We often wonder how cutthroat the fashion industry really is, but after talking with the busy bodies of a new fashion label, it is clear that the sartorial world is not for the faint of heart. On the day of our interview, the Pavoni designers pull me in two different directions – one working on …
The gentle, all-night hiss of the shifting Sahara sand subsided. Pinholes of pale pink light filtered into my Berber tent. Well-rested after yesterday’s camel ride into camp and last night’s banquet by the bonfire, I didn’t even mind that I was awake earlier than usual. I threw back the flap. Ahead, the crest of a …
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Like a snarling beast charging towards its unsuspecting prey, the all-new 2012 Jaguar XKR-S is a startling automotive predator. Yes, you heard right: Jaguar. The brand that’s been more recently known for quiet refinement, sophistication and comfort has shredded its three-piece suit and gone feral. If you craved speed in the not-so-distant-past, a Jaguar dealership …
1. Waterscapes The consummation of Monarch Group’s Waterview project, the glass tower of Waterscapes gazes out over the crystal Etobicoke shoreline. www.monarchgroup.net 2. The AvenDale Located in Toronto’s Forest Hill neighbourhood, the luxurious lifestyle of The AvenDale gleams with hotel-style amenities and interiors by Gluckstein Design. www.minto.com 3. Shangri-La Like the manifestation of a fabled …
One must wonder if at midnight Villa Les Colombières turns into a Woody Allen set, where beloved artists and poets beckon you to join them for a grand dinner party. Above the village of Menton on the French Riviera rests an estate with a storied past, where long ago artists and dignitaries like Jean Cocteau …
