Batimat’s Montreal showroom is a place of pleasure and discovery, housing the world’s finest fixtures and furnishings for extraordinary bathroom design. Cultivating expertise since 1977, Batimat stands out as the only full-service outlet of its kind in the province. LUXE sits down with General Manager Magali Tocco to talk about

Founded in Los Angeles in 2011, The Agency has seen its star soar with no end in sight. North America is home to more than 50 of its offices, 11 of which are in Canada. An impressive service offer and revolutionary marketing mix have cemented the boutique firm’s status as

With over 18 years’ experience, Carl Rémillard-Fontaine is one of the top-performing realtors in the Greater Montreal Area. He has devoted the last ten of his 18 years as a realtor to Profusion Immobilier—a leader in luxury real estate in the province of Quebec and member of the Leading Real

Mathieu Jobin, a lawyer by profession, began his career in private practice in Quebec City. He represented several financial institutions and real estate developers before joining Devimco Immobilier in 2003 as Director of the Legal Department. He has been General Director and Partner since 2012. He contributed to the development

“Mental illness doesn’t discriminate,” states Laura Fish, Executive Director of The Douglas Foundation, an organization that funds patient care and research at the Douglas Institute in Montreal. Even prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, one third of Canadians experienced mental illness at some point in their lives, accounting for over 30%

Urology is an unexpectedly exciting medical field, attending to patients who suffer from conditions affecting the most intimate parts of their bodies. LUXE turns to urologist Dr. Andrew Steinberg to learn about some of the different urological concerns affecting men and women. Dr. Steinberg is the recipient of multiple awards

In just five years, Solange Gomes turned a new career into a budding empire. After studying medical aesthetics at the School of Natural Medical Aesthetics and at Académie Idéale, Gomes transformed Sol Medical Spa from a home practice into a popular full-scale clinic at Le Centre du Design in Montreal’s

After 34 years in dentistry, Dr. Émile Finan, DDS is as lit-up by his career as ever. What began as a suggestion from his father—himself a dentist—grew into a passion he has transmitted to his own daughter, who recently began her specialty in periodontics at the University of Toronto.   Dr.

At not yet 40 years old, Sacha Brosseau is redefining Quebec’s residential real estate landscape, having brought Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices to the province on May 8, 2020. The former Chief Brokerage Officer for Sotheby’s International Realty Canada partnered with long-time friends, Gabriele Di Iorio and John Di Pietro to lead

Kodem is a development management company in Montreal specializing in every sector of real estate: residential, commercial, leisure, and institutional. The small but mighty firm harnesses the extensive capabilities of its team along with some childhood magic to plan and execute the impossible. Founder Benjamin Sternthal speaks to LUXE about

Wolff Pedelec Inc., electric bicycle manufacturer and retailer, is the newest business venture for Allan Kruger and his partner, Nick Vouloumanos. The two seasoned businessmen are riding high on the current surge in the electric bicycle industry. And with their additional start-up, Wolff Motion Control, they are developing a unique

Whether at Soubois, Flyjin or King Crab, Thomas H. gets Montrealers dancing to his frenzied beats at the city’s hottest nightclubs, events and galas. This summer is bound to be a pivotal moment in the DJ’s career, as he debuts his new persona Tommy La Croix †. We sat down

In Quebec, 15% of the population lives in low-income, and on the island of Montréal this figure rises to 21%. Some neighbourhoods, like Côte-des-Neiges, Peter McGill and Parc-Extension are particularly affected, but even Plateau-Mont-Royal has its share of poverty. Centraide of Greater Montreal is an organization that has implemented a range

LUXE magazine owner and Editor in Chief Samia El explains why she chose to devote a full issue to the subject of creativity. She also shares her long-term vision for the magazine and describes the goals she is hoping to achieve. Why did you choose to devote this issue to the

Founded in 2010 by Adam Neumann and Miguel McKelvey, WeWork is a workspace sharing network that spans the globe. Designed for the individual freelancer right up to companies with over 500 employees, WeWork takes the stress and guesswork out of running an office. Joining WeWork is much more than accessing

For 30 years now, Claude Marcotte has worked in large consulting engineering and architecture companies. In his busy career, he has participated in the planning of theGriffintown neighbourhood and in the implementation of the Tour des Canadiens and the Bois-Franc project, among others. He is now a Partner at Carbonleo,

LUXE magazine readers are familiar with Lauren Berger Collection, as Ms. Berger has been active in the real estate and hospitality business for a few decades. Her superb properties have been reviewed by LUXE magazine and expert travel guides, and the consensus is unanimous: luxury in the hands of Lauren

Event producer and promoter evenko creates and produces large-scale festivals and events. This year, Pollstar, America’s most respected entertainment industry magazine, ranked evenko as the largest independent promoter in Canada and the 10th largest in North America. Each year, the independent Quebec company produces more than 1,200 musical, family and

Founded in 1984 in Baie-Saint-Paul by two former street artists, Guy Laliberté and Daniel Gauthier, Cirque du Soleil is now a multinational company with operations on all continents. Since 2015, TPG Capital has majority ownership of the company, while the Chinese company Fosum Capital Group and the Caisse de dépôt

Private Banking 1859 opened its doors in 2009, the year National Bank celebrated its 150th anniversary. Éric Bujold, a team player whose passion and vision helped to establish this landmark institution, became its president. This Gaspé native knows a thing or two about success. Before joining the top ranks of

Founded in 1986, Cinélande is one of Quebec’s largest production companies specialising in television commercials. For over thirty years now, its outstanding directors, highlyexperienced associate producers, teamwork, stable workforce and complete infrastructure have allowed the group to secure a prominent place in the industry. An interview with Alex Sliman, President

Her full name does not appear in my address book. For the first couple of years after we met, in fact, I had no idea she even had a family name. When she comes up in conversation in my circles, which happens with alarming regularity, people tend to know immediately

Since 1997, Bertrand Cesvet has been CEO and senior partner of Sid Lee, builder of brands. At the head of the global strategy group, he counsels clients on how to transform their businesses and brands. Under his leadership, Sid Lee has become one of the most renowned agencies in the

The Lemay architectural firm, whose notable designs include the Bell Centre, celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. For the occasion, we sat down with President and Excellence Facilitator Louis T. Lemay. YOUR COMPANY IS TURNING 60 THIS YEAR. TELL US ABOUT HOW IT HAS DEVELOPED SINCE ITS START. The firm was founded

La Boum, Event Planners A few years ago, Josée Dufresne was organizing unforgettable birthday parties for her two young children and receiving a host of compliments after each one. What was at the time simply a pleasure for her as a mother ended up turning into an actualcompany. Today, Josée

Montblanc, founded in 1906, has earned an unparalleled reputation thanks to its timeless designs, the quality of its materials, and its master craftspeople’s unique expertise. We sat down with Montblanc North America President Sylvain Costof to learn more about this famous Maison. PLEASE GIVE US A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE MONTBLANC PRODUCTS. The Montblanc story began more

Niminimi Scarves partners with Friends of UNICEF to raise awareness and funds for UNICEF Canada. Niminimi Scarves has collaborateur with South African artist Katherine Ambrose to design a scarf, the proceeds from the sale of which will be donated to UNICEF.   Ambrose is known for her depictions of rural and township life

Respected Montreal entrepreneur Andrew Lutfy has always been passionate about real estate. With his vision for the unprecedented development of a luxury ecosystem combining a hotel, private residences and a retail and food and beverage complex, this business leader was able to satisfy his taste for avant-garde projects in a

Founded in 1992, SIRCO is now a leading fraud, drug and corruption investigator and top provider of private protection services. The company is very active in Canada while also being involved in major complex cases across the globe. We interviewed Claude Sarrazin, Founding President of SIRCO. What is SIRCO’s mission? In a

The Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada is a true economic generator not only in Montreal, but also in Quebec and throughout Canada. It draws in large crowds, including a wealthy clientele from all over the world. LUXE met with its head, François Dumontier, in the lead-up to the event’s

Vincent Chiara founded Groupe Mach in 2000. Specializing in the development and rental of commercial office spaces and industrial premises, the Groupe now owns about 125 buildings and a number of properties throughout the province. Among these are the Stock Exchange Tower and CIBC Tower in Montréal. LUXE met with

After a career in modeling, Ruby Brown had the bright idea of launching a business creating made-to-measure perfumes. Today, the SME that bears its founder’s name offers a range of scented candles, perfume creation workshops and a range of services to professionals. Encounter with a young woman who is passionate

The CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation as we know it today resulted from the 1987 merger of the Fondation Justine-Lacoste-Beaubien and the Fondation Sainte-Justine. For twenty years, thanks to the generosity of the business community and the general public, not to mention the expertise of its staff, it has actively fulfilled its

In the heart of the Var region 25 kilometres from Fréjus in France, the magnificent Château d’Esclans estate covers 267 hectares, including 44 hectares of vineyards. Owner Sacha Lichine is a visionary who has been passionate about wine since childhood. He has established a range of exceptional rosés in collaboration with oenologist Patrick

Midtown Le Sanctuaire is definitely becoming the hippest club in Montréal. Why? Because the Midtown Group focuses on innovation, creativity, change, and most especially, the attention that staff pays to members. Richard Earney, the new General Manager, brings with him a solid experience in the most prestigious private clubs of Europe.    The

Mitch Garber, the CEO of Caesars Acquisition Company and of Caesars Interactive Entertainment – one of the largest gaming companies in the world of hotel-casinos and the Internet – is the new dragon on Dans l’œil du dragon, the French-language version of Dragons’ Den playing on Radio-Canada, and was recently

Exclusive report: an incursion into the universe of Montréal’s DAC Jet Internationale, a subsidiary of Groupe DAC Aviation International, which offers an experience unique in North America and Europe.   Imagine the feeling. A Rolls Royce is waiting at your door and drops you off two metres from an elegant jet –

Since last January, Carlos Ferreira, owner of renowned restaurants Ferreira Café, Taverne F and Café Vasco da Gama, has handed over the daily running of the Groupe to his daughter Sandra, the new Director of Operations. He is still very much on the scene to manage the transition. Sandra is