Porsche Cars Canada welcomes a new president and CEO, all the way from France: Marc Ouayoun. With experience and expertise, he is here to lead the way forward. Interview By Victoria Scott When you think of luxury vehicles, the brands that typically come to mind are the elegant Bentley, the speedy Lamborghini and the Porsche, …
Creative, innovative artists and designers are pushing the boundaries of toy design, one of the most interesting expressions of contemporary culture. Just as globalization is blurring the boundaries of different worlds, so it is with toy design and sculpture, paintings, graphic design and merchandising. And now, organized by the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) and …
Industry extraordinaires Julie Charbonneau and Janinna Caverly run Julie Charbonneau Design with as much passion and gusto as they infuse into each and every project. With Charbonneau’s artistic eye and Caverly’s knack for nurturing client relationships, the duo have built a design empire that sits perfectly in the lap of luxury. From transforming charming 17th-century …
The French Alps in Méribel, France, are an A-lister’s oasis, frequently hosting celebrities like the Beckhams, the Middletons and Emma Watson. Tucked away in the powdery white mountain range of Méribel is the most beautiful, exclusive chalet — Chalet Les Brames. The long-established ski chalet in the Alps recently reopened this December after a total …
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 …
When an Australian couple stumbled upon an abandoned 18th century château in the Pyrenees mountain range in France, they never suspected it would become the lovechild of their family — and an item of fascination for the rest of the world. Just days before receiving an award from the Institute of Paris for the restoration …
