M A G A Z I N E

F A L L / W I N T E R 2 0 1 0 • I S S U E 1

B E H I N D C L O S E D D O O R S

M A N L Y , Y E S , B U T I L I K E I T T O O

M I R R O R , M I R R O R

I V A N G R U N D A H L

K I S S A N D M A K E U P

Welcome to the debut issue of Milli Magazine.

First and foremost, we would like to thank each and every oneof you, our loyal customers, for your patronage and support.

Milli Magazine was created to help inform our customers onthe latest trends and to update you on the newest selectionsarriving in our store.

It’s that time of year again! Fall, glorious fall. Autumn’s beau-tiful palette of colour has invaded our store’s luxurious appar-el. We welcome a visit from you soon to check out our latestpurchases on your behalf. Absolutely stunning fall/winterwomenswear items fill the shop offering the latest modernapparel you expect to find at Milli, Ltd.

Peel away all the superficial style of this or any other season,and you are left with the profound echo of Coco’s wordsbelow. Fashion is all about proportions and statements.Statement may well be this fall’s most over-used word. Wekeep hearing it in reference to jewellery and to handbagsmade from faux or real fur, or to big, pouty lips coloured avibrant red. For women, there is even the statement glove thisseason, no ordinary hand-covering this fall but rather laser-cut driver’s or fingerless versions, as well as more ambitioussymphonic blends of leather, fur and boldly shaded fabrictrim.

Camel is hot! A classic from the ’50s and ’70s, the colourcamel signals a return to the new minimalism, with an empha-sis on quality fabric and impeccable tailoring. Editors sport-ed camel coats and trousers on the streets of Paris and Milanduring Fashion Week, while the colour trend carried over intocoats, knitwear, capes and accessories on the runways.

A special thanks to all of those who partner with us, locallyand abroad, for helping make Milli Magazine possible. Weencourage you to do business locally with each of the world-class companies represented in the pages of our fall edition.The very best in customer service can be expected from Milliand all our local partners.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Milli Gould

F A L L / W I N T E R 2 0 1 0 • I S S U E 1 • M I L L I M A G A Z I N E

TORONTOCritchley Lane • 100 Bloor Street West

Toronto, Ontario • M5S 3L3

416 944 2233

HAMILTON310 Main St. West

Hamilton, Ontario • L8P 1J8905 527 1531

www.milli.ca

M A G A Z I N E

F A L L / W I N T E R 2 0 1 0 • I S S U E 1 • M I L L I M A G A Z I N E

Todd TuftsEditor in Chief, Publisher

Leslie C. SmithEditorial Director

Vence VidaArt Director

Stephen R. LewisCopy Editor

Cover: Model wearing LanvinPhotograhy by Vito Amati

Model: Marina with Next Models

Table of Contents: Model wearing Luisa Cerano

Back Cover: Model wearing Moschino

Milli Magazine is published by

Tufts Communications. © 2010, Tufts Communications.

All rights reserved. Printed in the USA.

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please contact Todd Tufts: Tufts Communications

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TORONTOCritchley Lane

100 Bloor Street WestToronto, OntarioCanada M5S 3L3

416 944 2233

HAMILTON310 Main St. WestHamilton, OntarioCanada L8P 1J8

905 527 1531

www.milli.ca

1 Welcome

4 Milli Selections

6 Featured: Milli’s Toronto Location

8 Most Wanted: Milli

14 Strenesse • 18 Class Getaway

22 Pumpkin for Your Face Make Body Sense

28 Stizzoli: Modern & Classically Chic

30 Magaschoni • 32 A Downtown Oasis

34 Kiss & Makeup • 36 Luisa Cerano

38 Behind Closed Doors

42 Ivan Grundahl

44 The New Cadillac CTS Coupe

48 Basler • 52 Mirror, Mirror

54 Manly, Yes, But I Like It Too

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C L O T H I N G

A I R F I E L D

A U T U M N C A S H M E R E

B A S L E R

B L U G I R L B Y B L U M A R I N E

B R U N E L L O C U C I N E L L I

C A M B I O J E A N S

C H A R L E S C H A N G L I M A

C I N Z I A R O C C A

E A R N E S T S E W N

E L I E TA H A R I

E L I Z A B E T H A N D J A M E S

E T R O S P A

E U R O P E A N C U L T U R E

G I O R G I O A R M A N I

H O T E L P A R T I C U L I E R

I S C H I K O

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L I D A B A D A Y

L I L L A P

L I N E

L U I S A C E R A N O

M A G A S C H O N I

M A L E N E B I R G E R

M A R C C A I N

M A S I A H A R R I V E

M I S S O N I

M O S C H I N O C H E A P & C H I C

P A U L E K A

P I A Z Z A S E M P I O N E

P I N K TA R TA N

R E N A L A N G E

R O B E R T O AV O L I O

C L O T H I N G

S A C H I N & B A B I

S H E ’ S S O

S O N I A R Y K I E L

S T I Z Z O L I

S T E N E S S E

S Y L V I E S C H I M M E L

T H E O R Y

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W H I T E & WA R R E N

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G U I S E P P E Z A N O T T I

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S O N I A R Y K I E L

S T U A R T W E I T Z M A N

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M I L L I ’ S T O R O N T O S T O R E H A S W O N N U M E R O U S A W A R D S F O R D E S I G N A N D L A Y O U T

Charged with designing a fitting backdrop for Toronto retailer Milli’s high-end clothing, II by IV Design Associates went for full-on drama

with a black and white palette. First, however, they had to contend with the downtown store’s irregularly shaped space, high ceilings and

peculiar location – in a corner laneway that is partially concealed by a park. By demolishing the doorway and canopy, designers opened up

the façade to maximize the storefront, and incorporated flanking window displays to entice passerby.

Inside, white walls and limestone flooring contrast and complement the black details. A full-height front partition accepts merchandising

fixtures below a huge acrylic rod wall sculpture that is animated by a programmable colour LED light system. Two merchandising armoires

line the side windows, which were sandblasted and blackened to sleek effect, while tall frames of deeply textured MDF in a glossy black fin-

ish reference the entry arch and surround matte wall panels that accommodate black glass shelves, hang rods or face-outs. Flexible work-

horse fixtures throughout the space are designed for modularity: floor units can be moved easily for seasonal changes and special events;

low black platforms are multi-purpose; and black lacquered boxes can be used to display a variety of merchandise.

Photography: David Whittaker, TorontoUsed by Permission. Published in: Stores and Retail Spaces 7, from The Institute of Store Planners and the Editors of VM +SD magazine.

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Most Wanted;A gala for Princess

Margaret Hospital

It's an impressive sight, pulling into the

expansive circular drive at the Eagles

Nest Golf Club. The grounds are always

chockablock with Maseratis,

Lamborghinis and Ferraris. Just inside

the club, the elite of the Italian communi-

ty have gathered for the fourth annual

Most Wanted, an exclusive fashion event

benefiting gynecological cancer care at

Princess Margaret Hospital.

Marialisa and Romeo DeGasperis

Shane & Marnie Baghai

Roxanne and Mark McEwan

Carla DeGaperis, Cathy Dolente, Deanna Nastic

Marla Buck, Mark Gould, Milli Gould, Fran Sonshine, Heather Winslade,

Ben Gould and Rhonda Lipson

Andrew & Theresa DeGasperis, Marialisa and Romeo DeGasperis,Jim & Lina DeGasperis, Romeo & Michela Guglietti

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After a spirited Champagne reception,

patrons were treated to a professionally

staged fashion show featuring specially

selected international designer brands

including Valentino, Lanvin and

Moschino's retail atelier, Milli, and

menswear from V Hazelton.

Event co-founders Jim DeGasperis and

Marco Guglietti, along with their beautiful

wives, Lina De Gasperis and Michela

Guglietti, do a wonderful job of raising the

bar on this event each year.

Allan & Karen McFarlane

Michela Guglietti, Rosanna Ciccolini

Mark Gould, Marla Buck

Jim DeGasperis, Anna Netter-Ziraldo, Donald Ziraldo

Rocky Liscio, Angela Campitelli

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"We plan on holding this event year after

year, and increasing our donations to this

worthy cause that touches so many of us,"

De Gasperis and Guglietti said. Over the

past four years, the Most Wanted event

has raised close to $170,000.

Reprinted with permission from the National Post

Photography by Vito Amati

Erika Larva, Elizabeth Walsh

Lina & Stephanie DeGasperis

Fred & Teresa DeGasperis

Heather Winslade, Ben Gould

Pina and Tom Marzario

Paolo Pusateri, Rob Ciccolini, Rosanna CiccoliniIda Pusateri, Melissa Baldassarra

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StrenesseG A B R I E L E S T R E H L E C O L L E C T I O N • F A L L / W I N T E R 2 0 1 0

SophisticatedWoman

She's provocatively reserved: Subtlety is thenew in-your-face. Muted lines and colourspique the imagination more effectively thanloudness and brashness ever could. CoolWhite, Ocean Blue and Grey combine withwarm earthy shades from Beige to deepestBrown. Purist Black, Putty and Slate areteamed with fruity, rich Cherry, Blackberryand Chocolate and gemstone hues fromRuby and Amethyst to golden Topaz.

She's intoxicatingly elegant: Successfulwomen have ousted party girls. Confidentcontours and assured combinations. Alwaysstrong, never overbearing; always cool, nevercraven. The black fur scarf as an accessoryteamed with slim pants, flowing dresses withsevere blazers, casual oversized items withcropped tops.

She's perfectly imperfect: A SophisticatedWoman knows that perfection is dull, andseeks out style clashes: classic tartan foran ultra-mini, sequinned tops under thor-oughly British blazers, delicate skirts plusrustic hooded sweaters.

She's seductively smart: She blends theromantic and the pragmatic – adoresdreamy shirts and dresses, but ensuresthey're worth the price tag. She makes themost of a luxury accessory; an elegant furdoubles as a scarf, skirt or stole. And firstand foremost: nothing throws theSophisticated Woman off balance. Instrappy heels or barefoot, she always hasboth feet firmly on the ground.

LOGIC meets ALLURE

She's all it needs: The SophisticatedWoman. But what's she like, how does sheact, what does she wear, how does theworld see her? It's all in my new collection.

She's sensationally sensible: Investmentfashion is in the spotlight. Premium fab-rics from superbly elegant tweeds to qual-ity silk and finest cashmere.

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GABRIELE STREHLE Truth and Sensuality

The work of Gabriele Strehle is a reflection of her intense engagement in life as she expe-riences it. She is passionately devoted to quality both in terms of material and idea. Theresulting collections reveal their sensuality and intelligence and radiate their desire fordepth. Within the clamorous and eccentric world of fashion, Gabriele Strehle’s is one of thesoft and subtle voices. Her work presents not only an outward appearance but, above all, itsown background as well.

Even if fashion is the focus of her life, Gabriele Strehle does not expect our busy andcomplex lifestyles to be centred around fashion only. Indeed, we assume responsibili-ties, we have welldefined priorities, we do not live superficial lives. Gabriele Strehle is notso arrogant as to expect us to uniform ourselves from head to toe in her designs – quite theopposite. Her innate understanding of people with multi-faceted lives to whom her aesthet-ic appeals would never allow brand worship to overrule their own unique and individualisticstyles. Gabriele Strehle’s designs show her awareness of the fact that people live in theirown skin, are attuned to their feelings, and know where they are going.

Her design philosophy is subtle yet edgy, focused on strict quality standards, and isintended to accentuate the character of the wearer without overshadowing the individ-ual's unique character. Gabriele Strehle designs her panoramic range of women’s and men’sclothing and accessories out of consideration for the broad array of needs that our lives com-mand.

Born in Southern Germany, Gabriele Strehle was trained as a master tailor and graduatedfrom the German School of Fashion for Master Craftspeople in Munich. She joined today’sSTRENESSE AG in 1973 and soon rose to the position of Creative Director over allStrenesse brands. Along with her husband Gerd Strehle, principal owner and ChiefExecutive, Gabriele Strehle is credited with the transformation of what was a coat and suitcompany into an internationally recognised fashion house.

Gabriele Strehle has received many awards for her commitment to Strenesse and to inter-national fashion made in Germany, including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic ofGermany (1999), the Oscar della Moda (2002) and the Burda Group's media award Bambi (2002).

For me, accessories are very far from beingextras. In fact, they play a starring role inany outfit. A woman's choice of shoes andbag reveals her awareness of a vital point:true style is only revealed at second glance– and that's so much more important thanthe first. Her aim is not to be conspicuous,but to be unforgettable. That's why thisseason I chose the names of unforgettablearchitectural landmarks for my bagdesigns. Colosseo. Acropolis.Brandenburg Gate. Empire State Building.Tour d’Eiffel. Taj Mahal. Striking and mem-orable. As, indeed, are the shoes. Andbecause smart women prefer dialogue tomonologue, the shoes and bags in theAccessories Collection are designed incoordinating styles and colours. Exquisitedetails like straps, stitching, seams andclasps harmonize with delicious shades ofCherry, Blackberry and Chocolate. Elegantnappa leathers appear in jewel hues ofTopaz, Emerald and Garnet. Severely sim-ple styles reflect the purism of Slate, Blackand Putty. Perfection is sterile: communi-cation is appealing. A conversation fromone to another. A combination that speaksout for its wearer. Gloriously distinctive.

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UnforgettableG A B R I E L E S T R E H L E A C C E S S O R I E S C O L L E C T I O N • F A L L / W I N T E R 2 0 1 0

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Jumby Bay, Antigua, West Indies

Hilary Swank, Thandie Newton and Queen Latifah have allvacayed at this 300-acre private enclave two miles off the coast ofAntigua. Accessible only by boat, the secluded hideaway offersoutdoor garden bathrooms, private to all but the sun and moon.

Star Features: If Angie and Brad wanted to bring the brood,they’d be pleased with the Pampered Parents Program, whichincludes a full day of child care. They might also enjoy the SorbetButler, who serves free refreshments each morning, and the kid-die swag bag.

St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

The St. Regis in Bora Bora is so hot that celebrity visits over-lap. Eva Longoria and pro basketball player Tony Parker happenedto crash Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s romantic getaway.

Star Features: Spa Miri Miri’streatments include local beautyingredients like luminescent pearlpowder. For the ultimate in elite,book one of the two secluded beachvillas with private pools, completewith exclusive helicopter pads for aDiddy-like entrance.

You deserve a celebrity-style break. Try one of these A-List resorts where stars hide away.

jumbybayresort.com

stregis.com

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Turtle Island Resort, Fiji

Both Blue Lagoon movies (’49 and ’79) were filmed onTurtle Island—one of Fiji’s Yasawas Islands—where a 500-acre couples-only resort is located. No wonder BritneySpears and Charlize Theron have both spent more than theminimum six-day stay in one of the 14 private beach villas.

Star Features: There’s a 5-to-1 guest-to-staff ratio, soall your needs are taken care of, from deepsea fishing tofour-handed massage. Musicians lure guests to a nightlyoutdoor dinner party for fresh-caught seafood.

turtlefiji.com

San Ysidro Ranch, Santa Barbara, California

Before Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony started vacationinghere, the ranch was the site of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh’swedding—not to mention John and Jackie Kennedy’s honeymoon.

Star Features: The Privileged Pets Program ensures that yourmini dog will have maxi luxury; after he signs his paw print into the ani-mal guest book, he can enjoy an in-room pet massage. And don’t missthe private yoga instruction, fresh-baked pastries delivered daily toyour door, 17 miles of walking trails and organic vegetable garden.

sanysidroranch.com

Hotel Metropole, Monte Carlo

Refurbished in 2004 by archi-tectural designer Jacques Garcia,the famed Hotel Metropole is amodern classic. Garcia’s goal? Tocreate a space where a rock starcould hang out with a duchess.With Gwen Stefani and theMonaco royals roaming the halls,we’d say, mission accomplished.

Star Features: A spa with an amethyst crystal steam room, cal-adarium (a steam/inhalation bath), ice fountain and showers with aburst of cool mint mist or tropical rain. Not to mention an outdoorheated seawater swimming pool. µ

metropole.com

Melissa Walker is a writer who has worked as ELLEgirl Features Editor andSeventeen Prom Editor. In late 2008, she launched I Heart Daily with fellowex-ELLEgirl Anne Ichikawa. It's a daily newsletter about likable stuff.

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Can you imagine eating your moisturizer for breakfast? Or top-

ping off your dinner with a side of foaming facial cleanser? It

seems preposterous doesn’t it? Yet, we don’t think twice about

applying these cosmetics to our skin every day, often more

than once.

Our skin cells, much like our intestinal walls, will absorb any-

thing — positive or negative — that comes in contact with

them. Too often, we think of acne, redness, and dehydrated

skin as normal or common irritations. We need to recognize

these skin conditions as symptoms of inflammation — the

skin’s attempt to reject the toxins we expose it to several times

a day. It is important to understand that skin cells suffering

from increased inflammation are experiencing greater free

radical damage and cellular breakdown which accelerates the

aging of the skin.

Imagine feeding your skin cells the same way you would the

rest of your body — fueling and feeding your skin. Synthetics

and chemicals often create inflammatory responses. Real and

natural ingredients will promote organic responses which are

anti-inflammatory, soothing, moisturizing, regenerating, bal-

ancing, and ultimately, healing. When infusing skin cells with

real ingredients, the nutrient absorption is faster and greater,

producing immediate and increased positive effects.

Body Sensefor Your Face makes

Pumpkin

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ilike is an organic skin care developed in

Hungry. ilike products are packed with raw, liv-

ing ingredients that will feed and nourish your

skin. ilike supports your skin with ingredients that reduce

inflammation caused by regular exposure to toxins. These prod-

ucts help to prevent the cellular breakdown of aging skin and

enables natural healing enzymes to generate, replenish and

rebuild damaged tissue.

Pumpkin is very rich in skin health boosting nutrients. The most

important amongst them are the alpha and beta carotenes.

Carotenes are the orange pigments in the vegetable that act as

important anti-oxidants that boost immunity and slow the

degenerative process of aging by protecting the cells from dam-

age caused by free radicals. Beta carotenes generate Vitamin A

in the body which ensures proper immune functions. Pumpkins

are also rich in Vitamin C and E; both have antioxidant functions

to benefit tired, stressed skin. This wonderful vegetable also

provides Vitamin B5 (Panthotenic Acid) that balances hormone

levels and manages stress and is a good source of lutein, an

antioxidant that absorbs blue light and protects from oxidative

stress. Fatty acids, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and iron are

important nutrients also provided by our friend, the pumpkin.

These are keys to balancing fluid levels and also work to sooth

and soften the skin and help in cell regeneration. Pumpkin also

has a relatively low pH which protects the skin from bacteria

and infections.

Pumpkin is the main ingredient in the

ilike Pumpkin & Orange Mask and

Hydrating Pumpkin Body Wrap. We use

cold processed, whole raw pumpkin

pulps (instead of extracts) in order to

retain the full benefit of the vegetable and keep all nutrients in

the rawest form for better absorption.

The ilike organic skin care pumpkin products effectively treat

aging, lack of circulation,loose and dry skin — both on the face

and the body — to hydrate, soften, and elasticize. They rejuve-

nate tired, stressed skin and create a healthy glow. They also

smooth the skin by promoting cell turnover, thus preventing the

skin from getting dry, scaly, or rough.

Pumpkin is beneficial all year around. However, as autumn

arrives and “pumpkin fever” takes over, Body Sense, located in

downtown Dundas, Ontario, features the ilike pumpkin treat-

ments for this special season. Mother Nature takes care of us in

a very thoughtful way, and the abundance of pumpkin at this time

of year may not be simply coincidental. During the summer, our

skin can become dehydrated, and the damaging rays of the sun

can speed up the aging process. At the same time the dry, cool,

winter months are approaching. So this is probably the best time

of the year to rehydrate and rejuvenate the skin. Come to Body

Sense to discover the difference! Don’t just put cream on your

face, feed your face!

33 King St. West • Dundas, Ontario905-628-3807 • www.bodysense.org

Rhonda’s Angels participating in Weekend to End Women’sCancers, September 10-11, 2010

PROUD TO SUPPORT RHONDA’S ANGELS

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The Stizzoli family’s traditions in the textile trade began immediately after World War 2, making the more esential clothing itemsfor the local market. Later, in the Sixties, they began attending the fashion shows and their first business deals began with foreigncustomers. Stizzoli soon transformed from an artisan concern to an industrially organized enterprise.

In the Eighties, the womenswear collections were developed and the company began operating through agents in Italy. It was atthis time that the brand’s refined styling, high quality craftsmanship and appreciation for Stizzoli’s elegant designs were recog-nized industy-wide.

In the Nineties, Stizzoli expanded into foreign markets to become a leader internationally. Complete customer satisfactionbecame it’s motto.

Today, Stizzoli is world-reknown for its attention to detail and for it’s classic looks for the modern woman. At Milli, we’re proud tooffer the latest fall/winter collection from Stizzoli. This season, an opulent selection, rich in texture and colour, awaits your review.

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The brand is synonymous with luxury. The label consists of

women’s sportswear, knitwear and accessories made from the

highest quality fabrics and yarns including silk, cotton, linen, soft

wool, prints, fine stretched fabrics and most notably, cashmere.

Magaschoni is known for its special attention to colour such as

the 42 sumptuous variety offered in cashmere, and detail like intri-

cate beading, embroideries and specialty stitching. This approach

to detail is applied to the inside of the garments, with tailored fin-

ishing as well as delicate linings.

Magaschoni’s Creative Director, Jeffrey Thorpe, is a seasoned

fashion designer based in New York. With a penchant for lavish

knitwear, exuberant prints and exquisite beading detail, he has

reaffirmed Magaschoni’s presence as a leading luxury and

lifestyle-driven company.

The Fall 2010 Collection is built around luxurious separates, pol-

ished suiting choices, and day to evening dresses complemented

by a great accessory. The collection is practical yet fashionable

and sophisticated to meet her everyday needs that can be clean,

sleek and sexy. A seamless fusion showcasing strong shoulders,

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Magaschoni established in 1989, a lifestyle-driven company

embraces the highest standards of creativity and quality.

Magaschoni has evolved over the years to meet the ever-changing

needs of modern women and the changes in the rhythm of their

lives. “We consistently strive to diversify our appeal to address

the lifestyles of women throughout the world, from day into

evening, work to weekend, casual to formal,” says Magaschoni

President, Monica Belag Forman.

Magaschoni is headquartered in New York City and the collec-

tions are available in over 800 retailers worldwide including major

high-end department stores and their own freestanding bou-

tiques in East Hampton, Southampton, Greenwich, and

Beauchamp Place, London as well as their website

Magaschoni.com.

Magaschoni’s philosophy is to create distinctive looks for the

modern, self-confident woman who craves functionality in a styl-

ish wardrobe. “The collection has been designed to look fantas-

tic together but are equally versatile to go well with women’s

existing wardrobe,” adds Magaschoni President, Monica Belag

Forman.

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Sitting on a restaurant patio, on a beau-

tiful fall day in 2000, Linda Burden

watched the walls going up at Four Forty

Fitness for Women, her new club. Not

being from the fitness industry, taking on

the industry Goliaths never even crossed

her mind. She was confident that she was

developing a unique fitness club offering,

one that she knew would appeal to

women of all ages, and that just wasn’t

available from anyone else, including the

country’s largest chain operators.

—Courtesy of Fitness Business Canada Magazine.

Four Forty Fitness for Women was

developed as an oasis in the heart of

Downtown Burlington for women who

want a fitness facility of their own with lit-

tle to no resemblance to the mammoth,

big box facilities that have always repre-

sented the fitness club scene.

For Linda, the concept of a smaller,

beautifully appointed, professionally

staffed fitness club for women came as a

result of her own experiences including

several years of memberships, in-home

personal training sessions, and vacations

where spa-like facilities were included in

hotels. “Surely there are more women like

me,” she thought, “who would enjoy their

commitment to fitness so much more in a

beautiful, pristine environment designed

to cater to women.” Market research indi-

cated that indeed, many other women felt

the same way.

Fast forward to fall 2010...the staff at

Four Forty Fitness are working on plans for

celebrating 10 years in operation. Over 20

percent of the members have been with

the club since the early years, and the

their personal success stories are signifi-

cant.

Of course, there have been modifica-

tions to the business over the course of

time, including the option of non-member

involvement, which allows participation in

personal training, pilates, yoga, and nutri-

tion counseling without, necessarily, com-

mitting to full club membership. Offering

such an a la carte menu has enabled the

club to keep the cost extremely reason-

able, while providing full value to those

who wish to participate in a variety of fea-

tures.

One of the very unique features of the

Club is the FitLinxx Interactive System,

which makes using fitness machines easy

and safe. It also allows the fitness staff to

increase the quality and effectiveness of

the personal service they provide, giving

faster feedback and individualized atten-

tion. The system eliminates the typical

workout card, but automatically records

important data that assists the trainer to

monitor the member’s progress toward

their goals and modify the programs when

necessary. This enhances their capacity

to motivate members to succeed and get

the results they really want.

The foundations of the Club continue

with a very strong emphasis on personal-

ized programming based on building

strong healthy bodies, enabling success-

ful weight loss, and assisting women to be

the absolute best they can be. Personal

training, Pilates, and Yoga, bound together

with a strong nutrition component, contin-

ue to be key cornerstones of the fitness

and total wellness options provided.

Of course, it’s the people that make an

environment special, and between the

exceptional staff and loyal committed

members, this is one very extraordinary

Club.

Four Forty Fitness is currently review-

ing a business plan for a Men’s Fitness

Facility adjacent to their present location.

Seems the men would enjoy a change of

environment as well.

Four Forty Fitness440 Pearl St. Burlington, Ontario905-639-1440 www.fourfortyfitness.ca

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TWO-TONE LIPS

Lips were two-toned at Nanette Lepore,topped with sparkles at some, and deep pur-ple or hot pink at others. But red ruled theroost, appearing everywhere from HervéLéger, Prabal Gurung, and United Bamboo toDolce & Gabbana, and Givenchy. The beautypress gave high marks to the cherry-redgloss that adorned lips at Donna Karan.

MESSY HAIR

This season is not about having everyhair in place. Rather, it’s about hair that’scome slightly undone, as in the bedheadlooks at the Proenza Schouler show, orbraided in a messy fishtail at Adam.Badgley Mischka mixed messy flyaways inthe front with a tight, twisted updo in theback. There were glorified combovers atAlexander Wang, extreme side partsgalore at Carolina Herrera, Bottega Venetaand Rodarte, and side ponytails at Milly,Lacoste and Devi Kroell.

Hair reached new heights in teased six-ties-era beehives at Prada, Giles, Lela Ros,Daniel Vosovic and Vera Wang. Back-comb-ing at the crown gave loft to the down 'dos atRochas and Nina Ricci.

Beehives aside, this is one of those rarebeauty seasons that women over 35 pray for:the looks sported by runway models still intheir teens are refreshingly wearable andrequire little tweaking for women old enoughto be their moms. Enjoy it while it lasts. µ

DARK NAILS

Nail polish worn on cropped nails con-tinues to be important this season, and thetrend is toward dark or neutral shades ofmushroom (Marc Jacobs), slate gray(Marc Jacobs), putty (DKNY) and blue(Rag & Bone). Chanel has rolled out a darkgray-violet nail colour called Paradoxal,which the company claims will be thedefinitive hue for this fall. Since Chanelhas been the bellweather of nail polishtrends for the past few seasons, it’s a safebet that they’re right again.

SHIMMERING EYES

The shimmery eye soldiers on, with lids sat-urated in purple and bronze at CarolinaHerrera; in golden hues at Elie Tahari andPorts 1961; and in copper tones at Adam andBadgley Mischka. Eyes featured green, gold,purple, and navy hues at Diane VonFurstenberg, while pastels appeared in blueat Jason Wu and pink at Preen.

STATEMENT BROWS

Framing these pretty peepers were “state-ment brows” with strong, clean arches.Some designers, such as Maladrino, fea-tured painted brows in thick, dark shadesand precise shapes.

NATURAL LOOKS

The most important trend is clean, dewyskin, as seen at Narciso Rodriguez andCalvin Klein, accentuated with just a hintof flush at Dolce and Gabbana. Grown-upminimalism was also on parade at BCBGMax Azria, Rag & Bone, Max Azria, SophieTheallet and Yigal Azrouël, where bare,fresh complexions ruled the runways, andat Michael Kors, where faces featured ahealthy bronzed glow.

Beauty looks for fall are amongthe most user-friendly in years,with outré effects refreshingly

few and far between.

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Luisa Cerano is synonymous with impeccable

quality and cutting-edge style. The latest

collection brings together all the key elements

of fashion for the modern woman: high-style,

texture, balance, elegance and drama.

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Luisa Cerano is haute couture. The fall collection offers a wonderful

array of business, daytime, evening and special event selections. The

line is incredibly sophisticated and is both contemporary and classic

with a unique flair for the dramatic. The look is accessible for all

women of every age.

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The Mandarin Oriental New York tempts

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Ivan Grundahl has become well known in Scandinavian

countries in the last 30 years. He has stores in Denmark,

has become well established in Northern Europe and he

has also made a notable impact in the United States.

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In the last decade, Ivan Grundahl has not only maintained his

reputation in Danish fashion, he has penetrated the rest of

the fashion world, and his influence continues to broaden

with every collection.

The 2011 CTS Coupe joins the CTS Sport Sedan and

CTS Sport Wagon, an award-winning line that has been

named to Car and Driver’s 10 Best list for three straight

years.

Definitely recognizable as part of the record-breaking

CTS family, the Coupe stands out as something new and

exciting with dramatic design changes to enhance the

driving experience. A lower roofline, shorter overall

length and wider track, provide a more aggressive

stance and athletic profile. Most impor-

tant, the coupe isn’t just anoth-

er pretty face. It really delivers when the rubber meets the

road — and that road happens to have some curves.

“The coupe turns it up one notch from where we are

with the sedan,” said performance manager Richard

Kewley. The wider body allowed engineers to spec wider

rear tires. They offset that change with a thicker rear anti-

roll bar to provide more grip without hurting balance. The

CTS Coupe is stiff and surprisingly capable, handling

better than a 3909-lb. car should.

Not Your Father’s CadillacThe 2011 CTS Coupe is turning corners and turning heads.

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Cadillac is committed to bringing out a car with few compromises, a car that embod-

ies the passion that they have for their business. And the CTS Coupe does that.

Dave Leone, none other than the Coupe’s chief engineer, says this new car represents

“the most dramatic expression of Art and Science to date.”

The CTS Coupe won the Eyes on Design concept award at the 2008 North American

International Auto Show. Autoblog described the production model as “audacity in

motion.” Car and Driver wrote that the 2011 CTS Coupe added “more style and a higher

concentration of performance to the CTS’s winning formula.”

The CTS Coupe didn’t change much from the concept shown at the 2008 Detroit Auto

Show. The car still has the handle-less door openers, a touch borrowed from the Cadillac

XLR. High-flow mufflers vent through squarish tips integrated into the rear fascia. From the outside, it makes a striking statement.

Prepared to be gawked at, a lot.

The CTS Coupe’s cabin follows the critically acclaimed design of the sedan, and that is not a bad thing. Like the sedan, the CTS

Coupe gets an LCD that rises up out of the dash — James Bond-style. In its down position, it still shows audio information, while

up it shows navigation and lets you browse libraries or the car’s onboard music storage. One of the coolest features of the naviga-

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The CTS Coupe comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel

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system, power front seats and keyless access with remote start.

The CTS Performance Collection adds adaptive Xenon headlamps, leather upholstery,

an upgraded Bose audio system and a 40 GB hard drive for music storage.

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camera, ventilated front seats, a moonroof and a heated steering wheel.

Standard on the CTS coupe will be the sedan’s optional 3.6-liter direct-injected V6, as

well as an available six-speed manual transmission. The V6 is rated at 304 horsepower, the

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Milli’s BASLER collection is modern, sporty, exclusive and true

to life. The collection expresses the savoir vivre of the many

women all over the globe who know and wear the BASLER

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quality. Garments exude perfect aesthetics and world class fits.

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Our BASLER collection offers outstanding quality, a wealth of

optimum style options, clothes that flatter and wear extremely

well. The collection is a fusion of a modern feminine and sporty

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Fashions made by BASLER puts the spotlight on

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How much time do you spend in front of the mirror?

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How long your grooming regime takesdepends on a number of factors. Your age,for instance.

When we are very young, i.e. teenageyoung, we spend an inordinate amount oftime (and money) testing every new producton the market. We try out different hair-styles and different hair colours. We experi-ment with layers of foundation, powder andblush, aiming for an older, more sophisticat-ed appearance, one that negates the youth-fulness we possess and therefore disdain.

We especially play around with our eyes– lining their rims, labouriously applyingmascara to every lash (and picking theclumped ones apart with a pin held per-ilously close to our corneas), attempting toduplicate each season’s excessive eyelidcolour schemes as dictated by the fashionmagazines.

By our mid-20s, however, we tend to scaleback, slipping into a practised routinebased mainly on our business needs andsaving the go-to-town grooming for reallyimportant after-hours activities.

We have also learned by then how to bet-ter multi-task our preparations, say by exfo-liating, shaving and shampooing all at once

That seemed interesting enough to do alittle survey of our own, talking to a smallgroup of women at a professional confer-ence about how much time they’d spend ontheir personal grooming, depending onanother factor: the circumstances.

None of them said they’d spend 75 min-utes getting ready for work, Monday or anyother morning, but three out of the fiveagreed that 40-45 minutes was common, ifone included a morning shower with a hairblow-dry and styling thrown in. Lisa, 35, saidshe would only take 10-15 minutes, whereasPatricia, also 35 and the most fashion-ori-ented of the lot, said the process could takeanywhere from five minutes to an hour,depending on her hair.

Patricia generally out-clocked the otherwomen by a wide margin in all other cate-gories, including the half-day to a full day toprepare for a date and a wedding reception,respectively.

Kelly, 50, and Kim, 42, and Drew, 27, allot-ted these situations one hour apiece; Lisagave the date 40 minutes and the reception-guesting an hour and a half. All the womenexcept Patricia would take 45 minutes toone hour to prepare themselves for a jobinterview (Patricia gave this another half-a-day, which does lead one to wonder howearly she’d get up if the interview were

scheduled for 9:00 AM). The final posited situation, of a

parent/teacher interview, elicited ahalf-hour acknowledgement from

everyone, including Patricia. Kimwas the exception this timearound – she’d need a full 45minutes. “I wouldn’t want tolook like a hobo,” sheexplained. “It would embar-rass my kid.”

Last but not least, weasked for the women for their“desert island” picks. Whatwould they consider their sin-gle-most important piece of

makeup, the one styling factorthey simply couldn’t live with-

out?Kelly, the oldest, and

Drew, the youngest, both opted formascara; Kelly preferring L’Oreal,

while Drew buys “whatever’s cheapest.”For Lisa, it’s lipstick – her fave is a cer-

tain shade from NARS. Kim’s choice isfoundation, and she swears by Almay.

And Patricia? That fashionable fillychose, of all things, lip balm. Her brand? Thehumble drugstore Blistex. µ

during our morning shower, or plucking oureyebrows while hot-rollering our hair, or slip-ping on a set of teeth-whitening strips whilewe gussy up our faces or let our manicuresdry. These time-saving tricks stand us in goodstead – as does our matured understandingthat more makeup does not necessarilyimprove one’s looks.

In fact, a good part of our grooming prepa-ration is centred on finding and sticking tothose basics that suit us best – that is until wereach our 40s and start flailing around oncemore, attempting to recapture that youthfullook we earlier so despised.

So much for the age factor. Now a newstudy by British fashion store Debenhams tellsus that we must factor in the day of the week aswell. According to their survey, women of allages spend more time getting themselvesready for work at the beginning of the weekthan at the end – a full one hour and a quarteron Monday mornings, as compared to a mere19 minutes by Friday morning. (For contrast, the report goes on to state, “men take an aver-age of 28 minutes to get ready on a Monday, afigure that halves the next day before falling toa constant low of 11 minutes for the rest of theweek.”)

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Manly, yes, but I like it too...What do women want? How about an end to the so-called “boyfriend craze”?

Trail-blazers like Amelia Earhart andKatharine Hepburn were not trying to comeacross as men by dressing the way they did.They were women who wanted to be seen forwhat they were: complete human beings.

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icon Somewhere back in the heady liberation

days of the 1970s someone, Gloria Steinemperhaps, said something to the effect of“Whenever I try to act like a human being,I’m always accused of trying to act like aman.”

In many ways, women’s fashion still suf-fers from the same stigma. We wantclothes that are sensible, well made andlong lasting. Clothes that possess thegravitas of traditional command, toempower us in the officeplace. Clothesthat are loose fitting, utilitarian, and justplain fun, to relax with us when we’re athome. In other words, we want what menhave had to themselves for so many years.No longer are we content to dress up inultra-feminine fluff and sit around eatingbon-bons. Our societal roles have changedconsiderably, as has our idea of womanli-ness.

So we take to raiding our significantothers’ closets, pulling out a big whiteshirt here, a jacket there, a pair of well-used jeans, a big old sweater.

And designers take note. A slew of so-called “boyfriend” attire is created andmarketed to us with increasing frequencyover the seasons. But do such things real-ly mean we’re trying to act like men, or arewe simply trying to act like human beings?

Take the tuxedo, for instance. Manydesigners this fall are calling it theeveningwear of choice. Sure, it can beglitzed up with jet beading or gold lamé,softened up with an open-to-there, widelyruffled shirt and, of course, pumped upwith a pair of de rigueur high heels. Butfundamentally, it is a structured piece, tai-lored along customary masculine lines.Should we feel guilty for this culturalappropriation, or should we see it as a typeof liberation, releasing us from slinkysheathes and clinging jerseys? Is it asmuch ours as theirs now?

And can the same be said for the othermale-inspired modes that dominated thisseason, business-dress outfits such asdouble-breasted suits in tweed and plaid,structured overcoats in camel and grey,and waistcoats built from fabrics of everydescription?

Even more to the point is the matter ofcasualwear, which sits at the other end ofthe style spectrum. Most if not all of whatboth sexes now wear on our days off wasoriginally developed just for men. Jeanswere first made for California miners, buf-falo plaid jackets for Seattle lumberjacks,and knit sweats, which were a refinementof the sweaters worn in fishing and othermanly trades, for male athletes. (Theselooks and more, by the way, are currentlybeing touted for fall 2010.)

Men did lots of things, you see, and theyneeded comfortable, functional clothes todo them in. Women did lots of things, too,but they were obliged to do them in con-stricting corsets and bulky dresses. Nowonder they used to faint all the time.About the only functional garment femalescan lay personal claim to is the apron. Andwhen was the last time you saw one ofthose on the runway?

This season, the biggest, strongest con-tender for trend of the year could not bemore testosterone infused. The militarylook comprises greatcoats and trench-coats, anoraks and peacoats, sturdy calf-length leather boots, waist-high spencerjackets with metallic-threaded facings,and the list goes on and on.

Topping it is the leather-and-shearlingaviator jacket, touted as much for men as itis for women. The difference here is in itsemotional associations. On the male side,shearling bombers and flight jackets haveliterally tens of thousands of anonymousrole models, from WWI aces and post-warbarnstormers to the fighting fliers of WWIIand beyond. Today’s outerwear connectsmen to a group ethos from their past, allswagger, blood and guts.

Women get Amelia Earhart. (Sure, therewere other female fliers in the early-to-mid-20th Century, but try naming anyoneother than Amelia.)

Amelia certainly had guts, but her chiefclaim to fame was making it in a man’sworld by doing something viewed more orless as exclusively masculine. And she didit not attired in a dress, apron and highheels but by co-opting the practical garb ofher male confreres: jodhpurs and wide-legged pants, buckled boots, a leather capand gloves, a heat-retaining silk scarf andshearling-lined leather jacket.

Strange to think that, on and off the tar-mac, this attire would have been consid-ered bizarre on a woman. The trousersalone would have been too much for manypeople of either sex – a few years afterEarhart’s death, no less a star thanKatharine Hepburn was forced to take theservice elevator in a London hotel becauseshe was wearing trousers.

The crux here is that trail-blazers likeAmelia and Katharine were not trying tocome across as men by dressing the waythey did. They were women who wanted tobe seen for what they were: completehuman beings. So maybe it’s time to giveus all a break and give the “boyfriend”appellation a rest. Women aren’t wearingsuits and pants and shearling leather jack-ets because they want to be seen as cute-ly aping guys. They’re wearing thembecause these are the clothes that get thejob done. µ

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