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Move over, Switzerland. Glashütte, Germany is a small town with an outsized role in the watchmaking world
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Looking for a signature scent? Try fragrance layering for ultimate customization
(From left) Riddle Oil, $80, Molecule 01 by Escentric Molecules, $205, Amber by Nemat International, $66, all at Jacob & Sebastian (jacobandsebastian.com).
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Walmart is selling Birkin bags. Here’s why
PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 20: Diane Batoukina wears a Hermes Birkin bag, during a street style fashion photo session, on November 20, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
Meet the PEI-based brand that’s making waves in high-fashion eyewear
Husband and wife duo Chris and Sydney Seggie, at their Fellow Earthlings studio in Prince Edward Isalnd.
Raise the wow factor with these dinner party accessories you didn’t know you needed
From left: LSA International Boris Collection Nick and Nora glass, $60 at William Ashley (williamashley.com). Riedel large Nick and Nora glasses, $55 for a set of two, Viski Raye Nick and Nora glasses, $42 for a set of two, at Cocktail Emporium (cocktailemporium.com). Stack Base glass, $28 at Avenue Daughter (avenuedaughter.com). Nick and Nora glass, $13.95 at Crate and Barrel (crateandbarrel.ca). 1910 Retro Nick and Nora glass, $16 at Cocktail Emporium.
DesignTO marks 15 years of Canadian creativity
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From travel to beauty, here are the trends that will define luxury in 2025
visit-greenland-2qcAafaVaSs-unsplash New year, new style Style Advisor’s roster of contributors call out the trends, launches and news that will shift the luxury world in 2025 st-adv-style2025-0106
Canadians make their mark at Art Basel Miami Beach
INSTALLATION VIEW OF BAKER HALL’S BOOTH AT NADA 2024 In Miami for its yearly art extravaganza, Odessa Paloma Parker picks out the artists and gallerists making waves art basel miami st-adv-artbaselmiami-1216
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Chanel picks Matthieu Blazy as creative director
FILE PHOTO: Designer Matthieu Blazy walks out after models presented creations from the Bottega Veneta Fall/Winter 2023/2024 collection during Fashion Week in Milan, Italy, February 25, 2023. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo/File Photo
It’s scarf season: Here’s how to embrace one that makes a statement
(From left) Coco Neige scarf, $2,000 at Chanel (chanel.com). Louis Vuitton Men’s graphic dual scarf, $680 at select Louis Vuitton stores (louisvuitton.com). Ganni narrow logo scarf, $165 at Ganni (ganni.com).
In the car world, love for ’90s style is making its mark
Illustration by Carl Wiens for Styel Advisor HUB story st-adv-retrocars-1202
Elevate your nightstand with decor that inspires and relaxes
SCENE STEAL By replacing a digital clock with Braun’s iconic timekeeper and heightening the mood with a footed dish like Ichendorf Milano’s humorous vegetally-inspired vessel, a beside becomes both practical and pleasant to look at. Clockwise from left: Ethnicraft Abstract Side Table, $1,049 at Hopson Grace (hopsongrace.com). Tom Dixon Elements Diffuser, $266 at Elte (elte.com). &Tradition Flowerpot Portable Lamp, $410, Braun Classic Alarm Clock, $58 at 313 Design Market (313designmarketcom). Maison Balzac J’ai Soif Carafe & Tumbler Set, $120 at Ssense (ssense.com). Ichendorf Milano Spring Onion Footed Dish, $118 at Baa Baazaar (baabaazaar.com). Air plant, from $5 at Urban Gardener (urbangardener.com).
Nine luxe gift ideas to spoil that special someone in your life
TIME TRAVEL A celestial homage to the art of timepieces, Van Cleef & Arpels’ watch composed of 18-karat white gold, aventurine, diamond, mother-of-pearl and sapphire is a captivating feat of craft. As the seconds tick on, the sun and moon rise and set in fluid, mechanized animation. Lady Arpels Jour Nuit watch, $159,000 at Van Cleef & Arpels (vancleefarpels.com). Styling by Odessa Paloma Parker. Sets and prop styling by Kristen Lim Tung. Styling assistant: Leah Gust.
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Annual beauty Advent calendar craze is changing how cosmetics brands court new shoppers
Style Advisor story only - The annual beauty Advent calendar bonanza has changed the way cosmetics brands court new shoppers
Libertine Fragrance founder finds scent success through a grounded approach to perfume
Josh Smith, pictured in his Edmonton fragrance lab, has developed a reputation for scents that fully express earthy elements.
Why I’m documenting my nonna’s recipes – and the history behind them
Personal Style column for Style Advisor Nadia Pizzimenti cooking for the Holidays with her grandmother
Chanel’s latest cruise collection captures the essence of Marseille
LACE UP In Malmousque’s breezy harbour, layers of lace in an array of geometric patterns come to life. Price on request at Chanel (chanel.com).
A Markham, Ont. arts hub reimagines the industrial park
Sculpture garden exhibitions at Industrial Arts have included an installation by Nicholas Fleming
Mix faux fur with genuine sparkle for a luxe look this winter
What’s new this month in travel, accessories, art and more
Stays from ISK50,500 in the winter and ISK68,300 in the summer. For more, visit highlandbase.is.
How well can you trust hotel ranking guides?
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Candle culture gets sexy and sophisticated
VIGYL candles founder Stephen Michlits
Adding artwork to your home? Think small
GRAPHIC LANGUAGE Abstract, boldly coloured and graphic works can be especially appealing in a minor scale, whether the work recalls natural forms or pulls from the pep of op art. From left: Meaghan Hyckie, Peak-14, 2024. Pencil crayon on paper. 6 inches by 8 inches (paper), 7 inches by 9 inches (framed). $2,400 at Olga Korper Gallery (olgakorpergallery.com). Suzanne Nacha, Study (rock face), 2017 to 2023. Framed archival pigment print. 10 by 7 inches. Edition of 3. $1,400 at United Contemporary (unitedcontemporary.com). Hana Elmasry, Heavens Fall into Place, Fruition, 2022. Gold leaf, metallic acrylic paint, pencil, ink, beads, brass and copper dust. 8 by 8 inches. $1,200 at Jane Corkin Gallery (corkingallery.com).
Is a luxury timepiece really a good investment? It depends on the watch
Illustration for Style Advisor HUB story st-adv-watchinvestment-1014 - Is a luxury timepiece really a good investment? It depends on the watch
Beauty buffs are shopping for cosmetics with the three Rs in mind: reduce, reuse and refill
Clockwise from left: Gucci Poudre de Beauté Mat Naturel Face Powder compact including powder, $86, powder refill, $65 at Holt Renfrew (holtrenfrew.com). Charlotte Tilbury Charlotte’s Magic Cream jar including cream, $135, cream refill, $122 through charlottetilbury.com. Guerlain Rouge G lipstick case, $48, lipstick bullet, $52 through guerlain.com. Le Rouge 31 case including lipstick, $205, lipstick refill, $95 at Chanel (chanel.com). Styling by Odessa Paloma Parker. Sets and prop styling by Dani Reynolds at Cadre Artists. Photo assistant: Ness DeVos. Styling assistant: Leah Gust.
Designing a space? Forget the ‘colour of the year’ and pay attention to how hues make you feel
Kissa Tanto - Ste Marie 1 Interior designer Craig Straghetta on why colour matters more than ever in our homes (IDS Vancouver preview
Five Canadian designers who felt right at home at New York Fashion Week
BORDEN_23_FILM_54 For Canadian designers looking to have their fashion week moment, the Big Apple is still a big draw
Grey hair is having a high-fashion moment this fall
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 13: A model prepares backstage for TRESemme X Batsheva at Starrett-Lehigh Building on February 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for TRESemme)
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Toronto luxury retailers are reviving in-store shopping
Kaelen Haworth opened Absolutely Fabrics to create a home for emerging brands and the shoppers who love discovering them. In her showroom, USM furniture is filled with new and vintage pieces plus a standout selection of collectible accessories.
How costume designer Mara Zigler became one to watch on Canada’s film scene
Mara Zigler is pictured at Expo Vintage Outlet in Toronto wearing a mix of pieces from the stores Expo Vintage, Good Habits, Divine Decadence and Soop Soop.
From Paris to New York, the buzz on the big four catwalks is back
Makeup artist Julie Cusson tells Caitlin Agnew how she prepped artist Nadia Gohar for Chanel’s cinematic presentation in Paris
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My personal style became one of fashion’s hottest trends — and I hated it
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This fall, stripes of all kinds create a graphic fashion statement
SHADOW PLAY The discrete pattern on Bettter’s suit doesn’t pull focus from its unexpected details: a lapel-free collar and barely-attached sleeves. Bettter suit, $2,550, shirt, $895 at Absolutely Fabrics (absolutelyfabrics.com). Shoes, $240 at Maguire (maguireshoes.com). Vintage belt, price on request at Mine and Yours (mineandyours.com).
Tucked into the Gaspereau Valley, a stylish retreat offers guests a quiet getaway
Architect Omar Gandhi created this two bedroom vacation cabin to capture the cocooning feeling of its forest location in Nova Scotia.