Luxury Fashion’s Next Chapter: Immersive Dining Experiences
A quick scan of the cultural landscape will confirm that branded cafés or restaurants are proliferating at a remarkable pace. From the emerald-green Florentine Gucci Osteria in Beverly Hills to Tiffany’s Blue Box breakfast spot in New York, global fashion houses have been launching new establishm
Boutique Yachts are Changing How We See the World
Imagine this: after a morning spent truffle hunting in northern Tuscany, Italy, and an indulgent champagne and caviar tasting in the afternoon, you retreat to your spacious Four Seasons suite. Inside, art adorns the walls, the green marble bathroom gleams like a private spa and a plush king-sized be
Seoul’s Skincare Scene Drives Global Beauty Trends
It’s almost impossible to imagine that barely 30 years ago, Seoul, South Korea’s beauty industry revolved around small herbal shops and local aestheticians. Today, the city not only serves as the nucleus of the K-Beauty phenomenon, but it has also become a global powerhouse in shaping how th
Why Hotel Merch Is The Ultimate Travel Flex
A new crop of thoughtfully designed hotel merchandise is easing the pain of leaving a five-star hotel, making it possible to keep the experience going long after check-out. Once an afterthought confined to generic mugs and kitschy keychains, hotel swag has evolved to encompass luxurious lifestyle pi
The Season’s Best Fashion Trend Is Over-The-Top Exuberance
Best fashion trend is over th top exuberance It’s official: maximalism is back. Think attention-grabbing silhouettes, bold pattern, bright colour and a very ‘more-is-more’ approach. But make no mistake—this isn’t just a swing away from quiet luxury. Rather, it’s a power move th
The Vinyl Renaissance
“Rumours is a $20 [CAD] record.” So claimed a friend of mine some 15 years ago while selling records on the sidewalk up the street from my apartment in Toronto’s Kensington Market. Until then, I’d only known Fleetwood Mac’s best-selling album as a thrift store staple. What that price tag o
Beyond the Dubai Chocolate Bar: Why Middle Eastern Confectioners Are Making The Buzziest Sweets
When my new neighbours moved in from Saudi Arabia, they brought sweets with them. During their first Ramadan in their new home, their young sons showed up on my doorstep with trays of cookies and desserts that surprised and delighted me: salty cheese drenched in syrup, pastries coated with rose and
Why Is Yuzu Having a Moment?
Thanks to its distinct fragrance and tangy flavour profile, yuzu has become an increasingly common ingredient in the West, popping up on menus, cocktail lists and even in pastries. But as many citrus enthusiasts already know, the fruit has long been a staple in Japanese cuisine (and beyond). So why
This Is What You’re Going To Be Wearing This Spring
They say that nothing is certain in life except for death and taxes—and perhaps those seasonal trend forecasts. But these reports don’t just fall out of the sky, and there’s a reason why magazines, influencers and media in all respects are predicting what’s going to be popular in the coming
Grandma Knows Best: Canada’s Most Stylish Seniors on Mastering Grandmacore
Hot off the heels of Brat summer, the fashion ecosystem shifted towards a fresh yet familiar wave of nostalgic charm, resembling the styles of bygone eras. With this, we swung seamlessly into what was dubbed “Strega Nona fall,” named after the beloved and iconic children’s book character who l
