The finest products in luxury design do not have to be announced. They don’t need cheering sections as they speak for themselves, as evidenced by Patek Philippe’s Calatrava “Clous de Paris” timepiece. One of the most important classics from the famed Swiss watchmaker is slim and worn with elegance and discretion on a wrist. It is a timeless design that is not chunky or overbearing. The eye is drawn to it during a champagne toast because of its understated style, elegance and sophistication. Patek Philippe has always been confident of its place in design because of the craftsmanship, quality an ..read more

[See image gallery at dolcemag.com] Danish star Mads Mikkelsen has made movies in five different languages, with a double career in Europe and in Hollywood, but he can’t be put in a box. He’s played everything from franchise villain to romantic lead to comedy hero. Then there’s his upcoming movie, Dust Bunny, to be released later this year … From the Danish coast north of Copenhagen, you can clearly see Sweden on a bright day. It’s only five miles away and there’s a bridge to take you there. That’s where Mads Mikkelsen now lives, near the town of Charlottenlund. The Danish star, known for inte ..read more

[See image gallery at dolcemag.com] In an exclusive interview with Dolce, Wayne Gretzky reflects on family, friends, life and the game he changed forever. On Thursday, September 28, 1972, the entire country of Canada was basically closed, completely shut down — not because of a natural disaster, power outage or massive workers’ strike, but because of a hockey game being played many times zones away, in Moscow. It was Game Eight in of the 1972 Summit Series between Team Canada and the Soviet Union. The series pitted the Soviet Union’s amateur players, who had ruled Olympic hockey for decades ..read more

[See image gallery at dolcemag.com] Sylvia and Robert Mantella’s wildlife conservation sanctuary in Florida is making a difference in the battle to save animals – one species at a time. If you are fortunate enough to have the means, the true test of your character – indeed, of your humanity – is choosing to use those resources to make a global impact for the greater good, and even more so, to get and stay personally involved in those good deeds. That very much describes the lives and philosophy of the Mantella Corporation’s Robert and Sylvia Mantella, one of Canada’s most philanthropic couple ..read more

[See image gallery at dolcemag.com] Luxury Italian resort Palazzo di Varignana adds to its guest experiences by launching health and wellness offering. Remaining calm and finding serenity in our increasingly turbulent world can sometimes seem more challenging than ever. Financial pressures, pandemic hangovers, distressing daily news and the unavoidable clamour of screens can take a toll on body, mind and soul, and an escape is both healthy and welcome. The luxurious Palazzo di Varignana resort near Bologna in Italy, with its graceful architecture and magnificent setting, provides just such a ..read more

[See image gallery at dolcemag.com] Bentley Residences Miami will set a new level of luxurious oceanfront living, bringing the same calibre of design, craftmanship and luxury that have made Bentley famous in the automotive world for more than a century by creating the finest residential living in South Florida. Bentley has long been a name synonymous with luxury and high performance in the automotive world. There is something about that distinctive Bentley front grille with the centred winged “B” preceding you that says you have arrived. Bentley has taken its renowned brand to the world of res ..read more

TAG Heuer is in good company with its elite line of ambassadors. Since 1860, TAG Heuer watch collections have graced the world with an avant- garde style, precision and timelessness that continue to inspire the industry. But capturing time has never been TAG Heuer’s sole mission — its creations, from its luxury watches to its smartwatches, have always been accessories that are extensions of our spirits, allowing us to express our best selves by wearing them. But as we enter a new age of style, fashion and innovation, we turn to those we idolize because they inspire us to never stop pushing our ..read more

[See image gallery at dolcemag.com] Sandro Fratini, founder of the L’O brand, and Marco Mantovani, the president of Locman, pay homage to the Italian Renaissance. Hundreds of years of history and passion have led to the birth of Locman’s latest creation, Decimo Canto. The collaboration of Sandro Fratini, one of the world’s leading watch collectors and founder of the L’O brand, and Marco Mantovani, the president of Locman, signifies a new chapter in the history of watchmaking simply because of its respect for history itself. The mechanical watch was already known and existed in Italy in the 130 ..read more

Hugo Boss will sponsor the “NAOMI: In Fashion” exhibition at the V&A in honour of fashion icon Naomi Campbell’s 40-year career. Proclaimed as one of the five original supermodels by the fashion industry and the international press, Naomi Campbell has always felt at home on the runway. It is where she dropped the jaws of the audience and broke barriers. She was the first Black model to appear on the cover of TIME magazine, Vogue France and Vogue Russia as well as the first Black British model to appear on the cover of British Vogue, all while effortlessly bringing the collections of the mos ..read more

[See image gallery at dolcemag.com] Hullmark and BGO proudly introduce Beltline Yards: A city-defining neighbourhood that will pave the way for future urban planning. Toronto is a city whose character is expressed through its commitment to innovation, culture and, most of all, its architectural design. No matter where you are in the city, whether in the Distillery District, Yorkville or Little Italy, Toronto has defined itself in the world of architecture as a visionary city that reflects the souls of its communities. Over the past 20 years, the city’s skyline has burgeoned, with most of its ..read more