The French fine jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels is, at its core, rooted in love and harmony — both of which come through in its products. Famous American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson once said that “a house is made with walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.” The story of Alfred …
He’s the king of entertainment, so it’s no surprise Charles Khabouth would be the man and powerhouse behind Toronto’s newest high-end private-label boutique hotel and residences — Bisha Hotel Toronto. Located on Blue Jays Way, the 44-storey tower designed by Wallman Architects can be seen piercing above Toronto’s Entertainment District — a landmark in its …
Calin Rovinescu President and CEO of Air Canada. Sometimes it’s hard to remember just how serious the financial crisis that hit the world in the fall of 2008 really was. Entire industries, such as the automotive sector, were under serious threat of failing altogether. Another industry that faced a life-and-death struggle was the airline industry, …
Larry Rosen CEO, Harry Rosen Inc. When you think about it, there are very few retailers recognized across Canada by just a single person’s name, and when you mention the name “Harry,” most people immediately think of Harry Rosen, the internationally famous men’s clothier. For the past 20 years, Harry Rosen has been run by …
Sam Mizrahi President and CEO, Mizrahi Developments. When Sam Mizrahi, president of Mizrahi Developments, set his sights on the most famous intersection in the blossoming metropolis of Toronto, he knew it was The One. Today, that corner of Yonge and Bloor is now the future home of One Bloor West, Toronto’s most anticipated retail and …
Although my visit was brief — only three days — and my recollections are somewhat fragmented, due to the series of incredible events that took place in such a short time, I shall forever cherish my time and the people I met in Paris and the Cognac region of France on our Berluti, Krug and …
