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Vancouver Sun
22-05-2025
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
West Vancouver, Oak Bay's history of being "anti-development" has limited opportunities for new housing, finds provincial advisers
Both West Vancouver and Oak Bay's history of turning down developers has scared off potential developers, making it difficult for the two municipalities to build more housing. That finding was detailed in new reports released Thursday by Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon that examined why the two communities had fallen short of provincially mandated housing targets. Under that mandate, West Vancouver had been tasked with building 220 new housing units over the first 12 months of the five-year plan imposed by the province, but only managed to construct 56. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Oak Bay, meanwhile, had been tasked with building 58, but only completed 16. Capilano University instructor Ron Mattiussi, a former director of planning and chief administrative officer for the City of Kelowna, found that while West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager and his council seem 'somewhat supportive of increasing housing stock' they are also resistant 'to any form of densification that impacts the character of neighbourhoods.' He said that the current requirements for a preliminary application and public meeting before the council considers any project has driven developers away. 'The District of West Vancouver has had a well-deserved reputation as an affluent enclave resistant to change,' concluded Mattiussi. Final thoughts were much the same in Oak Bay where James Ridge, who has previously served as the deputy chief administrative officer for the City of Vancouver and the chief administrative officer for the District of North Vancouver, found the community has a 'long-standing reputation for being anti-development.' He said that there is no evidence the current council under Mayor Kevin Murdoch is trying to get around its requirements under the Housing Supply Act but rather that developers are spooked by past experiences and the current process for approvals is too cumbersome. 'The development community expressed frustration with Oak Bay's processing times, fees, and the political decision-making process,' said Ridge, explaining that almost all new developments currently require rezoning and an amendment to the local community plan. Recommendations provided by the pair of advisers include updating community plans and zoning rules to ease development as well as repair relationships with the development community. Mattiussi said the province should also designate the Park Royal/Taylor Way area as an area requiring transit-oriented development, which would allow units of up to 12 storeys in the surrounding community, and order the province to set a deadline for the council to come up with a plan for the area. He also wants to see the district increase housing density near Ambleside Beach and Dundarave. Ridge likewise wants Oak Bay to work with the University of Victory on opportunities for development on the 40-acres that make up Cedar Hill Corners but does not believe Carnarvon Park, which the council had proposed could hold 24 rental units, is suitable for housing. Kahlon has directed that several of the recommendations be implemented, including that Oak Bay give staff more responsibility over minor variances and amend its bylaws to require only one parking stall per unit. As for West Vancouver, the housing minister wants to see council allow for increased density around Ambleside and Dundarave by September 2026 and complete a create a local area plan for the Park Royal/Taylor Way area by the end of next year. He also indicated he plans to designate the Park Royal/Taylor Way area as a transit-oriented development location. 'Let me be clear: This is not about punishing communities or removing authority from locally elected municipal councils,' said Kahlon. 'The goal of local housing targets is centred around working with municipalities to remove unnecessary barriers to affordability and get more homes built for people faster, and ensuring we are building healthy and economically vibrant neighbourhoods for people.' More to come …
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ami Paris Takes Cannes in Style With Daniel Kaluuya, Hunter Doohan
Amid the buzz of Cannes, Ami Paris brought its signature effortless cool to the hidden spot of Fred l'Écailler well off the Boulevard de la Croisette for an intimate lunch celebrating its partnership with the Critics' Week section. Ami Paris creative director Alexandre Mattiussi highlighted the event as one of genuine connection, shared values and love of cinema. More from WWD A$AP Rocky Takes on Crisp White Suit Trend With Miu Miu at 2025 Cannes Film Festival Kering Celebrates a Decade of 'Women in Motion' With Nicole Kidman, Juliette Binoche and Tessa Thompson Halle Berry's 2025 Cannes Film Festival Looks So Far: Chanel Suiting, Shimmering in Custom Gucci and More Mattiussi described Ami's sponsorship not as a business move, but as a gesture of support. 'Sponsoring is a weird word,' he said. 'It's more about being here, with a window to the backstage, and trying to give a chance for everyone to express their best to the world.' The Critics' Week had been without a sponsor since Nespresso departed three years ago, but organizers decided to wait to find the right partner instead of taking on someone simply interested in a big-name endorsement. Mattiussi, who has stepped into producing shoes with director Robin Campillo's feature 'Enzo,' which is in the Directors' Fortnight section this year, said his love of film dates back to his childhood. 'My passion for cinema has been there forever, since I was a kid,' he said. 'I was born and raised in the countryside. The [town] had one movie theater. It was a window to escape to the world.' He added that, at first, the team had tried to find a fancier restaurant for the lunch, but he preferred the laid-back location. 'I said, don't try to find anything. There's nothing like Fred l'Écailler. This is the real Cannes you know. At night, there are kids playing pétanque here. It's the perfect place for us, and the atmosphere is amazing,' he said. Guests including Céline Sallette mingled over rosé — practically a South of France requirement — seafood and fresh veggies from the restaurant's shared plates style menu. Rows of long tables were set under the trees next to the city's public pétanque court. Daniel Kaluuya was clad in a brown suit from Ami, but needed a bit of last-second tailoring. The suit was new, and the pockets were still sewn shut. 'I need to put my hand in my pocket for the photos,' he said. Staff from Ami came to the rescue and opened the stitches so that he looked casual and cool in the snaps. Actor Hunter Doohan, in a breezy sheer Ami shirt, was feeling relaxed. 'I love this look — kind of like a chiffon, see-through shirt moment,' he said, smiling. 'They styled me the other day, and I just loved it.' Though now a rising Hollywood name, Doohan confessed the experience still feels surreal. 'I grew up in Arkansas, so it's a whole new world to me,' he admitted. 'I always just feel lucky to get to go.' The actor, known for his roles in 'Wednesday,' 'Your Honor' and 'Daredevil: Born Again,' said he's a genuine fan of Ami and has attended a few of the brand's Paris Fashion Week shows. 'I wear their stuff — the ready-to-wear looks — in my real life, even. It's nice to go to something you're actually a true fan of.' He described his style growing up as 'early 2000s and 2010s, tragic, with buckle jeans. I'm not sure it can be described as style.' On the cinematic side, he's been seeing films in the selection and praised their uniqueness. The second season of 'Wednesday' is set to premiere in August, he added. But the star remained mum on any plot details. 'Someone from Netflix would show up and kill me,' he joked. Best of WWD A Look Back at SAG Awards Best Dressed Red Carpet Stars SAG Awards Wildest Looks of All Time on the Red Carpet, Photos From the Archive: A Look Back at Marc Jacobs Annual Holiday Party [PHOTOS]
The Star
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Are films indeed turning into a profitable side business for fashion companies?
A file picture shows Zoe Saldana posing with her Oscar. The film she appeared in, 'Emilia Perez', had the backing of fashion house Saint Laurent. Photo: AFP Luxury fashion labels are increasingly reaching beyond the red carpets and exclusive parties of the cinema world, becoming partners with filmmakers and production companies. At the Cannes Film Festival this year, which starts Tuesday (May 13), labels will be looking to showcase not only their outfits, but also their credibility as investors. Alongside corporate heavyweights such as Chanel and Dior, trendy Paris-based label Ami and its founder Alexandre Mattiussi have linked up with the festival for the first time. Ami is set to present a new award for emerging talent – the Grand Prix Ami Paris – at the secondary Critics' Week section of the festival. "We're going there humbly, in support of cinema and its actors, to accompany artistes," said Mattiussi, who serves as creative director of his brand. But Ami has also co-produced several films such as The Beast in 2023 by Bertrand Bonello, starring French actress Lea Seydoux, or Enzo by Robin Campillo which will premiere in Cannes this year. Read more: Film fashion: Trends that are set to make a stylish jump to real life this year According to Mattiussi, 44, fashion and cinema are "in a way, the same job". "I also tell stories through clothing. A runway show has a context, music, and this idea of spectacle – it's a narrative process too," he added. But Mattiussi stressed he doesn't consider himself a film producer as "that would be pretentious". "I don't get involved in the scripts or creative decisions," he said. His label contributed to costumes for The Beast , much like Jonathan Anderson – newly appointed creative director of Dior Homme and formerly at Loewe – did for Luca Guadagnino's 2024 movie Queer . For years, Anderson's runway shows have also served as gathering spots for cinema stars, from Timothee Chalamet to Tilda Swinton. Expanding Other fashion houses are expanding their presence in the film industry with Saint Laurent running a division devoted entirely to cinema, called Saint Laurent Productions. Run by current artistic director Anthony Vaccarello, the division aims to co-produce two to three films per year. It has already backed works by Paolo Sorrentino ( Parthenope ), David Cronenberg ( The Shrouds ), and Jacques Audiard's 2024 smash hit musical Emilia Perez . Kering, the owner of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga among others, is also the sponsor of a major Cannes prize, "Women In Motion", which recognises figures who "advance the place of women in cinema and in society." This year's winner will be Australian actor Nicole Kidman. Read more: Fashion house Saint Laurent bet big on 'Emilia Perez', it didn't quite pay off L'Oreal, the festival's official makeup partner for 28 years, also sponsors a prize supporting "women in cinema". In return, its logo appears behind stars including Eva Longoria, Helen Mirren, Andie MacDowell, Viola Davis and Aishwarya Rai. A new sponsor this year will be French carmaker Alpine, which has teamed up with another major parallel section of the Festival, the Directors' Fortnight. It will be showcasing its sports cars on the water-front boulevard of Cannes known as La Croisette. – AFP
Kuwait Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
Fashion labels deepen links to Cannes film festival
Luxury fashion labels are increasingly reaching beyond the red carpets and exclusive parties of the cinema world, becoming partners with filmmakers and production companies. At the Cannes film festival this year, which starts Tuesday, labels will be looking to showcase not only their outfits, but also their credibility as investors. Alongside corporate heavyweights such as Chanel and Dior, trendy Paris-based label AMI and its founder Alexandre Mattiussi have linked up with the festival for the first time. AMI is set to present a new award for emerging talent - the Grand Prix AMI Paris - at the secondary Critics' Week section of the festival. 'We're going there humbly, in support of cinema and its actors, to accompany artists,' Mattiussi, who serves as creative director of his brand, told AFP. But AMI has also co-produced several films such as 'The Beast' in 2023 by Bertrand Bonello, starring French actress Lea Seydoux, or 'Enzo' by Robin Campillo which will premiere in Cannes this year. Fashion and cinema are 'in a way, the same job. I also tell stories through clothing. A runway show has a context, music, and this idea of spectacle – it's a narrative process too,' added the 44-year-old. French designer Alexandre Mattiussi acknowledges the audienceat the end of his Spring/Summer 2025 menswear ready to wear collection as part of Paris Fashion Week, in Paris.--AFP photos Kering Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Francois-Henri Pinault attends the Kering luxury group annual general meeting at the group headquarters in Paris. Actress Nicole Kidman attends the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. But Mattiussi stressed he doesn't 'consider myself a film producer. That would be pretentious. I don't get involved in the scripts or creative decisions,' he said. His label contributed to costumes for 'The Beast', much like Jonathan Anderson - newly appointed creative director of Dior Homme and formerly at Loewe - did for Luca Guadagnino's 2024 movie 'Queer'. For years, Anderson's runway shows have also served as gathering spots for cinema stars, from Timothee Chalamet to Tilda Swinton. Expanding Other fashion houses are expanding their presence in the film industry with Saint Laurent running a division devoted entirely to cinema, called Saint Laurent Productions. Run by current artistic director Anthony Vaccarello, the division aims to co-produce two to three films per year. It has already backed works by Paolo Sorrentino ('Parthenope'), David Cronenberg ('The Shrouds'), and Jacques Audiard's 2024 smash hit musical 'Emilia Perez'. Kering, the owner of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga among others, is also the sponsor of a major Cannes prize - 'Women in Motion' - which recognizes figures who 'advance the place of women in cinema and in society'. This year's winner will be Australian actor Nicole Kidman. L'Oreal, the festival's official make-up partner for 28 years, also sponsors a prize supporting 'women in cinema'. In return, its logo appears behind stars including Eva Longoria, Helen Mirren, Andie MacDowell, Viola Davis, and Aishwarya Rai. A new sponsor this year will be French carmaker Alpine, which has teamed up with another major parallel section of the Festival, the Directors' Fortnight. It will be showcasing its sports cars on the water-front boulevard of Cannes known as La Croisette. — AFP
Fashion Network
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Fashion powers up at Cannes: From runways to film sets
Luxury fashion labels are increasingly extending their influence beyond the red carpet and exclusive parties of the cinema world, becoming partners with filmmakers and production companies. At this year's Cannes film festival, which begins Tuesday, labels aim to showcase their couture creations and their credibility as investors in the entertainment industry. Celebrating its 78th edition from May 13 to 24, 2025, the Cannes Film Festival remains the most prestigious and widely covered event in the cinematic calendar. Drawing more than 30,000 industry professionals and 5,000 journalists each year, the festival continues to serve as a global crossroads for cinema and culture — second only to the Olympic Games in terms of media visibility. Alongside corporate heavyweights such as Chanel and Dior, the trendy Paris-based label Ami and its founder, Alexandre Mattiussi, are linking up with the festival for the first time. Ami will introduce a new award for emerging talent — the Grand Prix Ami Paris — during the Critics' Week section, a parallel program spotlighting fresh voices in cinema. "We're going there humbly, in support of cinema and its actors, to accompany artists," said Mattiussi, who serves as creative director of his brand, in a statement to AFP. Beyond its fashion accolades, Ami has also co-produced several films, including The Beast (2023) by Bertrand Bonello, starring French actress Léa Seydoux, and Enzo by Robin Campillo, which will premiere at Cannes this year. "Fashion and cinema are, in a way, the same job. I also tell stories through clothing. A runway show has a context, music, and this idea of spectacle — it's a narrative process too," said the 44-year-old designer. Still, Mattiussi emphasized that he doesn't see himself as a film producer. 'That would be pretentious,' he added. 'I don't get involved in the scripts or creative decisions.' His label contributed costumes for The Beast, much like Jonathan Anderson — the newly appointed creative director of Dior Homme and formerly at Loewe — did for Luca Guadagnino's 2024 film Queer. For years, Anderson's runway shows have also doubled as gathering points for cinema figures, including Timothée Chalamet and Tilda Swinton. Expanding roles Other fashion houses continue to broaden their footprint in film. Saint Laurent now operates a dedicated cinema division, namely Saint Laurent Productions. Led by artistic director Anthony Vaccarello, the division aims to co-produce two to three films annually. It has already supported productions by Paolo Sorrentino (Parthenope), David Cronenberg (The Shrouds), and Jacques Audiard's 2024 breakout musical Emilia Perez. Kering — parent company of Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga — sponsors a prominent Cannes prize, Women in Motion, which honors individuals advancing the role of women in cinema and society. This year's recipient is Australian actor Nicole Kidman. L'Oréal, the festival's official makeup partner for 28 years, also presents an award celebrating 'women in cinema.' In return, its logo gains high visibility on red carpets alongside stars such as Eva Longoria, Helen Mirren, Andie MacDowell, Viola Davis, and Aishwarya Rai. A new entrant this year is French carmaker Alpine, which has partnered with the Directors' Fortnight — another key section of the festival. Alpine plans to showcase its sports cars along Cannes' iconic boulevard, La Croisette.
