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Female Founders: Elle AyoubZadeh, Zvelle

Elle AyoubZadeh is Founder and Creative Director of Zvelle. Founded in 2015, Elle started the brand with the mission of inspiring women to #WalkHowYouWant. Elle was frustrated with the fashion industry’s limited portrayal of women, and she believed in the importance of telling different women’s stories. Elle has built Zvelle with her unique vision: designing exquisite, handcrafted products for the global-minded, intelligent women, and sharing inspirational stories about women who broaden definition of female beauty and achievement along the way. Zvelle defines itself as a challenger brand, can you tell us why that is important to you? A challenger brand is defined primarily by a mindset and by going against or defying conventions or existing norms. I consider Zvelle a challenger brand because we are doing exactly that, changing the narrative of how women are portrayed and perceived through fashion. Being a challenger brand is embedded in our DNA, it is why we name…

Design

Step up your holiday hosting wit these kitchen gadgets

Whether your holiday gathering is small this year or you’re making a special treat to enjoy for a virtual event, treat yourself after two years of cooking at home with a few new gadgets. Best known for its innovative cooking tools, Cuisipro’s lineup offers everyday kitchen must-haves shaped by professional chefs for chefs of all skillsets. To help make your holiday baking, cooking and gathering hosting easier, here are five of our favourite items from Cusipro to upgrade your kitchen with. Cuisipro Deluxe Decorating Pen The Cuisipro Decorating Pen quickly and easily dresses up desserts, pastries, beverages and plates with decorative swirls or personalized messages. Write happy holidays with the fineness of a pen. Cuisipro Offset Spatula Smooth the perfect layer of icing with an Offset Spatula. Its flexible blade makes it easy and smooth when spreading frosting, icings, fillings and batter. Cuisipro Tempo Pie Server Serve your culinary creations with…

Design

Remai Modern hosts first major hometown exhibition by Zachari Logan

Zachari Logan’s new body of work, Ghost Meadows, debuted at the Remai Modern in late summer which features meticulously detailed drawings and hand-built ceramics that draw on the natural world. The exhibition marks the Saskatoon-born artist’s first major solo exhibition in his hometown. Logan first gained attention with his life-size self-portraits exploring masculinity and beauty, followed by dense tapestries of native Saskatchewan plants and self-portraits in a state of metamorphosis with various plants and animals. His new work is lyrical and poetic, evoking the body only through gesture and implied movement. In Ghost Meadows, Logan continues his dialogue with art historical and literary references, and his ongoing engagement with queer ecologies and aesthetics. The exhibition includes large-scale drawings. During opening weekend, Logan will create a large drawing directly on the wall, live in the gallery space. Visit Remai Modern on Saturday and Sunday to see the artistic process as it unfolds. We sat down with…

Europe

Exploring the Hidden Side of Paris

As Audrey Hepburn’s Sabrina once said, “Paris est toujours une bonne idée” and it’s hard to disagree. Millions of people across the globe are firm of the belief that yes, Paris is indeed always a good idea, flocking in their droves (40 million in 2018 alone) to visit the expansive City of Light. Paris and The World Parisian culture has had a ripple effect on pop culture, entertainment, liberty and love for centuries, so naturally, it’s one of the most-visited places on earth. The city was the epicentre of the Age of Enlightenment, whose intellectual ideals have gone on to shape human rights laws and even the US Constitution. Back in the 18th Century, casinos in Paris were the birthplace of “little wheel” or roulette as it’s properly called. Thanks to the fashionable gaming elite in the city, the popularity of the game surged and it would soon be transported around the…

Design

3 easy ways to transform your children’s bedroom

Letting your children join in on the room decorating project is a fantastic way for them to not only feel involved in the process but allow them to add their own personal touch to the space. With a little bit of inspiration, you can transform their small space into one that can grow and change with them. Especially when we’re spending a bit more time at home, these colourful spaces can spark creativity and make the room feel truly their own. Here are some easy ways to transform your children’s bedroom. Pick a base colour they’ll love The easiest way to make a big impact in their room is to switch out the paint colour. If you’re lucky, a solid saturate hue will last them for years to come and have them transform as they grow. Picking the right type of paint is important to keep the space clean for…

Hotels + Resorts

The most luxurious hotels in the world

Trying to decide on which hotel to go for? Here’s 5 of the most luxurious hotels in the world. There are many different types of travellers wandering across the globe, discovering all kinds of foreign stuff, and there’s a traveller fit for almost every kind of destination out there, whether it’s an adventure in the wilderness they’re looking for, or those who want to sit back and relax in the most expensive resorts possible, or even those who tend to travel to less desirable places to experience the quirky parts of our vast planet. Although, this is for those travellers who are on the look-out for an ideal place to host a holiday in a place of nothing but pure, divine luxury. The Burj Al Arab; Located at the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates in Dubai, you can find the Burj Al Arab, commonly known as one of…

Hotels + Resorts

Book your stay at Hilton’s newest dual-branded hotel in Montreal

Offering modern and convenient urban comfort with direct access to Montreal’s busy city center and iconic attractions, a dual-branded Hilton concept located in the city’s vibrant Westbury neighbourhood opened this summer. The dual-branded Hilton offers the ultimate guest experience and the best of both worlds for leisure and business; a Homewood Suites by Hilton and a Hilton Garden Inn. The new Hilton location opened its door last summer in the booming Côte-des-Neiges district right off Decarie Boulevard. Not only is the hotel within earshot of the popular juice parlour Orange Julep, but is also a stroll away from Saint Joseph’s Oratory. Whether you simply need a room close to a major highway to make your way up north for a weekend at Mont Tremblant or wish to discover the hidden gems surrounding the area with easy access to the metro, this hotel is a perfect fit. Vacationing guests can hang up their hats at…

Food & Drink

Michelin-starred Chef Oliver Glowig visits TOCA Trattoria at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto

On September 29th, Michelin-starred chef Oliver Glowig, Partner Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto arrived from Rome to host a finely curated 5 course, authentic Italian menu. Served at the TOCA Trattoria, was paired with wine selected by sommelier Élyse Lambert. The five-course menu began with a crispy egg served with zucchini creema, kumquat and topped with black truffle. For the second course, the gnocchi’s savoury flavour was found in the bottarga and the third course was squab was paired with the rich foie gras. The desert portion of the menu was a two-part affair with a fruit and vegetable milk cream dish first and a goat cheese mousse and raspberry sorbet served on a sable cookie. While Glowig was born in Germany, he found his flavours in Italy and is recognized as one of Italy’s top restaurateurs. After receiving his first Michelin star at Acquarello in Munich, Chef Oliver became…

Travel Tips

3 Ultimate Travel Destinations for Thrill-Seekers

Do you feel lucky? If you want to try your chances on rolling the dice or spinning the wheels, then a casino vacation is at the top of the cards for you. There are different amazing destinations all over the world with thrilling gaming action. These cities are full of fun nightlife, bright lights, and exciting brick-and-mortar casino gaming. You can get help in finding the best online casinos for each of the listed cities. Popular cities with famous casinos offer table games such as poker, blackjack and roulette as well as thousands of slot machines. There are plenty of things you can do when you visit these cities even if you travel with a person that does not fancy casino gaming. Games in these land-based casinos can also be accessed in online casinos. This article takes a look at three of the most famous destinations for casino gaming thrill-seekers.…

Travel Tips

6 Tips to travel sustainably and carbon neutral in 2022

The last year saw travel grind to a halt, but despite lockdowns, communities around the world are finding new ways to stay connected and support one another. It’s also offered plenty of time to reminisce about past travels and dream about future journeys, which are soon to become a reality. Travel is an incredible gift, and with it comes a responsibility to make decisions that have a positive impact on the people and places we visit, the wildlife we encounter and the planet we all share. From carefully selecting the experiences we participate in thinking about the environmental effects of our travel, there’s plenty to consider while anticipating adventure’s return. It might sound complicated, but these helpful tips and tricks will put you on the right track. When the time is right to travel again, here’s how to travel sustainably and carbon neutral: Understand carbon neutrality and how to reduce…