Hot for Hope
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Shop Socials and Iyashi Bedrock Spa joined forces on Apr. 30, 2011, to get “Hot For Hope” in support of the Canadian Red Cross. Guests sampled beauty products and enjoyed Iyashi’s signature hot rock bathing experience. The event was complete with copies of Dolce Vita Magazine and gifts from VitaminWater10 Read more
Infiniti Media Day
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Sitting in the passenger seat of a 2011 Infiniti IPL G37 Coupe with Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel behind the wheel is an indescribable feeling. It quickly becomes clear that racing is less of a career and more of an infatuation for the 23-year-old pole leader. “I’m excited to start and to go racing,” says Vettel, while drifting around Montreal’s Circuit ICAR during Infiniti’s exclusive F1 media event that took place on June 8, Read more
Cupido, A Trendsetter in the Jewelry Industry
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under Special Features
Fashion luxury jewelry is for those with an innate desire for high fashion. They’re the modern-day movers and shakers, social butterflies and reputed gift givers who appreciate timeless pieces but are also in tune with trends. Cupido’s contemporary interpretation of luxury brings brands like Pandora, Michael Kors, 3H Italia and Hermès to the table. Cupido is now introducing three new lines, ensuring its long list of luxury products never stops growing.
Taken from the Latin word for desire, Cupido stays true to its name. Jeff Karadjian, Cupido’s co-founder, swears by featuring products that he is passionate about and that customers long for. As a leader in the jewelry industry, Cupido prides itself on being the first to carry a product. “We are at the beginning of the trends overseas, so that we are the trendsetters in the Canadian marketplace,” says Karadjian. Read more
Italian Car Day
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Enjoy a day of luxury Italian automobiles at Boyd Park in Woodbridge. Founded and hosted by Gary McGillivray and his team of directors, Italian Car Day, brought to you by Engineered Automotive, is expecting to register over 200 cars and receive over 1,000 enthusiasts on Aug. 27, 2011. Safehaven Project for Community Living is the event’s charity of choice, raising funds for families whose children suffer from multiple disabilities and complex medical needs. Read more
Canada Rocks for Japan
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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Canadians united to show their solidarity and love for Japan on April 14, 2011. The Canada Rocks 4 Japan committee organized a benefit concert with over 20 artists in support of the Canadian Red Cross, raising money for Japan relief. Read more
Prestige Gears
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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In honour of the late Giuseppe Ruscica and his philanthropic heart, a chic automobile event took place on June 5, 2011, to raise money for The Giuseppe Ruscica Endowment Fund at the SickKids Foundation. Supporting a program that provides financial assistance to families who can’t afford their children’s medical costs, Maple’s Eagles Read more
L’Image de Femme
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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Woodbridge’s hottest designers and wedding entertainment companies north of the city came together on April 8, 2011, for a spectacular event. L’Image De Femme had its 2011 Woodbridge Bridal Event with shows from Paraezo couture house, Zero 20 Bambini, and more. Entertainment, fashion and excitement filled the air as blushing brides gathered for this year’s event. Read more
ModaDanza
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
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The Italian Trade Commission in Toronto, with official media sponsor Fashion Television, celebrated a week-long series of in-store promotions for Made in Italy brands. The ModaDanza event took place on April 14, 2011, at 99 Sudbury in Toronto’s trendy Liberty Village; and featured a modern dance performance Read more
The Grand Genesis Rising to the Occasion
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under Special Features
In all its beauty and enterprise, a looking-glass luxury in the heart of Richmond Hill rises to the expectations of its name. The Grand Genesis is a soaring venture, where groundbreaking features have interested buyers enraptured; and crystal-clear views of a transforming city below take luxury towards a limitless sky of possibility. “We are born with one name and I have put mine on this project,” says Stefano Guizzetti. The president and founder of the long-established real estate and development firm Guizzetti Developments Inc. partners with Holborn Developments Inc. to bring the height of glass couture to the community of Richmond Hill.
Like a champagne flute overflowing with celebration, a gleaming façade of glass encases exquisite interior design of imported granite and marble-polished surfaces, top-of-the-line amenities and spacious suites. Future residents are welcomed with a Read more
Backyard Escapes with Prima Lighting
June 24, 2011 by City Life Staff
Filed under Home Decor
When the sun goes down, playtime begins, and what better place to get the good times rolling than in the privacy of your backyard? Without proper lighting, however, your once-exciting celebration can turn into a shadowy game of Marco Polo. With the right luminosity, this outdoor locale can become an intimately lit escape.
There once was a time when you strung some patio lanterns here, threw a spotlight there – no big deal. Today, the team at Prima Lighting understands that the art of illumination takes more than arbitrary lamp placement. “You have to be very careful with the number of lights and where they’re positioned,” says Luca Filice, co-owner of Prima Lighting. “Every light has it’s own job and it’s own unique style.” Read more