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FALL 2014 www.lushmag.com

81 COVER IMAGE: ON HIM: WOOLEN COAT, DENIM AND LEATHER JACKET, JOHN VARVATOS U.S.A., TURTLENECK, GUCCI, GLOVES, JACOB COHËN AT VIA CAVOUR. ON HER: TWEED DRESS, JEWELED BRACELET, FUR BAG, ALL CHANEL. PHOTOGRAPHY: YURI DOJC STYLE: SERGE KERBEL HAIR/MAKE-UP: ROZ MOGANI MODELS: PHOENIX KINSEY, PHIL MACAULAY, BOTH FOR SPOT 6 MANAGEMENT. PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSISTANT: EUN RHIM

14 EVENTS:

Lush Luxury’s “Fashion On Film” party in Toronto; L’Oreal’s cocktail reception hosted by actress Julianne Moore during the Toronto International Film Festival; more coverage of TIFF; James Franco takes home the JaegerLeCoultre “Glory to the Filmmaker Prize” at the Venice International Film Festival

24 ART CLASS:

A unique part of Lush Luxury’s “Fashion On Film” event was the involvement of Toronto artist Dion Fitzgerald and the concept of live painting

26 FOR THE LOVE OF WINE:

Prince Edward Country is the new go-to location for wine lovers in Ontario

28 REAL ESTATE:

Toronto’s Top 10 luxury condominiums

32 FALL FORWARD:

We break down the season’s fashion trends for men and women

36 FASHION SHOOT:

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58 TRAVEL:

Inject more colour into your look Colour co-ordinate your fashion

50 UTILITARIAN MEETS CHIC:

Carrying a travel bag doesn’t have to be all about practicality. Check out these fashion pieces

51 FALL FRAGRANCES:

This autumn, layer your cashmeres and tweeds with this season’s newest and richest fragrances

52 ASSET MANAGEMENT:

Lock up that youthful, vibrant look with these fine grooming product choices

54 BEAUTY:

Time to bring back that healthy, youthful glow after summer-long exposure to the sun

56 COSMETIC SURGERY:

More and more men are seeking out ways to counter the outward signs of aging

PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHER Yuri Dojc

71 BEST IN BOUTIQUE:

FASHION DIRECTOR Serge Kerbel (serge@lushmag.com)

When it comes to fine hotels, perfection is in the details

STYLE CONSULTANT Marlon Durrant

72 VIVA LAS VEGAS:

DIRECTOR, CONTENT AND CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS Graham Farkas

A visit to the Palazzo and Cromwell hotels

80 LUXURY AUTO REPORT:

48 ACCESSORIES:

ART DIRECTION Jan Haringa (jan@lushmag.com)

The world’s top luxury cruise lines

FRONT DOOR:

47 BESPOKE FOOTWEAR:

PUBLISHER + EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mark Keast (mkeast@lushmag.com)

70 SERENITY NOW:

74 LUXURY WATCH REPORT:

Exclusive men’s fashion at Toronto’s Via Cavour

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Lush Luxury principal photographer Yuri Dojc, armed with the Sony A7 and A6000 cameras, cruises the Baltic Sea

For film and television veteran Sean Buckley, the driving force behind his success comes down to strength of family

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COPY EDITOR Dominik Sklarzyk

Top 7 travel watches; watch profile on the Nomos Zürich Worldtimer True Blue; interview with Tag Heuer ambassador Uma Thurman

INTERNS Olive Li, Karina Park, Sandy Law, Stephania Stefanakou CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Marlon Durrant, Peter Patrick, Yuki Barton, Serge Kerbel, Danielle Thomson, Graham Farkas, Mark Keast, Shaun Curran, Sarah Rose Eaman, Ryan Carafa, Sandy Law, Olive Li, Peter Feeney, Karina Park, David Neiman, Dion Walcott, Stephen Clark, Manori Ravindran, Francesco Cesarino, Stephanie Armand, Jamie MacLennan, Peter Bray, Jeff Roulston

Best in vintage; five international roads that will enhance the driving experience; Road Trip: The Infiniti QX70 SUV; profiles on the new Range Rover Sport SVR and the Mercedes-Benz GLA

86 ARTS AND CULTURE CALENDAR 88 BACK PAGE:

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Yuri Dojc, Erin Riley, Getty Images, Brandon Smith, George Pimentel Photography, Ryan Emberley

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THE NEW HOME OF MARLON DURRANT BESPOKE SHIRTS WAS PACKED TO CAPACITY FOR LUSH LUXURY’S FALL SOIREE DEDICATED TO FILM AND FASHION (THANKS TO SPONSORS LEXUS CANADA, LG ELECTRONICS CANADA AND ZENITH WATCHES).

PHOTOS BY ERIN RILEY AND YURI DOJC

LUSH LUXURY PHOTOGRAPHER YURI DOJC, LORI CHEUNG, RIGHT, AND GUEST.

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FROM LEFT, GIORGIO BANDIERA, OWNER OF BANDIERA JEWELLERS; ROLAND ENDERLI, DIRECTOR OF ZENITH NORTH AMERICA; MARCO BANDIERA, OWNER OF BANDIERA JEWELLERS; EMILIE NERI/MARKETING & COMMUNICATION, ZENITH NORTH AMERICA

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ROSA BENSKY AND JAY BRIGHTMAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CANTOL CORP.

POSTMEDIA NETWORK INC. PRESIDENT AND CEO PAUL GODFREY AND LUSH LUXURY PUBLISHER MARK KEAST

CJ GRAPHICS INC. PRESIDENT JAY MANDARINO, COCO LEZZONE’S STEVEN SALARI, AND LUSH LUXURY ’S MARK HARRISON AND MARK KEAST.

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DR. GORDON CHEUNG AND WIFE LORI.

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GUESTS AT THE EVENT.

LUSH LUXURY FASHION DIRECTOR SERGE KERBEL AND FASHION BLOGGER LINDSAY KATE BRITTON.

ABOVE IMAGE, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: FRANK KOLLMAR, ERIC DEL MONACO, MARIANNE LAUZON, ELISABETH BOUHADANA, JULIANNE MOORE, HUGO THIBAULT, KRISTINA ARGENTO, IKDEEP SINGH, CATHY COWAN.

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AWARD-WINNING ACTRESS AND L’ORÉAL PARIS BEAUTY AMBASSADOR JULIANNE MOORE HOSTED AN EXCLUSIVE COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND PRODUCT LAUNCH AT THE SHANGRI-LA HOTEL DURING THE TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. P H O T O S B Y B Y R YA N E M B E R L E Y

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INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL ONCE AGAIN TOOK OVER THE STREETS OF DOWNTOWN TORONTO FOR THE ANNUAL TEN-DAY FILM AND PARTY SHINDIG

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LEFT: JASON REITMAN ARRIVES AT THE ARTISTS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE FESTIVAL GALA CO-PRESENTED

BY AUDI CANADA AT CASA LOMA. RIGHT: PARTY SCENE AT MONTECITO AFTER THE SCREENING OF THE JUDGE. RIGHT: GER DUANY, REESE WITHERSPOON, ARNOLD OCENG, KUOTH WIEL AND EMANNUEL JAL INSIDE NOTA BENE FOR THE FILM PARTY PRESENTED BY AUDI AFTER THE SPECIAL PRESENTATION SCREENING OF THE GOOD LIE. BELOW: TRENT AND THAD LUCKINBILL ARRIVE AT NOTA BENE FOR THE FILM PARTY OF THE GOOD LIE.

BELOW LEFT: ROBERT DOWNEY JR. AND WIFE ARRIVE AT MONTECITO RESTAURANT FOR THE FILM PARTY PRESENTED BY AUDI AFTER THE SPECIAL PRESENTATION SCREENING OF THE JUDGE. BELOW RIGHT: TINA FEY ARRIVES AT CLUNY BISTRO AFTER THE SCREENING OF THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU.

ABOVE LEFT: JASON BATEMAN AND WIFE ARRIVE AT CLUNY BISTRO FOR THE FILM PARTY PRESENTED BY AUDI AFTER THE SPECIAL PRESENTATION SCREENING OF THIS IS WHERE I LEAVE YOU.

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TIC TALK

JAMES FRANCO WAS AWARDED THE JAEGER-LECOULTRE GLORY TO THE FILMMAKER 2014 PRIZE AT THE VENICE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. FRANCO, AT THE FESTIVAL TO PREMIERE HIS FILM THE SOUND AND THE FURY, WAS PRESENTED WITH THE JAEGER-LECOULTRE REVERSO ENGRAVED TIMEPIECE. PHOTOS BY IMAGE.NET

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ART CLASS A UNIQUE PART OF LUSH LUXURY’S “FASHION ON FILM” EVENT WAS THE INVOLVEMENT OF TORONTO ARTIST DION FITZGERALD AND THE CONCEPT OF LIVE PAINTING.

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ush Luxury’s “Fashion on Film” event during this year’s film festival week in September had to be perfect. The magazine tapped contemporary urban consultant Dion Walcott to curate the event and his goal was to include as many engagement tools as possible, starting with the night’s raison d’etre – fashion, as well as music, alcohol and electronics.

Walcott invited Toronto artist Dion Fitzgerald to provide an artistic element to the evening.

Fitzgerald exhibited several pieces and produced a live painting.

“His work perfectly aligns with everything that was going on in the space,” Walcott says.

“Dion’s work is on a luxury level.”

Fitzgerald has shown his work internationally in London and Barcelona, created live paintings at Nuit Blanche and past Toronto International Film Festival events and his pieces are in the

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collections of Grammy-winning musician Jack White and film and Broadway producer Julia Pacino (daughter of Al). He most recently wrapped up an exhibition of his latest collection “Tusks & Roses” at Toronto’s Hotel Ocho, his second showing at the fashionable boutique hotel.

He’s also exhibited his work at the Royal Ontario Museum at exhibits curated by Joan Butterfield, art director and curator with the Association of African-Canadian Artists. She calls Fitzgerald’s art “truly unique work,” because he works mostly in black and white and sometimes in negative or reverse.

“When I do present an exhibit I like to tease the audience, start a conversation and I didn’t just want all the works being the same,” she says.

“Dion truly, truly did bring the uniqueness to my exhibits.”

Fitzgerald was introduced to Butterfield by David Vasquez, an artist he describes as his mentor and the person who encouraged him to take art seriously.

“Not a lot of artists working in black and white can paint like him,” Vasquez says. “His pieces have kind of a three dimensionality. It’s not easy to do that.”

Since he began painting, Dion says he always wanted to use a lot of black in his work.

“I wanted to drown my images in shadows,” he says, so he studied a style called Chiaroscuro that’s based on the study of light and shadow.

“It really bends an image into just shapes and forms. It’s actually really difficult, but it looks easy to do if you do it right, and I like that challenge.”

For the “Fashion on Film” soiree Fitzgerald painted a flowing silhouette profile of Keira Knightley in her iconic dress from the film Atonement in a stark white on a mostly-black, brushstroke-textured background.

Dion has been doing live paintings for over five years now and says his goal is to capture the image the best way possible and try to entertain.

But he has to be creative since painting is not necessarily entertaining.

“I get more into the way the process looks than I would normally in my studio because I’m aware that I’m live,” he says. “I know where I’m going to start and where I’m going to end up, so throughout that I want to have people guessing.

I want them to not know what’s happening until I get closer to the end.”

“It was super important to have him in the building creating something in real time so guests could engage with the artist,” Walcott says.

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FOR THE LOVE OF WINE THE WINEMAKERS OF PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HAVE BANDED TOGETHER TO HELP CREATE ONE OF THE NEWER, GO-TO DESTINATIONS FOR FINE WINE IN ONTARIO B Y D AV I D N E I M A N

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n the minds of most people there are two major wine regions in Canada: Niagara, Ontario and Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. While this may be true in terms of longevity and the sheer volume of production, a new, smaller appellation recently has risen to prominence, garnering awards and worldwide recognition for its quality wines.

About a two-and-a-half hour drive east of Toronto lies Prince Edward County – or simply “The County” in local parlance. Picturesque and quaint, it’s a quilt of farmland and rolling hills.

The area has been farmed for grain, vegetables, and dairy for well over a century; however, over

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the course of the last several years a number of adventurous and risk-taking folk got it into their heads that the area, specifically the sub-region of Hillier, would be ideal for wine making.

The wine revolution was spearheaded by the Waupoos Winery in 2001, and in 2007 the region was granted appellation status by the VQA, Canada’s governing body for all things wine.

Now, a mere seven years later, there are almost 40 wineries operating in the area, most of them in Hillier.

Why Prince Edward County and why Hillier?

The short answer is: the dirt. According to Norm Hardie of Norm Hardie Winery, “Grape vines

can perform reasonably well within a pretty wide range of temperature levels, but the soil is the ultimate determinant for flavour and quality.

The County has some very unique soils in that it’s full of young, fractured limestone.”

The ‘youth’ of this rock is key, he says.

“Outside of Burgundy and the rest of the north of France, you really can’t find this young limestone anywhere else where grapes are grown. The rest of Europe and even Niagara have limestone but it’s older limestone which doesn't benefit the vines quite as much.”

The weather is a major factor as well, and it is there that the winemakers of PEC have their work cut out for them. Winters in The County can be quite harsh, with temperatures dipping below -25°C on a regular basis.

“That magic number is the death knell for grape vines. Just a few minutes at that level of cold and the vine is dead and gone.”

The solution is simple: lots of elbow grease.

“Every year after harvest we have to bury the vines and then come spring, we go out and dig them out. It’s a lot of fun,” he says with a wink and a wry smile.

This labourious bi-yearly task, as well as other more typical hardships of wine production, has had two uniquely positive by-products: a highly focused vision for what works in The County and what doesn’t, and an “All For One, One For All” mentality.

PEC does a few grapes and does them well.

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the staples, while Cabernet Franc and Pinot Gris round out the top performers.

Colin Stanners, of Stanners Vineyard, explains, “The soil and overall terroir here gives the wine, Pinot Noir in particular, a brighter fruit profile with a lovely minerality.”

While there’s friendly competition between the winemakers of PEC, a definite spirit of camaraderie typifies the industry. Regular meetings about successes and failures, as well as marketing the region, have helped congeal the winemakers into a singular unit.

“If one of my neighbours’ tractors breaks down, I’m driving one of mine over right away,” Hardie says. “We knew early on that sticking together as a group would make us or break us.”

Stanners adds: “We’re a bunch of small growers.

We’re farmers, not big wigs. What we do we do for the love of wine, not the love of money.”

Prince Edward County has a lot of headroom to grow, and new wineries are popping up all the time, but for now you can be one of the first kids on the block to go for a memorable trip to this beautiful part of Ontario. While a lot can be accomplished in a day, why not make a X weekend of it? ●

SUITE SUCCESS TORONTO’S CANDIDATES FOR MAYOR LIKE TO TALK ABOUT ALL THE REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION GOING ON AROUND THE DOWNTOWN CORE. IN TERMS OF LUXURY CONDO OFFERINGS, WE SEPARATE THE WHEAT FROM THE CHAFF WITH THESE GAME CHANGERS, ALL IN THE CONSTRUCTION OR PLANNING STAGE.

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NO. 1 YORKVILLE A new highrise by Bazis and Plaza with cutting-edge, modern design, soon to grace Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood. Superior lifestyle within walking distance to subway lines as well as PATH underground shopping access. Included is a signature concierge service that is second to none – they’ll grab your groceries, walk your dog, purchase your theatre tickets, take care of your gifts. Think of the perfect butler.

JUST THE FACTS PRICE RANGE: $380’sK TO $13M SQUARE FOOTAGE: 475SF – 7500SF 58 FLOORS 570 UNITS PARKING COST: $70K COMPLETION: 2018

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ICE Lanterra Developments’ and Cadillac Fairview Corporation’s new project (two towers) going up at the corner of York and Bremner in the city’s burgeoning Southcore district. Angled steel pillars support the podium canopy – for urban purchasers, at a premiere waterfront location, contemporary design with trend-setting lifestyle amenities.

JUST THE FACTS PRICE RANGE: $260K – $820K SQUARE FOOTAGE: 402SF to 1360SF 67 AND 57 FLOOR TOWERS 1343 UNITS PARKING COST: $40K COMPLETION: 2014

E CONDOS Commercial real estate giant RioCan’s foray into residential real estate in partnership with Bazis and Metropia will tower over the intersection of Yonge St. and Eglinton Ave. The lobbies inside both towers alone will boast 20 and 30-foot high space with a wide range of amenities both indoor and outdoor, including premium gym facility, separate dining areas, game room and theatre hall. The highlight: two cantilevered pools projecting from the building, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramas of the skyline.

JUST THE FACTS PRICE RANGE: $360K TO $1M+ SQUARE FOOTAGE: 514SF – 1200SF 58 FLOORS 600 UNITS PARKING COST: $58K COMPLETION: 2018

ONE BLOOR EAST One Bloor is a new project currently under construction, headed up

by Great Gulf. The mixed-use skyscraper is a $450M project, and will rise to 75 storeys at the intersection of Yonge and Bloor.

Designed by award-winning Hariri Pontarini Architects, the project will also feature 100 SF of prime retail space at the base.

JUST THE FACTS PRICE RANGE: $560K TO $2.3M SQUARE FOOTAGE: 530SF – 1727SF 75 FLOORS 789 UNITS PARKING COST: $69,500

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GARRISON POINT Smack dab in the midst of the construction boom currently going in Liberty Village in the city’s west end (specifically in the King & Strachan area), this is a new condo and townhouse project by Cityzen Development Group.

JUST THE FACTS PRICE RANGE: FROM $306K – $1.25M SQUARE FOOTAGE (CONDOS): 320SF to 2232SF 23-49 FLOORS 1738 UNITS PARKING COST: $45K

CANARY DISTRICT A two-phase roll out, with four towers. We never thought we’d be so excited about the Pan Am Games, but the projects that are popping up around the city coinciding with the Games coming here in 2015 has us feeling that way. The Canary District Condos and Townhomes will be located on Front St. E. and Cherry St. in the city’s growing east end, part of a massive infrastructure, transit, parks and roads re-build.

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To be located in Alexandra Park, this new condo project by Tridel is part of a master plan revitalization project in the Spadina Ave., and Queen St. W area – a facelift for this area of the city that is long overdue. Primed for greatness.

One distinguishing factor are the outdoor terraces – over 50 of the units have them, including the 1,300SF unit, which has a (roughly) 1,300SF terrace. All of these have gas outlet for barbecues.

When we read in 2012 that the parcel of land down where the soon-to-be former Globe and Mail now sits had been sold to three developers, we knew it was only a matter of time before a significant mixed use project for a key cog in the city’s downtown would get rolled out. Diamond Corp., RioCan and Allied are the developers who joined forces. What will replace the Globe building (don’t worry about those guys – they are moving to fancy new digs on King St. W.) will be seven buildings – approximately two million SF of residences, offices and retail space.

Hariri Pontarini Architects is handling design of the masterplan.

Again, like the Mirvish/Gehry project, it’s in the planning stage, but look out for this one.

JUST THE FACTS PRICE RANGE: $300K – $830K SQUARE FOOTAGE: 521SF to 1300SF 14 FLOORS 241 UNITS PARKING COST: $45K COMPLETION: 2016

MIRVISH + GEHRY This is an urban game-changer planned for the corner of King St. W. and Simcoe St., in the heart of the city’s Entertainment District, which makes sense since theatre company Mirvish Productions owns the land.

The project design is the work of Frank Gehry, and even the planned scaled-back version, featuring two condo towers, (after city concerns regarding density) is bold – a statement that Toronto is pushing forward as a culturally diverse, bustling, 21st century city. In the planning stage.

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JUST THE FACTS PRICE RANGE: $239K – $802K SQUARE FOOTAGE: 400SF to 1436SF 9 AND 11 FLOORS IN PHASE 1; 11 and 15 FLOORS IN PHASE 2 PHASE 2 IS 11 AND 15 369 UNITS IN PHASE 1, 439 UNITS IN PHASE 2 PARKING COST: $35K-38K COMPLETION PHASE 1 AND 2: SPRING 2016

RIVER CITY 3 A new high-rise condo project, and a design tone-setter, part of the revitalization in the West Don Lands.

The anticipated phase 3 of the River City project is a collaboration between Urban Capital and Waterfront Ontario, with River City 3 scheduled for completion in 2017.

Loft-style condos.

JUST THE FACTS PRICE RANGE: $299K+$1.395M SQUARE FOOTAGE: 508SF to 2083sf 29 FLOORS 330 UNITS PARKING COST: $39K COMPLETION: 2017

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GIVENCHY: 1960S SILHOUETTE

While many shapes come from minimal origins this season, this vintage trend offers an alternative to the voluminous, un- structured coats, with mod styling and slim tailoring.

Givenchy’s runway displayed masculine influences most prominently seen through the utilization of wide collars, structured shoulders, and pocket detailing.

Embellishments and trims add a touch a feminine appeal, and in Givenchy’s case fur trimming adds beautiful accents to the coat’s silhouette.

MARNI: PEPLUM

Peplum is making a comeback this fall with some updates.

We’re seeing soft bias hemlines, gentle fluting and asymmetric lines for an overall feminine look on one hand, while other runways saw more structured shapes with architectural darts and tucks.

Our favourite variation of this trend is this navy number with a sharp V-neck for an added sporty touch.

FALL FORWARD WANT TO UPDATE YOUR WARDROBE FOR THE FALL SEASON? FOR WOMEN, EMBRACE THE COMEBACK OF PEPLUM, AND FOR MEN, UTILIZE THE COLOURS OF THE SEASON TO OFFSET DARKER SHADES.

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CHRISTOPHE LEMAIRE: MASCULINE PANTS

We saw a play of masculine and feminine shapes on the runways, and the influence behind this pant is obvious.

A slouched silhouette with extra wide legs exaggerates the mannish shape, while a fixed waistband and pleats add the slightest touch of softness. The fitted top at Christophe Lemaire complement the floor-pooling hemline, while the camel colour gives the look a polished, luxe feel.

CHANEL: DECADENT SHIFT DRESS

We love this decorative update to the classic shift dress. Chanel’s number seen here was perfection: the contrast of the stark white fabric against the beautiful gold embellishments was subtle yet very effective. Beautiful embellishments such as brocades, jacquards, beading, and sequins also align nicely with the mod 60s trend that is so prominent this season.

NARCISCO RODRIGUEZ: MONOCHROME TAILORING

This season we are seeing the return of black as the primary colour for tailoring. We love this Narcisco Rodrigues head-to- toe black outfit, in all its simplicity. Contrasting white separates are another beautiful option to continue this monochrome look. Update this trend for the evening with a sheer blouse and some matching accessories.

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HERMÈS: PRINTS AND PATTERNS

Prints and patterns ranged from painterly prints and abstract shapes to more common patterns such as polka dots.

We especially love the faux snakeskin pattern from the Hermès runway in dark olive for it’s subtle yet luxurious feel.

Complete the look with similar coloured trousers and accessories.

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DIOR HOMME: AVIATOR JACKET

This season the aviator jacket has moved away from its military origins into more luxurious and formal styles. These include felted wool on the collar and houndstooth detailing on linings and pockets. The shearling collar is an important accent and is even used as lining for extra warmth. Dior Homme did it best, seen here with double collar tabs on the front, along with an elastic banding at the waist for a more bomber-style shape.

BURBERRY: COLOURED SHIRTS

A simple way to update a wardrobe for this fall is to utilize the colours of the season. This year we are seeing a surge of khaki colourways along with olives and grey-cast greens, and some camel and caramel tones. For a classic look, pair the shirts with darker suiting and some complementary ties and shoes.

BERLUTI: THREE-PIECE SUIT

We are seeing the three-piece suit in the spotlight this season, appearing on runways with subtle vest variations. Buttons ranged from one to six, while alternative cuts on the shoulders and leg provided a subtle update to this classic silhouette. The rich colours seen at Berluti were a luxurious combination we especially loved.

LOUIS VUITTON: CAMEL ACCENTS

The fall season is full of darker shades, however an easy way to update this monotonous trend is to add subtle accents of colour. We saw this done beautifully at Louis Vuitton, where a rich camel accent colour can only be seen in the lining of the coat. These pops of camel were also seen on hemlines, collars, and neckties, a simple way to incorporate this beautiful shade.

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FOR FILM AND TELEVISION VETERAN SEAN BUCKLEY, THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND HIS SUCCESS COMES DOWN TO STRENGTH OF FAMILY

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ON THE IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY, AND HOW BOTH OF YOU ARE ABLE TO BALANCE WORK WHILE RAISING FOUR KIDS? SEAN: I’m a lucky man. I get to have the best of both worlds. I have

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he Toronto International Film Festival was a time of great pride for Sean Buckley, founder and CEO of Buck Productions, a content creation company with successes in feature film, television, branded content, documentaries, and commercials.

A film that he was one of the producers on, Wet Bum, had its world premiere at TIFF. Sean spoke to Lush Luxury about the idea that drives his company – that the direction of production is founded on the currency of the ideas from the team behind it, reaching audiences with bold, sometimes risky, projects, rather than the “biggeris-better” model. But what drives his work ethic?

We found out when we visited the family home in Oakville for a fashion shoot, a home they were just moving into, outside of Toronto. There, we joined Sean, wife Jennifer, and their children, Jade (14), Tess (14), Avery Grace (11) and Adelaide (6).

Jennifer is a stay-at-home mother with a passion for art, painting for their home and for close friends (“Only if they ask!” she tells us.)

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this thriving entertainment business that I started from the ground up 20 years ago and then I have this tight-knit, large family. To have both these things these days is rare, and it’s not easy – there are many challenges that are designed to hold you back. Both Jennifer and I work very hard each day. My job isn’t more important than hers. She is the epicenter of this family. At the end of the day what she does allows me to make the commitment and do the hours that still press Buck Productions forward, while maintaining the balance and staying close and connected to my family. Her support allows me to jump with two feet in, full force in every project I take on. Jennifer’s previous career was in television so she understands my business well – she gets it and is often my sounding board and silent partner. I am so blessed to have these gifts in my life.

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ON JENNIFER: BLUE LEATHER JACKET, BRUNELLO CUCINELLI, JEANS, RAG & BONE, BOTH AT HOLT RENFREW, TOP, THEORY, VELVET SHOES, MAX STUDIO. ON SEAN: WOOLEN PEACOAT, JOHN VARVATOS, COTTON SHIRT, ARMANI COLLEZIONI, WOOLEN PANTS, ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA, BOTH AT HARRY ROSEN, LEATHER SHOES, BOTTEGA VENETA, WATCH, PANERAI.

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CAN YOU EXPAND ON YOUR KIDS' INTERESTS, AND HOW THEY ALL SEEM TO BE HEADING TOWARDS ARTISTIC ENDEAVOURS? JENNIFER: Jade, our first born by 22 minutes, is the gifted artist. Her

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painting and sketches have been singled out and have won awards.

It boggles my mind to see the work she is creating at the age of 14.

She just placed third at the Ontario provincials alpine snowboard racing. She’s competed at the U.S. national level in Colorado in both Alpine and Boarder Cross along with her sisters Tess & Avery Grace.

Tess is the songbird. She began singing standards and jazz at a very young age. She’s a gifted piano player and she recomposes songs to bring them to life in her own way. Some have commented that Tess has a beautiful, old soul. To check out some of her work go to tesssings.com.

Avery Grace is our dancer. After auditioning for the National Ballet School of Canada, she was accepted this year into the summer program.

The Artistic Director, Mavis Staines, approached her at the end of the program and asked her to attend as a full time student. There were many long conversations about her accepting this opportunity, but she was so passionate about dance - we listened to her.

Adelaide picked up the nickname “The Hurricane” at an early age. She was never was given the opportunity to embrace the concept “the youngest” as our family lives in poetic chaos. She, at this stage, could be our all of the above child as she dances, sings, plays the piano. Her latest project was a Powerpoint presentation on why we should get a dog.

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SEAN, CAN YOU EXPAND ON HOW YOUR FAMILY LIFE ENERGIZES YOU WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR DAY-TO-DAY ENDEAVOURS, RUNNING YOUR BUSINESS?

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My family motivates me to continue to work hard, allowing Jennifer and I to provide them with the things they are blessed to do – including having the girls in great schools and presenting them the opportunity to explore their interests and passions.

Jennifer and I firmly believe in living life with no regret, and giving our children the most magical life possible.

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WHEN YOU ARE BOTH AT WORK, WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO WEAR (FAVOURITE DESIGNERS)?

WHEN YOU ARE BOTH IN CASUAL MODE, WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO WEAR? SEAN: I have always adored watches and have a humble collection.

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At work, I love dressing up. I love the opportunity to dress in a way that is respectful of the environment I am in. I enjoy unique, wellmade pieces. A few years ago I met with a tailor from Hong Kong in a room in the Hyatt and got a tailor suit made, but I thought – there has to be a better way of doing this. So I started an event in Oakville called Bespoakville where I invite a collection of friends and family to meet this tailor who brings some of his best fabrics and makes custom made suits, shirts, tuxedos, pants. My friends get their own distinctive pieces made and get to enjoy some scotch, taste some cigars and check out some cool vintage cars. The proceeds from this year’s event will be going to Free-Them (an organization dedicated to ending slavery and human trafficking). I would describe my best casual style as my go-to cottage style: a pair of board shorts, flips flops and a Habs cap.

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I have eclectic taste in fashion. At home I live in comfortable basics like James Perse, Splendid and Vince. Some Bohemian styles like Free People are great, and special for occasions I love Stella McCartney. Montreal-based designer Veronique Milijkovitch is another favourite. At the cottage – my go-to style would be Sean’s oversize T's… it’s what I live in.

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WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF LUXURY? SEAN: Being able to stare into the eyes of someone you’ve shared

a fascinating journey with and sincerely look forward to growing old with them, enjoying our family all the things we have accomplished together – that’s luxury.

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My true passion for the last decade has been introducing all that I have learned to our incredible girls. That is my luxury and when I am most at peace – with my family. Our four daughters and the man I love so much – a man who is a beautiful mix of incredible businessman and a visionary in the arts. A man who is an amazing male role model for our girls and who keeps our lives forever interesting. That unconditional love and respect is what drives us.

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BRINGING EUROPE TO YOUR FRONT DOOR AT VIA CAVOUR IN TORONTO’S HAZELTON LANES, WHEN IT COMES TO MEN’S FINE FASHION, IT’S ALL ABOUT FOSTERING EXCLUSIVITY AND THE PERSONAL TOUCH. CO-OWNERS SANTO DEROSE AND FABIO FATA TELL US ABOUT WHAT SETS VIA CAVOUR APART (QUINTESSENTIAL ITALIAN STYLE, INCLUDING PAL ZILERI, LORO PIANA AND BRUNELLO CUCINELLI), WHILE TALKING ABOUT TRENDS IN MEN’S FALL FASHION INTERVIEW BY MARK KEAST PHOTOGRAPHY BY YURI DOJC

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE NEW TRENDS THAT MEN COMING INTO YOUR STORE CAN LOOK FOR? It’s all about layers. Keeping you warm, especially for the fall. Vests are one of the big, important looks for the fall. You can wear them from September on, through the winter, throw a heavy coat over it, or under a sports jacket or suit. There’s a sense of power when you put on a vest. It makes you feel that much more confident, and comfortable.

WHAT ARE YOUR CLIENTS TELLING YOU ABOUT TRENDS THEY SEE? Most of our clients are world travelers. They want the best of everything. So they read magazines, they see what the trends are in New York, in Milan, in London. They don’t always come in and ask for it, though. They want us to dress them. When we throw a vest on them, they understand why we are doing it.

HOW DOES THAT ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION GIVE YOU AN EDGE? With our store, because we are small, and because Fab and I are not only the owners, we are the buyers, we bring Europe right straight to our door, in Toronto. We can give our customers hands-on feedback on what we are seeing in Italy.

They understand it because we dress it and we wear it. It’s not like going into a larger store where you are dealing with a sales person. He hasn’t been to Europe to feel the fabric and work with the manufacturers. We go to the factories in Napoli and sit down with the owners. So we develop style pieces for us and our clients.

WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND IN TERMS OF FALL ACCESSORIES? Every man should have a scarf on when he walks out the door. Gloves too. It’s a sense of fashion. There is crossover between fashion and practicality. The little details take an outfit he

may have been wearing for a couple of seasons, and knocks it up a notch, and makes it fresh, as far as colour and patterns. And you feel like you are wearing a new outfit. Details have become more important over the years, in part because there are more details available now. It’s like glasses – they were just glasses at one time, now they are a fashion statement. Our clients match their glasses with their outfits.

TELL US ABOUT THE STRATEGY IN HOW YOU DESIGNED THE STORE? We wanted to make our store feel comfortable for the guy who walks in, without him feeling like he’s being jumped on. So he can look at things, and feel things. How the shirt matches the trouser, and the socks and shoes. He could see the whole outfit laid out. We want to show him the whole package, from very dressy tuxedos to business suits, weekend suits, to sportswear. Today not everyone wears a suit to work. Our clients are out all the time, at dinners, functions. They want good, active sportswear, with luxury fabrics. It comes down to the quality of the exclusive yarns, from the best mills in the world, how they weave it, how it’s dyed. It all makes the clothing luxurious.

Our clients want items they can’t find somewhere else. And we customize it for them. We really get to know our clients, on a business level, but also a social level. We go to their homes. I make them dinner. We have a bottle of great wine, smoke a cigar. It’s not only about selling them clothes.

We get to know some of the great guys in the X city. How does it get better than that? ●

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THE SPIRIT OF DISCIPLINED NONCHALANCE SHOW MORE CONFIDENCE IN YOUR APPEARANCE BY INJECTING MORE COLOUR INTO YOUR FASHION CHOICES

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hat do we call a man that stands out?

How do we describe the type of guy that makes a lasting impression by making us laugh from our gut or by pushing us to look at the world a little differently?

He’s a colourful character. He brightens up the day and lightens your mood. He brings life to those moments of boredom by hitting the blank canvas with a splash of paint.

We’ve all had colourful characters in our lives.

At least I hope we all have. Yours could be a quixotic boss, an intimidating father-in-law or your best friend for the last 20 years. What is it that makes these colourful characters so exciting? How do they capture our imagination the way they do?

I think it’s because they’re fearless. Not the Liam Neeson “I will find you and I will kill you” type of fearless. More like the fearlessness we see in a mature, refined gentleman confident in himself and unbeholden to conventions.

During the three years I spent in Florence learning how to make shoes I saw this fearlessness on the streets and in the cafes and bars where men young and old proudly peacocked in public. I was somewhat shocked at the way these guys pulled off electric yellows, bright blues and unusual hues. Back in Canada, adding a bit of colour to an outfit might mean pairing a blue suit with a blue scarf and blue socks.

Hardly inspiring.

What seemed provocative to me barely earned a second glance for these Italian guys. Over there it’s all about the sprezzatura, a sort of disciplined nonchalance. And I loved it. Bright, bold, audacious colours were de rigor in a way that seemed paradoxical.

If you’ve ever paid attention to the big Italian fashion events like Pitti Uomo or are an avid follower of The Sartorialist like me, you probably know I’m talking about. The more effortless a guy makes it seem, the more he stands out.

I brought this love of and attention to colour back to Canada with me and I’m always looking to inject it into my shoes whenever I have a chance. Colour plays an incredibly important part in the development of each design and I experiment with bold and unique colours that don’t typically spring to mind. I believe that each dye adds depth and enhances the shoe’s character. It’s why I start with light tones and

My appointment calendar for 2015 orders is filling up quickly. Lush Luxury readers can enjoy a free consultation by contacting me at peter@peterfeeney.com work them into richer, bolder colours.

I look to my surroundings for inspiration.

I spent some time in Cape Cod this summer and was really inspired by the vibrancy of the ocean-side homes and the neutrality of the beaches. It got me thinking how I can achieve that sort of balance in my designs.

While I think that attention to colour is creeping into Canadian men’s fashion through the United States, we Canucks can do much,

much more to brighten up. A quick and easy way to do so is by growing the colour range within your footwear. Think about our hard winters. Rise above the standard blacks and blues we see throughout the winter by adding colour to your footwear lineup.

If you want to stand out, if you want to be thought of as a colourful character, I encourage you to make this your year for being bold and X becoming fearless. ●

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SUEDE GLOVES WITH SHEARLING LINING, DENTS, $145 on MrPorter.com.

EMBOSSED LEATHER WALLET, BURBERRY, $400 on MrPorter.com.

LEATHER WINGTIP BOOTS, GRENSON, $390 on MrPorter.com.

CASHMERE KNITTED HAT, GUCCI, $290.

ADJUSTABLE SUEDE BELT, SALVATORE FERRAGAMO, $485.

COLOUR CO-ORDINATE IT FORGET ABOUT 50 SHADES OF GREY. WHEN IT COMES TO ACCESSORIES, GUYS ARE GOING FOR CAMEL. WHEN TALKING ABOUT THE LADIES, THE STORYLINE IS ALL ABOUT WARM AND VIBRANT SHADES OF SCARLET. THESE CHOICES WILL GIVE YOUR LOOK MORE POP.

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SUEDE “BUCKLEY” BRIEFCASE, TOM FORD, $2,580.

FELTED VELOUR WIDE-BRIMMED HAT, GUCCI, $525.

SILK LINED GLOVES IN DEEP RED GLAZED LAMBSKIN AND NUBUCK, HERMES, $820.

LEOPARD PRINT CASHMERE AND SILK SCARF, SAINT LAURENT, $925 on net-a-porter.com.

BRAIDED LEATHER BOOTS, VALENTINO, $1,845 at harpersbazaar.com.

ALLIGATOR LEATHER “JENNIFER” SHOULDER BAG, TOM FORD, $22,430.

METAL, ENAMEL AND GLASS STONE CUFF, CHANEL, $1,850.

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KAUFMANN MERCANTILE SOFT LEATHER WEEKENDER Crafted by L.A.-based artisan Stephen Kenn, this weekender bag connects back to World War II-era utilitarian aesthetics (age-old techniques like hot wax on the interior, heavy duty zippers and a hefty five-ounce leather base).

Price: $1,100.

LOUIS VUITTON KEEPALL BANDOULIÈRE 55 Plain leather trimmings, satin-finished titanium hardware, interior zipped and double flat pockets, soft cotton lining.

Price: $1,770.

UTILITARIAN MEETSCHIC

YOU LEAD A BUSY LIFE. WE KNOW IT. PRACTICALITY WHEN IT COMES TO TRAVEL BAGS IS THE PRIORITY. BUT THEY CAN ALSO BE FASHION PIECES. HERE IS A SELECTION THAT CAUGHT OUR EYE.

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SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Removable and adjustable strap in embossed calfskin.

Price: $2,640.

BURBERRY HORSEFERRY CHECK HOLDALL A vintage-inspired, structured duffle bag featuring the new Horseferry check named after Burberry’s London home, a bold new interpretation of the classic design. Price: $1,850.

BROOKS BROTHERS FOOTBALL LEATHER DUFFLE Made of genuine football leather, featuring pinstripe lining, double handle and detachable shoulder strap.

Adorned with brass hardware.

Price: $658.

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THIS AUTUMN, LAYER YOUR CASHMERES AND TWEEDS WITH THIS SEASON’S NEWEST AND RICHEST FRAGRANCES.

BY SERG E KERBE L

FOR HER

FOR HIM

KNOT

BY BOTTEGA VENETA

MICHAEL KORS FOR MEN

BY MICHAEL KORS

For its second fragrance “Knot”, the legendary Italian house stayed true to its heritage and DNA, inspired by the fresh air of the Italian coast, the scent of peonies, clementine trees, saltwater breeze and freshly laundered linens. A bright, floral fragrance meticulously layered with sparkling citrus notes and opulent woods offers a luxurious and bold statement.

The fragrance’s name is an homage to Bottega Veneta’s beloved Knot clutch and its bottle is inspired by Venetian glasswork and the traditional Italian carafe. $130 for 50ml.

“Michael Kors for Men is really made for the man on the go,” says Michael Kors.

“He’s in a business meeting at 9, hopping on his private jet at noon and landing in St. Barts in time for a sexy beachside dinner. My new fragrance captures that feeling of escape and the exhilaration of the jet set lifestyle – when you’re ready and eager to jump on a plane with a moment’s notice.”

A modern, woody, oriental fragrance with top notes of spices and nuances of aromatics that brings this man’s man fragrance to life. $86 for 120 ml.

B. BALENCIAGA

BY BALENCIAGA

WONDEROUD

BY COMME DES GARÇONS

“I’ve always been attracted to scents with strong green notes, and we also added a darker woody flair to it,” says Balanciaga’s newly appointed Creative Director Alexander Wang about his very first fragrance. Sophisticated, sensual and feminine, B Balenciaga has notes of lily of the valley, violet, edamame, green leaves accord, iris, cedar, ambrette seeds and cashmeran wood.

The bottle is modern, with cracked, frosted glass that's inspired by the marble floors in Balenciaga’s original salon in Paris. $120 for 50ml.

An aromatic resin, scented with subtle notes, Oud is known as The Black Gold of Perfumers. Its powerful and rich character brings a warm, woody, animal, balsamic and even honey feel and texture to this new fragrance by legendary Japanese brand. The fragrance is made entirely from wood, composed of seven types of timber and extracts from Aquilaria trees indigenous to South East Asia balanced with notes of Haitian vetiver and Indonesian patchouli.

About $145 for 100 ml.

MY BURBERRY

BY BURBERRY

L’HOMME IDÉAL

BY GUERLAIN

Inspired by a London garden after the rain, My Burberry takes its name from the affectionate way in which people refer to their Burberry trench coat.

The glass bottle features a hand-tied ribbon knot made from English-woven gabardine honouring the trench coat fabric, with a horn-effect cap reminiscent of the buttons. Top notes of sweet pea and bergamot fuse with a heart of geranium, golden quince and freesia, rounded out with base notes of rain-tipped damask and centifolia roses and patchouli. $98 for 50ml.

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SPRING 2014

Smart, handsome and strong. If these are words people use to describe you, you might want to consider becoming a face of Guerlain’s latest fragrance for men, L’Homme Idéal. Perfumers at one of the world's oldest perfume houses know your type well. By combining notes of bitter almond, cedar wood, patchouli, leather, tonka bean, vanilla, orange flower and bergamot, they have created a fresh, sensual and masculine fragrance with undertones of amaretto.

Feel free to send me a bottle if you sign that contract. $98 for 100 ml.

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SERIES 5 SHAVER

BY BRAUN

This new washable Braun Series 5 shaver offers smooth and precise shaving performance even in problem areas.

It is equipped with PowerDrive, which supplies 20% more motor power than before, for highspeed cutting even on dense hair. The result is a unique combination of power and precision for uncompromising performance without sacrificing on-skin comfort.

Starting at $190.

ASSET MANAGEMENT

“ART OF SHAVING” COLLECTION

BY BOTTEGA VENETA

“There is something timeless and deeply personal about the ritual of shaving,“ says Bottega Veneta Creative Director Tomas Maier. “The collection reflects Bottega Veneta’s understated design aesthetic as well as an appreciation for this intimate masculine gesture.” Fresh and woody, with notes of labdanum, fir balsam and bergamot, Exfoliating Wash, After Shave Splash and Shaving Cream will be available early December at Holt Renfrew. $60-80.

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BACK IN THE BOARDROOM AFTER A LONG SUMMER? LOCK UP THAT YOUTHFUL, VIBRANT LOOK WITH THESE FINE GROOMING PRODUCT CHOICES.

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BEARD AND MOUSTACHE OIL AND COMB

BY TOM FORD

This Movember Tom Ford wants you to look your best, launching two essential products: beard and moustache oil and a tortoise-shell finish comb. This lightweight oil comes in three iconic fragrances – Tobacco Vanille (my personal favorite), Neroli Portofino and Oud Wood, giving your stache a softer feel and groomed luster. $55 for oil, $35 for comb at Harry Rosen and Holt Renfrew.

SHAVE BRUSH

BY JACK BLACK

This Jack Black cruelty-free brush was engineered and produced by German company Mühle, which has been producing shaving brushes since 1945.

It features Silvertip Fibre bristles that create an abundant, rich lather. The state-of-the-art fibers are tangibly soft, long-lasting and non-porous, resulting in a brush that is ultra-hygienic with superior bristle memory and strength. $145.

“LE BAIN” COLLECTION

BY HERMES

“Do what it takes to get some Hermes in your life,” declared GQ magazine in one of last year’s issues. It’s a good time to follow their advice.

The legendary French luxury brand just introduced a collection of bath products, consisting of hair and body shower and cleansing gels, moisturizing body lotions, balms and soap bars, based on the company’s colognes and fragrances. My bathroom never smelled so chic! $57 (hand and body cleansing gel) for 300ml.

“BLEU DE CHANEL” TOILETRIES BY CHANEL

If you like the scent of Chanel’s “Blue de Chanel” that draws its freshness from the fields of citrus fruits and the leaves of aromatic herbs to the roots of vetiver, the vibrancy of cedar and the creaminess of sandalwood, you might enjoy the brand’s newly expended line of toiletries, which now includes a bar of soap, travel spray and deodorant stick. Starting at $30 at The Bay.

LIMITED EDITION ULTRA FACIAL CREAM

BY KIEHL’S

LEATHER-BOUND MANICURE SET

BY CZECH & SPEAKE

Isn’t it time to get a manicure set to match your Ferrari? Containing an array of handmade tools, this succinct kit by British brand Czech & Speake will ensure you make a well-groomed impression at all times. From the hand and toe nail scissors and clips to the cuticle care tools and file, you'll be well supplied for years to come. $500 on mrporter.com.

HARRY’S AFTER SHAVE MOISTURIZER

For those of us with more sensitive, dry, or otherwise temperamental skin, the folks at online retailer harrys.com just introduced this light aftershave moisturizer. It is packed with soothing ingredients (marula oil, cucumber, aloe and licorice root) that refresh and hydrate skin post-shave, which absorbs quickly, leaving no shiny or oily residue. $16 for 120 ml. on harrys.com.

Looking better while helping those in need? Where do we sign up? This light-texture cream provides 24-hour hydration with continuous water replenishment throughout the day, educing moisture loss while drawing and absorbing moisture from the air.

And the best part? One hundred per cent of the net sales are donated to the Simple Plan Foundation (set up by the Montreal-based Juno winning band), helping both young people in need and children facing life-threatening illness in Canada and abroad. $56 for 125 ml.

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GUERLAIN ÉCRIN 4 COULEURS LONGLASTING EYESHADOWS

Available in three new colour families, the combination of matte and iridescent shadows in these quads give eyes an air of sophistication.

Harmonious groups of nudes, greys and violets lead the way to perfectly accentuated eyes. $67

FALLBACK TO CHIC BITE BEAUTY MATTE CRÈME LIP CRAYON

A matte lip is the perfect addition to any fall look. This creamy crayon, enriched with fruit butters, jojoba and castor oil, adds a boost of moisture which results in mattified colour without drying out the lips or looking flat. $28

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TOO MUCH EXPOSURE TO THE SUMMER SUN CAN LEAVE YOUR SKIN AND HAIR FEELING DRY AND DAMAGED. TIME TO BRING BACK THAT HEALTHY, YOUTHFUL GLOW.

BY DANIELLE THOMSON

DANIELLE THOMSON IS THE BEAUTY EDITOR AT LINER AND GLITTER AND GLOSS, OH MY/WWW.LINERGLITTERGLOSS.COM.

DIORSKIN STAR CONCEALER

Banish dark circles and signs of fatigue with this illuminating concealer. With a formula that refuses to crease, tired eyes instantly look bright and take on a wellrested appearance.

Medium, buildable coverage that does not fade means you will always look fresh after a late night. $36

LANCÔME GRANDIÔSE MASCARA

With its specially designed swan neck wand and precision brush, this mascara was created to ensure that every single lash is easily coated, resulting in lashes that are thicker, longer and full of volume.

The wand’s unique shape makes it easier than ever to reach into every corner of the eye for bold lashes every time. $35

MOROCCANOIL SMOOTHING MASK

The aftermath of too much summer sun exposure is hair that is left feeling dry, damaged and frizzy, which means extra care is needed to get it back to normal.

This smoothing mask helps to tame locks, leaving hair feeling smoother, shinier and frizz-free. $43

NARS ALL DAY LUMINOUS POWDER FOUNDATION SPF 25

With medium, buildable coverage, this silky powder foundation helps to hide flaws and enhances natural tone.

It also works deeper, with luminosity enhancing technology that boosts cell renewal under the surface to improve the look of skin over time. $55

CLARINS SUPER RESTORATIVE NIGHT AGE SPOT CORRECTING REPLENISHING CREAM

Give skin back its youthful glow with the help of this deeply moisturizing and nourishing night cream. Working its magic during the time your skin regenerates, this cream takes advantage of the restorative powers of Montpellier rock-rose. $122

BURBERRY NAIL POLISH

Perfectly in sync for fall, Burberry has created five new deep, sophisticated polishes.

Elderberry, a dark and moody purple, makes a chic addition to the fall beauty wardrobe. Great, opaque pigmentation and high shine means this polish will be perfect for a long lasting manicure. $25

ESTÉE LAUDER DARK SPOT CORRECTING NIGHT SERUM

Fight back against discoloration, redness and sun spots with this advanced brightening serum. Its lightweight formula melts effortlessly into the skin upon application and begins to reduce the look of dark spots in less than two weeks. $105 for 50 ml.

CHANEL ROUGE ALLURE GLOSS

The newest player to enter the new breed of lip hybrids, Chanel’s Rouge Allure Gloss combines the pure, intense colour of a lipstick with the alluring shine of a gloss. Lips also receive a powerful dose of moisture with added sappa wood and green tea butter. $40

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MALE COSMETIC ENHANCEMENT: DAWN OF A NEW AGE?

MORE AND MORE MEN ARE SEEKING OUT COSMETIC SURGERY TO COUNTER OUTWARD SIGNS OF AGING B Y P ETE R W. BR AY, M D, MS C , F RC S(C )

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n a recent trip to the corner drugstore I was intrigued with a section dedicated specifically to male beautification.

The display featured a dizzying array of skin care and anti-aging products. Granted, this attention to male rejuvenation was tiny compared to the cavernous expanse devoted to women in this same store. But the fact that male cosmetic enhancement is deemed worthy of precious retail shelf-space suggests a demographic change is afoot. This new focus on male primping and polishing contrasts sharply with the past when men were expected to blissfully transition into their wizened, golden years without much fuss.

In my own practice the proportion of men seeking cosmetic surgery has increased to around 40%, compared to barely 10% just a few years ago. Statistics from Plastic Surgery societies also support an increasing trend showing more men are undergoing both surgical and nonsurgical cosmetic treatments. That men should invest more time and effort in their appearance seems only fair. While they escape the physical transformations imposed by the processes of pregnancy and childbirth, men are not immune to other stressors acting on the body.

Sun damage, weight fluctuations, gravity, and the relentless ticking-of-the-clock all take their toll. Fortunately there are now safer, effective treatment options with less downtime than ever before.

In the old days it was easier for men to remain blissfully unaware of physical imperfections;

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their main source of aesthetic self-assessment was a fleeting, morning stint in front of the mirror.

For better or worse, the ubiquitous access to innovations like webcams, Skype and the selfie have made opportunities for cosmetic reflection almost incessant. Now, bad lighting and unflattering lenses of smartphones make eye bags, dark circles, sunken cheeks, loose skin, jowls, double chins, and neck wattles starkly and persistently obvious.

Another factor fuelling demand for male cosmetic enhancement is that the stigma previously associated with consumption of these services has been steadily waning. Men are realizing that investment in their appearance need not be an affront to their masculinity. The dividends paid by such activity can extend beyond warm, fuzzy feelings of enhanced selfesteem.

Like it or not, humans are visual creatures and improvements in personal appearance can influence positively both personal and professional interactions.

In this latter regard, many men seeking consultation with me cite increasing competition in the job market as an incentive to look fresh, vital, and energetic. Men are working longer, delaying retirement, and rallying alongside sprightly, young recruits vying for the same positions and contracts. Often these more senior candidates find themselves looking worn and tired, regardless of their true intrinsic energy levels. Some straightforward treatments, such as an eyelid tuck, injectables, and minimally

invasive skin-tightening, can make a terrific improvement.

Male efforts to spruce-up and rejuvenate are certainly not limited to pricey, topical potions and elixirs. Many men now think nothing of a quick squirt of Botox or an injectable filler after work. Indeed few cosmetic treatments can match the ease, effectiveness and negligable downtime afforded by injections of this sort.

First-timers are understandably fearful of looking “overdone”, having seen examples of chipmunk cheeks and expressionless foreheads so apparent in the popular press. Fortunately these outcomes are easily avoided with an experienced eye and just a bit of restraint on behalf of the practitioner.

While non-surgical cosmetic treatments have become very popular with men their potential effectiveness remains dwarfed by modern surgical techniques.

For certain afflictions, such as gynecomastia (the dreaded "man boobs") surgery is the only powerful option. This fact, combined with effortless dissemination of information via the internet, has propelled the explosive popularity of male breast reduction surgery.

Additional classic trouble spots for men are the abdomen and love handles. These areas, the curses of the middle-aged male, often stubbornly persist despite a decent diet and exercise regimen.

One of my most popular procedures, what I have deemed “the Male Trifecta”, consists of advanced, radiofrequency-assisted liposuction to the chest, abdomen, and love handles. While the average client cannot expect to achieve a svelte torso like David Beckham, delivering that desireable "V-shape", without spilling over the waistband, is a realistic delight for most guys.

I doubt men and women will ever achieve true parity with respect to consumption of cosmetic and anti-aging treatments; many men will never invest in improved appearance no matter how safe and effective the procedures might be.

But at least there is now a full spectrum of alternatives for the man motivated for a tune-up.

For the uninitiated male consumer taking those first baby steps toward a more youthful visage, the process can begin with some entry-level skincare products picked up along with the X shampoo and shaving cream. ●

A new you for 2014

Dr. Peter Bray MD, MSc, FRCS(C), Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation of the face and body

drbrayplasticsurgery.com 195 Avenue Rd., Toronto 416 323 1330

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“FLOATING PALACES”, SOME CALL THEM. CRUISE SHIPS ARE A COMFORTABLE AND EASY WAY TO TRAVEL, PARTICULARLY WHEN YOUR DESTINATIONS INCLUDE MAJOR CITIES THAT DOT THE SCANDINAVIAN COASTLINE.

CRUISE CONTROL PHOTOS BY YURI DOJC

CAMERAS: SONY A7 AND A6000

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THE CATHERINE PALACE IN TSARSKOYE SELO, SOUTHEAST OF ST. PETERSBURG

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WINTER PALACE SQUARE, THE HERMITAGE, ST. PETERSBURG

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TECHNICAL NOTES BY OUR PHOTOGRAPHER ON HOW HE USED THE FULL-FRAME, PALM-SIZED SONY A7 AND SONY A6000 CAMERAS TO CAPTURE THE IMAGES FROM HIS JOURNEY ACROSS THE BALTIC SEA

In this part of the world, you don’t have darkness at night during the summer time. They call it “white nights”. This shot was taken near St. Petersburg, around 2 a.m. To shoot this you need a high ASA number and the Sony cameras are very good in that area.

I was lucky that the window of the Hermitage (St. Petersburg) was open for this shot of Winter Palace Square. You aren’t supposed to take photos inside, but because of the portable camera, I was actually able to reach out the window, and take the picture. One of the ladies there got up and closed the window after I took this.

This is the place where Peter the Great is buried. The camera was set with a wider aperture and I needed to keep the camera steady to get the sharpness. The Sony cameras allow you to adjust the settings for fast speeds, allowing you to shoot inside, and capture the detail.

This shot was taken off Gotland Island in Sweden. This was taken from up on a hill, overlooking the town, with the Sony telephoto lens, the 70-200 mm.

The telephoto lens compresses things together, giving a shot like this the desired effect.

Again, with the viewfinder on these mirrorless cameras, you are looking at the back of the camera, with the viewfinder tilted 90 degrees if you want, the camera was almost hidden on my hip, and you get the more natural result. I used a 50 mm lens.

The camera was on high speed to get the sharpness. This was taken in Copenhagen.

I love this shot. This was a street musician in St. Petersburg playing as we were boarding the boat. I used the wide angle lens, the 24-70 mm, and I purposely underexposed the image, because I wanted him to be black, a silhouette. I didn’t want to ID him. One advantage with the Sony cameras is their compact, smaller size – it doesn’t tire you. That makes it much easier for a travel photographer.

A big camera also would have intimidated the violinist, and you wouldn’t have got such a candid, natural image. Also, with the camera’s tilting viewfinder, you can hold the camera up or down. In this case you can hold the camera at your waist, and look down at the viewfinder, and the guy doesn’t even know you are shooting.

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SILVERSEA CRUISES

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You don’t get a reputation for being one of the top luxury cruise lines in the world by shying away when it comes to selection. Silversea Cruises has five ships in its fleet, including the one in the image – Silver Shadow, 610 feet in length and over 81 feet in width. Ocean views are standard in all of the suites. So are things like 24-hour room service, beauty salon, casino, library, panorama lounge and pool bar.

LUXURY CRUISES REMAIN A POPULAR CHOICE FOR TRAVELERS REALLY LOOKING TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL B Y S A N D Y L AW

SEABOURN CRYSTAL CRUISES

Crystal Cruises is renowned for the quality of its dining – freshness and innovation with its menus, lavish themed buffets on deck, intimate experiences in specialty restaurants or served in-suite or in-stateroom, all under the direction of celebrity chefs or legendary restaurateurs such as Nobu Matsuhisa and Piero Selvaggio. Their afternoon tea service is a special event. One of their two ships, the Serenity (image), just went through a $17 million re-design, giving it a more chic look and contemporary style.

With five ships in their fleet, Seabourn also is renowned for the quality of their cuisine. The Sojourn (image) has one of the largest onboard spas you will find on any luxury cruise line – over 11,000 square feet, with six Jacuzzis and two pools. Expect a complimentary bottle of champagne when you arrive in your cabin – a nice touch. Suites are 277 square feet or more, with the sea always in full view. Indulge yourself with the fine Egyptian cotton linens, a fluffy duvet and king-sized down and feather pillows.

SEADREAM YACHT CLUB (SEA DREAM I)

The SeaDream Yacht Club features the lifestyle of a “yacht-like” cruise, quite the opposite of big ship cruising, with only 56 couples and a crew of 96 on one of their two mega-yachts. The ultimate in luxury and pampering – SeaDream is more flexible and free form, such as working in passenger’s feedback for their itinerary.

Everything is inclusive – ocean view accommodations, gourmet meals, gratuities, wine with lunch and dinner and more. We especially liked sleeping under the stars, and the state-of-the-art Golf Simulator, with 30 signature golf courses.

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REGENT SEVEN SEAS CRUISES

With three ships in their fleet, featured upcoming cruises in 2015 include Cape Town to Singapore, San Francisco to Vancouver, Montreal to Miami, and Buenos Aires to Rio de Janeiro. A hallmark of their cruises is the concierge service, with a higher, bespoke brand of hospitality and exclusive value-added benefits like pre-cruise luxury hotel accommodation, discounts on premium wine and liquor, and priority dining reservation privileges.

The Mariner (image) is the world’s first all-suite, all-balcony cruise ship.

BEST BOUTIQUE IN

AS SOMEONE ONCE SAID, PERFECTION IS IN THE DETAIL. JUST ASK THE PEOPLE BEHIND THESE LUXURY HOTELS. B Y M A R K K E A S T A N D G R A H A M FA R K A S

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WINDSOR ARMS

Tucked away from the bustle of Toronto’s tony Yorkville neighbourhood is the intimate Windsor Arms Hotel, a blend of historic nostalgia and new-millennium luxury. The original building dates from 1927 when the neo-Gothic style of architecture was considered a marvel in Toronto. The original proprietor, pulp and paper magnet cum hotelier William Arthur Price, had an idea – create a hotel that blended in with the nearby University of Toronto’s signature Victorian buildings. In 1995 the now derelict building was rescued by developer George Friedmann who envisioned a resurrection of the property and commissioned architect Sol Wassermuhl to ensure the integrity of the building’s original characteristics while upgrading the property to five-star luxury.

The results were magnificent: mahogany furnishings based on 1920s French styles, intimate suites replete with fireplaces, and timeless limestone in the bathrooms. Today the Windsor Arms features 28 intimate luxury suites, conference rooms for business and celebrations, and a full spa sanctuary and pool.

18 ST. THOMAS ST., TORONTO, 416-971-9666, reserve@windsorarmshotel.com

OPUS HOTEL

The only boutique hotel in Vancouver to hold the coveted Forbes Four-Star rating, and named “Top 5 Trendiest Hotels in the World”

by TripAdvisor, OPUS is more than somewhere to stay, it’s somewhere to be. With striking design and personality plus, this 96 room hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of vibrant Yaletown, across the street from the Canada Line station, and steps to the seawall. Beautifully appointed rooms designed by Robert Bailey feature lush colour palettes and local artwork. OPUS offers award winning Northern Italian cuisine from Chef Lucais Syme at La Pentola della Quercia, where guests are encouraged to dine “alla famiglia” on fresh seafood, locally grown produce, and the finest imported Italian cheese.

322 DAVIE ST., VANCOUVER, 604-642-6787, info@opushotel.com

Surrounded by inimitable icons such as the Statue of Liberty and 1 World Trade Center, W New York - Downtown brings Gotham glam to Lower Manhattan.

The hotel features 58 floors of urban extravagance with 217 fabulous guest rooms and suites; a sleek and chic fifth-floor Living Room Bar & Terrace where guests sip on signature drinks created by mixologist Eben Klemm against a glittering Manhattan backdrop; and a state-of-the-art fitness center, FIT. W New York - Downtown and nightlife maven Good Peoples present Downtown: SATURDAY NIGHT, a monthly downtown dance party at Living Room Bar & Terrace featuring NYC-bred-yet-global-touring resident DJ Jasmine Solano. With rotating guest DJ sets and live performances, including Mess Kid and Kitty Cash, the recurring event attracts fashion-forward socialites, LES nightcrawlers, hotel guests and locals alike, all captured though the lens of NYC’s favourite nightlife photographers, Nicky Digital.

123 WASHINGTON ST., NEW YORK, 1-646-826-8600, www.wnewyorkdowntown.com

HÔTEL ÉPIK MONTRÉAL

Positioned in the epicenter of Vieux-Montréal in an historic building dating from 1829, Épik Montréal is a boutique hotel in the truest sense of the meaning. The hotel offers nine luxurious suites featuring large opening windows, elegant bathrooms with rain showers, and oodles of intimacy. For the “jet-set”, there is one “Épik” three-level penthouse suite that includes two bedrooms, full kitchen, and two terraces with unbeatable vistas of VieuxMontréal. Morning brings a delicious Epikurean breakfast with fresh fruits, quiche, frittata, croissants, pain au chocolat, and coffees to be enjoyed in the dining room or on the intimate private terrace. A well-stocked butler’s station offers warm drinks and snacks that can be enjoyed while you lounge and watch the street life from the front lounge’s large windows.

Modern amenities like free wi-fi, valet parking, and an attentive staff ensure the required level of pampering.

171 SAINT-PAUL OUEST, VIEUX-MONTRÉAL, 877-841-2634 www.epikmontreal.com

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OUR ONGOING LOOK AT LAS VEGAS FEATURES TWO NEW HOTELS BASED IN THE HEART OF THE ACTION: THE PALAZZO AND THE CROMWELL.

BY JAMIE MACLENNAN

THE PALAZZO JUST THE FACTS

Ranked as one of the Top 25 hotels in the U.S. and Canada for two consecutive years by Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best Awards”, the Palazzo is highlighted by a flagship, 85,000 square foot Barneys New York with The Shoppes at The Palazzo featuring more than 60 luxury boutiques.

The $1.9 billion Palazzo features more than 3,000 expansive suites and world-class dining and entertainment on top of the luxury shopping.

The Palazzo also features a variety of cuisines from a lineup of award-winning chefs – Carnevino by Mario Batali, CUT by Wolfgang Puck and Table 10 by Emeril Lagasse.

Prestige at The Palazzo is an exclusive space designed to offer the sophisticated traveler an elevated level of service and amenities, including private champagne check-in, packing and unpacking services, exclusive bath and pillow menus, and complimentary cocktail reception.

Room rates during a week in October range from $315 to $620.

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Features of The Cromwell include 188 rooms and suites, a 40,000square-foot casino with 66 table games, 440 slot machines and a reserved gaming salon, and places like Bound. This hotel lobby bar is known for its barista-style coffees and morning pastries for the early bird, but also a great nightcap destination for the night owl. The Cromwell is also known for the hotel bar and lounge Interlude, with its centralized location and close proximity to nightlife.

Suites range in size from 723 square-feet, up to the 2,550 squarefoot Cromwell Suite, all with great views of the Las Vegas Strip from multiple vantage points.

The Cromwell is a $185 million renovation and re-imagination of the former Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon, a blend of the vintage with the modern. One of the most noticeable exterior features is the black Parisian-style awnings and ornate black railings, repurposed from the original structure, punctuating each room window.

Giada De Laurentiis (image), the Italian-born American chef, writer and television personality, is opening her first-ever restaurant located on the second floor, with great views of the strip. For those looking for a stylish, spirited pool experience, Drai’s Beach Club and Nightclub features a rooftop pool, day club and nightlife venue.

Room rates during a week in October range from $220 to $679.

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IT’S A LUXURY TO HAVE A WATCH THAT MECHANICALLY INDICATES THE TIME IN DIFFERENT TIME ZONES. WHETHER THE COMPLICATION IS A WORLD TIMER, GMT OR DUAL TIME, HERE ARE LUSH LUXURY’S FAVOURITES. B Y R Y A N C A R A FA

TRAVELWATCHES

PATEK PHILIPPE

There are a few Patek Philippe watches that can be listed here but we have chosen the 5131G-010. This stunning travel watch with a world time complication is cased in a white gold 39.5mm case. The self-winding mechanical movement has a 22K gold off-centre mini rotor which can be viewed from the case back. The dial indicates 24 time zones. $74,200.

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VACHERON CONSTANTIN

Vacheron Constantine will have you traveling in class with its Patrimony Traditionelle World Time.

Showing all 37 world time zones simultaneously on the well-designed dial, its 42.50mm pink gold case houses a beautiful automatic movement which can be admired through the sapphire crystal case back. This timepiece is elegant and ageless. $53,700.

ROLEX

An instant favourite for watch lovers, the new Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II is stunning.

The 40mm, 18kt white gold case is the perfect size for any wrist and the bi-directional 24-hour graduated bezel with two colour Cerachrom insert in red and blue is the crowning achievement for this watch.

With 24-hour hand and independently adjustable 12-hour hand, this watch is designed for airline pilots and serious travellers. $41,100.

AUDEMARS PIGUET

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Dual Time is the ultimate travel companion. This masculine stainless steel watch sits at 39mm and has an eye-catching blue dial with “Grande Tapisserie” pattern. It’s a self-winding watch indicating a second time zone, with 24-hour function, thus, wherever you travel, you always know the time back home. $25,000.

CARTIER

Cartier developed its own automatic movement for the Tortue XXL watch, featuring multiple time zones. The watch, with a white gold case, makes a strong statement, measuring 51x45.6mm.

With lateral cities disc, indication of the “Home” time by a 24-hour hand, and automatic adjustment for summer and winter time, it is simple to use when changing time zones. $48,800.

ZENITH

The Zenith PILOT Doublematic goes well beyond your average travel watch, equipped with the time, big date, world time ring, alarm and chronograph. All of these functions are on a 45mm case, in 18-carat rose gold, which will have a strong presence on any wrist. You can view the very accurate El Primero 4046 automatic movement through the sapphire case back. Limited edition of 250 units. $31,900.

BAUME & MERCIER

Baume and Mercier Capeland 10106 is dedicated to globetrotters everywhere. The stainless steel 44mm case has an off-white dial with 24 time zones in relation to the time in your current location. The movement can be viewed through the transparent sapphire case-back. A beautiful watch for home and abroad. $7,900.

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24 THE NOMOS ZÜRICH WORLDTIMER TRUE BLUE OFFERS THE WEARER A TIMEPIECE OF ELEGANCE AND SIMPLICITY.

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MOMENTS IN HISTORY THAT HAVE ADVANCED LUXURY WATCH-MAKING TO A WHOLE NEW hen traveling through the history books LEVEL

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BY NICOLE MARTENS moments in time when the innovation of a brand propelled the mastery of time-keeping to new levels.

From the early pioneers of Philippe Patek, to some of the more contemporary thinkers of Girard-Perregaux, the ancient art-form has continued to successfully evolve, while maintaining its strong sense of tradition.

In 1932, Philippe Patek launched the original Calatrava – possibly the most debonaire watch ever made. Boldly flaunting the new Bauhaus school of design, the timepiece boasted of simplicity and luxury to the highest degree, thus ensuring there would be nothing more classically enduring or influential, even to this day.

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OMOS Glashütte is the undisputed king in the watch-making industry when it comes to producing the best value-driven timepieces.

Regardless of which model you choose, you will be purchasing a watch with its own in-house movement and quality craftsmanship. It is exciting that this Fall they have rolled out a new edition of a classic that will no doubt make a positive impression on watch enthusiasts – whether it’s for business suits or for travellers.

The NOMOS Zürich Worldtimer True Blue has arrived and we introduce this watch with genuine excitement.

At first glance, the Zürich World Timer looks like the popular Zürich Weltzeit with a stunning new blue dial (if this was the only difference, we would be pleased), but NOMOS Glashütte continues to innovate with this watch and the changes go beyond the surface.

The True Blue is powered by a new caliber named DUW 5201, which is the first watch with the new NOMOS swing system with tempered blue balance spring and the ability to exhibit nearly every time zone around the world.

The NOMOS brand is famous for awardwinning minimalist designs, and Zürich World Timer is no different. The beautiful blue dial is easy to read with the red home icon showing the wearer their home time when travelling with the push of a button. It took two years, 23 new precision parts and countless design studies to create this new world timer. NOMOS is a company that never rests on its laurels, continuing to take the brand to new level.

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made simple, and in a beautiful form – a simple button on the case, a small time disk and that aforementioned red icon on the easy to read dial. The crisp and legible white on blue dial is fresh and classy. The updated dial is still galvanized, and the hour and minute hands are rhodium plated. The case is stainless steel and in the perfect size of 39.9 mm.

The watch sits elegantly on the wrist without screaming for attention. It looks great with suits and casual attire. The straight lugs give it the appearance of a having a bit more mass on the wrist. The sapphire crystal glass on the dial is curved and with anti-reflective coating. The words that describe its appearance are “understated” and “sophisticated”.

The case-back has sapphire crystal glass, allowing the new nicely decorated movement to be clearly visible for the owner’s delight. The watch has a Glashütte three-quarter plate, 26 jewels, tempered blue screws, rhodium plated movement surfaces with Glashütte ribbing and

NOMOS perlage, ratchet and duplex wheel with Glashütte sunburst decoration and bidirectional winding rotor.

The watch comes in a Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan black strap. This is very comfortable for the wearer and is durable and will age beautifully.

It is the latest watch produced by a company reknowned for quality and excellence. NOMOS Glashütte is based in Glashütte, a small town tucked away between forests and hills south of Berlin, near Dresden. The company has 170 employees, a number of patents, and more than 120 awards for watchmaking performance and design on its mantle. In fact, the NOMOS Glashütte is known as the best “value” brand in the watch industry. The company embodies the spirit of independence and since 2005 all of their watches have in-house movements - they are a true watch manufacturer. All of their watches have in-house movements – the company is a true watch manufacturer.

Traditional craftsmanship combines with high tech production methods. Innovation is in their DNA. The Zürich Worldtimer True Blue – classy, masculine, smart and elegant – is available this October. Pricing for the Nomos Zürich Worldtimer True Blue will remain the same as the original Zürich Wordltimer watch – $6,100 – ranking it among the best value for money in terms of a quality watch anywhere X in the industry. ● The timepiece can be purchased in Canada at www.watchbuys.com

NOMOS Glashütte continues to innovate with this watch and the changes go beyond the surface.

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LL: OVER THE YEARS, YOU HAVE PUT YOUR NAME TO SOME FANTASTIC WRISTWATCH BRANDS, PARTICULARLY TAG HEUER. WHY IS THAT? UT: There is this whole accessory thing going on when it comes to fashion, it’s become really important, particularly for women. Putting my name to a brand of wristwatch was really expressing the ultimate accessory, because a good watch says so much about style and appearance and, indeed, your personality.

LL: WHICH OF THOSE WATCHES STOOD OUT FOR YOU? UT: I think the Diamond Fiction watch was an incredible piece of design – as a watch and an item of jewellery. I’d never seen anything like it, and it’s with that kind of innovation that really clever design is taken forward. A beautiful piece of art. Wristwatches have a base in tradition, but that doesn’t mean modern ideas can’t be taken forward.

LL: BEING A WATCH AMBASSADOR SEEMS LIKE ONE OF THE BEST POSSIBLE SPIN-OFFS FROM A MOVIE CAREER UT: For me, personally, it has been a view into something I would probably have never known anything about. The precision, care and attention that goes into making these objects is just incredible, so yes, I do feel very lucky.

CONTEMPLATING UMA

HOLLYWOOD ICON AND TAG HEUER AMBASSADOR UMA THURMAN SHARES HER THOUGHTS WITH LUSH LUXURY ON STYLE, HAVING THE RIGHT PRIORITIES AND HOW BEAUTY DOESN’T NEED TO HAVE AN AGE LIMIT.

BY SHAUN CURRAN

LL: YOU SEEM TO BE IN A VERY GOOD PLACE IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW UT: You need to fight for the life you want and lately I feel very fulfilled and happy. I feel that my faith that things would one day fall into place for me has proven justified. Sometimes it’s been a struggle, but really, that’s normal for everyone.

LL: HOW HAS BEING AS A SINGLE MOTHER IMPACTED YOUR CAREER AMBITIONS? UT: It’s more that it wears on your psyche when you feel alone at times, and because of the recognition factor that comes with being an actor, it’s not that easy to meet people. I love acting and I love being part of that world, and it’s the same kind of thing that every divorced parent goes through.

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LL: IN GENERAL, DO WE TAKE PRESENTATION AND APPEARANCE TOO SERIOUSLY? UT: I think everyone wants to look as nice as they can – is there anyone who doesn’t get a boost when they see themselves looking great?

But it’s not something I take as seriously as I used to. I think much of how I feel comes back to the fact I didn’t look like most kids when growing up. I was always seen as very weird and strange. But when I started getting a lot of work in films as a teenager it was my revenge against all the girls who made fun of me!

LL: YOU ARE NOW 43 - DO YOU WORRY ABOUT HOW YOUR AGE MIGHT AFFECT YOUR CAREER AS YOU GO FORWARD? UT: It doesn’t worry me. I feel much calmer and secure about who I am and the kinds of things I’m doing in my life now than I ever have. So all those things inform your general spirit and that makes getting older seem more like an enriching experience than one where you worry about your appearance.

Ultimately, I can look after myself. Getting older has been a process of realising that I wasn’t as grown up as I had thought. When I was a teenager, people often referred to me as jaded. Now, looking after children is a huge responsibility and it can be difficult at times to manage your career and still be the mother you want to be. It tests your nerve and your willpower, and you can feel lonely sometimes, but you become much stronger for it.

The fact is that women can be beautiful and attractive at any age, wearing most things! I think you are responsible for casting your own aura and drawing people to you – or not, depending X on your state of mind. ●

BEST INVINTAGE IN THE MARKET FOR A CLASSIC LUXURY CAR? THESE ARE CARS WHERE TOP PERFORMANCE IS IN INVESTMENT VALUE. HERE ARE OUR TOP FIVE. B Y K A R I N A PA R K

1960 ROLLS ROYCE SILVER CLOUD II

This was the year Rolls Royce really caught the eye of the pop culture set of the day – actors, singers and other celebrities. The Silver Cloud II was powered by a new 6.2-litre light alloy V-8 engine. Improvements were made in acceleration and torque – top speed was 183 km/h (114 mph).

1967 AUSTIN HEALEY 3000 BJ8 MK III

Known in large part for its luxurious cockpit with wood-faced dashboard and floor console, the MK III was also the most powerful of the big Healeys, with a 150 HP engine (acceleration from 96 km/h or 60 mph to top speed of 120 mph or 193 km/h within 9.8 seconds).

1963 CORVETTE STING RAY COUPE

The styling for the Corvette Sting Ray came from the shortfin mako shark mounted in Bill Mitchell’s office (the head of GM design) back in the day.

Brute power (360-horsepower L84 with Rochester Ramjet mechanical fuel injection; zero to 60 mph in under six seconds), sexy aerodynamic design and rich interior translated into immediate acclaim, with a base price back then of $4,250 USD. Features the famed “Split Window” design.

1963 PORSCHE 356 CARRERA 2

First introduced in 1948, and lasted through 1965. Jay Leno, known for his impressive collection of cars, owns one, calling it, “one of the most beautiful driving cars of all time; it’s hard to convey the level of workmanship on the car”. The 356 was the most expensive and fastest road car built at the time – a 70-litre fuel tank, quad-cam masterpiece.

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1961 ASTON MARTIN DB4 GT ZAGATO

Introduced in 1960, the DB4 GT was built for racing endurance – smaller, more lightweight and aerodynamic. Despite competition from Ferrari’s GTO, the DB4 GT is still considered one of the more desired cars of the age, styled by a 23 year old – Ercole Spada – a newcomer to the Zagato firm. Due to their popularity and rarity today, they’ll fetch well north of $2 million at auctions.

Top speed hit 246 km/h (154 mph).

TRANSFAGARASAN HIGHWAY WHERE: ROMANIA

The Transfagarasan is a high-altitude mountain road (it climbs to 2,034 metres altitude, making it the second highest paved road in Romania after Transalpina) with breathtakingly beautiful views and hair-raising hairpin turns all along its 90-kilometer route. A killer drive – it will even take you through the ruins of Vlad III the Impaler’s castle, the Romanian prince who inspired Dracula.

FIVE INTERNATIONAL ROADS THAT WILL ENHANCE THE LUXE CAR EXPERIENCE

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ou have the car, and some free time. So where to go? Here are a few of the world’s top roads to enhance the driving experience (make sure you do the research and lock down accommodation and restaurants before heading out). A tip: look for the right mix of twists in the road (resulting in the best views).

ICEFIELDS PARKWAY WHERE: CANADA

Not exactly a new flash: The Big Sur Coast, the rugged stretch of California coastline between San Simeon and Carmel, is world renowned as one of the top scenic drives, anywhere.

Come prepared – research where to stay, and where to dine, beforehand (we recommend the Post Ranch Inn over Ventana – doubles from $675 – and dining at the quaint Nepenthe, with its relaxed atmosphere), so you get more out of the drive. And slow down – if you’re in a rush, take the freeway.

Tenerife might be the most populated island of the Canary Islands of Spain, but the roads you find there are some of the most secluded. It’s where the cycling pros go to train, attracted by its high altitude, very little traffic and Lunar-like landscapes – things a motorist will appreciate, too. The Masca loop in the Teno mountain range is considered one of the best rides on the island, with plenty of hairpin bends and the Atlantic in sight.

IMAGE: BRANDON SMITH

The Icefields Parkway is 230 kilometres of roadway from Banff to Jasper with views of the Rocky Mountains seemingly at every turn and an endless montage of nature on display – wildlife, ridges, water falls, ice fields, lakes. Postcards that come to life.

THE MASCA LOOP WHERE: SPAIN

BIG SUR COAST WHERE: U.S.A.

FURKA PASS WHERE: SWITZERLAND

Fans of the James Bond movie Goldfinger will remember this road, where Bond drove the famous Aston Martin DB5. The Furka Pass is 2,429 metres and is a high mountain pass that runs through the Swiss Alps, connecting Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri. Image by Oberwald Belvedere.

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FOR THE WINE AFFICIONADO, ONE OF THE GREAT CANADIAN TASTING DESTINATIONS SITS IN WINE COUNTRY JUST EAST OF HAMILTON. GETTING US THERE IN STYLE WAS THE LUXURY MID-SIZE INFINITI QX70 SUV.

BY MARK KEAST

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f you appreciate fine wine, there’s a treasure trove just south of Hamilton off the QEW, on the slopes of the Niagara Escarpment, through small towns like Grimsby, Beamsville, Vineland, and Jordan.

This isn’t a CNN Breaking News flash for the Canadian wine connoisseur, or more so wine connoisseurs from other countries. Many have driven through these parts, and visited the more than 35 wineries that dot the map in the region where we are driving. As someone in the business here points out, there’s a mix of everything from quaint boutiques run out of homes or barns, to purpose-built wineries that either showcase historically significant sites or state-of-the-art, architecturally significant winery sites – owners and operators who have had the benefit of ten or more vintages to get better at what they do.

Maybe the visitor has had lunch at one of them, on a summer day, next to the rolling vineyards, with Lake Ontario in the hazy distance (try the Blueberry scone at Peninsula Ridge).

Or perhaps that person had an education on the state-of-the-art technology that, when blended with traditional winemaking techniques, gives the product here its character and depth.

Again, a road trip like this (drink responsibly!) is meant to be a respite, so don’t attach yourself

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to any itinerary. There’s so much selection in this area of Ontario, and south to the NiagaraOn-The-Lake area, that it’s impossible to take even a fraction of it all in. See where the wind blows you. We visited Vineland, Tawse, Peninsula Ridge (which showcases an 1885 Victorian mansion and post-and-beam barn), and Cave Spring wineries, all varying levels of lovely, all offering fine dining, touring and tasting.

That brings us to the luxury vehicle that took us there. Being a sport junky, the 2015 Infiniti QX70 matches size, stability and aggressiveness with a variety of luxe touches that places it in the same category as its Porsche Cayenne and Volvo XC90 brethren.

The standard leather seating in the cockpit, 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, including two-way power lumbar support (available in some versions of the QX70 is manual thigh support), is the first feature you notice right away, especially when you are faced with a longer drive.

If you’re driving the undulating roads of Ontario’s wine country, after first navigating the pock marks and pot holes that mark downtown Toronto driving, when you are sitting in an SUV at this level, the focus is more on the joy of the ride, the high tech gadgets in front of you, or just conversation with a companion, as opposed to the traffic headaches that are commonplace driving anywhere around Southern Ontario.

The QX70 is an expression of sport and utility, a melding of a muscled SUV lower body and a sleek-looking, polished but assertive upper body. The vehicle comes with a 325-HP, 3.7-litre, 24-valve DOHC V6 and a new Sport model that adds unique dark finish exterior accents, 21-inch dark finish aluminum-alloy wheels, sport seats with contrast stitching and genuine magnesium paddle shifters.

Longer trips means the driver also needs a sound system that makes the grade – and the Bose 11-speaker Premium Audio System, with steering wheel audio controls, USB connection for your iPod, and XM Satellite Radio option, plus other features, doesn’t disappoint.

We zipped off the QEW at Bartlett Ave, which then joins on to Main St (the old Highway 8, from Hamilton to Niagara Falls, one of the oldest highways in Ontario). Vineland’s Director of Customer Experience David Hulley says over

the past decade, wine making in Niagara has matured to the point where the industry is now focusing on “varietals that excel in the region’s micro-climates like Riesling, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay.” It is no longer about the region having to prove the consistent quality of Ontario wines, earning the industry a place on the global stage. “We are now putting our daily energies toward a refined expression of ‘place’ and turning our individual vineyards into liquid music.”

Peninsula Ridge’s GM Jonathon Kuhling, keeping with the music theme, calls it a “new wave”. That new push over the past decade saw “intense capital investment in winery infrastructure, vineyard planting – specifically vinefera grapes – and the attraction of top international winemaking talent.” That was the difference-maker, and Jonathon says it was just five years ago that the investments starting paying off in tangible ways.

“We had figured out (to a great degree) what grapes to plant where, how to maximize quality in the vineyard and through experience, how to translate all of these things into high quality wines that had a true sense of place,” he says.

Winemakers continue to come to Niagara from all over the world, Jonathon says, which injects new knowledge and enthusiasm into the industry. A true sense of place, and they’re just getting started. MSRP for the 2015 Infiniti QX70 in Canada starts at $53,500 for the Premium model, up to $63,650 for the Sport, Navigation X and Technology model. ●

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SPORTCHECK RANGE ROVER’S NEW SPORT SVR HITS ALL THE RIGHT MARKS

BY STEPHEN CLARK

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t was a grand display of on-road performance capabilities. Last June, Range Rover rolled out the 2015 Sport SVR at the famous Nordschleife circuit at the Nurburgring in Germany, to see how the vehicle would behave.

The Nurburgring, which stretches over 13 miles and over 70 corners, is a benchmark for vehicle development and testing. In this case, the engineers at Land Rover wanted to see whether an SUV could behave like a performance car in a challenging environment like this one.

It did, setting a new lap record for a production SUV – completing the circuit in 8 minutes and 14 seconds, bettering the mark set by a BMW Alpina B3 Biturbo Coupe in December of 2008.

The 2015 Range Rover Sport SVR is the first Land Rover vehicle to wear the new highperformance SVR badge, powered by a 550hp, 5-liter supercharged V8 engine. The vehicle is the most powerful Land Rover vehicle ever – capable of accelerating from 0-100 km in 4.7 seconds, with a top speed of 260 km/h (161 mph) on the track. And with all-terrain capability, vehicles are equipped with 21-inch alloy wheels.

Engineers were particularly pleased with the Nurburgring result because it displayed the aerodynamic capabilities of the lightweight, all-aluminum vehicle (the vehicle is 39 per cent lighter compared with its predecessor), an extension beyond the company’s core vehicle on- and off-read capabilities. The Sport SVR is distinctive both in and out when measured against other Land Rover vehicles (the Range Rover Sport was introduced in 2005, with 500,000 vehicles built to date).

A range of exterior design improvements makes both a strong visual statement but also benefits the SUV’s performance. Muscular trapezoidal air intakes on the front bumper gives the truck a sportier look but also creates additional air flow for the charge air coolers that channel air to the 550hp supercharged engine, for example. The new rear spoiler reduces lift, and has been carefully balanced with the new front bumper, one of many features on the vehicle that improves aerodynamic efficiency.

That’s another example.

Comfort is also a difference-maker when talking about this level of SUV. The interior has been enhanced – distinctive leather sports seats, with additional lateral support for more aggressive driving, turned aluminum interior trim details, and optional carbon fiber trim for the door panels, centre console, dashboard, and steering-wheel bezel.

The Range Rover Sport SVR will arrive in Canadian showrooms in the spring of 2015.

X MSRP was not announced at press time. ●

HAPPYWANDERER

THE NEW MERCEDES-BENZ GLA COMBINES LIGHTFOOT AGILITY FOR EASY MANOEUVRABILITY IN THE CITY WITH A ROBUSTNESS FOR OFF-ROAD ADVENTURING

BY STEPHEN CLARK

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erenity when it comes to day-to-day city driving plus off-road capability? When talking about premium compact SUVs, the devil is in the details. But it’s exactly in the details that the new Mercedes-Benz GLA scores the most points.

The GLA-Class premiered in Canada at the 2014 Montreal International Auto Show and will be available in dealerships across the country this fall. Or should we say, just in time for fall.

Another tough winter will soon be upon us, and as we all know, the must-have requirement for vehicles like this in Canada combine luxe touches and quality of design with practicality.

The GLA is loaded with the latest new generation telematics and driving assistance systems – like attention assist drowsiness detection and radar-based collision prevention assist with adaptive brake assist, which will help protect against collisions from a speed of just 7 km/h (4 mph). The standard Benz features like adaptive cruise control, park assist, lane-change assist, and blind-spot detection all come with the vehicle as well.

The exterior design really is an expression of modern luxury, a mix of the traditional features so you know you’re in a Mercedes-Benz, and new stylistic developments seen through the vehicle’s smooth surfaces, sensuous curves and clean contours that give it a stamp of modernity.

And the powering? The GLA 250 4MATIC

is equipped with a 2.0 litre 4-cylinder turbo engine producing 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, while the GTA 45 AMG features a standard-setting four-cylinder engine when it comes to power – a 2.0-litre turbo boasting an output of 355 hp and peak torque of 332 lb-ft.

Driving on the beach, on loose ground and un-surfaced gradients is not a problem. Two features really contribute to the vehicle’s robustness – a McPherson front axle and an independent multilink rear suspension and the

new gen 4MATIC all-wheel drive system for high traction and outstanding agility.

One feature that really stood out during off-roading – the Downhill Speed Regulation button in the centre console, which helps you out on those tough, downhill stretches by maintaining a slow, manually selected vehicle speed while negotiating steep gradients.

All in all, great performance on the automobile despite what is a relatively small engine. MSRP X in Canada was not announced at press time. ●

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ON THE CALENDAR TORONTO

BY FRANCESCO CESARINO

MICHELANGELO: QUEST FOR GENIUS

MONTREAL

OCTOBER 18 – JANUARY 11, 2015 A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see works on paper by Michelangelo comes to the Art Gallery of Ontario this Fall. The exhibit tells the story of a Renaissance master and the frustrations of his creative process. Despite his fame, many of Michelangelo’s ambitious projects remained unfinished due to the fickle demands of important patrons. Image: Michelangelo, studies for the head of Leda, red chalk, white heightening and ink, c. 1630.

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IMAGE COURTESY LA BIENNALE DE MONTRÉAL

OCTOBER 22 – JANUARY 4, 2015 La Biennale de Montréal is an exhibition at Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal featuring artists working in film, sculpture, photography, painting and installation, who are responding to current conditions by considering what is to come. This year, 50 artists and collectives representing 22 different countries including Australia, Brazil, Palestine, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the U.S., as well as 25 Canadian artists with 16 hailing from Quebec, will take part. IMAGE: Basim Magdy, Our Spies Saw An Early pollination Season on the Horizon, 2013.

VANCOUVER VANCOUVER FASHION WEEK

SEPTEMBER 15 – 21 The biannual event that highlights both established and emerging designers, diverse and innovative, which also seeks out and showcases international award-winning designers from over 30 international fashion capitals.

The seven-day event attracts north of 25,000 guests, including industry professionals, buyers, media and VIPs.

WORLD MASTERCARD FASHION WEEK

IMAGE: DESIGNER ELISE LUCAS, A YOUNG BELGIAN DESIGNER

OCTOBER 20 – 24 The spring 2015 collections will be on display at David Pecaut Square.

Established and emerging designers take centre stage in front of an audience of international media and industry professionals to debut their latest collections.

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FALL BECKONS: FROM NEW ART EXHIBITS TO FASHION WEEK TO POLO, THERE ARE PLENTY OF PLACES AND EVENTS TO SEE AND BE SEEN

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IMAGE: CARREAU DU TEMPLE (JEAN-BAPTISTE GURLIAT / MAIRIE DE PARIS)

PARIS

NEW YORK

WHITE NIGHT

DEATH BECOMES HER: A CENTURY OF MOURNING ATTIRE

OCTOBER 4 Lasting from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., the entire city awakens with activities, concerts, events, live shows and performances – an art extravaganza loved by those who live in the city as well as those who visit it. La Nuit Blanche (White Night) was first launched in 2002, and all art and culture events and happenings are free.

OCTOBER 21 – FEBRUARY 1, 2015 Exploring the aesthetic development and cultural implications of mourning fashions of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The exhibition will be organized chronologically and feature mourning dress from 1815 to 1915, including gowns worn by Queen Victoria and Queen Alexandra, all showing the progression of appropriate fabrics from mourning crape to corded silks, and the later introduction of colour with shades of gray and mauve.

IMAGE: SASHA AND RUBY, 2005, LORETTA LUX (GERMAN, BORN 1969).

LOS ANGELES

JULY 8 – OCTOBER 19 Since it was established in 1984, the J. Paul Getty Museum’s Department of Photographs at Getty Center has seen its collection grow substantially through purchases and gifts.

“Convergences” coincides with the anniversary of the collection – through a series of 14 groupings, the exhibition reveals points of intersection between recently acquired works of contemporary artists and historical photographs already in the collection.

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SHANGHAI

REMBRANDT: THE LATE WORKS

SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL

OCTOBER 15 – JANUARY 18, 2015 A celebration of the artist’s work from the 1650s until his death in 1669, after having already suffered the early loss of his wife and three of their children, the burden of bankruptcy and other legal proceedings he went through. However, despite all of this, Rembrandt’s creativity gathered new life, new energy. The artistic style he pursued during this period has been described a expressive and radical, inspiring generations of artists. The exhibition is being held at The National Gallery. Image: Portrait of a Couple as Isaac and Rebecca, known as “The Jewish Bride”, Rembrandt, about 1665, oil on canvas.

SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER The festival, hosted by the Ministry of Culture, covers all aspects of art throughout the city in a series of celebrations – including classical and contemporary art, music, dance and drama. The final performance ends with Shanghai Biennale, an event that promotes Shanghai as a cultural gateway to Western arts.

IMAGE: COURTESY THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, BY KARIN L. WILLIS

CONVERGENCES: SELECTED PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION

MEXICO BRITISH POLO DAY

NOVEMBER 29 British Polo Day is a celebration of British luxury and heritage in polo events that span the world. Organizers call it a “call to action” by a young dynamic team anxious to ensure that Britain projects its values and identity in an increasingly crowded international space. The horse is recognizes as an international language that can bridge cultures – hence the decision to choose polo. November’s stop is at the Balvanera Club in Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico.

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THE RIGHT SUIT FOR THE RIGHT MAN YOUR WARDROBE NEEDS TO REFLECT BOTH THE LIFESTYLE AND THE CAREER YOU LEAD

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y friend Mike McDonald of Vehicle Direct in Toronto helps his clients invest in high-end luxury vehicles.

Mike is great at what he does. But for a time, he wasn’t upping his style game. Mike, though, had an excuse. After all, it's easy for a guy to purchase a $250k vehicle while not understanding the value of investing $25k in the right wardrobe to represent his car as well as himself.

A gentleman must have professional advice when deciding what suit is right for him. His chosen tailor should consider: LIFESTYLE How he represents his profession, how he dines, events he attends, time with his family and travel. What are his boundaries during day/ night in terms of style – fabric selection, personal details? All of this helps build his suits and wardrobe.

For example, the CEO of a bank has no choice during the day to remain classic in navy, or charcoal grey and subtle stripes. His shirt should be classic white or powder blue with brogue shoes. On the other hand, the CEO of an ad agency has a lot more flexibility, wearing a more fitted rust-coloured suit with bright red paisley lining, or a shorter cut blazer with polka dot shirt and loafers.

BUDGET MTM (made to measure) is a more affordable suit with some custom details. Although the tailor takes measurements an existing pattern or block is manipulated to give you the best fit necessary. Turn around is three weeks with one fitting. This is a great direction for gents with slimmer builds just starting out in their chosen employment.

Bespoke is a much longer process – six to seven weeks, then two to three fittings depending on the body shape. Specific measurements are taken from scratch and custom blueprint or the pattern is created specific to your body shape.

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This is a much more detailed garment, with a lot of hand finishing. It is a great direction for gents (especially VPs, CEOs or company presidents) with unique body shapes.

BODY PROPORTIONS: REPRESENT YOURSELF If you're taller, with a slim build, and long neck, the size of your lapels should balance your shape, your shirt collar should be custom designed to complement the shape of your face and you need a flat front pant with minimal break.

If you're on the shorter side, you need a single button peak lapel designed to your dimensions, which can give the illusion of height. A shirt custom designed for this client will have shorter collar tips that enhance the client’s proportions.

Do not put cuffs on your pants – it only makes you look shorter.

For those men with a build more like a linebacker or a hockey player, opt for a two-button, double-vented suit jacket to balance your protruding butt. A custom neckband has to be designed for your shirt to give the illusion that you actually have a neck.

Having that $250k vehicle looks great driving on the highway, but what about the other 90 percent of the time when you're holding the keys in your hand at a public function in an ill-fitting suit? That’s while all the ladies are paying attention to that well-groomed and stylish gent X in the Honda Civic! ● Marlon’s shop for bespoke tailoring is now at 137 Avenue Road, in the heart of Toronto’s Yorkville district.– www.marlondurrant.com

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