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 …
At the 2009 Festival of the Arts in Laguna Beach, Calif., a portrait composed of painted screws hung on a wall. It had taken Andrew Myers six months and about 10,000 screws to finish this piece, and the artist stood by as observers paused to let their eyes take in the intricacy of the finished …
Al Pacino isn’t a movie star. He’s an actor. And when you put a Lee Strasberg student on a stage before a star-struck crowd, he’s always on. Bringing his intimate Pacino One Night Only show to Toronto’s Massey Hall, the legendary performer took to the stage with a raw, unscripted theatricality that — to most of …
Quality and a customer-first approach are key to this family-owned development and building company Andrew Sorbara and Greg Tanzola understand the significance of putting your name on something. It’s a clear message to customers that you stand behind what you’ve created. That’s why when Sorbara and Tanzola, cousins and colleagues at Sorbara Development Group, launch …
’Tis the season of gift giving, and David’s Fine Linens invites you to discover the perfect treasures to treat your loved ones — and yourself — this holiday at one of their two locations in the GTA. Spoil the host or hostess on your list with a selection of St. Pierre table linen, a luxurious …
A whimsical infant and children’s boutique in the heart of Old Oakville’s charming shopping district, Never Grow Up offers a refreshing collection of high-quality brands you’d be hard-pressed to find elsewhere THE PITCH “We know how important it is to wrap your child in quality fabric. That’s why all brands at Never Grow Up are …
Over half a century ago, David Mirvish’s father played a key role in transforming Toronto — now he’s looking to do the same Across the street from Honest Ed’s, just south of where Bloor and Bathurst streets intersect, a new nine-storey condo is being built. In a city where mammoth glass-and-steel towers, many well over …
Hamburg’s own Iris von Arnim holds a cosy spot in a close-knit community of German fashion designers. From Jil Sander and Tomas Maier to the legendary Karl Lagerfeld, von Arnim’s impact on the scene and in celebrity closets inspires oohs and aahs from the likes of Claudia Schiffer and Sandra Bullock. Known as the Cashmere …
When Staffan Ahrenberg strolled through the streets of central Paris on one fateful sun-drenched afternoon, Picasso was far from his mind. But through a serendipitous discovery of Cahiers d’Art, a once-celebrated publisher and gallery, the eminent Spanish artist is now at the forefront of thought. With the goal of returning Cahiers d’Art to its past …
Sitting at an antique table in Casa Loma’s original, turn-of-the-century coach house, the founders of Renaissance Fine Homes reflect on their passion for preserving the past. “We may not have a storied history like England or Italy but, if we don’t start protecting it now, we’re never going to have that story,” says Matthew Garnet, …
