It was a Tuesday evening in May 1969 when I got the phone call that changed my life. The person on the other end said my younger and more successful brother Bill had jumped to his death at Sunnybrook Hospital. Until that moment, my life had been comfortable. Growing up in an upper-middle-class neighbourhood in …
Former NFL Super Bowl Champion Devin Goda touches down on the busy streets of NYC, signing exclusively to Wilhelmina Models International. Committed to making his mark on the modelling industry the same way he did in football, we can’t wait to see what he does on this new playing field. Q: Where is your favourite …
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 …
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 …
When Katherine LaNasa has to contemplate a difficult scene (yes, actors do and can experience moments of self-doubt), she simply imagines herself to be somebody else — a grand old lion of the silver screen, no less. “When I’ve had to do things where I’ve felt intimidated, I remember to tell myself that ‘this is …
When I started John Allan’s in 1988, the men’s hair market was limited to barbershops, like Supercuts, and women’s salons. Major corporations, such as Gillette, dominated the product market, building their focus around shave and deodorant products. My intentions were to elevate men’s grooming beyond the generic and to encourage gentlemen of all walks of life to …
Beverly Thomson Co-Host, Canada Am FAVOURITE BALLET? The Nutcracker, because of what it has meant over time to families bringing children to the arts and exposing them to something that’s within reach of their understanding. It’s one of the most memorable for me because you get to see the joy on everybody’s face. PREFERRED WINTER …
For vintner Enrique Tirado, winemaking is all about expression — the expression of the grapes, of the soil, of the climate and, of course, of the vineyard and the people who help it thrive. You must respect these “natural expressions,” Tirado explains, and harmonize their distinct personalities to craft a memorable vintage. As the head …
If you’ve ever found yourself on the vibrant streets of New York City, chances are your senses have been dazzled by the city’s collection of luxury storefronts. Co-ordinated, combed through and flawlessly manicured, with windows offering glimpses into some of the world’s most lust-worthy brands, these boutiques have been masterfully crafted. This is where “fashion’s …
