MONTECRISTO | Vancouver’s internationally inspired lifestyle magazine.

Design

Troy Hibbs

Saw the sign.

One of Vancouver’s last neon benders.

Style

Mikimoto

Nature's most precious.

From pearl harvest through to jewellery design and production, the process involved in creating a Mikimoto piece is as intricate and beautiful as the end result.

Wishlist

Louis Vuitton’s My LV Belt

Just for you.

For the first time ever, Louis Vuitton is letting men customize their belts.

Beauty

Fancy Toothpaste

Mouth washed.

A few choice luxury brands.

Community

Nada Grocery

Talking trash.

Vancouver’s completely package-free grocer.

Design

Hootsuite Vancouver Headquarters

Office Space.

Inspired by the great Canadian outdoors.

Arts

Heather Ogden

Pointe and purpose.

Despite having the talent to work anywhere in the world, The National Ballet of Canada principal dancer Heather Ogden chose to build her career on home soil—and thus became one of the country’s darling prima ballerinas.

Style

Autumn Women’s Fashion

7th heaven.

Exploring sky-high style.

Travel

Round Hill Hotel and Villas

Sunrise to sunset.

Even when simply checking in, it’s hard not to feel as glamorous as the resort’s iconic guests like John F. Kennedy, Jackie Onassis, and Paul Newman.

Business

Edouard d’Arbaumont of IWC

Swiss history.

The brand’s president of North America discusses heritage and haute horology.

Community

Emily Carr University’s New Campus

Home sweet home.

After 92 years, the university of art and design finally has a purpose-built, state of the art home.

Style

William Wegman Exhibit at Max Mara Pacific Centre

All dressed up.

The travelling photography exhibition “Dogs in Coats” comes to Vancouver.

Style

Vancouver-Made Swimwear

Splish, splash.

Three notable brands for women.

Arts

Salvador Dalí at Oakridge Centre

Perfect match.

There is $22 million worth of Dalí art on display.

Community

Moonshine Kingdom

Passion project.

A couple of Vancouver creatives built the getaway of their dreams on Bowen Island.

Wishlist

Jonny Hetherington Essentials

Smothered.

These all-natural habaneros have no additives or preservatives, but they still pack a provocatively delicious punch.

Food and Drink

Vancouver’s Small Food Businesses

Following intuition.

These three health entrepreneurs prove the risk is always worth taking.