Alexandra Wilkis Wilson of Gilt Groupe, one of the original membership flash sale sites now ships internationally. She was in Montreal Tuesday and in Toronto on Wednesday to promote this to media. The luncheon, held at Nyood on Queen and Ossington, featured cocktails and appetizers, followed by a delicious three course meal. Prior to the […]
Tag: Fashion
The Man Repeller at Holts!
Leandra Medine of the popular blog, The Man Repeller, made a personal appearance at the Bloor location of Holt Renfrew on Tuesday to help launch their new blog, Holts Muse, which debuted today. Held in the Women’s Contemporary section on the third floor of the flagship store, a photo booth was set up so that […]
Barbara Bui at The Bay Queen Street
French designer Barbara Bui was on hand at The Bay, Queen Street on Thursday discussing her line with Canadian fashion personality, Jeanne Beker. Guests were treated to delicious appetizers prior to the discussion and were entertained by a DJ. The event was held at The Room. Jeanne Beker (right) interviews Barbara Bui (left) Some of […]
Art of Fashion Winners Announced
Art of Fashion has announced the winners of the 13th annual Design Competition and Designer Boutique “Choreology”. The judges David Dixon, Kendra Francis, Jacinta Mulhem, Natalie Lecomte, Pat McDonagh, Pheinixx Paul and Faith Orfus had a tough decision to make but in the end they chose Albert Yuen as 2011’s Most Promising Designer. Being selected as […]
Vintage Shopping at Peacock Parade: Chanel Skirt
Over the past few weeks, I’ve received a lot of information from Peacock Parade, Canada’s newest flash sale site. A few days ago, I decided to try it out for the first time and took advantage of their vintage Chanel suits and separates event (Peacock Parade also sells non-vintage items, including many Canadian designers). There […]
Spring 2012 Style at HomeGrown Boutique
It may only be late October, but the fashion industry is already thinking spring. Now that Fashion Week is over, many designers are offering clients the chance to try on pieces they recently showed on the runway or at an installation. On October 26, Yorkville’s Homegrown Boutique, which features styles by up-and-coming designers, held such […]
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Needs a Makeover?
This isn’t only about what Rob Ford wears or doesn’t wear. It’s about his attitude, too. One can look like George Clooney, yet have the behaviour of Charlie Sheen or Russell Crowe – after all, it took Eliza Doolittle from My Fair Lady/Pygmalion a while to speak with a “proper” accent – she wasn’t a lady […]
Blogger Profile: FashionTOFood
Screen handle: FashionTOFood Website: www.fashiontofood.com or fashiontofood.tumblr.com Where are you based?: Toronto FashionTOFood’s Blogger site Why did you start your site? It all started with my need to express my creative side. Initially, it was writing and designing with the understanding that I wouldn’t have very many people following me. As I produced more and […]
LG Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012: Likes and Dislikes
Well, it’s that’s a wrap. The Spring/Summer 2012 collections are now over and boy, it was an amazing week. A new location which takes us back tents gave it more of a fashion week feel. Of course, accessibility for those who take public transportation this time around was better as well – the location was […]
Operanation Celebrates Art, Music and Style
Operanation 8, held at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, home of the Canadian Opera Company, on October 21. This year’s event was called “A Muse Ball” and celebrated not only music, art and style as well and featured installments and four looks from four Canadian designers, including Arthur Mendoca and Joeffer Caoc, […]
