskan is driven by challenges, compassion and change for good. Loosely described, a visionary is someone who has unusually keen foresight, one who can aptly envision the future. The visionary process can be achieved through formal …
Patrick Fogarty opens up on his success as a realtor, life in Los Angeles and why knowledge is key. Patrick Fogarty is known as one of Los Angeles’s youngest and most successful realtors. Originally from London England, he moved to L.A., where his career has moved from strength to strength. Today, he is a realtor …
Matthew Rosenberg, founder and CEO of M-Rad, discusses a design journey that’s led him from Saskatoon to Los Angeles. As a creative, Matthew Rosenberg spent many of his early years studying and travelling. He took nine years learning his craft, studying architecture and environmental design, and he has absorbed culture in cities across Europe and …
With many different labels and occupations, David Grainger’s successes and experiences make him a citizen of the world. Perhaps the second question we ask when meeting someone at a cocktail party is the cursory, “What do you do for a living?” while you wonder when those good hors d’oeuvres are coming around again. This question …
With a determination to stay true to his own vision, Ralph Lauren’s journey has led him from selling ties to heading up one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Few men have ever had more influence on fashion than Ralph Lauren. While the world has seen many designers rise and fall according to …
Hard work, perseverance and an entrepreneurial family spirit have been the keys to success for Two Sisters Vineyards. “We Try To Bring A Little Bit Of European Flavour To Niagara-on-the Lake” - Melissa Marotta-Paolicelli What is a winery? By strict definition, it is a location or business where wine is produced. But imagine entering a …
Life is multifaceted, and for many of us, our passions propel our choices. For Gina Godfrey, her life has been influenced by her desire to help others and create art. Passion for art can be distilled down to an appreciation of imagery. We like what we like for individual reasons. After all, “beauty is in …
