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Vancouver Glows in the Aftermath of Diljit Dosanjh & the Dil-Luminati Record Smashing Concert

The city is still glowing in the aftermath of the gloriously hyped Diljit Dosanjh Dil-Luminati Tour stop, which saw BC Place Stadium sell out as 54,000 fans pushed the boundaries of capacity. Diljit became the first artist in the genre to sell out such a massive venue, headline both BC Place and Rogers Centre, and pull off the largest Punjabi performance outside India. More than a concert,...

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Hayato ‘Cateen’ Sumino Delivers Stellar Finale at VMO with Maestro Ken Hsieh

In a finale that had been anticipated for months, Maestro Ken Hsieh and the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra culminated the season with special guest Hayato ‘Cateen’ Sumino, a New York-based Japanese pianist and composer known for his performances of music by Frédéric Chopin. Founder of the VMO, Hsieh, shares, “I choose Hayato Sumino to close the 2024 season because he had been on my wish list!...

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Sarai Bespoke Hosts Tommaso Melani & Stefano Bemer for a Trunk Show to Remember

Jason Sarai, founder and creative director of Sarai Bespoke, recently hosted an exclusive trunk show at his showroom in the historic east side Dominion Building. The two-day event was a rare opportunity for well-heeled guests to meet a master of Italian craftsmanship, Tommaso Melani, in person, view and discover a wide selection of Stefano Bemer‘s handcrafted shoes, flip through rings...

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Stefano Ricci Launches S/S 2024 Against a Galapagos Backdrop

Stefano Ricci has partnered with the Charles Darwin Foundation to support research and conservation of Galápagos giant tortoises. To showcase the ecosystem’s natural and fragile beauty, Filippo and Niccolò Ricci led a wonderous excursion to the Islands with world-renowned natural history photographer Mattias Klum (National Geographic Fellow) to capture the S/S 2024 Collection. Filippo and Niccolò Ricci were along every step as the...

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Jaxon Howell: Creating Bespoke Experiences to Last a Lifetime

Adventurer, rebel, artist, icon, whatever mark you are making, Jaxon Howell‘s hats are 100% unique and made to stand out. Each hat is carefully shaped, sewn, and styled by hand in Vancouver, using sustainably sourced felts, hand-woven Ecuadorian straws, upcycled textiles, and trimmings he collects from local fabric stores and vintage shops or markets and bazaars while travelling the world. “As a kid, I quickly discovered an artistic streak...

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Prophecy: Indulge at Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s Divine Late Night Lounge

Get prepared to indulge in an unparalleled experience within Vancouver’s nightlife scene. Prophecy at Rosewood Hotel Georgia aims to usher in a new era of cocktail excellence in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Nestled in the storied space beneath the Rosewood, Prophecy seeks to captivate patrons with its blend of timeless sophistication and innovative flair. The creative minds behind Prophecy...

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Karla Welch: The Met Gala’s Canadian Connection Dressing Celebrities for the Red Carpet

The Metropolitan Museum is in full bloom, due in no small part to the Costume Institute‘s new exhibit ‘Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion.’ The 2024 exhibit is a testament to the transformation and ties between the past and present, symbolized through nature. It showcases a curation of archival and contemporary pieces from brands including Alexander McQueen, Dior, Loewe, Marc Jacobs, Marni, Thom Browne, Schiaparelli,...

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Fiona Ackerman’s ‘Paper Trail’ at Gallery Jones Showcases Empathetic Abstraction

“During the development phase of this show, I read an essay by German art historian Wilhelm Worringer entitled Abstraction and Empathy (1908), translated into English and published in the 1950s. He divided the painting into two aesthetic schools: abstraction on one side – attempting to connect with the spiritual, existential and intangible, and on the...

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Enter the Complicated World of Watches and Wonders

The Swiss watch industry’s newest and most significant annual trade show, Watches and Wonders, returned to Geneva in April with a notable expansion in its public programming compared to previous years. This event, soon to be a pillar of the watchmaking industry, continues to provide a platform for brands to showcase their latest innovations and trends,...

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Ballet BC x LYLE XOX Collaborate in Season Finale: FOR EVER

Following a season of sold-out houses, record-breaking fundraising campaigns, and rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, Ballet BC returned to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre for three nights for its season finale ‘FOR EVER: A Full Evening of Works by Medhi Walerski.‘ The evening included three works from Artistic Director and French choreographer Medhi Walerski, including Chamber and SWAY—both new to Ballet BC’s repertoire—and a world...

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Vancouver Glows in the Aftermath of Diljit Dosanjh & the Dil-Luminati Record Smashing Concert

Hayato ‘Cateen’ Sumino Delivers Stellar Finale at VMO with Maestro Ken Hsieh

Sarai Bespoke Hosts Tommaso Melani & Stefano Bemer for a Trunk Show to Remember

Stefano Ricci Launches S/S 2024 Against a Galapagos Backdrop

Jaxon Howell: Creating Bespoke Experiences to Last a Lifetime

Prophecy: Indulge at Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s Divine Late Night Lounge

Karla Welch: The Met Gala’s Canadian Connection Dressing Celebrities for the Red Carpet

Fiona Ackerman’s ‘Paper Trail’ at Gallery Jones Showcases Empathetic Abstraction

Enter the Complicated World of Watches and Wonders

Ballet BC x LYLE XOX Collaborate in Season Finale: FOR EVER

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