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DRESS BETTER. DO BETTER. Award-winning retail store Made-to-Measure suiting for men & women Corporate dinners with a private chef and wine pairings Private styling appointments Over 30 international and local brands curated in store Gotstyle.Com
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Hair and Beauty Matters? All People, All In?
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Since 1968 the creative force of Raffaello Salon has crafted cutting-edge hair for thousands of Torontonians with the capacity to influence the ever changing needs of individuals, conservatives, eccentrics and the fashion conscious.
Artistic Creative Director, Christopher Marrello Colour Director, Mellissa Marrello Founder, Raffaello Marrello Welcome to Raffaello Salon and Spa where you will experience relaxation and restoration. Our first-class, quality services include: t Personalized Haircuts & Style for Women and Men t Colour Services: Hair Colour, Highlights, Body Waves, Thermo Straightening t Complete Skin Care: Advanced Services with Skin Care Specialists t Spa Services: Body Waxing, Manicure, Pedicure, Makeup Application, Lash Extensions
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Credits
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Rose Marie Bresolin
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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER CONTROLLER COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR SPECIAL EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHER SUBSCRIPTION & CIRCULATION MANAGER
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Publisher’s LETTER
“The simplest acts of kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.” Mahatma Gandhi
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don’t hug trees. I have no idea what “kumbaya” actually means, nor do I really care. I’m just a cigar smokin’ and whisky drinkin’ kind of guy who likes hockey and football, and on a good day, cricket. By Canadian standards, fairly average, I suppose. Kinda hard on the outside, but soft where it counts. Which brings me to compassion. There's a lot of suffering in our world right now. I refuse to turn a blind eye to the challenges that humanity is facing. Whether on a local, community level, or addressing global issues, we have the power, within us all, to consider compassion as a great response, collectively, to resolving the issues that plague us. In the indomitable spirit of the Spencer Team, we pledge to foster compassion in our editorial content, by bringing attention and awareness through our stories. Oh yeah, by the way, I actually have hugged a tree. It was an experiment (honestly!) to determine if there was any validity with the claim that it increases levels of hormone oxytoxin. Did it work? Ask me the next time we run into each other.
We are Spencer, and we are the World. Joseph Edward Schur Publisher & CEO joseph.schur@spencer-magazine.com
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KLAUDIA ZINATY
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THE 2022 WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AWARDS
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THE ROSE PICNIC
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THE "CREATOR'S PARTY" at TIFF '22
MTM Men's 46mm RAD Radiation Tech Wristwatch; Urban Elegant by D-Snow; Cartier Black Horn Sunglasses; Woodpecker Coats; Gravity Jet Suits; Gutenberg Printing Press; The Prague Astronomical Clock; Tumi Innovations Luggage; Tile by Life360 Trackers; Acrodo Space Saver Compression Bags; Soarigami Airplane Portable Armrest; Viking Expedition Ships; Canadian Trivia. Feature Cover Story: "Retracting the Glass Ceiling." By Rose Marie Bresolin At the luxurious Shangra-La Hotel in Toronto, Canada By Harlen Troost Spencer was there! Celebrating premium wines, food, fashion and more. By Joseph Edward Schur Produced in partnership between Hollywood North and the Canadian International Fashion Film Festival.
50 ON THE COVER KLAUDIA ZINATY, Founder and President of the Women Empowerment Awards. Read Klaudia's Festure Interview by Rose Marie Bresolin (Page 36).
Creative Director: Jonathan Levy Art Director: Haris Sardar Photographer: Jonathan Levy Make-up: Karyme With Joseph Edward Schur
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DE-MYSTIFYING THE METAVERSE AND DIGITAL FASHION Just when you thought you had grasped the most recent concept, another one rapidbly emerges. By Estelle Ohayon
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A CONVERSATION WITH MARIE COPPS
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NEW FASHION STYLE
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LIFESTYLE TORONTO PRESENTS "RIWAYAT"
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Spencer Feature Interview with the acclaimed artist and designer. By Maddie Hession.
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A comprehensive self-discovery guide. By Marie Copps Exclusive: Spencer Feature Interview with Designer Andrew Bank "Creating a Culture." By Joseph Edward Schur The new generation of handbags, designed in Canada and handcrafted with luxurious Italian leather. Spectacular Runway Show and Exhibition, held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, celebrating the beauty of South Asian couturiers and artisans. By Joseph Edward Schur
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Still creating looks "As Fresh As Dew" in Yorkville, Canada. By Rose Marie Bresolin
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HARIS SARDAR: SPENCER'S FEATURED ARTIST He is an actuary by day, and a referential surrealist by night. Meet one of the most incredible artists in Canada. By Joseph Edward Schur
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DEFINING THE GREAT CANADIAN BLOCKBUSTER
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LYNNE STOLTZ: "SONS 2 THE GRAVE"
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CARMEN BY DIRECTOR VALERIE BUHAGIAR
Heralded as a painter, sculptor, set designer, music editor, and digital wizard. By Harlen Troost
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From the ashes of shattered dreams. NFTs, Tokens and the Metaverse. By Estelle Ohayon A term that you have likely never heard. Or probably never will in your lifetime. Special to Spencer Magazine. OPED by Director Stephen Wallis Spencer interviews the Novelist, Screenwriter, Filmmaker on her journey producing this extraordinary feature film. By Steve Pryce
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Feature Film Review. Starring Natascha McElhone, Steven Love, and introducing Michela Farrugia. By Steve Pryce
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FROM CERES TO MATSUTAKES: CANADIAN SPIRITS TELL A STORY
Spencer Special Series featuring the Giles family. By Tara Giles. The "Chef de Cuisine" at 1 Hotel Toronto, shares with us his passion for creating seasonal dishes while striving towards a zero-waste operation. By Joseph Edward Schur
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Featuring Bearface Matsutake Whisky, Sons of Vancouver Distillery's Chili Vodka, Dubh Glas Distillery's Noteworthy Gin, Crown Royal Fine Deluxe Canadian Whisky, and Alberta Distillers Ltd. Alberta Pure Vodka. By Blair Phillips and Davin De Kergommeaux
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CZINGER 21C: 0 to 60 in 1.9 SECONDS
It's the Honda of compact crossovers. Read this detailed review. By Steve Pryce
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SPENCER'S RESOURCE DIRECTORY
And the lost tribes of Israel. By Subhasish Chakraborty For first-class yachting and travel experiences... on the water and in the air. By Captain Joey Benoliel
The first production car, representing the future of human AI design and sustainable systems. By Daren Dobson
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Spencer's e-Clips; Klaudia Zinaty's Cover Feature: Retracting the Glass Ceiling; The 2022 Women Empowerment Awards; The Rose Picnic; The "Creator's Party" at TIFF '22
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e-Clips "Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand." Albert Einstein That's why at Spencer Magazine, we embrace the imagination... leading to new ideas, inventions, great products, design and so much more. We encourage creativity! Here's our curated collection of old & new:
MTM Men's 46mm RAD Radiation Technology Quartz Strap or Bracelet Watch
Urban Elegant by D-Snow Elegance Aroma Canada Art by D-Snow @artbydsnow Every Machine has a Unique Design
$1,600.00 CAD https://www.elegancearoma.com Diogo Neves, also know by his artist name D-Snow, is an artist born and raised in São Paulo Brazil who currently resides in Toronto. The artist started his career early in his teens in Brazil with graffiti street art that grew into a passion.
With a military-grade Geiger counter and two LED displays to indicate exposure to gamma radiation, this watch utilizes technological advancements that go above and beyond the call of duty. The accuracy and precision of its measurements will keep its wearer safe and in-
His art is a mix of urban with a twist of modern. He uses a variety of materials to make his paintings stand out such as spray paint, acrylic, prints, leather, epoxies, and crystals. D-Snow has also created murals inside trending restaurants around the city, Zebu Steak and Bar, Santorini Estiatorio and The Kings Arms, Parisco and Mother Tongue to name a few. Snow’s work has been delivered to Neymar Jr, Justin Bieber, Megan Thee Stallion, Fetty Wap, Sean Paul, Tyrone Rex Edwards, Bruno Caboclo, James Johnson, Jeremy Bieber, Ovo40 and Drake.
formed while its titanium case protects its technologies. A reading of the time joins the features of this watch for maximum effectiveness.
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Movement: Quartz Movement Country of Origin: Switzerland Case Measurements: 46mm Thickness: 20mm Case Material: Titanium Bezel: Unidirectional rotating Crystal: Sapphire Dial Material: Brass Crown: Screw down with function pushers Complications: 6:00 - Digital window Bracelet: Titanium Bracelet Measurements: 7-1/2" L x 24mm W Strap: Nylon or rubber Strap Measurements: Nylon: 11-1/2" L x 24mm W Rubber: 9-1/2" L x 24mm W Clasp: Nylon: Buckle Rubber: Buckle Titanium: Deployant Water Resistance: 10 ATM - 100 meters - 330 feet Watch Country of Origin: United States
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Cartier Black Horn Sunglasses, Gold Detail, Gradient Grey Lens The Iconic Cartier Black Buffalo Horn Sunglasses, aka black buffs, with Gold Detail and Gradient Grey Lenses. The intricate detail embodies the everlasting luxury and craftsmanship of Cartier.
$4,000.00 CAD Cartier SKU: CT0049O-001 See Darren in Yorkville at 51 - 162 Cumberland Street, Toronto, ON
Model Number Black rubber 2: RADSBKR2MTM
(416) 961-3000 darren@aeomeyewear.com
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Specializing in Gucci, Balmain, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Boucheron, Saint Laurent, Maybach, Tiffany & Co., Pomellato, Lapima and more.
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WOODPECKER: A Splash of Gold to Embrace Winter in Luxurious Style and Comfort Will Poho, the founder of Moose Knuckles, launched his Woodpecker brand as a cruelty-free vegan line of outerwear. Blending style and comfort with warmth and sustainability. Featured above (with Jonathan Levy, Spencer's Photography/Creative Director) is Woodpecker's new "Gold Collection" for 2023. Lightweight, moisture resistant and breathable for your next trip hanging with polar bears in Canada's far north.
$795.00 CAD Men's Bumnester 3/4 Coat in Gold So, how many Influencers wear Woodpecker? See for yourself: Visit www.woodpeckercoats.com
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