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CreditsEDITOR-IN-CHIEF Therasa A. McLennan PUBLISHER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MANAGING EDITOR Joseph Edward Schur Rose Marie Bresolin CASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Dev Ramsumair CREATIVE DIRECTOR Dan Walsh PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR Jonathan Levy Steve Pryce SENIOR EDITOR Roger Lamoureux STYLE EDITOR Analucia Beltran Chris Daly JEWELLERY EDITOR Joanne McLennan DESIGN EDITOR Steve Falusi Darren Dobson ARTS & CULTURE EDITOR Blair Phillips, Davin De Kergommeaux MUSIC EDITOR Paola Ortiz Harlen Troost LIFESTYLE EDITOR Vesuvius Bay Productions SPIRITS EDITORS [email protected] HEALTH & BEAUTY EDITOR TRAVEL EDITOR GRAPHIC DESIGN EDITORIAL CONTROLLER Hasnain Chhatriwala, CPA COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Marcia Reid SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR Richard Emannuel Foltys SPECIAL EVENTS PHOTOGRAPHER Maggie Habieda SUBSCRIPTION & CIRCULATION MANAGER Andrew Torres CONTRIBUTING WRITERS, CORRESPONDENTS, EDITORS and PHOTOGRAPHERS Hannah Alper, Vian Andrews, Will Bartlett, Analucia Beltran, Joey Benoliel, Greg Benz, Rose Marie Bresolin, Justin Brito, Camden, Steep Daniels, Darren Dobson, James Dow, Logan Ford, Sharon Hansen, Hozefa Hararwala, Maria Hatzis, Aaron Ignacio, Davin De Kergom- meaux, Brittany Krystantos, Todd Monk, Scott Norsworthy, Estelle Ohayon, Paola Ortiz, Heidi von Palleske, Blair Phillips, Vasili Prangikos, Steve Pryce, Marcia Reid, Fanny Rice, Jadyn Rylee, Joseph Edward Schur, Harlen Troost, Stephen Wallis ©2022 SPENCER MAGAZINE LIMITED | All Rights Reserved Spencer Magazine is published four times a year in print + \"Limited Edition\" Hardcover Issues Also published regularly online. ISSN 2563-5395 (Print) ISSN 2563-5409 (Online) ADVERTISING & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP INQUIRIES Acceptance of ad placement in Spencer and/or subsidiaries is at the discretion of the Publisher. To reach our sales department or one of our strategic partnership coordinators, call (800) 719-2468 or email us at [email protected] CONTACT US SINGLE COPY SALES & SUBSCRIPTION INQUIRIES 1-800-719-2468 [email protected] LETTERS TO THE EDITOR SPENCER welcomes your comments. Please send your \"Letters to the Editor\" to: Spencer Magazine Limited, 60 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 200, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6K 1X9 or email us at: [email protected] The Publisher cannot be held responsible for loss of, or damage to, unsolicited material. All materials for editorial consideration must include a self-addressed envelope and return postage. www.Spencer-Television.com www.Spencer-Events.com 10 www.spencer-magazine.com

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PublishLerE’sTTER Get Grounded!welve thousand, seven hundred and forty two kilometers. That's the diameter of our little blue planet, third from the sun: Earth. The word T'Earth' derives from the Germanic 'erde', meaning 'ground.' Yes, the ground beneath our feet. What we walk on, run on, ride on and drive on every day. We spend so much time looking up to the sky, at the stars... and yet we seem to pay little attention to what's underneath our feet. I've been thinking about that a lot lately. Not just about the ground, but being grounded. Beyond the gravitational aspect, what does it exactly mean? For me, it's about the gratitude I have, for every moment that I spend with family, friends and colleagues. Appreciating simple pleasures, like great food, wine, the occasional cigar, art, and of course music! Spending more time listening than talking. Smiling more. Complaining less. In this issue, Spencer's editorial focus features individuals I look up to and respect, who most certainly are grounded. Incredible, accomplished people like Ravi Narine, Glenn and David Dixon, Peter Triantos, Ron White, Roger Gingerich, Steep Daniels, Brigitte Shim, Max Jamali, Joey Benoliel and so many others! Back to my opening, the diameter of Earth... rather small, yes? As the custodians of our planet, we should really try to treat her better. We could even try to treat each other better. We should all be a bit more grounded. Eleanour Roosevelt was a brilliant person who I believe represented the best of being grounded. I encourage you to read the transcript of her speech, delivered on September 28, 1948 in Paris, France: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Page 22 right here in Spencer. So, what does being \"grounded\" mean to you? Here are a few traits to consider, according to the magazine INC: 1) Being unshakeable; 2) Being reliable; 3) Possessing an unwavering moral compass; 4) Being humble; 5) Having a healthy self-esteem; 6) Not worrying about things beyond your control; 7) Standing up for what's right; 8) Not conforming just to make people like you; 9) Encouraging others to succeed. I especially like numero nine. That's the philosophy of Spencer. And I really hope that it's yours, too. By the way, I'm jumping out of a plane this coming September, to support Steep Daniels and his initiative to raise funds for SickKids Hospital. Spencer is a proud sponsor. For the details, see page 90: WILL DRAKE JUMP? We'll see... Chubbs, you jump too. We are Spencer, we are the World, and we're grounded. Joseph Edward Schur Publisher & CEO [email protected] 13 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

Spencer Contents 28 Spencer's World 20 SPENCER SPOTLIGHT Ray-Ban Smart Glasses; TOKK Magic Mirror; Facebook's new tech Hub in Toronto, Canada; HT Aero's Flying car set for 2024. 22 ELEANOUR ROOSEVELT The Struggle for Human Rights. The full speech delivered on September 28th, 1948 in Paris, France. 28 RAVI H. NARINE Feature Cover Story: \"Substance over Style.\" by Rose Marie Bresolin 36 THE DIXON BROTHERS Feature Interviews with Glenn and David Dixon. By Joseph Edward Schur 38 THE FGI 2021 VISIONARY AWARDS GALA With Jeanne Beker, Hillary MacMillan, Tyrone Edwards, Leslie Hampton. 41 PETER TRIANTOS - YORKVILLE GRAND OPENING At Peter's Flagship Art Gallery, a milestone in his career as one of Canada's most important artists. 42 THE VANGUARD An extraordinary evening at The Carlu in Toronto, Canada. Celebrating Fashion and Art. 42 ON THE COVER RAVI H. NARINE, in front of An Te Liu's abstract bronze sculpture \"Mixer\" at the Park Hyatt luxury hotel in Yorkville, Toronto. The enchanting pair of cast bronze figures stand 3.5 meters tall, truly monumental in scale. Creative Directors: Dan Walsh and Joseph Edward Schur Photographer: Justin Brito Stylist: Dev Ramsumair Make-up: Paola Ortiz With Jonathan Levy & Richard Emmanuel 14 www.spencer-magazine.com

68 Spencer Design 68 BRIGITTE SHIM An exclusive interview with the Architect, featuring the Point William Project. By Rose Marie Bresolin 75 GLENN DIXON Feature interview with the Canadian Interior Designer. By Joseph Edward Schur 46 36 Spencer Style Arts & Culture 46 RON WHITE 80 MAX JAMALI Canada's premier Shoe Designer. Taking luxury art to the max! Feature interview with this By Joseph Edward Schur extraordinary artist. By Joseph Edward Schur 51 DAVID DIXON 85 THE END OF THE ART OLIGARCHY Feature interview with one of Canada's most important And the democratization of the art market. Fashion Designers. By Joseph Edward Schur By Estelle Ohayan 54 ROGER GINGERICH 86 JOURNEY OF AN ARTIST SERIES Fashion + Film: The Canadian International Fashion Film The \"Manic Mannequin\" mural story. Festival. By Harlen Troost By Joseph Zambri. 59 FAMILY TREASURES 80 The power of jewellery, passed down from generations to generation. By Analucia Beltran 60 JEWELLERY AWARDS Anita Bhandari and Anita Agrawal collaborate to win three prestigious design awards. 61 STEEP DANIELS Caution Couture by 777OV: Toronto's most progressive street brand. 15 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

Spencer Lifestyle 92 PICKING OLIVES UNDER THE SUN 101 94 On the steep slopes of west facing Appenine mountains in 98 northeastern Umbria. By Vian Andrews 108 GV80 GENESIS DEBUT 100 110 Featuring the new luxurious Sport Utility Vehicle. APATANIS OF ZIRO VALLEY 114 By Darren Dobson The world's anthropological hotspot! By Subhasish Chakraborty ASK CAPTAIN JOEY New series for all your travel experiences... on the water THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY and in the air. By Joey Benoliel Environmental responsibility, increased effectiveness, and long-term health. By Paola Ortiz SPENCER RESOURCE DIRECTORY CANADA'S BROWN SPIRITS IN THE SPOTLIGHT With Canadian Club 44 Years Old Chronicles, St-Roc Distillery Fondation Rum, Willibard Farm Distillery Barrel Gin, Alberta Distillers Ltd. Alberta Premium Whisky, and Newfoundland Distillery Gunpowder and Rose Rum. By Blair Phillips and Davin De Kergommeaux 108 94 110 16 www.spencer-magazine.com

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WorldSpencer's Spencer Spotlight, Eleanour Roosevelt's \"The Struggle for Human Rights,\" Ravi H. Narine's Feature Cover Story, The Dixon Brothers, The FGI 2021 Visionary Awards Gala, Peter Triantos: Yorkville Gallery, The Vanguard We are Spencer, we are the World 19 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

Spencer Spotlight \"Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.\" Albert Einstein That's why at Spencer Magazine, we embrace the imagination... leading to new ideas, inventions, great products, design and so much more. We encourage creativity! Here's our curated collection of cool: Ray-Ban SMART GLASSES Are you ready for Smart Glasses? Capture, share and listen with Ray-Bans first generation of smart glasses. Make yours Ray-Ban Stories, the latest in wearable tech. Our smart eyeglasses and smart sunglasses, with camera and audio, combine legendary Meta technology and iconic Ray-Ban style. With Ray-Ban X Meta glasses you can take photos and videos, listen to music and calls, and share content directly to your social media channels. Choose your Ray-Ban tech glasses from 3 timeless shapes and 20 frame and lens color combinations. Featuring: Dual M5 camera; Touch Control; Audio; Charging Case; Facebook View App. Available in Wayfarer, Round and Meteor. For more information: www.ray-ban.com TOKK™ Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror TV is a futuristic home accent that transforms right before your eyes. This waterproof, fog-free mirror becomes a high definition display with access to all your favorite content at the touch of a button. It's simple to install in any room in your home, or even out by the pool, so you can watch what you want, where you want, without compromising the look of your space. Learn more:: https://tokktech.com/tokk-mirror-tv/ 20 www.spencer-magazine.com

Facebook’s Meta announces huge new tech hub in HT Aero touts flying car that can also Toronto with plans for 2,500 jobs operate on roads, with plans for 2024 rollout Get ready for Mark Zuckerberg’s ambitious vision to create an immersive digital realm in Toronto. Yes, that's right: the Coming soon to a road near you! Maybe metaverse will be built right here in Ontario. Why, you may ask?! the 401, or the DVP? We'll see. Toronto is North America's third largest city for tech, for now. Austin, Texas and Miami, Florida are in the lead but that could HT Aero's vehicle will have a lightweight change, considering the incredible talent pool that we offer. design and a rotor that folds away, the This is exciting news! Meta is really investing in Canadian talent company said. That will allow the car to to help build for the Metaverse. drive on roads and then fly once the rotors “Canada is poised to play a key role in driving the next evolution are expanded. in social technologies, so we plan to help establish the country as a global leader in this effort,” says the California-based company. A flying sports car? Okay, it's about time! How much you ask? Likely a bit more than 21 a Lamborghini. Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

Eleanor Roosevelt Standing up for humanity in a world of chaos By Joseph Edward Schur This is really important to me. I encourage our Universal Declaration of Human Rights readers, friends and colleagues to read Eleanor Roosevelt's address, delivered on September 28th, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is 1948 in Paris. a milestone document in the history of human rights. As the Publisher of Spencer Magazine, I believe that I Drafted by representatives with different legal and cul- would be remiss in not reminding the people of Spencer's tural backgrounds from all regions of the world, the Dec- World, our world, how incredibly important this speech laration was proclaimed by the United Nations General is, especially right now. Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948 (General Assembly No colour pictures, no dreamy text. Just reality. Black and resolution 217 A) as a common standard of achievements white. Eleanor Roosevelt was so ahead of her time, almost for all peoples and all nations. It sets out, for the first prophetic. It's alarming that today, in this century, we are time, fundamental human rights to be universally pro- potentially pushed backed to the stone ages... tected and it has been translated into over 500 languages. Right? The UDHR is widely recognized as having inspired, and It only takes one crazy person (guess who?!) to destroy paved the way for, the adoption of more than seventy hu- our world, and all of Earth's creatures, great and small. man rights treaties, applied today on a permanent basis at global and regional levels (all containing references to it in their preambles.I have come this evening to talk with you on one of the greatest issues of our time -- that is the preservation of human freedom. 22 www.spencer-magazine.com

SPENCER'S WORLD Eleanor Roosevelt in New York in the spring of 1948. The Economic and Social Council has sent it without recommendation to the General The Struggle for Human Rights Assembly, together with other documents transmitted by the Human Rights Commission. Delivered on the 28th of September, 1948 in Paris, France It was decided in our Commission that a Bill of Rights I have come this evening to talk with you on one of the should contain two parts: greatest issues of our time -- that is the preservation of 1. A Declaration which could be approved through action human freedom. I have chosen to discuss it here in France, at of the Member States of the United Nations in the General the Sorbonne, because here in this soil the roots of human Assembly. This declaration would have great moral force, freedom have long ago struck deep and here they have been and would say to the peoples of the world \"this is what we richly nourished. It was here the Declaration of the Rights hope human rights may mean to all people in the years to of Man was proclaimed, and the great slogans of the French come.\" We have put down here the rights that we consider Revolution -- liberty, equality, fraternity -- fired the imagi- basic for individual human beings the world over to have. nation of men. I have chosen to discuss this issue in Europe Without them, we feel that the full development of individual because this has been the scene of the greatest historic battles personality is impossible. between freedom and tyranny. I have chosen to discuss it in 2. The second part of the bill, which the Human Rights the early days of the General Assembly because the issue of Commission has not yet completed because of the lack of human liberty is decisive for the settlement of outstanding time, is a covenant which would be in the form of a treaty political differences and for the future of the United Nations. to be presented to the nations of the world. Each nation, The decisive importance of this issue was fully recognized by as it is prepared to do so, would ratify this covenant and the founders of the United Nations at San Francisco. Concern the covenant would then become binding on the nations for the preservation and promotion of human rights and which adhere to it. Each nation ratifying would then be fundamental freedoms stands at the heart of the United obligated to change its laws wherever they did not conform Nations. Its Charter is distinguished by its preoccupation to the points contained in the covenant. with the rights and welfare of individual men and women. This covenant, of course, would have to be a simpler The United Nations has made it clear that it intends to document. It could not state aspirations, which we feel to uphold human rights and to protect the dignity of the human be permissible in the Declaration. It could only state rights personality. In the preamble to the Charter the keynote is set which could be assured by law and it must contain methods of when it declares: \"We the people of the United Nations deter- implementation, and no state ratifying the covenant could be mined...to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the allowed to disregard it. The methods of implementation have dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights not yet been agreed upon, nor have they been given adequate of men and women and of nations large and small, and...to consideration by the Commission at any of its meetings. There promote social progress and better standards of life in larger certainly should be discussion on the entire question of this freedom.\" This reflects the basic premise of the Charter that world Bill of Human Rights and there may be acceptance by the peace and security of mankind are dependent on mutual this Assembly of the Declaration if they come to agreement on respect for the rights and freedoms of all. it. The acceptance of the Declaration, I think, should encour- One of the purposes of the United Nations is declared in age every nation in the coming months to discuss its meaning article 1 to be: \"to achieve international cooperation in solving with its people so that they will be better prepared to accept international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or the covenant with a deeper understanding of the problems humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging involved when that is presented, we hope, a year from now respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for and, we hope, accepted. all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.\" The Declaration has come from the Human Rights This thought is repeated at several points and notably Commission with unanimous acceptance except for four in articles 55 and 56 the Members pledge themselves to take abstentions -- the U.S.S.R., Yugoslavia, Ukraine, and Byelo- joint and separate action in cooperation with the United russia. The reason for this is a fundamental difference in the Nations for the promotion of \"universal respect for, and conception of human rights as they exist in these states and in observance of, human rights and fundamental freedoms for certain other Member States in the United Nations. all without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion.\" In the discussion before the Assembly, I think it should be The Human Rights Commission was given as its first and made crystal clear what these differences are and tonight I most important task the preparation of an International Bill want to spend a little time making them clear to you. It seems of Rights. The General Assembly, which opened its third to me there is a valid reason for taking the time today to think session here in Paris a few days ago, will have before it the carefully and clearly on the subject of human rights, because first fruit of the Commission's labors in this task, that is in the acceptance and observance of these rights lies the the International Declaration of Human Rights. root, I believe, of our chance of peace in the future, and for The Declaration was finally completed after much work the strengthening of the United Nations organization to the during the last session of the Human Rights Commission point where it can maintain peace in the future. 23 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

SPENCER'S WORLD We must not be confused about what freedom is. Basic the people to participate in the decision that the govern- human rights are simple and easily understood: freedom of ment should do this. A society in which everyone works is speech and a free press; freedom of religion and worship; not necessarily a free society and may indeed be a slave freedom of assembly and the right of petition; the right of society; on the other hand, a society in which there is men to be secure in their homes and free from unreasonable widespread economic insecurity can turn freedom into a search and seizure and from arbitrary arrest and punish- barren and vapid right for millions of people. ment. We in the United States have come to realize it means We must not be deluded by the efforts of the forces of freedom to choose one’s job, to work or not to work as one reaction to prostitute the great words of our free tradition desires. We, in the United States, have come to realize, howev- and thereby to confuse the struggle. Democracy, freedom, er, that people have a right to demand that their government will human rights have come to have a definite meaning to the not allow them to starve because as individuals they cannot people of the world which we must not allow any nation to find work of the kind they are accustomed to doing and this so change that they are made synonymous with suppression is a decision brought about by public opinion which came as and dictatorship. a result of the great depression in which many people were There are basic differences that show up even in the use out of work, but we would not consider in the United States of words between a democratic and a totalitarian country. that we had gained any freedom if we were compelled to For instance \"democracy\" means one thing to the U.S.S.R. and follow a dictatorial assignment to work where and when we another the U.S.A. and, I know, in France. I have served since were told. The right of choice would seem to us an important, the first meeting of the nuclear commission on the Human fundamental freedom. Rights Commission, and I think this point stands out clearly. I have great sympathy with the Russian people. They love The U.S.S.R. Representatives assert that they already their country and have always defended it valiantly against have achieved many things which we, in what they call the invaders. They have been through a period of revolution, as \"bourgeois democracies\" cannot achieve because their govern- a result of which they were for a time cut off from outside ment controls the accomplishment of these things. Our contact. They have not lost their resulting suspicion of other government seems powerless to them because, in the last countries and the great difficulty is today that their govern- analysis, it is controlled by the people. They would not put ment encourages this suspicion and seems to believe that it that way -- they would say that the people in the U.S.S.R. force alone will bring them respect. control their government by allowing their government to We, in the democracies, believe in a kind of international have certain absolute rights. We, on the other hand, feel respect and action which is reciprocal. We do not think others that certain rights can never be granted to the government, should treat us differently from the way they wish to be treat- but must be kept in the hands of the people. ed. It is interference in other countries that especially stirs For instance, the U.S.S.R. will assert that their press is free up antagonism against the Soviet Government. If it wishes to because the state makes it free by providing the machinery, feel secure in developing its economic and political theories the paper, and even the money for salaries for the people who within its territory, then it should grant to others that same work on the paper. They state that there is no control over security. We believe in the freedom of people to make their what is printed in the various papers that they subsidize in own mistakes. We do not interfere with them and they should this manner, such, for instance, as a trade-union paper. But not interfere with others. what would happen if a paper were to print ideas which were The basic problem confronting the world today, as I said critical of the basic policies and beliefs of the Communist in the beginning, is the preservation of human freedom for government.? I am sure some good reason would be found the individual and consequently for the society of which he is for abolishing the paper. a part. We are fighting this battle again today as it was fought It is true that they have been many cases where newspa- at the time of the French Revolution and as the time of the pers in the U.S.S.R. have criticized officials and their actions American Revolution. The issue of human liberty is as decisive and have been responsible for the removal of those officials, now as it was then. I want to give you my conception of what is but in doing so they did not criticize anything which was meant in my country by freedom of the individual. fundamental to Communist beliefs. They simply criticized Long ago in London during a discussion with Mr. methods of doing things, so one must differentiate between Vyshinsky, he told me there was no such thing as freedom things which are permissible, such as criticism of any for the individual in the world. All freedom of the individual individual or of the manner of doing things, and the was conditioned by the rights of other individuals. That of criticism of a belief which would be considered vital to the course, I granted. I said: “We approach the question from a acceptance of Communism. different point of view/ we here in the United Nations are try- I think the best example one can give of this basic dif- ing to develop ideals which will be broader in outlook, which ference of the use of terms is “the right to work.” The Soviet will consider first the rights of man, which will consider what Union insists that this is a basic right which it alone can makes man more free; not governments, but man.\" guarantee because it alone provides full employment by The totalitarian state typically places the will of the people the government. But the right to work in the Soviet Union second to decrees promulgated by a few men at the top. means the assignment of workers to do whatever task is given to them by the government without an opportunity for 24 www.spencer-magazine.com

Naturally there must always be consideration of the rights Our trade-unions grow stronger because the people come of others; but in a democracy this is not a restriction. Indeed, to believe that this is the proper way to guarantee the rights in our democracies we make our freedoms secure because of the workers and that the right to organize and to bargain each of us is expected to respect the rights of others and we collectively keeps the balance between the actual producer are free to make our own laws. Freedom for our peoples is an the investor of money and the manage in industry who not only a right, but also a tool. Freedom of speech, freedom watches over the man who works with this hands and who of the press, freedom of information, freedom of assembly produces the materials which are out tangible wealth. -- these are not just abstract ideals to us; they are tools with In the United States we are old enough not to claim which we create a way of life, a way of life in which we can perfection. We recognize that we have some problems of enjoy freedom. discrimination but we find steady progress being made in Sometimes the processes of democracy are slow, and the solution of these problems. Through normal demo- I have known some of our leaders to say that a benevolent cratic processes we are coming to understand our needs dictatorship would accomplish the ends desired in a much and how we can attain full equality for all our people. shorter time than it takes to go through the democratic pro- Free discussion on the subject is permitted. Our Supreme cesses of discussion and the slow formation of public opinion. Court has recently rendered decisions to clarify a number But there is no way of insuring that a dictatorship will remain of our laws to guarantee the rights of all. benevolent or that power once in the hands of a few will be The U.S.S.R. claims it has reached a point where all races returned to the people without struggle or revolution. This within her borders are officially considered equal and have we have learned by experience and we accept the slow pro- equal rights and they insist that they have no discrimination cesses of democracy because we know that shortcuts where minorities are concerned. compromise principles on which no compromise is possible. The final expression of the opinion of the people with us is This is a laudable objective but there are other aspects through free and honest elections, with valid choices on basic of the development of freedom for the individual which are issues and candidates. The secret ballot is an essential to free essential before the mere absence of discrimination is worth elections but you must have a choice before you. I have heard much, and these are lacking in the Soviet Union. Unless they my husband say many times that a people need never lose are being denied freedoms which they want and which they their freedom if they kept their right to a secret ballot and if see other people have, people do not usually complain of they used that secret ballot to the full. Basic decisions of our discrimination. It is these other freedoms -- the basic free- society are made through the expressed will of the people. doms of speech, of the press, of religion and conscience, of That is why when we see these liberties threatened, instead assembly, of fair trial and freedom from arbitrary arrest and of falling apart, our nation becomes unified and our democ- punishment, which a totalitarian government cannot safely racies come together as a unified group in spite of our varied give its people and which give meaning to freedom from dis- backgrounds and many racial strains. crimination. In the United States we have a capitalistic economy. That It is my belief, and I am sure it is also yours, that the strug- is because public opinion favors that type of economy under gle for democracy and freedom is a critical struggle, for their the conditions in which we live. But we have imposed certain preservation is essential to the great objective of the United restraints; for instance, we have antitrust laws. These are the Nations to maintain international peace and security. Among legal evidence of the determination of the American people free men the end cannot justify the means. We knowthe to maintain an economy of free competition and not to allow patterns of totalitarianism -- the single political party, monopolies to take away the people’s freedom. the control of schools, press, radio, the arts, the sciences, 25 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

SPENCER'S WORLD and the church to support autocratic authority; these are the whether to doubt their heritage of rights and therefore to age-old patterns against which men have struggled for three compromise the principles by which they live, or try to accept thousand years. These are the signs of reaction, retreat, and the challenge, redouble their vigilance, and stand steadfast retrogression. The United Nations must hold fast to the in the struggle to maintain and enlarge human freedoms. heritage of freedom won by the struggle of its people; it People who continue to be denied the respect to which must help us to pass it on to generations to come. they are entitled as human beings will not acquiesce forever The development of the ideal of freedom and its transla- in such denial. tion into the everyday life of the people in great areas of the The Charter of the United Nations is a guiding beacon earth is the product of the efforts of many peoples. It is the along the way to the achievement of human rights and fun- fruit of a long tradition of vigorous thinking and courageous damental freedoms throughout the world. The immediate test is action. No one race and on one people can claim to have done not only to the extent to which human rights and freedoms all the work to achieve greater dignity for human beings and have already been achieved, but the direction in which great freedom to develop human personality. In each gen- the world is moving. Is there a faithful compliance with eration and in each country there must be a continuation of the objectives of the Charter if some countries continue the struggle and new steps forward must be taken since this to curtail human rights and freedoms instead of to promote is preeminently a field in which to stand still is to retreat. the universal respect for an observance of human rights and The field of human rights is not one in which compro- freedoms for all as called for by the Charter? mise on fundamental principles are possible. The work of The place to discuss the issue of human rights is in the the Commission on Human Rights is illustrative. The forum of the United Nations. The United Nations has been Declaration of Human Rights provides: “Everyone has the set up as the common meeting ground for nations, where we right to leave any country, including his own.” The Soviet can consider together our mutual problems and take advan- Representative said he would agree to this right if a single tage of our differences in experience. It is inherent in our phrase was added to it -- ”in accordance with the procedure firm attachment to democracy and freedom that we stand laid down in the laws of that country.” It is obvious that to always ready to use the fundamental democratic procedures accept this would be not only to compromise but to nullify of honest discussion and negotiation. It is now as always our the right stated. This case forcefully illustrates the impor- hope that despite the wide differences in approach we face in tance of the proposition that we must ever be alert not to the world today, we can with mutual good faith in the princi- compromise fundamental human rights merely for the sake ples of the united Nations Charter, arrive at a common basis of reaching unanimity and thus lose them. of understanding. As I see it, it is not going to be easy to attain unanimity We are here to join the meetings of this great international with respect to our different concepts of government and Assembly which meets in your beautiful capital of Paris. Free- human rights. The struggle is bound to be difficult and one in dom for the individual is an inseparable part of the cherished which we must be firm but patient. If we adhere faithfully to traditions of France. As one of the Delegates from the United our principles I think it is possible for us to maintain freedom States, I prayAlmighty God that we may win another victory here and to do so peacefully and without recourse to force. for the rights and freedoms of all men. The future must see the broadening of human rights throughout the world. People who have glimpsed freedom Eleanor Roosevelt, (born October 11, 1884, New York, New will never be content until they have secured it for themselves. York, U.S.—died November 7, 1962, New York City, New In a truest sense, human rights are a fundamental object of York), American first lady (1933–45), the wife of Franklin law and government in a just society. Human rights exist to D. Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States, and a the degree that they are respected by people in relations United Nations diplomat and humanitarian. She was, in with each other and by governments in relations with their her time, one of the world’s most widely admired and citizens. powerful women. The world at large is aware of the tragic consequences for human beings ruled by totalitarian systems. If we examine Hitler’s rise to power, we see how the chains are forged which keep the individual a slave and we cans e many similarities in the way things are accomplished in other countries. Politically men must be free to discuss and to ar- rive at as many facts as possible and there must beat least a two-party system in a country because when there is only one political party, too many things can be subordinated to the interests of that one party and it becomes a tyrant and not an instrument of democratic government. The propaganda we have witnessed in the recent past, like that we perceive in these days, seeks to impugn, to un- dermine, and to destroy the liberty and independence of peoples. 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RAVI NARINE: SPENCER COVER FEATURE Spencer Cover Feature RAVI H. NARINE osuvebrstsatnylcee: RAVI NARINE His friends perceive him as a Robin Hood of business, and he shares, “Why wouldn’t I help someone I know who’s motivated and deserving when the opportunity presents? Especially when the connection can benefit both parties.” By Rose Marie Bresolin On first meeting Ravi, one immediately gets a sense and companies make the connections that they need. of his strong presence. At home with the attention But we’ll get to that later. Let’s talk about what attracted he attracts, I was happy when the opportunity pre- you to fashion in the first place. sented itself to interview him for Spencer. We arranged to meet up at One Restaurant in Yorkville. Ravi: I have always been very interested in fashion and the luxury lifestyle space. During my teenage years, I Rose Marie: Ravi, in the times we’ve run across one started asking myself, how can I curate someone’s life- another at fashion events, what stands out most is style? How can I get you out at the hottest events, tell you your sense of style and unwavering confidence but what the best styles are to wear or the type of sports car yet there is a humility you have about yourself. You to drive? At that time, I wasn’t connected to that space, also show a genuine interest in the person you intro- so these questions couldn’t be easily answered, but I had duce yourself to which is impressive. I’m aware that you that vision from early on. If you want to become a doctor work in the lifestyle field and a big part of your role is or a lawyer, there is a path for you to follow. If you want to business development and strategic partnerships. I’ve get into the luxury lifestyle space, there isn’t necessarily an since learned that you also have launched a consulting established path to guide you, so as I got closer to graduating company – 10Eleven Consulting Firm - that’s primarily high school, I figured that going into marketing was the best focused on the luxury fashion industry to help individuals way to build that foundation. Opposite: Ravi is very much at home along the stretch of Bloor Street in Toronto, referred to as The Mink Mile. 29 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

SPENCER'S WORLD While I did events for the entire store, most of my time was spent working with the high-end cosmetics and fra- Post high school - I studied marketing and advertising grance brands. I worked with the respective brand and over the course of my career, I have been fortunate managers to organize and execute their events. It to collaborate with major luxury brands. Where I always really gave me great exposure at the time. It sounds excelled was on the creative side of things. I still remem- glamorous but it really wasn't (laughs). What it proved ber one of my major assignments was to create a cloth- to be was a great opportunity for me to learn and see ing line – including the marketing strategy, brand name, firsthand how important it was to be part of a team, product categories, price-point, etc. I had a demographic building strong relationships and I worked hard at it. in mind in terms of a target audience to reach and how I would market it to that group. I had a friend who was an What did you specifically do in the work-up to an event artist, and he did the sketches and the renderings of all in that role? the pieces for me, which was really great because it pro- vided the visuals and gave the audience the look and feel for the brand. Did either of you sew? No, not at all. As a matter of fact, I didn’t do any of the technical type of stuff. Did you realize how different that was? Back then, no. Now, yes – because I work with designers all the time, so I know what they do and what goes into it on the back end. You were designing without actually putting pieces of fabric together. I would think that’s harder to do. The way I looked at it was that I was creating the concept… the vision for the brand. I wasn’t sewing, measuring, and cutting but I knew fashion, fabrics and what looks good and the brand positioning that would resonate with con- sumers. Now you see major brands appointing celebrities with no design background as creative directors because of their artistic vision. Impressive. To go back to your notion of curating, you’re looking at how you can do that for individuals in real time, and I’m thinking how this story might curate a path for young people interested in following your tracks. Because, while the questions you had weren’t easy to get answers to when you first started on your path, you now have an opportunity to provide a platform where you can speak about your experiences and it just might be the ‘lightbulb’ moment for someone who wants to get into the industry, looking for direction and how they might get started. In my final semester of college, one of the requirements was to secure an internship in my field of study. During that period, I was working part-time at a well-known department store and while they didn’t have a specific role available, the manager, who knew how I worked, gave me an opportunity to do my internship there. Shortly after I graduated, the position for a Special Events Coordina- tor became open and it was offered to me. So that was my first official full-time role in my career. I think they must have been observing me and saw something in the way I worked, because there were certainly people more seasoned than me for the role at that particular time. 30 www.spencer-magazine.com

My role was to work with the brand managers on planning RAVI NARINE: SPENCER COVER FEATURE and organizing the event concept and details, coordi- nate physical logistics, work with the merchandising get creative and add my own spin on things. I think that teams when necessary and also to promote the event you really need to live and breathe this space to fully un- to clients. Like I said previously, it wasn’t the most derstand how to be successful within it. An accountant glamourous role, but I was given a lot of creative freedom knows how to manipulate numbers. A journalist knows in this role. As I’ve progressed in my career, that’s become how to put the right spin on a story. For me, I know how to one of the most important elements for me – to have a successfully curate luxury partnerships and experiences. certain degree of control in terms of how I get my work Tell us what that means precisely, and how it plays out. done including planning and execution. Obviously, there Firstly, this industry is not 9-5, so if you approach it like are guidelines I have to work within, but for the most that, you’re already on your heels trying to keep up. Sec- part I’ve been fortunate to have that flexibility to really ondly, you always need to have a pulse on what’s new and “If you want to become a doctor or a lawyer, there is a path for you to follow. If you want to get into the luxury lifestyle space, there isn’t necessarily an established path to guide you.” Photo Credit: Justin Brito 31 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

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RAVI NARINE: SPENCER COVER FEATURE hot to determine what type of partnerships would be most With 10Eleven Consulting, my goal is to deliver a bespoke impactful. From there, I would then layer in elements that service that is forward thinking and delivers results to would truly elevate the experience. I understand the luxury luxury brands in the areas of: strategic brand consul- clientele base in the Canadian market and what resonates tancy, content strategy and creation, partnerships and with this group. The standards are high and there is a collaborations and experiential. I work as an extension level of expectation that must be met. I take great pride of their in-house teams to achieve the desired business in my work, so I always want to ensure that anything that objectives. my name is attached to is successful. My expectations of myself are more than what anyone else can A career in this industry requires you to place on me. This calls for months of work have certain skills outside of the creative on the back end with planning and prepa- “I have a only. You need to be a strong communi- ration but the positive feedback I receive cator – both written and verbally. You also from my peers in the industry, business good sense of need to have a specific social decorum partners and clients keep me inspired. and the ability to collaborate effectively. I trends but am able to merge these elements together For sure, there’s lots to be said about with 10Eleven Consulting Firm. starting from the ground up. I want you fashion is such And how might anyone needing that level to go back to what you said about being interested in fashion at an early age and of service find you? a personal thing,think even farther back to what inspired you, and then to what kept your interest If you want to get in contact with me, you can email me directly at: so I think the keyalive until it became a possibility. My parents were an early source of inspira- is being [email protected]. tion. They both paid attention to how they able to add dressed, and always made sure my siblings your own touch And lastly, this is a chance to name your and myself were well dressed as kids. As I strongest influencers if you haven’t al- got older, that love for fashion continued ready done so, and maybe a key defining to grow throughout my teenage years, early moment. adulthood and continues to grow even now. to it to really I didn’t have to look too far – my strongest I have a good sense of trends but fashion make your style influences are my parents. They taught me is such a personal thing, so I think the key to have a strong work ethic, how to deal is being able to add your own touch to it uniquely with and manage adversity and being a to really make your style uniquely yours. yours.” person of integrity. These are all things Another source of inspiration now is my that have helped me get to this point in family and close friends who come to me my career and I continue to apply these for my opinion on certain outfits or looks. teachings today. When you see me, you see They trust my opinion, so I guess I must be them, along with my sister and brother, and doing something right (laughs). they continue to be my biggest supporters. Well the fashion world certainly fits you well. Outside of my immediate family, I am blessed to have a close group of friends that constantly push and support Thank you – I appreciate that. And thinking back, I almost me and I do the same for them. Loyalty is a very big thing gave it all up. A few years ago, I had to deal with a major for me, so if you’re in my circle, there’s nothing I wouldn’t setback in my personal life and it was such a difficult do for you. time for me that I decided that I needed a break from everything to sort my life out, recharge and refocus. Be- Lastly, my peers in the industry are also a great influence. fore making a final decision, I had a conversation with one It’s always great to see the initiatives that other creatives of my mentors and it was a very honest discussion that I are working on. I love seeing everyone succeed and am am grateful for to this day because it helped me to put excited when an opportunity to collaborate presents itself things into perspective and understand that I had greater because, although we are all very like-minded individu- things that I still needed to achieve. As we all progress als, we all bring our own unique talents to the table. towards our individual goals, we have ‘turn back’ moments where we can either keep pushing and working through SHOT ON LOCATION in Yorkville, Toronto, Canada. adversity or choose not to deal with it and go in another Photographer Justin Brito captured these images in the direction. In hindsight, that was a ‘turn back’ moment in heart of Toronto's luxury \"Fashion District.\" Special thanks my career and I am glad that I didn’t, because we would to Charles Khabouth's Sofia Restaurant & Bar, Chanel not be sitting here right now having this conversation. It Yorkville and the Park Hyatt Hotel. was a turning point for me and I never looked back.. I can imagine how thankful you are in having stayed the course. You have a genuine way with people, and forming connections that would be of benefit to any organization. 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SPENCER'S WORLD Embracing Success: the DIXON BROTHERS By Joseph Edward Schur Every so often, I get the chance to meet and chat with As David states: “My introduction to fashion was through some very cool, accomplished people, and in this two sources; Barbie and television, specifically 'The Love case, the Dixon brothers. I was captivated by their Boat.' On this one episode they had designers acting as friendliness, charm, wisdom and selflish generosity. themselves for a fashion show on the high seas. Gloria So, where to begin with Glenn and David? Vanderbilt, Geoffrey Beene, Halston, and Bob Mackie The brothers were born and raised in Toronto, Canada were the designers and they put a name to a career I didn't in an Irish-Catholic family, with six kids. Their early ex- know existed.” posure to fashion can be attributed to the ambitions of Glenn adds that when he was just a kid, their mother their mother, who wanted her children to dress in the would often help him rearrange the furniture while every- latest style. one was out of the house, and wait for the surprise when the family came home to see the \"new improved\" layouts! 36 www.spencer-magazine.com

It should be no surpise that the brothers continue to work together; they compliment each other with their creative brilliance. One of their most spectacular collaborative alliances was when Mattel, in honour of Barbie's 50th Anniversary, partnered with them to create a special collection. David's fashion designs, along with Glenn's furniture line were a huge hit. David's Barbie-inspired collection opened LG's Fashion Week, with Glenn producing the runway show. Whether it's interior design, fashion design or anything really, there's a lot of 'noise\" out there that I have to shift through to consider editorials in Spencer. But I'm thrilled to have had the distinct pleasure of interviewing these remarkable brothers. David Dixon: See page 51 for his feature interview on Fashion Design Glenn Dixon: See page 75 for his feature interview on Interior Design SHOT ON LOCATION in Toronto's \"Distillery District\" at GOTSTYLE. All wardrobe generously supplied by their style department. Spencer's Photography Director, Jonathan Levy captured these images during a fun evening with the Dixon Brothers and the Spencer team, shooting some pool, enjoying Bushmill's Single Malt Irish Whiskey. 37 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

SPENCER'S WORLD The FGI 2021 Visionary Awards Gala At the FGI event in Toronto's Shangri-La Hotel, this past November, FGI Regional Director Klaudia Capalbo and other members of the FGI Board presented Jeanne Beker, Leslie Hampton, Tyrone Edwards and Hillary MacMillan with Visionary Awards. The awards are in recognition of their individual impact on the fashion, art and entertainment industry. Established to acknowledge outstanding contributions, the forum also provides an opportunity for winners to share their various journeys and inspire others. Top Picture, from L to R: Jeanne Beker, Hillary MacMillan,Tyrone Edwards, Klaudia Capalbo, Leslie Hampton 38 www.spencer-magazine.com

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PETER TRIANTOS GRAND OPENING - YORKVILLE The Grand Opening of Peter Triantos' Inquiries may be made about the Not only is the opening a milestone for Flagship Art Gallery located at 21 physical artworks on their website Peter's career, but a significant pivot Avenue Road, in the heart of Yorkville, (http://petertriantos.com/serious-ape), to refine and elevate Canadian art. The was a huge success! Although it took 8 and NFTs can be purchased from new gallery already felt like home, with months to prepare to open due to the OpenSea (https://opensea.io/cryp- happy and positive vibes, music, wine, Covid situation, over 600 wonderful tocrazee?tab=created). and new intriguing releases surrounded friends attended and had a fantastic Rabbi Meir Dubrawsky and Deputy by Peter's colourful, iconic 'Jelly Bean' time, thrilled to finally reunite and Mayor Michael Thompson were also series pieces... and they will soon be celebrate something truly exciting - in attendance, with the latter making hosting more fun and unique events! Peter Triantos's ART. a really great warm and passionate Pay attention to exhibition announce- Peter's very first 'Serious Ape' series speech: https://www.youtube.com/ ment releases via their Instagram NFT and physical artworks were officially watch?v=sN8J_pnAsFk. @petertriantos or website: released and sold that evening! petertriantos.com. 41 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

SPENCER'S WORLD Inspired by the most fabulous fashionista red carpets, world music and global cul- ture, this was Canada's international night of live Music and avant-garde Fashion showcased. The Vanguard was an exclusive annual celebration for a night of healing and giving, centered in the heart of downtown, held at Toronto's historic grand venue of the Carlu. The Vanguard is inspired by the world’s most coveted red carpets; this was a charity night of personal expression, haute couture, and uninhibited style in support of mental health wellness and com- munity initiatives. This inaugural Launch event began as a preview for their bigger event in the Fall. Glen Baxter, host of the event said “I am thrilled to be hosting The Vanguard Launch, the inaugural event ben- efiting mental health initiatives, an evening that was first-of-its-kind to bring out some of the city’s most fashion forward personalities, notables and creatives. The evening began with a Famed Carpet, followed by the Savoir Faire After Party with special guests, Marieme, DJ Evalicious, and Sofonda. 42 www.spencer-magazine.com

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Spencer Style with Roger Lamoureux, STYLE EDITOR Ron White, David Dixon, Roger Gingerich and CANIFFF, Family Treasures with Analucia Beltran, The Jewellery Awards with Anita Bhandari and Anita Agrawal, and Steep Daniels and Caution Couture Ron White: Canada's Premier Shoe Designer 45 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

SPENCER STYLE Spencer Feature Article RON WHITE RON WHITE Canada's Celebrated Shoe Designer By Joseph Edward Schur Some 40,000 years ago, during the Middle Paleolithic period, according to archeologists, shoes were invented. I'm guessing that they didn't include such adornments as Swarovski® crystals or Dr. Scholl's insoles. And I very much doubt that they were particularly fashionable at the time. We've come a long way since then. Meet Ron White, the genius who re-engineered footwear using today's technology. For instance, he uses NASA-created PORON material paired with unique construction materials for making elegant, sophisticated shoes that can be comfortably worn all day. Now that's a far stretch from what our ancestors came up with! So, how did this genuinely friendly, charming guy, get his start innovating shoe design? 46 www.spencer-magazine.com

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SPENCER STYLE Originally from Winnipeg, Ron moved to Toronto to study 2019, he started designing and producing luxury hand- retail business management mixed with fashion at Sheridan bags to compliment his shoe collections. You can find College in Oakville. Upon graduating, he accepted his first some examples of his Spring/Summer 2022 collection on job in the men's shoe department at a Bretton's store. page 50. It wasn't long before someone recognized his potential; a Just how comfortable are Ron White Shoes? Well, let me chiropodist offerered Ron an opportunity to run his or- tell you! I had recently acquired a pair of Ron's Thaxton thotics store. Not exactly what he was looking for at the black velvet dress shoes (patent piping and blind penny). time, but it was double the salary he was earning at Super, SUPER classy. I happened to be going to an import- Brettons. And it proved to be a defining moment that ant event at the Shangri-La Hotel - FGI Visionary Awards! I changed his life. pulled on the brand new, \"never-worn\" Thaxtons. Attended During his two years at the orthotics store he faced a said event. Complimented on my shoes, a lot. Then, while common dilemma in shoe design. Customers would waiting forever for an Uber, I decided to just walk home. state that the shoes felt great, but they were ugly. That FIVE MILES. Incredibly, my feet loved the Thaxtons. was the opposite of his experience at Brettons where Seriously, a brand new pair of shoes, never worn or broken customers would tell him that the shoes looked beautiful in? No blisters the next day? How is that even possible? But I but they were uncomfortable. know: Ron White, thank you for your innovative designs! Then came Ron's \"Aha!\" moment: Why not combine style In closing, I'd like to add: When the Spencer team was at with biomechanics? Ron's luxurious Bayview store for his photo shoot (thank Taking his knowledge of orthopedic footwear, along with an you Roger Lamoureux, Jonathan Levy and Paola Ortiz); education in fashion, Ron took an entrepreneurial leap and His amazing staff displayed so much respect and love for opened his first store on Yonge Street in mid-town Toronto, him that if I knew nothing else about the man, that would near Eglinton. There he specialized in selling stylish, up- be enough. scale but comfortable shoes from leading designer brands. Photo Credits: Jonathan Levy Not content with just selling other brands, and with the dream of becoming a designer himself, he decided to produce his own line. Over time, Ron created and pat- ented his incredibly comfortable All Day Heels®. Once he nailed the technology his focus shifted to aesthetics, creating a sophisticated, elegant style. It worked. Three decades later, Ron White Shoes is an important and highly respected brand in the luxury footwear mar- ket. You can find Ron's collections in over 80 stores and boutiques, including Nordstroms and Neiman Marcus. He continues to add to his loyal celebrity following... I won't drop names here, but they include many A-listers, heads- of-state and royalty. Like a true designer who never rests on their laurels, Ron has been busy launching his new handbag collection. In Above: Function over fashion? The oldest known leather shoe, recovered at the base of a Chalcolithic pit in the cave of Areni-1, Armenia. No doubt that Ron could make this into something! 48 www.spencer-magazine.com

RON WHITE 1 SPRING/SUMMER 2022 FOR HIM The RonWhite Men's collection brings together indulgent leathers, supple suedes and cutting edge comfort technology. 2 3 5 6 4 78 1) DENZELL CAMO Slip-On Sneaker in Military Camo Embossed Suede. Fully Removable Terry Footbed with Arch Support. Terry Lined. Double Padding. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. 2) DANARIUS CAMO Sneaker in Military Camo Embossed Suede. Fully Removable Terry Footbed with Arch Support. Double Padding. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. 3) KENNETH SUEDE Penny Loafer in Navy or Buck Cashmere Suede. 9 10 Unlined. Double Padding. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. Also available in 11 Ash and Whiskey. 4) HENRI Slip-On Loafer in Onyx or Cognac Antiqued Supple Tumbled Calf. Arch Support and Double Padding. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. 5) DANARIUS Sneaker in Camel or Aqua Suede. Fully Removable Terry Footbed with Arch Support. Terry Lined. Double Padding. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. Also available in Ice Pebble Grain Calf. 6) MACKLAN Sneaker in Military Suede or Ice Calf with Micro ber. Removable Footbed with Arch Support. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. 7) MATHEW GATOR Sneaker in Onyx, Army or Carob. Alligator Embossed Calf. Removable Footbed with Arch Support. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. 8) BOGART Oxford in Matte Black Calf. Arch Support and Double Padding. True Blake Construction. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. 9) BILLY Slip-On Loafer in Matte Black Calf. Arch Support and Double Padding. True Blake Construction. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. 10) THURSTON Slip-On in Indigo All-Over Velvet. Patent Piping and Blind Penny. Arch Support and Double Padding. True Blake Construction. Made in Italy. 11) BRONKO Smoking Slipper in Black Gloss Patent and Velvet. Grosgrain Trim. Arch Support and Double Cushioning. True Blake Construction. Made in Italy. 49 Spencer w Volume 3, Issue 1 w 2022

RON WHITE 1 SPRING/SUMMER 2022 FOR HER This elegant and sophisticated collection brings together striking design, luxurious materials and Ron’s unique All Day Heels® technology. 36 2 45 9 11 7 13 8 14 10 Spring/Summer 2022 Collection! Online Web Store | RonWhiteShoes.com 12 [email protected] 1) KAMARA Shoulder Bag in Dove Ruched Nappa with Matching Enamel Chain Shoulder Strap. Top Inside Cell Pocket and Zipper Pocket. Made in Italy. Also available in Onyx and Taupe. 2) KALIANN Mule in Dove Nappa with Matching Enamel Chain Detail. Double Padding. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. Also available in Daffodil. 3) MADIERA Circular Crossbody in Nappa with Embroidery on Screen. Double Top Zipper Closure. Made in Italy. Also available in Silver and Platino. 4) CARMELLA Pump in Nappa with Embroidered Screen. Double Padding. Made in Italy. Also available in Platino. 5) MAYLEE PITONE Slip-On Sneaker in Jeans Metallic Embossed Nappa. Ice Nappa Trim and Mirror Welt. Double Padding. Ultralight Wedge Outsole. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. Also available in Nude. 6) NOVELLA AVANTE Sneaker in Lilac Painted Shimmer Nappa with Nappa Trim and Mirror Welt. Double Padding. Ultralight Wedge Outsole. Made in Italy. Also available in Apricot or Champagne. 7) NOVELLA CAMO Sneaker in Camou age Printed Suede with Nappa Trim and Mirror Welt. Double Padding. Ultralight Wedge Outsole. Made in Italy. 8) NELLAYA CAMO Slip-On Sneaker in Military Printed Suede. Nappa Trim and Mirror Welt. Double Padding. Ultralight Wedge Outsole. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. 9) KAMARA Shoulder Bag in Taupe Ruched Nappa with Matching Enamel Chain Shoulder Strap. Top Zipper Closing. Inside Cell Pocket and Zipper Pocket. Made in Italy. Also available in Onyx and Dove. 10) KADESHA Loafer in Taupe Nappa with Matching Enamel Chain Detail. Double Padding. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. Also available in Onyx. 11) KAMARA Shoulder Bag in Onyx Ruched Nappa with Matching Enamel Chain Shoulder Strap. Top Zipper Closing. Inside Cell Pocket and Zipper Pocket. Made in Italy. Also available in Dove and Taupe. 12) WENDA Sandal in Onyx Nappa with Matching Enamel Chain Detail. Double Padding. Adjustable Buckle. Asymmetrical Heel. Made in Italy. Also available in Taupe. 13) ABRIALL Sneaker in Lilac Cashmere Suede. Fully Removable Footbed with Arch Support. Functioning Laces with Outside Zipper. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. Also available in Dove. 14) OPAL Sneaker in Fuchsia or Jeans Calf & Cashmere Suede. Fully Removable Footbed with Arch Support. Functioning Laces with Outside Zipper. Weatherproof. Made in Italy. Also available in Cognac. 50 www.spencer-magazine.com