Brioni’s legacy is its sustained excellence in Men’s fashion
Brought to you by How Italian fashion brand, Brioni, continues to safeguard the elegance, tradition, and expertise of men’s tailoring. Written by Chris Metler What defines an incredible suit? It’s a worthy question. Every man needs one, after all. With manual skill as its pivot, Brioni (available exclusively at Holt Renfrew in Canada) believes the […]
The New Rockstar: Gary Vaynerchuk on entrepreneurship, influencers, and karma
Two comprehensive judgments tend to accompany a face-to-face encounter with Gary Vaynerchuk, the serial entrepreneur, chart-topping author, world-renowned speaker, and consummate internet personality.
Or, as he’s been hailed: half man, half brand, half digital experiment.
Bacardi’s premium rum is more than its price tag
To dismiss Bacardi’s new line as strictly business would be to miss the point entirely.
If our recent visit to its historic distillery — the so-called Cathedral of Rum, located in the Cataño municipality on the northern coast of Puerto Rico — proved anything, it’s that the very premium rum Bacardi is producing deserves to be defined by more than its price tag.
Mercedes-Benz Unveils an Exciting Entry into the Premium Sedan Market
A LITTLE RAINFALL IN THE MOST POPULOUS BOROUGH OF NEW YORK CITY WASN’T ENOUGH TO DETER PROCEEDINGS AT HIP AND HAPPENING, 1 HOTEL BROOKLYN BRIDGE LAST WEEK, WHERE BAY STREET BULL WAS ON-SITE FOR THE GLOBAL DEBUT OF MERCEDES-BENZ’S HOTLY ANTICIPATED 2019 A-CLASS SEDAN. Written by Chris Metler The event constituted the world premiere of the […]
Professional Athletes Don’t Protest the Flag or Anthem — They Protest Injustice
A LITTLE MORE THAN A WEEK AGO, THE NFL SIGNED OFF ON A NEW POLICY TO INTERCEPT NATIONAL ANTHEM PROTESTS BEFORE THEY HAPPEN. Written by Chris Metler Bombastically spearheaded by U.S. president Donald Trump, who dubiously deemed it a matter of patriotism, the measure mandates that players on the field must be upright for “The […]
Toronto’s Anndore House: A Hotel That Feels More Like A Home
Here’s what you need to know about the Anndore House, the much anticipated hotel which officially opened the doors. Written by Chris Metler First off, the downtown Toronto hotel was designed to not only be an inclusive resource for locals, but for travellers from all over the world. Secondly, those who experience Anndore House are invited to look […]
Even After Legalization, Award-Winning Musician and Cannabis Activist Ian Campeau is Still Fighting for Pot
Cannabis has been a significant part of Ian Campeau’s culture, family, music and lifestyle for quite some time. It inspires his creativity. Written by Chris Metler In fact, as a medical marijuana patient, Campeau’s experienced firsthand how cannabis has improved his life. When he was on the road — travelling with his award-winning trio, A […]
Marcus Samuelsson’s New Red Rooster Outpost Defies Hotel Restaurant Stereotypes
Those enduring stereotypes about restaurants in hotels. You’ve heard ‘em. Written by Chris Metler That they belong on the same disparaged level as food in museums. That they are prone to being little more than an extension of a stuffy lobby, with the underwhelming fare to match. That they can’t rival a standalone eatery because, […]
