Monthly Archives: February 2012

Photography: George Pimentel Exhibit

by Christian Allaire Posted on February 29, 2012

Today I attended a photo exhibit for famed celebrity photographer George Pimentel. Hosted at the King Festival Tower (in the penthouse suite, no less) Pimentel’s photographs showcased blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moments featuring some of our favourite celebrities, from Angelina Jolie to Whitney … Continue reading →

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Column: Why Valentine’s Day Shouldn’t Suck

by Christian Allaire Posted on February 14, 2012

Today is Valentine’s Day, which means one of two things: you’re either building up a torturous amount of foreplay with your significant other or you’re shoving your head into an oven with the gas on high. Either or, it isn’t … Continue reading →

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Debate: Should Interns Be Getting Paid?

by Christian Allaire Posted on February 9, 2012

Interning in the fashion business is more of a necessity than a choice these days – a way to get your foot in the door. In fact, it’s the only way to get into that door. Film and television shows … Continue reading →

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Event: Hera Jewellery Launch at Brassaii

by Christian Allaire Posted on February 8, 2012

This Monday I was invited to the launch of Canadian designer Hera Arkarakas’ jewellery line, HERA, hosted at King West’s Brassaii. Arkarakas, who has over thirty years of experience as a jewellery designer (aka funnest job ever), launched her collection … Continue reading →

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Interior: Parisian Fixation

by Christian Allaire Posted on February 1, 2012

We all have our preconceived notions of what constitutes the ‘perfect pad’ – some of us dream of a third floor walk-up in the cozy Brooklyn neighbourhood of Dumbo, while some of us aspire to that high-rise penthouse in the … Continue reading →

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