Van Cleef & Arpels’ new Le Grand Tour collection captures a colourful sketchbook of European history and culture. Today’s modern expression, “backpacking through Europe,” had much grander and more romantic origins. Born in England in the 16th century, the Grand Tour - so named in reference to a circular journey that returned to its starting …
Originating in Rome, Bvlgari was founded as a jewelry shop in 1884 by Greek silversmith Sotirio Voulgaris. With passionate skill and vision, he set the stage for Bvlgari to become a permanent emblem of Italian excellence. Voulgaris’ ceaseless creativity, formidable history of innovation and a bold pioneering spirit led the jewelry house to become a …
This month, Tiffany & Co. opened up a new experience to the public, unveiling their “This Is A Tiffany T” activation at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. The unique experience allows customers to immerse themselves in the collection, walking into a reflective world of Tiffany T motifs. The collection is timeless and transcendent, inspired by the bold, …
Embodying elegance and beauty in premium casual wear, Lacoste celebrates 85 years in Canada with its new concept store in Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre. Sometimes the biggest things in life have the simplest, most humble beginnings. Take the polo shirt, for example, invented in 1933 by French tennis star René Lacoste when he cut the …
Anchoring the brand-new wing of Yorkdale is the grandiose, luxurious furniture retailer Restoration Hardware Toronto. Dolce had the pleasure of chatting with founder Gary Friedman to discuss RH’s experiential nature, his values and beliefs, and what makes him such an incredible curator. interview by sarah kanbar From the outside, RH Toronto is a luxurious concoction …
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 …
