Adi Goodrich’s latest project is Wine and Eggs, a newly opened natural wine and provisions shop in Los Angeles’ Atwater Village that synthesizes much of her work over the past decade.
Sheila Lam
M/Y Lana Is Longer than a Football Field
It’s always good to get away from it all, and it’s even better if you can do that in over-the-top luxury and style.
The Sorry Girls Teach At-Home Upcycling and DIY Sustainability
Content trends come and go, but the ones that endure for years speak to a shared cultural interest. In the case of The Sorry Girls ten year history on Youtube the interest is design and environmentalism, with their channel sitting at the intersection of the two.
Hermès Is Shaping Time With Its New H08 Watch
The standout Hermès novelty as presented for Watches and Wonders is the H08 timepiece, a watch that “embodies a contemporary masculinity,” says Lauren Dordet, La Montres Hermès CEO.
Clayton Korte Completes a Massive, Bunker-like Wine Cave in Texas
In a secluded bend of the Blanco River, this shotcrete-lined wine cave is built directly into the side of a solid limestone hill.
Napa Valley Goes Green
Like wine regions the world over, Napa Valley has adopted certification programs to help wine-producers do their bit to roll back environmental degradation and regenerate the land.
Sustainable Delivery Services in Canada
Here, we have explored all of the categories for home delivery services across Canada and selected the ones we think are doing the most sustainable and environmentally friendly work.
Home of the Week: Boundary Bay Residence
A stunning restoration of a house built in the 1990s by Daniel Evan White, who was an acolyte of Arthur Erickson and translated the West Coast Modern idiom into a slick contemporary style.
Rainbow Me Happy With Watches From Chanel, Piaget, and Purnell
The world of fine watchmaking continues to capitalize on this colour variegation, like these rainbow-hued watch novelties released for Watches and Wonders 2021.
A Portrait of Cadence Weapon, Imagining a Better World
“I feel like, as an artist, I have a certain facility for taking what happens in the world, taking what I see, and then absorbing it and translating it for the rest of the world.”
Vancouver Studio &Daughters Honours Authenticity Over Aesthetics
The name &Daughters nods to the historical underrepresentation of women in architecture, serving to emphasize the value of a fresh perspective.
Cartier Tank Must
Sometimes, you just need watches that are goodhearted and fun.
Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K
Tudor has entered uncharted territory with the introduction of a gold model: the Black Bay Fifty-Eight 18K.
Rolex Unveils New Models for 2021
With the Rolex novelties presentation now online as a part of the Watches and Wonders digital platform, the thought was, might the website crash?
The Solar-Powered Silent 60 Makes Emissions-Free Luxury Boating a Reality
When coveted leisure time finally arrives, who wouldn’t mind a break from it all—and especially all that incessant noise?
The Curtain Is Up for Watches and Wonders 2021
A wealth of horological creations makes this the single largest digital trade show in the history of watchmaking.
Studio North on Reinventing Multigenerational Architecture in Canada
Laneway houses offer a way to keep families together despite the astronomically high rents in urban areas.
The Truth About Carbon Footprints
The “carbon footprint” represents the conceptual foundation of modern climate understanding.
Fashionista Meredith Shaw on the Importance of Inclusive Sizing
Meredith Shaw started her inclusive style journey as a curve model (a more inclusive term for plus-sized)—a gig she says helped her fall in love with her body.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Launches His Ultrapremium Teremana Tequila in Canada
In recent years, the number of celebrity liquor brands has skyrocketed and the latest to join this lucrative side hustle is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
South African Sauvignon Blanc, An Overlooked Delight
If there’s one superior white wine that has sprung to greater attention than all others in the last two decades, it’s sauvignon blanc.
Tre de Tutto by Studiotamat Is a Dose of Panache in Rome’s Garbatella Neighbourhood
Neutral shades are contrasted by a dynamic palette of colours with metal chairs in yellow and flesh pink along with leather-like upholstered benches and geometric suspension lighting.
Volvo Canada and IDS Team Up to Rethink an Often-Ignored Aspect of Homes: The Garage
An often-overlooked element of the house, the garage is steeped in function without considerations of how these functions have to change with evolving cityscapes, the introduction of more electric vehicles, and the need for sustainable design.
Ophelía’s Francisco Higareda on Keeping Mexican Tradition Alive in Vancouver
Chef Francisco Higareda believes that, while expensive to source, these centuries-old ingredients are essential to the preservation of Mexican cuisine and culture.
Behind Whispers, the Rolls-Royce Network of Exclusive Opportunity
The new Rolls-Royce owners are a different audience, and many have that entrepreneur-like energy.
Weird and Wonderful Decor Designers
Maximalism is coming back in style, and the design trends for 2021 are all about emphasizing the baroque and the loud.
12 Hotel Openings to Watch Internationally in 2021
Even if you’re not quite ready to travel yet, keep these 12 upcoming hotels on your radar for when the time comes.
10 Fashion Accessories 2000s Pop Culture Inspired Me to Buy
I apply a pop culture filter to all facets of life, and shopping is at the top of that list.
Montreal’s Garment District Past and Present
Known as Canada’s fashion capital, Montreal is the third leading city in North America for clothing manufacturing and houses over 70 per cent of businesses in the clothing and fashion sector.
On Board the Palm Beach GT60, the Boat Everyone Wants
From a design and engineering perspective, it’s a remarkable feat; from a human standpoint, the yacht comes across as engaging and homey all at once.
Alchemy Honours the Cannabis Experience With Studio Paolo Ferrari
Ferrari brings a dream-like, Lynchian vision to Alchemy but stops short of full Kubrickian fantasy, grounding the shop using natural materials.
By The Namesake’s Journey to a Toronto Bricks-and-Mortar Studio
Until last year, By The Namesake was an e-commerce custom-leather-jacket brand. When the company planted concrete roots in Toronto, it not only expanded its offering but also caught the attention of locals.
The State of Canadian Whisky
The Canadian whisky category is not just confined to the bottom shelf and is a surprisingly diverse category that too often goes unnoticed by most whisky drinkers.
Boss Teams up with Russell Athletic for an All-star Capsule Collection
The BOSS x Russell Athletic fuses the German art of tailoring with the nostalgic storytelling of American sportswear.
Lookout House by Faulkner Architects
It was built with minute attention to the climate and geology of the region, both conceptually and practically.
Omega Class of 2021
Omega continues to tell its story of heritage through the lens of modern innovation and pioneering technology.
5 Eye Products That Will Help You Fake a Good Night’s Sleep
Lighter-weight formulas, silkier textures, and more visible results are the hallmarks that make these five products better than their predecessors. These aren’t your mother’s under-eye creams.
Connie Stacey Is Leading the Charge in Canadian Battery Technology
What if you were told that a Canadian business was leading the charge in smart battery technology capable of powering entire refugee camps or remote villages?
On Board the Remarkable Prestige X70
Prestige Yachts enjoys a global reputation for building beautiful and luxurious sport yachts that always seem to exceed expectations.
Face Serums: What They Are and How to Use Them
what exactly is a serum, and what does it do? You’re not alone if you can’t quite wrap your head around the need for a serum.
Aston Martin Announces Entry Into 2021 Formula One Season With the AMR21
Aston Martin announced its return to Formula One this year with style.
A Feast for the Eyes at the Polygon Gallery
The exhibition has over 100 pieces on display from 60 renowned international artists, including Warhol and Ruscha as well as Cindy Sherman, Nobuyoshi Araki, Guy Bourdin, Man Ray, and Wolfgang Tillmans.
Clogs—Traditional and Deluxe—Are Spring 2021’s Best Footwear Trend
Like espadrilles and gladiators, clogs are a classic footwear style that never really goes out of fashion.
5 Gender-Neutral Skin-Care Lines Made for Everyone
Today, as the beauty industry increasingly embraces inclusivity, the labels of masculine and feminine in skin care aren’t just being blurred—they’re disappearing.
Louis XIII Cognac by Rémy Martin Is Partnering With ARK Architects
Now the legendary French brand Louis XIII Cognac by Rémy Martin has announced a partnership with ARK Architects to display decanters of its exquisite Cognac in specially designed cellars of its villas.
Montblanc Introduces the 1858 Split-Second Chronograph Limited Edition 18 in Lime Gold
The latest to pass through the Montblanc workshop is the 1858 Split-Second Chronograph Limited Edition 18, which debuts a new case material: lime gold.
Podere Navigliano by Ciclostile Architettura
Crete Senesi—Italian for “Sienese clays”—is the region in Tuscany where Ciclostile Architettura, a Bologna-based firm, completed this award-winning project.
Saffron Rice Pudding Recipe For Nowruz
Sholeh zard, a dessert made and served with love, presides over the most auspicious occasions.
Editors’ Playlist: Spring Music to Listen to
A curated list of new song releases, handpicked for you.
9 Design-Forward Cannabis Accessory Brands
Cannabis accessories that complement interior design and become a part of a room.
Atelier New Regime Brings Its Own Seat to the Table
Now, with the release of its acclaimed Championship Collection this past January, New Regime has once again proven that its place at Canada’s high-fashion table never required an outside invitation.
When Body Positivity Meets the Beauty Industry
On the one hand we’re demanding high-tech body products and procedures and on the other, we’re preaching acceptance and celebration of our “flaws.”
Helle Mardahl’s Mood-Enhancing Glassware Will Inspire Even the Most Modest Host
Helle Mardahl’s lavish glassware is a whimsical twist on the more traditional (and stagnant) table setting.
Blancpain Tribute to Fifty Fathoms No Rad
This year, Blancpain reinterprets its iconic timepiece the Fifty Fathoms “No Radiations.”
Behind the Pasta Renaissance Driven by Social Media During COVID
Italian-inspired fresh pasta has become the go-to comfort food for many Canadians—in an unpredictable world of constant unease, pasta provides a nourishing sense of stability and satisfaction.
A Guide to Types of Specialty Wools and Where They Come From
There are many types of wool, each with its own unique benefits, and it’s worth understanding these distinctions to ensure you choose the right specialty wool for the right purposes.
The Staggering Vernacular of Architect Ken Tate
Vernacular comes not from trends or from easy classification but with reference to the practical ways that people built in relation to the landscape.
Designer John Sharp Is Busy Experiencing Things
Based in Southern California, John Sharp describes himself as a spatial conceptualizer and environmental designer.
At Last, The Anticipated Pandemic Books Arrive, Here’s Five
Words of grief, frustration, and hope reflect on the novel virus that brought the entire world to a standstill.
Meet the New Jaquet Droz Grande Seconde Skelet-One Models
For 2021, the Grande Seconde Skelet-One itself is not new, but rather interpreted in new colours: green, sky blue, and yellow.
Bézier Curve House by Bortolotto
“A lot of people affiliate contemporary architecture with the boxy shape, but I don’t think that shape has to define the style,” Bortolotto says.
The Juice Truck Recipe Book
With the publication of their new recipe book, the Juice Truck team hopes to share their wholesome practices with a wider audience.
Smart, Sustainable Agricultural Practices Are Transforming the Beauty Industry
Brands without access to acres and tractors of their own are seeking out creative collaborations to further green their own practices, creating potent salves that heal us and the Earth.
The Poetry of Arlo Parks
Largely autobiographical, Arlo Parks’ songs are “almost like a diary entry,” she says.
Toronto-based Artist Nadia Belerique Finds Beauty in the Banal
Nadia Belerique creates contemporary installations with a photographic eye, building scenes with mixed materials.
How Lockdowns and Stay-at-Home Orders Have Focused Our Attention on the Noise of the City
The culture of modern life usually considers silence to be a lack: a deficiency or void in the action and energy that is civilization’s natural state.
How Canada’s Restaurants Have Struggled to Adapt to COVID Restrictions
The past year in quarantine has greatly affected small businesses, with the hospitality industry feeling the COVID crush more than most.
Crescent Custom Yachts Comes Out of Hiding With Something to Prove
After disappearing for over a decade, Crescent Custom Yachts is once again building some of the world’s most elegant luxury yachts on Canada’s Pacific Coast.
Vegan Foodies Can’t Get Enough of These Recipes
From hearty satisfying comfort to light and restorative, these dishes please vegans and non-vegans alike.
With Arthur Bechtel Classic Motors, Iconic Cars Never Get Old
Today, Arthur Bechtel Classic Motors, located in the former Baden-Württemberg airport in Böblingen outside Stuttgart, the historical seat of Mercedes-Benz, specializes in the trade, restoration, and service of a wide selection of vehicles.
Cielo Lodge Is a New Eco-Hideaway in the Treetop Canopy of Costa Rica’s Rainforest
Make plans to visit Cielo Lodge, an intimate eco-hideaway of just six suites set amidst Costa Rica’s Golfito rainforest.
Flos Coordinates by Michael Anastassiades
These lights draw attention to themselves while accenting the surroundings, the hallmark function of great design.
Reimagining the Colour Palette of the Iconic Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
The plywood design of the Series 7 chair was originally conceived by Jacob-sen in the 1950s, and to this day Fritz Hansen continues producing the Danish designer’s stackable icon, preserving his legacy.
Low-Carbon Cement Makes a Dent in Climate Change, One Slab at a Time
It’s probably been awhile since you thought about cement. And by “awhile” I mean, well, ever.
Faust Haus Is Napa Valley’s Elegantly Rebellious Vineyard
A dynamic team of designers, architects, landscape designers, and winemakers bring to vivid life the dramatic new Faust Haus wine-tasting centre.
Sangre de Cristo House by Specht Architects
Scott Specht says that his greatest influence for Sangre de Cristo House was the Land art movement, which has always worked well with the expansive natural canvas that is the desert.
McLaren Enters a New Era With Plug-in Hybrid Artura Supercar
By adding an electric motor to the equation, McLaren can deliver impressive performance with fewer cylinders.
Maison d’Etto Artisan Perfumery
Maison d’Etto focuses on craftsmanship and melds well-known practices and styles that heritage brands have used for years with contemporary ideas and ingredients.
New Book by Dior Champions the Work of Female Photographers That Embody Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Feminine Spirit
Her Dior, a beautifully produced anthology, celebrates the female gaze.
Point William by Shim-Sutcliffe Architects
A sense of process animates this home as one moves between the floors and through the outside spaces.
10 Remarkable Women-Led Businesses According to Women for IWD
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are spreading the love and shouting out the favourite businesses of some of our favourite entrepreneurial women.
Lune 1860 Is an Estate of Lifestyle and Leisure in Ontario’s Countryside
Alongside the interior design expertise of Studio Author, Mok built her vision of a perfect dinner party sojourn under the thematic banner of the moon, which for her represents the relaxing calm of night and dinner as well as a feminine connotation of change and connection.
Tiffany & Co.’s 2021 Blue Book Collection: Colors of Nature
Tiffany & Co.’s latest Blue Book collection, Colors of Nature, unites Jean Schlumberger’s masterful creations with Tiffany high jewellery designs.
The Canadian Designer Known for Collaborating With Some of the Biggest Names in Pop Culture, From Yeezy to Fenty
Willo Perron creates worlds of light and colour, immersive scenescapes that evoke vivid sensory realms.
Book Reviews: Two of This Season’s Most Magical Titles
We review The Centaur’s Wife and The Absolute Book.
8 Amazing Canadian Skyscrapers Being Built in the Near Future
There are tons of tall Canadian skyscrapers going up, especially in Toronto, so we chose this list based not on size but on innovation and impact.
Husband and Wife Co-CEOs of Saskatoon’s Remai Modern Plan a Collective Way Forward
Conversation is at the heart of the continuous collaboration between Aileen Burns and Johan Lundh, but in their new roles as co-CEOs and executive directors at Remai Modern in Saskatoon, they’re here to listen.
La Prairie’s Latest Contribution to the Art World Features Max Richter and Nobuhiro Nakanishi
Swiss skin-care line La Prairie has a tradition of separating itself from the fleetingly trendy and all preconceived notions of what a beauty company should be.
Julien Rademaker of Bisou Gallery Shares Insights Into His Eccentric Interior Aesthetic
His ever-expanding repertoire is his strongest asset for these projects, where he can let his intuitive use of unlikely combinations create surreal scenes.
La Milanesa Handbags for a Common Good
What started out as a recycling-themed project for Salone del Mobile in 2018 has turned into a handbag line characterized by colour and workmanship.
How False Memories Shape Personal Identity
As more time passes, each memory becomes a recollection of a recollection, distorting with every iteration like a game of telephone.
India Mahdavi on Cosmopolitanism, the Media, and Her Legacy
India Mahdavi is one of few people who have a forthright answer when asked to concisely define her style. But her answer, like her work, contains multitudes.
A Dreamy Boutique Hotel and Winery In a Former Italian Abbey
At this historic Spanish winery, distilling the essence of the surrounding landscape into remarkable wines is of paramount importance.
How Andy Dixon Went from Punk to Painter
From punk to painter, Andy Dixon emerged from the greyscale city of Vancouver into the kaleidoscopic enclaves of Los Angeles.
Floating House by Arno Matis Architecture
A facade of mahogany slats is inspired by the way branches provide shade yet allow sunlight to enter, creating the inside-outside blurring that both West Coast Modern homes and many East Asian styles are famous for.
A Future for Memory: MOA Exhibition Considers Life After Disaster
How does a singular, destructive event bleed across time? How does it change our relationship to the objects and natural world around us?
Jackie Kai Ellis: An Inspired Life in Pictures
Writer, designer, pastry chef, fashion ambassador, and entrepreneur, Jackie Kai Ellis is a kaleidoscope of passions and professions.
SSC Tuatara Sets Production Speed Record, This Time for Real
Achieving the title of “fastest production car” is not as easy as strapping a rocket to a vehicle and sending it down the longest runway you can find.
Air Born: Siphesihle November’s Rise Through Ballet’s Ranks
Siphesihle November, first soloist at the National Ballet of Canada, soars past ballet’s colour barrier to land at the pinnacle of his profession.
For Shawn Hunt, Tradition Is the Edge that Carves the Future
Hunt’s process involves moving between mediums, and speaking with him, one can tell he lives in motion, with thoughts and words carefully chosen with a fluid precision.