On the ground level lobby of a nondescript building in Toronto, a fastened black door creates a visible contrast to washed-out walls in desperate need of a paint job. An unexpected hush sweeps through the dusky door, wherein a birthing cauldron of fashion rustles with the drop of every pin. With a push, a rusty …
Stephanie Winston Wolkoff is the definition of a woman who does it all. An unparalleled determination and passionate persona makes her the go-to girl in the fashion world. Unlike most success stories in the industry, Wolkoff didn’t eat, sleep and breathe fashion from a young age. “Having two older brothers, I was very much a …
In 1946, a savvy salesman would travel along the streets of Montreal wearing a vest with jewellery brimming from its pockets. Determined to sell every last piece before his return home, the jeweller had an arduous journey before him. Soon enough, a list of besotted clients gave way to an eponymous storefront in a wealthy …
A New York-based, classic womenswear retailer has gone international, enticing fashion-conscious Torontonians to attend the launch of the first-ever Ann Taylor store in Canada this fall. Head designer Lisa Axelson was among the enthusiastic attendees, cutting the ribbon that unveiled the newly built and beautifully merchandised store in the Toronto Eaton Centre. With champagne flowing …
Life is what you make it, and for Zahra Al-Harazi this proverb is emphatically clear. While many coast through existence like Sunday afternoon window-shoppers, this entrepreneur embraces every opportunity. She marches to the beat of her own drum, moves with insatiable drive and tenacious precision, and is enjoying every step of the journey. “Being an …
Paris was a city without cars in 1837. Horse-drawn carriages clopped gradually along its bustling boulevards where master tradesmen crafted goods that formed popular attire of the day. This is the world where Thierry Hermès’ eponymous company shared its genesis. That reputable harness maker may not have known then, but his utilitarian saddles would ignite …
