In Conversation with Guido Fiorentino: Fifth-Generation Hotelier of the Grand Hotel Excelsior Vittoria
Family values.
More than a hotel, the Excelsior Vittoria is a temple of the opulent, old-world glamour for which Italy is famous.
The Neophyte
ROM Exhibition Explains how Indian Chintz Changed the World
Cloth and colonialism.
The chintz created by India from the 1600s was unparalleled to anything else at the time. Indian artisans had not only mastered an immense chemical knowledge in order to apply bright dyes onto cloth, but they also managed to monopolize a global trade of the textile.
Designer Spotlight: Nicholas Gurney on Beautility in Interior Design
Future dwelling.
His designs have garnered attention due to his creative use of modular cabinetry to transform the utility and flow of small spaces.
Miami’s Wynwood Walls and the Evolution of Street Art on Instagram
Painted walls.
Instagram and the Walls, which both just celebrated their 10th anniversaries, were created within a year of each other and have a rather symbiotic relationship.
Building on Canada’s Historical Architecture with Adaptive Reuse
Re-structuring.
Adaptive reuse is the process of giving new life to an existing building, to highlight its history and past purpose rather than just building anew.
The World’s 12 Best Food Halls from Six Continents
Global markets.
Popping up all around the world, food halls cater to those who are compelled by food on an aesthetic level or want to experience culinary discoveries without the restrictions of sitting down in a restaurant with stiff table service.
Vancouver Restaurant Industry All-Stars Share Stories of Inspiration and Community
Not your father's Yelp review.
Vancouver has a tight-knit community of service professionals. For them, working in restaurants isn’t a stop along the way to another career. It’s a lifestyle they commit themselves to and grow with.
Canadian Design Highlights at London Fashion Week
Common wealth.
“It’s really rewarding to see how much interest there is in Canadian design; it’s really incredible.”
Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura in Beverly Hills
A Rodeo Drive escape.
Gucci opens its first-ever North American restaurant — a rooftop terrace inside their Beverly Hills flagship — with Michelin starred chef Massimo Bottura at the helm.
