Frederic de Narp, North American president and CEO,
joined Ani and Daniel Feurermann in re-opening their Cartier
boutique. Anchored by a stunning, shop-stopping chandelier,
the new Howe Street jewel box is bigger and brighter than
its former self. Some of the city's top fashionistas,
well-to-do and biggest socialites, including Carmen Ruiz y
Laza, Christie King, Janelle Washington and Monika Deol,
attended the Parisian designer's big bling bash.
Set in Yaletown's Opus Hotel, India's finest, most
cosmopolitan district came to Vancouver's most cosmopolitan
hotel. John Evan's trendy see-and-be-seen boutique property
was transformed into Sector 17, India's finest, most metro
and cosmo neighbourhood. Spanning three rooms, Raj Taneja's
Urban Mixer group served up the sights and sounds of
Chandigarh, one of India's finest cities.
Whimsical snail lights line the romantic entrance of
owners David Hannay and Patrick Mercer's Brix Restaurant.
Getting their Yaletown venue Olympic ready, the duo fronted
a Spring Fling revealing their newly renovated eatery and
wine bar.
Picking up a leading 10 Jessies live-theatre nominations
recently, everything's coming up roses for Bill Millerd's
Arts Club Theatre. The celebrated company presented the
dusty American musical Gypsy at the Stanley Theatre.
General manager Guy Rigby hosted the biggest kitchen
party in town. Opening up their massive Four Seasons Hotel
kitchen, foodies feasted on executive chef Rafael Gonzales,
Stephen Clark and Aaron Brooks' Latin-inspired repast.
The bubbly will be flowing at the city's most anticipated
retail re-opening.
Mark your calendars. Holt Renfrew opens its new store May
31 in its new location at 737 Dunsmuir St. in Pacific
Centre. The flagship store will double the size of Holt's
Vancouver presence and marks the debut of the World Design
Lab, Holt's salon and spa, Holtsceuticals, and the Holts
colour studio. The fortunate few lucky enough to get their
hands on an invitation to the exclusive A-list launch party
will see celebrity DJ Dave Navarro spinning and the
incomparable Patti Labelle performing.
