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Sept/Oct 2021Fashion

Nadya Toto: Canada’s Knitwear Revolutionary

For more than 30 years, Nadya Toto has been the creative force behind her fashion brand, Nadya Toto, which illustrates her inventive and flexible approach to knitwear through quintessential Italian style inspired by her grandmother. We spoke with the Canadian fashion designer from her atelier in Montreal, broaching topics such as how her Italian grandmother, …

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Sept/Oct 2021Fashion

Editor’s Picks

Time to fall in love with this season’s picks — starting with exploring new art, designing your dream home, and getting behind your dream car. 1. SUITED FOR YOU Designed by Emmy-winning costume designer Janie Bryant, Inherent’s silhouette is completely custom and is sure to make a statement anywhere you go. thisisinherent.com 2. LIVE, WORK …

3 Min
July/Aug 2021Fashion

Design News – Summer Edition

From a larger-than-life-sized chess piece to an octopus-shaped bottle holder, we’ve brought you unexpected items that will serve as perfect conversation pieces as we slowly shift into a post-pandemic world. CHECKMATE This larger-than-life-sized chess piece takes the art of chess to a whole new level. Hand-carved through the craft of woodturning, the rook carve-out masters …

2 Min
May/June 2021Fashion

Editor’s Picks

From a coffee machine engineered in northeastern Italy to a reposado curated in Mexico to a Canadian-designed water dispenser — these picks are sourced just for you. 1. UP-AND-COMING DESIGNER Made sustainably in Toronto with locally sourced fabrics, designer Elisa Gentile brings us her new couture collection influenced by art compositions and light studies. www.elisagentile.com …

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Mar/Apr 2021Fashion

Editor’s Picks: Spring Edition

Spring reminds us how beautiful change can be in our lives, so why not explore new ways to add sparks of joy into your everyday life with these fun finds. 1. ROONEY COCOON CARDIGAN This soft and slouchy cardigan from Anthropologie is the ideal transition piece to brighten up your days going into spring. www.anthropologie.com …

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Mar/Apr 2021Fashion

Design News: Spring Edition

This spring, it’s time to add some panache to your living space and make your home blossom. LUXURY LOUNGER Lay back with a glass of wine and relax on this chic and sultry lounger that creates a captivating space that’s both masculine and contemporary. www.kare-toronto.com FLOWER POWER Add this playful and curvilinear water lily chair …

2 Min
Nov/Dec 2020Fashion

Design News: Winter Edition

There has been a new appreciation for design and creativity this year that stimulates the senses and enhances our surroundings. VISUALLY APPEALING - These striking black-and-white ink or charcoal prints by Dutch visual artist LouLou Avenue are guaranteed conversation starters. www.eltemkt.com RACK OF AGES - The Evans fir wood and metal wine cabinet with its …

1 Min
Nov/Dec 2020Fashion

Last Word: food, fashion and design

With food, fashion and design, City Life has you covered. 1. PIERCED METAL SPHERE: This perforated design pendant light sparkles in any room. www.primalighting.ca 2. BRIO SODA: Bubbly bittersweet but always delightfully refreshing. www.auroraimporting.com 3. SOPHISTICATION: A casually stylish look for almost any occasion. www.perlui.com 4. FOR THE HALIBUT: Pan-seared fillet, tomato confit and olive …

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Nov/Dec 2020Fashion

Editor’s Picks: Winter Edition

’Tis the season for celebrating, and here are a few suggestions to help put 2020 behind us. 1. Smartly tailored and always trendy Italian fashions for women and men are available at 29:Eleven in King City, Ont. www.29eleven.com 2. Fitbit Sense is the world’s first health smartwatch with an on-device sensor to help manage your …

2 Min
Sept/Oct 2020Fashion

Wearable Moments

A collection of memorable jewelry pieces, brought to life in sterling silver and gold. Thomas Sabo Bee Necklace: Gold-plated bee necklace. Price: C$239 Thomas Sabo Love Necklace: Sterling silver and cubic zirconia stones. Price: C$174 Damiani Seamless Ring: Engagement ring in 18-karat white gold, with 2.13 carats of diamonds, starting at C$6,900. Centre stone sold …

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