The sixth annual UWI Toronto Benefit Gala, honouring individuals and organizations whose work has affected the Caribbean, was held at the Ritz-Carlton Toronto and drew in over 400 guests. Attendees enjoyed a performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Orville “Shaggy” Burrell, who along with Hon. Juanita Westmoreland-Traoré received the Luminary Award. www.uwitorontogala.com
Luxury furniture and accessories retailer Arteriors recently celebrated its showroom opening in Toronto with the exclusive debut of Dorya and Trump Home by Dorya collections. A partnership between Sav and Angela Caputo, Vanessa Di Girolamo and Jacques Dinel, Arteriors provides elegant and high-quality furnishings from brands that are synonymous with excellence and innovation. www.arteriorsto.com Watch …
Along with partners Frederique Constant, Alpina and Mondaine, MMT is launching its Swiss Horological Smartwatch on June 1, 2015. Powered by MotionX, these timepieces have bi-directional communication with smartphone apps and other mind-blowing features. www.mmt.ch
A rare Italian supercar was unveiled at Toronto’s Montecito Restaurant on Feb. 23. Local luminaries gathered for the exclusive evening event, which included incredible food and drink. www.montecitorestaurant.ca
At the sixth annual amfAR Milano gala held at Museo della Permanente in conjunction with Milan Fashion Week, revolutionary jewelry house Savelli Genève auctioned off one of its bespoke cellular devices. Created specially for the occasion, the “Savelli Diamond Rain with pink gold, diamonds and green python” smartphone, along with the rest of the auction …
Canada’s fashion industry was buzzing with the return of the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards on Jan. 31, bringing together the country’s style authorities. Mikhael Kale, Philippe Dubuc, Sid Neigum and Beaufille were among the winners of this year’s awards at the star-studded celebration at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. www.cafawards.com
