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I want to take this opportunity to thank you, our readers, for making 2014 Homes & Living magazine’s most successful year yet. Now, going into our eighth year of publication your feedback continues to inspire us to create the best home magazine in Western Canada. Today, Homes & Living has the highest sales growth of any home magazine on newsstands. In fact, our Calgary Edition was awarded Best New Magazine at this year’s Western Magazine Awards.

What an amazing year 2014 has been and so how fitting that we bring you our #1 selling issue of all The Luxury Issue. This issue explores the finest possibilities - it’s full of everything luxury from yacht charters to home charters for celebrities, to some of the finest watches and most exotic automobiles. Now that all is said, let’s not forget that the finest luxury of all is the luxury of happiness, health and love. I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and that 2015 brings you all the luxuries you deserve.

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CONTENTS HOMES

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FAR OUT HOMES: VILLA 1

Wide Open Spaces

By Goody Niosi

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ICONIC ARCHITECTURE: ALVAR AALTO

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FEATURE HOME: THE EDGE

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MEMORIAM

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FRANCESCA AMFITHEATROF

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LUXURY YACHT CHARTERS

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TIMELESS

Nordic Light

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Creating a Dream Home

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ON THE COVER

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The King of Couture Leaves a Dashing Legacy

By Hadani Ditmars

A Glittering New Era for Tiffany & Co.

By Laura Goldstein

Defined Design

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Where Boats Meet Bliss

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A Luxury Watch Never Goes out of Style

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INTERIORS

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CONTENTS LIVING

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CELEBRITY RENTALS

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EPICURE: COASTAL BRILLIANCE

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COMMUNITY CHARACTER: OLD SCHOOL LUXURY

Homes Away from Hollywood

By Laura Goldstein

The Best from the West

By Chef Nicholas Nutting

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HOW LAVISH LIVING IN VICTORIA HAS CHANGED OVER TIME

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LOOKING FORWARD

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CELEBRITY PROFILE

EXCLUSIVE NEWS AND INTERVIEWS

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HOMES AWAY FROM HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY ON-LOCATION HOME RENTALS

When Calgary-based film production co-ordinator Kim Goddard-Rains was asked to scout 25 luxury properties from which Leonardo DiCaprio, who was shooting the film The Revenant in Calgary, would select accommodation, she worked day and night from a long list of requirements.

“It’s an incredible amount of legwork to find appropriate homes that have at least seven bedrooms and bathrooms, a pool, gourmet kitchen, in-home theatre, gym, and, above all, great security,” says Goddard-Rains.

“Keep in mind that A-listers bring their own security people, a chef, trainer, and often friends and family, so if they are shooting for several months, they prefer the comforts of a home rather than living in a hotel.”

In fact, some celebrities are so attached to their own furniture that they actually bring it with them.

Such was the case with director Tim Burton and his partner, actress Helena Bonham Carter, when Burton was shooting his film Big Eyes (starring Amy Adams and Christoph Waltz) in Vancouver last year.

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Opposite, top. John Cusack requested a downtown location with expansive 1,600 sq.-ft terrace and hot tub with fantastic views overlooking Vancouver. Below. Jeff Bridges’ penthouse. The open kitchen is equipped with a Sub Zero fridge, Wolf 6-burner gas range, wine fridge, and Miele dishwasher. Photographs by Mark Teasdale.

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“They rented a beautiful 7,000 sq.-ft. home right on the water in North Shore’s Deep Cove,” says amicable rental manager Chad Kalyn of North Vancouverbased Unique Accommodations. The real estate company ingeniously parlayed their expertise into a niche, catering to the demand for luxury rental homes and condos for the film business.

Burton shipped in works of art, some furniture, and drapes during his stay. And while it may sound unusual when a film’s production company is paying up to $50,000 each month to rent them a furnished luxury home, when celebrities are staying for multiple months with their kids and a nanny, Kalyn says they will often pay extra to be surrounded by the comforts of their own houses.

“In fact, shipping in their own bed, pillows, and linens is very common,” assures Kalyn.

The Deep Cove open concept home boasts dark hardwood floors throughout, as well as a large gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a marble island, and a separate pantry with wet bar.

Bonham Carter used the comfortable den as an office.

French doors off the master suite open to a terrace overlooking the ocean. An expansive exterior stone terrace for entertaining leads to the pool and stunning views of the fjord and Indian Arm.

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Top. Once a private home, Azuridge is set atop the rolling foothills of Priddis, Alberta. Converted into an estate hotel, it’s the perfect hideaway for celebrities craving privacy and elegant appointments in a spectacular natural setting. Bottom. All suites at Azuridge are designed by interior designer James McIntyre, and boast extra-large ensuites with claw-foot or built in bathtubs and luxurious amenities. Photograph by Thomas Higgins.

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And after 10 years in the business, Kalyn hardly seems surprised at some of the more unusual requests made by celebrities.

“Ashley Judd actually called us directly asking for a house that would accommodate her five cats and two dogs, and that was really a challenge,” admits the diplomatic Kalyn. “Not only that, but she wanted doggie shower stations — [it’s] a trend in Los Angeles that is taken for granted in private residences there but not yet here in Canada. We ended up having to use a doggie daycare service, because while homeowners are very obliging to accommodate celebrities and a pet, seven was really pushing it.”

According to Kalyn, when Kelly Osbourne asked to have the walls of her rental home in Vancouver painted bubble-gum pink, the owners refused. As did the owners of a beautiful home in West Vancouver when Channing Tatum and wife Jenna Dewan Tatum (she was in town shooting the television show Witches of East End this past summer) requested a fence and more trees planted around the 13,000 sq.-ft. property for more security.

Designed and built by Linda Burger & Associates in the style of a European chateau, the Tatums stayed in the palatial seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom home with central staircase, gourmet kitchen, wine cellar, home theatre, gym, library, music room, spacious terrace, and pool. Rental price tag: $50,000 per month.

“I’m delighted to hear that actor Kevin Costner stayed in the Rhodochrosite suite — and his masculinity was not threatened by the luxurious pink and grey silk fabrics,” chuckles interior designer James McIntyre.

He created the resplendent interiors for the Azuridge estate hotel, which is set atop the rolling foothills of Priddis, Alta., about 30 minutes from Calgary. It was formerly a private home and was turned into a hotel in 2011. Constructed on 13 acres of scenic property, the isolated retreat with custom-designed suites is a popular hideaway for many celebrities. Steven Spielberg stays in the subdued Amethyst suite when his daughter takes part in the show jumping at nearby Spruce Meadows.

Above. John Cusack requested a downtown location with expansive 1,600 sq.-ft terrace and hot tub with fantastic views overlooking Vancouver. Photograph by Mark Teasdale. Below. Actor Kevin Costner stayed in the Rhodochrosite Suite at Azuridge, designed with plush pink and grey silk fabrics and contemporary furniture. Photograph by Thomas Higgins.

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“Because it was formerly a private estate, all the rooms, and especially ensuites, are huge, with built-in or clawfoot tubs looking out to spectacular views. We wanted to keep that feeling of rich residential warmth and luxury throughout,” says McIntyre.

“Every suite is named after a gemstone with the juxtaposition of sensuous textured fabrics and photographs of minerals. They, in turn, play-off the masculine woodbeamed ceilings and window frames and wonderful views, so each guest feels totally immersed in nature.”

Some celebrities choose to stay in condos downtown to be near the action of the city, says Chad Kalyn. John Cusack wanted a pied-à-terre with a fantastic terrace, and Jeff Bridges requested an open-concept, ultra modern penthouse condo with almost 320 degrees of panoramic views. Rental price tag: $20,000 per month.

Then there’s Matthew McConaughey. The Oscarwinning actor, who shot Interstellar in Calgary last year, decided to forgo all luxury accommodation and instead just camped out with his wife and kids in two regular trailers supplied by the production company. h

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FAR OUT HOMES

ASPIRATIONAL GLOBAL DWELLINGS

VILLA 1 WIDE OPEN SPACES

WHEN YOU CAN’T BUILD UP OR OUT, THERE’S ONLY ONE ALTERNATIVE: BUILD DOWN.

That was exactly what Powerhouse Company did with its first commission, Villa 1, which the firm received shortly after being founded by European architects Nanne de Ru and Charles Bessard in 2005.

Set in a clearing in a large Dutch pine forest, Villa 1 is oriented toward both the views and the sun.

“We really liked the site; it’s very tranquil and secluded,” de Ru said, adding that there were a lot of zoning limitations that affected the design. “It was a very intensive dialogue with the landscape, the client, and the municipality.”

The building height on the site was limited to 10 feet, and the footprint to 2,691 sq.-ft. But the client wanted a house twice that size, so the solution was to go underground.

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Location: Netherlands Architects: Nanne de Ru, Charles Bessard, Alexander Sverdlov Project Size: 2,691 sq. ft.

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Left. The low profile of the structure and its composition — slices of glass, stone and wood — allow it to mirror its surroundings while standing boldly apart from it.

“This started a very nice discussion of living in the landscape,” said de Ru. “And it led to the typical Y shape plan of the house.”

All the living spaces are on the ground floor and are spread out according to their optimal orientation to the sun; all the bedrooms and service rooms are in the basement. The client had a strong predilection for living in an open and spaciously generous house, and as a result, there are no doors on the ground floor.

Instead, the rooms are defined by their walls as well as unique, often massive pieces of furniture — each with a distinct design and materials.

For this, De Ru used wood to the north, slate to the east, and concrete to the south.

In the north wing, an American nut-wood furniture piece figuratively “swallows” a staircase, cupboards, guest bed, and small bathroom. The curves of its outer shape create the entrance, a small and a large study, and an acoustically sound piano room.

The kitchen to the east is entirely made of Norwegian slate and incorporates all kitchen appliances as well as storage, a powder room, and a bar. It is as solid as a rock, yet gentle in its use — a sort of primordial sophistication.

To the south, two concrete walls incorporate a fireplace, storage, and video projector. This element opens up to create a patio bordered by a living room, garden room, and atelier. Taken altogether, the ground floor is one large, flowing space.

Perhaps one of the more striking aspects of the home is the intense contrast between the ground floor and lower floor. Above ground, the glass lets nature in and creates a certain lightness; all the mass is contained in the large furniture elements. Below ground, the spaces are carved directly out of the mass: one wing contains the master bedroom suite, another is the garage and storage, while the third contains the guest rooms and a patio providing much-needed light.

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Left. A view to the study, revealing one side of the dividing walnut furniture element. Below. A view to the kitchen (the far edge is visible on the left).

The glass walls are another clear defining feature of Villa 1. The panes are suspended between window frames hidden in the ceiling and floor, with only silicone joints to hold the glass. One of de Ru’s favourite features is part of the façade: an enormous sliding wall. Although made of marble, the wall is easy to maneuver because it is mounted on honeycomb aluminum plates; it wraps around a cross-shaped column clad with a black rubber skin.

Figuring out how to refine and balance all of the materials and details was one of the biggest building challenges for de Ru. “In that sense, we wanted to create a very diverse house in terms of spatial experience while also keeping it very simple,” he said. “We overcame this by simply trying a lot and by honing the spaces and the detailing to the point that we were satisfied.”

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ABOVE GROUND, THE GLASS LETS NATURE IN AND CREATES A CERTAIN LIGHTNESS. BELOW GROUND, THE SPACES ARE CARVED DIRECTLY OUT OF THE MASS.

Above. The north wing viewed from the outside, offering a glimpse of the study and piano room. Below. The garage entrance.

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Despite its futuristic lines, when seen from outside, Villa 1 fits comfortably into its setting; the wings seem to embrace the surroundings. The Y shape provides panoramic views, while two large covered decks on the east and south sides create passive shading for the interior while leaving the terrace in the sun.

As a result of its shape and architectural dichotomy, Villa 1 provides a wide array of extreme spatial qualities, going from narrow, dark, and vaulted corridors to wide open, transparent garden rooms. The result is a landscape of different spatial perceptions that both the client and architect are most pleased with.

“I’m always delighted to be there,” De Ru said.

“It always surprises me again. It is a very special and personal project for me, [and] it is hard to describe my feelings on it — but perhaps pure joy and pride come the closest.” h

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Above. The only opening in the glass façade is a huge marble sliding wall, opening onto the terrace. Below. The massive American walnut piece, as viewed from insde the home.

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Opposite. Alvar Aalto’s studio in Helsinki (1955).

Photograph by Rauno Träskelin.

It’s hard to write about Alvar Aalto, one of the 20th century’s greatest architects and Finland’s most renowned designer, without considering the effect he had on Canadian architecture.

His Nordic modernism, warmed by a humanistic and environmentally sensitive approach, bears a resonance with mid-century Canadian aesthetics.

As critic Robert Moffat wrote, “Aalto’s warm, tactile, and often idiosyncratic work, created for an environment similarly cold and dark for much of the year, offered postwar Canadian architects a more humanistic alternative to the sometimes austere International Style.”

Perhaps the most famous example of this would be The Bridle Path, Toronto architect Jerome Markson’s sculptural, expressionistic residence built for businessman and philanthropist, Wilfred Posluns in 1967.

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“THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE ARCHITECT IS TO CREATE A PARADISE. EVERY HOUSE SHOULD BE A FRUIT OF OUR ENDEAVOUR TO BUILD AN EARTHLY PARADISE FOR PEOPLE.” -ALVAR AALTO Below. Finlandia Hall, Helsinki (1971).

Photograph © Alvar Aalto Museum / Rune Snellman. Opposite. Alvar Aalto.

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One can even find certain affinities, especially in Aalto’s residential work, with the early west coast modernist houses of Arthur Erickson. He also shared Erickson’s penchant for painting, parties, hobnobbing with the beautiful people, and dancing.

And the two architects both experienced frustration with the provincial confines of their home country, although the bulk of their work was produced in their native lands — especially in Aalto’s case.

But Aalto, whose life and work were steeped in the rising Finnish nationalism of his era, enjoyed a prestige in his home country afforded to very few architects, and certainly very few Canadian ones. Legend has it, Finnair would hold planes for him, a privilege he relished and reportedly often deliberately toyed with by waiting until the very last minute to arrive.

His career rose as Finnish pride peaked and he had the honour of designing not only some of his country’s most prominent buildings, like Finlandia Hall, but also his own museum and restaurant. Parts of Helsinki feel somewhat like an Aalto theme park, (there is even an “Aalto app”) and his hometown of Jyväskylä has the most Aalto buildings of any city in the world.

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While his early, predominantly residential work embodied a certain Nordic classicism born of a nationalist romanticism, he soon became a proponent of the International Style, albeit one that was never cold, impersonal or indifferent to site. While critics still argue about whether he was a regionalist or an internationalist, it’s indisputable that he left a far reaching mark on 20th century architecture — not just in Europe and North America but also as far away as Iran (a plan for the Shiraz Art Museum) and Iraq (the 1958 Telegraph Office in Baghdad).

His multi-disciplinary work as a furniture and glassware designer, writer, painter, sculptor and inventor (he invented a new form of laminated bentplywood furniture in 1932) not only predated the late 20th century starchitect trend toward designing everything from museums to wristwatches, it also embodied the concept of design as gesamtkunstwerk — or a total work of art.

His important early works include the Viipuri Municipal Library (1927-1935), with its extraordinary curved ceiling and open-ness to the environment, as well as the Paimio Sanatorium, which he filled with warm yellows and hoped would offer a “healing” design. He found international fame with his design for the Finnish Pavilion at the 1939 New York world’s fair— one that Frank Lloyd Wright called “a work of genius,” while his Villa Mairea (1939) married modernism, Finnish tradition (the sauna was exquisite) as well as some Japanese elements. His later work was more monumentalist in style and included a new town plan for Helsinki.

But as critic Harry Charlington noted, “Aalto represents an important link between architectural excellence and the everyday.” Consider his ubiquitous ‘High Stool’ and ‘Stool E60,’ used today by Apple for their genius bars, and still manufactured by Artek, the company Aalto founded in 1935.

Aalto took great care and attention with every detail of design, and was obsessed with light and its qualities in his buildings, especially the Nordic light of his homeland. No wonder Aalto continues to provide an illuminating resonance. h

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Opposite, top. Finlandia Hall, Helsinki (1971). Photograph by Rune Snellman.

Bottom. Alvar Aalto Museum, Jyv채skyl채 (1973). Photograph by Alvar Aalto Museum.

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Sleepy Nanaimo has become a real estate hotspot.

In the past 3 years, an influx of Asian buyers, retirees from Alberta and high tech professionals have helped fuel a surge in construction of new luxury homes.

While post-war development saw Brechin Hill – overlooking Departure Bay – where legendary former mayor Frank Ney once lived- as the de rigueur neighbourhood, it was later replaced by Cilaire in the late 60’s. The large lot bungalows there still retain a certain retro charm, but it’s now Stephenson Point – on the east side of the bay- that has become the exclusive enclave of choice.

Amidst the narrow roads carved out of forest several decades ago and sprawling seaside estates, a new home offers a contemporary yet down to earth edge.

An emphasis on natural textures, clean lines and west coast styling are found throughout the home.

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Built by Murray Briggs and his partner Waide Stennes, of Dogwood Mountain Homes and designed by Christian Gaujous of Castel Design, the home combines the elegance of an estate with a certain ruggedness rooted in local tradition. Nanaimo, a former mining and mill town once known as Coalville and the site of the legendary 1913 Miner’s strike, has never been known for its pretense.

Lacking Victoria’s Edwardian ornament, the town possesses an unadorned honesty and connection to nature, reflected in this home’s design. The craftsmanship and attention to detail that Dogwood Mountain Homes is known for is also exhibited with fine finishes, precise reveals and custom cabinetry.

At one with its surroundings, the home, built on the bones of an old post and beam bungalow, has a simple yet elegant palette of fir, cedar, concrete, glass and local stone from Port Renfrew.

A cedar clad gate opens to reveal a sloping path, complemented by Japanese style landscaping by Aaron Wing. A sense of procession is augmented by an unbroken sight line that leads directly from the top of the path, through the house and out into the view of Newcastle Island and beyond into the Salish Sea. At night the entire landscape is illuminated by a state of the art lighting system sensitive to changing sunrise and sunset times.

A garage off the front gate and another off the main entrance belie the owner’s love of vintage Italian sports cars and–with its textured rough hewn cedar cladding and polished concrete floors- set the tone of rugged luxury found throughout.

The entrance riffs on the long house canopy that has become part of West Coast contemporary vernacular and also boasts a moat like koi pond – protected from ravenous sea otters by an electric fence. With a combination of elemental appeal and high tech savvy – this could be the poster home for the new Nanaimo – transitioning from a resource to a technology based economy.

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In contrast to surrounding residences significantly set back from the water’s edge, this home pushes the limits of the property lines to drink in the view and maximize open space.

Designer Gaujous imagined the home as a crab like creature – with its two pincers opening up on South and north sides of the great hall style main living space and angled at 15 degrees to bring more outside in.

The Southwest facing kitchen/dining space also benefits from trapezoidal windows all along its edge that embrace surrounding tree tops. The large granite kitchen island is complimented by built in custom cabinetry by Swiss born Victor Davare with precisely measured drawers that boast edgeless 45-degree angles.

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Landscape and water features transform the exterior into a private oasis.

On the Northeast side, a master bedroom offers a private retreat. It’s open-ness to the elements is mitigated by motorized roller blinds that can alternate between blackout and translucent coverings depending on the time of day and season. The master bath boasts luxurious finishes, a soaker tub, steam shower and infrared sauna, while a walk in closet with 9-foot ceilings is a fashionista’s dream.

A basement level den/cigar lounge beckons with cosy creature comforts as well as two guest rooms with baths.

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A flat screen television cleverly concealed in a quarter sawn walnut cabinet – also doubles as a security surveillance system, while high tech wall panels (designed by Wenner Sound and Vision) hide built in speakers that offer omnipresent stereo sound.

Radiant heating throughout on the oil rubbed oak flooring is enhanced by a sculptural stone fireplace that also acts as a floating wall, delineating the dining/kitchen area from the living space.

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• LUXURY : FASHION

WORDS BY HADANI DITMARS

OSCAR DE LA RENTA THE KING OF COUTURE LEAVES A DASHING LEGACY

While Jacqueline Kennedy was Oscar de la Renta’s first high profile client, like many women of my generation, the image that sprang to mind upon learning of the late fashion doyen’s demise was straight out of Sex and the City: Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, dining at MacDonald’s with Baryshnikov (playing love interest Aleksander Petrovsky) in a fabulous pink frock.

The occasion, a date to see La Traviata, almost proves too much for Carrie, who swoons from the romantic drama of wearing de la Renta at the Met with the Russian artist (not to mention a chamber orchestra in the courtyard playing a tune from Kismet) — until he saves her with some all-American junk food.

Indeed, de la Renta frocks are not for the fashion faint of heart— they require stamina and an undeniable élan. They are crucibles for determining fabulousness, a device for rooting out style lightweights; one’s character has to be up to their exacting standards.

They demand nothing less than total commitment.

Luckily, Carrie rose elegantly to the challenge, as did actress Parker, who wowed at the 2014 Met Gala in a stunning black and white ball gown autographed in scarlet by de la Renta at the edge of its train.

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Above. Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie, with Baryshnikov. Opposite. De la Renta with actress Penelope Cruz at the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2011. Photograph by Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty Images.

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“I’M A VERY RESTLESS PERSON. I’M ALWAYS DOING SOMETHING. THE CREATIVE PROCESS NEVER STOPS.”

— OSCAR DE LA RENTA

And while de la Renta was known for dressing socialites, first ladies and red carpet celebrities, his strong fashion medicine must be used with caution. Actress Jennifer Lawrence recently managed to make a white lace frock appear rather Courtney-Love-circa-1994. And despite rave reviews of Amal Clooney’s wedding dress, it somehow made her look like a sweet, skinny teenager (full confession — when I first met Amal in the 90’s she was one, so I may be biased) trying on her grandmother’s gown.

De la Renta’s own tongue could be as sharp as his sense of style. He often began conversations with “what’s the gossip, darling?” and famously chided Michelle Obama for wearing a cardigan to Buckingham Palace and touching the Queen’s shoulder.

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Below. The cobalt glass serving bowl and tortoise bottle decanter from Oscar de la Renta Home.

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He was one of the only male designers who wore a suit to the office every day, and claimed to have never worn sneakers in his life. But lest one mistake de la Renta’s gravitas for fustiness, he was always a daring innovator in his own way. After apprenticing in Spain with Balenciaga in the ‘50s and working as an assistant to Antonio del Castillo at Lanvin in Paris, he decamped to New York in 1963 and demanded a then-outrageous sum of $700 a week at Elizabeth Arden, where he produced his first couture line.

He decorated the walls of his flat with red felt and slept fitfully as the downstairs neighbor of Tennessee Williams, who kept company with some rather rough types from 42nd street. Last year, he hired the disgraced John Galliano to assist him with his fall collection.

If one looks to the Dominican designer’s formative years in mid-century Madrid, a flash of flamenco dandy is revealed. When not attending fittings of Franco-era debutante’s gowns, he would frequent late night sevillanas bars and took to wearing señorito style suits with carnations in the buttonhole.

Having also come of age in a different era of Madrid — the late 80’s movida moment of Pedro Almodovar films — I have an appreciation for the city’s charms.

It is not unlike an Iberian New York, complete with exhaust fumes, innate street theatre, and even an iconic flatiron building; not to mention a nightlife that rivals that of the city that never sleeps.

Unsurprisingly, it’s actress Penelope Cruz who best embodies the de la Renta style. Consider her black and white brocade number from the 2007 Oscars or the gorgeous sweeping tiered black gown at the 2011 Met gala.

While de la Renta may have belonged to New York society — drawing not only the design world but also the rich and powerful to his “salons” — his heart remained latino. His bold use of colour, essential femininity and impeccable attention to craft all contributed to his mastery.

A line of homewares he began in 2002, translated his high fashion aesthetic into the realm of the domestic, while maintaining the glamour of the de la Renta line. Via one his tortoise decanters or cobalt glass serving bowls, the likes of us can now imagine ourselves frolicking on the grounds of his Dominican estate, Casa del Campo, that used to appear so often in the pages of W in the ‘70s.

With the sad passing of one of couture’s kings, one can only wonder, now that Oscar is gone, who will keep up the standards?

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• LUXURY : JEWELRY DESIGN

WORDS BY LAURA GOLDSTEIN

FRANCESCA AMFITHEATROF A GLITTERING NEW ERA FOR TIFFANY & CO.

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IN THE OPENING SCENE OF THE 1961 CLASSIC, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S , AN INSECURE HOLLY GOLIGHTLY (AUDREY HEPBURN, PRETENDING TO BE A WEALTHY MANHATTAN SOCIALITE IN ORDER TO NAB A RICH HUSBAND), LOOKS LONGINGLY INTO THE DISPLAY WINDOWS OF TIFFANY & CO., NEW YORK, RESOLUTE THAT ONE DAY, SHE’LL HAVE THE INDEPENDENT MEANS TO SHOP THERE.

Fifty-three years later, it’s a new era. Francesca Amfitheatrof, Tiffany & Co.’s first female design director in the company’s entire 177 years (who also happens to bear an uncanny resemblance to the late Hepburn) is on a whirlwind global tour to launch her first collection, Tiffany T. And although the rising star’s curriculum vitae may read like a film script, her vision of the modern, confident, independent woman — for whom the collection is aimed ¬— could not be more down to earth.

“It’s for the cool woman about town who’s well informed and has a handle on what’s happening, what’s now,” says Amfitheatrof. “She’s clever and smart and is very certain of herself and her sensuality.”

With an Italian publicist and an American journalist for parents, Amfitheatrof spent her childhood in Tokyo, Rome, and Moscow and attended boarding school in England. She earned her master’s degree in silversmithing at the Royal College of Art in London in 1993, then apprenticed with a master craftsman in Padua, Italy. She was plucked straight out of college to create a collection for the Italian brand Alessi and has since designed jewellery for Fendi, Chanel, and Marni, as well as housewares for Wedgewood Stoke.

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The Tiffany T pieces were designed in a variety of price points, with and without gemstones, to be worn every day and mix and match with other jewelry.

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“Because I grew up all over the world I was really affected by the beauty and art that surrounded me all the time and was able to immerse myself in music, art, film and theater along the way,” reminisces Amfitheatrof. “I particularly love Asian art and ceramics. There’s a real sensitivity to form and a very pared down and clean aesthetic.”

Amfitheatrof was living in London with her husband and two children (it’s where she co-founded RS&A Ltd., an agency representing the work of contemporary artists) — that is, until Tiffany & Co. wooed her to New York.

For the past year, she has hit the ground running.

She learned the iconic company’s extensive product lines and then researched and interpreted their legendary collections to create the annual Blue Book, considered the bible of Tiffany’s exquisitely and uniquely designed pieces.

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Left. Amfitheatrof began like a structural engineer – exploring the T motif through sketches and creating minimalist, sculptural interpretations for necklaces, wide cuffs, bracelets, earrings, watches and most recently rings. Image provided by Tiffany & Co. Below. Cut-out Ring in Sterling Silver with Black Ceramic and Diamond Ring in 18k White Gold. Photograph Martin Crook.

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“ WHILE THE T PAYS HOMAGE TO THE TIFFANY NAME, IT ALSO HAS A VERTICALITY AND ANGULARITY THAT I ASSOCIATE WITH THE ENERGY AND INTENSITY OF NEW YORK “ — FRANCESCA AMFITHEATROF

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“Obviously we have Elsa Peretti and Paloma Picasso; we have endless women who have really left a mark on this brand, and that’s been a huge influence on me,” she admits.

“But I wanted to do a collection that could stand for itself: to be visibly Tiffany, be recognizable, but also to be the perfect chain you throw on every day, the perfect bangle that you can throw on with your other jewellery.”

Amfitheatrof says she aims to create “the kind of jewellery that just lives with you. The more you wear it, the more you love it.”

She began like a structural engineer — exploring the “T” motif through sketches and creating minimalist, sculptural interpretations for necklaces, wide cuffs, bracelets, earrings, and rings. She concentrated on yellow, rose, and white gold — several pieces inlaid with diamonds — as well as sterling silver to create the stunning collection.

And indeed, her colleagues are already praising her work. “The T Collection is incredibly fresh and streamlined,” says Rob Ferguson, Tiffany & Co.’s Group Director Canada West.

“Even our in-store displays for Tiffany T have undergone a transformation with an art gallery-like aesthetic Francesca prefers, using raised plinths to showcase the collection. Like her vision, it’s really starting to gain its own momentum.” h

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WORDS BY KATY TOGERETZ

JAN KATH DEFINED DESIGN

IF YOU CLOSE YOUR EYES AND REACH OUT YOUR HAND, YOU CAN FEEL THE WARP, WEFT, AND TEXTURE OF THE FIBRES. BLENDING SEAMLESSLY, YET SOMETIMES INCONGRUOUSLY, THESE ELEMENTS COME TOGETHER TO CREATE SOMETHING THAT IS SO MUCH MORE THAN A RUG. IT IS A WORK OF ART—A MARRIAGE OF TRADITION AND INNOVATION. Right. Photograph by Thomas Rabsch.

Jan Kath was born into the rug business. As he says, “you either fall into it … or you don’t.” As a child it was a regular occurrence for him to come down to the Sunday morning breakfast table and see guests from Iran, India, Nepal, and Tibet. The knowledge was passed down through family — an atmosphere that was absorbed more than learned.

Despite this history, Kath was determined to set a different path than his parents and grandparents.

After mandatory civil service (as a Germany native), Kath “packed [his] rucksack and went to India.” He explored Nepal, Tibet, and Thailand, and ended up in Kathmandu with no money left and no desire to leave.

He fell into business with a carpet supplier and spent the next few years there, learning the production process, buying and selling, and discovering the ways of the market.

After Kath migrated to Mongolia, he received an offer to buy the factory of his previous boss.

Within three days he made the decision — with some assistance from family — and ended up fully entrenched in the business.

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Top. Erased Heritage Serapi Queensbury in yellow and neon orange silk. Bottom. Ferrara Cloud Special Rocked.

His foray into design came about more as a necessity. “I started to design because I didn’t have money to pay a designer,” Kath recalls.

Although it took a few years to define the concept, Kath quickly “decided to do something special.” He stopped mass production and went custom 15 years ago, developing each collection with its own handwriting and character.

To this day, Kath maintains a wide variety of styles, refusing to be nailed down and ensuring success in many different markets. This also enables the Germany-based company to run its own showrooms—including one in Vancouver, a partnership with rug industry expert Jenni Finlay, to form Finlay and Kath Inc.—and be open to collaborations with designers and architects. In Europe they work with many high-end fashion and furniture brands, each one with its own direction and program.

When asked about his favourite collection, Kath admits that he is often working in development and is “in love with stuff which is actually not existing yet.” One collection that is very special to him is Erased Heritage, with its preservation of traditional design and historic ways of doing things. These carpets are produced in areas where the craft might otherwise die.

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These masterpieces are created in Nepal, often in small villages where weavers don’t read or write.

Loom masters may hold the map — a detailed chart of the pattern — and chant directions to other weavers in the room. Weavers will then chant the instructions back to ensure accuracy, creating a masterful song.

These techniques and methods are more timeconsuming and costly, but retain the soul and heart of the craft.

Never one to cut corners, Kath believes that sometimes “those old trails are so much better than the new trails.” Not that the designer is against innovation; his surprising creations overlay traditional patterns with modern designs. With deep roots in this business, he demonstrates that history and quality paired with clever invention and a strong sense of design make for a winning combination. As Kath so aptly states, “My drawer is full of ideas.” h

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Above. Jan’s fondness for the Erased Heritage collection speaks to his passion for the history and preservation of rug making as a craft. Photograph by Dimo Feldmann.

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Infinity Yacht Charters gives those looking for an unforgettable trip the chance to make every part of the holiday their own. Travellers can expect a getaway that is personalized and tailored to their preferences — from meals and destinations to activities both on and off shore.

Particular attention is paid to the itinerary, so if you’re travelling with children and want everything close together, you just have to say so.

“That’s really the beauty of private yacht charters,” says Michael Sawyer, the Vancouver-based president of Infinity Yacht Charters. Sawyer, who travels and personally inspects all the yachts, has over 15 years of experience cruising the waters.

Those looking for guidance on planning the big trip can look to the company to offer independent advice on all components of the experience, including locations, picking a yacht, and itinerary planning.

Exciting destinations to consider include the Bahamas’ Exumas islands in the summer, or the Caribbean in the winter.

“The trade winds are directly from Africa, so temperatures are heavenly,” says Sawyer. Some of the other destinations include Turkey, Greece, Indonesia, Antarctica, and the Mediterranean, to name a few.

Serviced by friendly and hospitable crews, the yachts — of which there are many to choose from — can cater to your every want and need.

The Belle Aimee, for example, has a library, a spa pool, a yoga area, plus an outdoor movie projector screen and an outdoor karaoke machine for family nights under the moon.

Another option is Cocktails, which accommodates 11 guests in five cabins. The yacht is equipped with snorkelling gear and water skis, and also boasts a Jacuzzi, a gorgeous sun deck, exercise equipment, and a formal dining salon.

Sawyer says cruise yachts are basically like floating hotels or villas. So why not float on? h

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MORNING YOGA ON THE DECK, DRINKS OVERLOOKING THE WATER, AND INDULGENT MEALS SERVED UNDER THE STARS—THESE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE PERKS THAT A VACATION ON A CHARTERED YACHT HAS TO OFFER. WHETHER YOU LOVE BEING ON THE WATER OR WANT TO EXPLORE DESTINATIONS

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• LUXURY : TIMEPIECES

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TIMELESS A LUXURY WATCH NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE

WE MAY BE LIVING IN A DIGITAL AGE IN WHICH ELECTRONICS VIRTUALLY RULE OUR LIVES, BUT WHATEVER THE CHALLENGES, THE FINE MECHANICAL TIMEPIECE LIVES ON AND INDEED, CONTINUES TO GROW IN POPULARITY.

There’s still something very special about the precision and artisanship involved in creating a luxury wristwatch, and people with a taste for the finer things in life are prepared to spend heavily on the right product. While premium watches are generally considered to start somewhere in the $3,000 price range, it’s also possible to spend $100,000 for a beautiful timepiece.

Every year, Switzerland hosts Baselworld, the world’s biggest exposition for the watch and jewelry industries. The huge event regularly attracts 150,000 visitors from all over the planet. Naturally, major watchmakers use this remarkable event to showcase new products.

Watch manufacturers often look back over the years to re-create the elegance of the past, not least Omega, which used Baselworld to launch its De Ville Trésor — upgraded version of a classic wristwatch. Its design is elegant and understated and although it looks retro, the movement involves highly sophisticated technology. Actor George Clooney (an Omega brand ambassador) wore a white gold Trésor at his wedding in September. Like so many watches nowadays, the Trésor can be worn by either sex, in line with the trend for women to wear larger watches.

There is also Omega’s beautiful De Ville Prestige Butterfly watch, which was inspired by nature’s beauty as well as Asian popular culture (the latter of which associates butterflies with longevity and love).

Delicate as it may look with its butterfly dial, this Omega houses a rugged movement, with precision engineered to the highest standards. The watch was launched with a lavish party in Seoul, South Korea, where Omega brand ambassador Nicole Kidman was on hand to show it off.

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Left. The Longines Heritage Diver.

Right. From Longines’ Elegant Collection.

Photographs provided by Longines.

Then there is Montblanc, which is widely seen as a top maker of fine writing instruments and luxury leather goods — but the brand is also a supplier of beautiful watches. Among the company’s more exotic offerings is the Twin Star Moonphase, a beautifully crafted watch with silver-white guilloché dial and very elegant typography.

One of the most hallowed names in the world of watchmaking is Vacheron Constantin, which has been crafting fine timepieces since the mid-18th Century.

Even this vastly experienced company describes its astonishing Malte Tourbillon Openworked watch as a horological masterpiece. It has a movement of remarkable complexity and artisanship, which can be seen in its entirety when looking at the case. Openworked watches are admired not only for their beauty but also for the highly skilled craftwork that goes into creating them; they must be as functional as they are stunning. And that fine balance is what makes luxury watches so timeless.

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Another standout brand is Blancpain; it may not be the first watchmaker to come to mind when fine timepieces are discussed, but it is rooted in history and experience. JehanJaques Blancpain started making watches in 1735 and today the company has a solid reputation among collectors and buyers. Recently announced by the company is the Ocean Commitment Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback, a limited edition diver’s watch. Buy one of these, part of the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms collection, and you’ll be helping the Blancpain Ocean Commitment — an organization that supports the study and exploration of the world’s oceans. A donation to this worthy environmental effort will be made for each watch’s sale.

Longines recently launched its Heritage Diver chronograph, a durable watch for demanding outdoor use that takes more than a glance back to the 1970s for inspiration. The cushion-shaped case in stainless steel is very historical, but don’t expect an outdated effort inside.

The self-winding chronograph movement is bang up to date, and the dial features Super-LumiNova to illuminate the hands and markers in the dark. Like so many watches in the marine class, it comes with a rubber strap for water resistance.

Rugged diving watches are not to everyone’s taste, and for those buyers, the Logines Elegant Collection awaits. Another Baselworld introduction, this prestigious self-winding selection features watches with a classic “no gimmicks” design philosophy and almost minimalistic dials. Available in case diameters to suit every wrist, Elegant models feature a wide variety of individualistic dial and bracelet styles — all emphasizing simplicity over complexity. The applied hour markers evoke the dress watches of decades ago, and that is exactly what is piquing the market’s interest right now.

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Form gnocchi by rolling dough into a ½-inch log and cutting into 1-inch cylinders. Blanch the gnocchi in salted water until they float, then leave them floating for another 30 seconds. Reserve on an oiled tray.

To finish, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a sauté pan.

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Nowadays, a luxury home is often defined by its stunning design, elegant finishes, number of bathrooms, and amenities such as a swimming pool, theatre, and gym. But centuries ago, things were different.

Back in 1867, Peter O’Reilly and his family moved into the Point Ellice House on Pleasant Street and had the means to live in relative comfort.

The wealthy clan even had an up-to-date copper hot water boiler so that boiling pans were not needed — a luxury at the time.

Fast forward to 1913, when retired dentist Dr. Arthur Pallant commissioned local contractor George Mesher to build a high-class apartment building. The site he chose — across the street from Beacon Hill Park on Cook Street — offered the best of country and city living. Design was important, so he opted for an Arts and Crafts Tudor Revival look, but the actual construction was also stateof-the art. Originally called Park Mansions, it was widely seen as the city’s most elegant apartment when it was built.

Once finished, Pallant’s building contained 18 suites. Access to the units was through a grand entrance hall that rose up through the building, creating the look of a series of galleries surrounding an atrium. Pallant’s own collection of oil paintings added elegance to the walls, and afternoon tea was served daily in the lobby. Pallant even included servants’ quarters in the basement, which connected to the upstairs units through an internal buzzer system. By 1915, the building’s

name was changed to Hampton Court, as it is still referred to in the present.

Should one not want the bother of maintaining an apartment in Dr. Pallant’s new building, even with the assistance of servants, the next best choice was to live in a luxury hotel. Lawyer Harry Helmcken and his wife Hannah moved into the Empress Hotel when it opened its doors in 1908. They couldn’t resist the amenities and panache of the Canadian Pacific Railway’s latest tourist hotel, created to encourage tourists to travel with the company. Designed by architect Francis Rattenbury, the hotel provided the comforts of an elegant lifestyle, often cheaper than maintaining a large household. The Empress offered it all: maid service, ballroom, dining room, bar, reading room, and conservatory.

There were also private clubs, such as the Union Club, that provided accommodation for members.

Inspired by the posh clubs of London, the Union Club dates back to 1879 and still stands today, albeit in a different location. In its current incarnation, the clubhouse features rich wood designs and historic Victorian décor. Amenities include a library, multiple lounges, a ballroom, a rooftop terrace, and a fitness centre.

The concept of luxurious living changes over time, and with each generation comes new ways of providing this lifestyle to those who want and can afford it. Victoria has had many notable examples of luxury accommodation, though choosing the best depends on whom — and when — you ask.

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