Hosted at the Annex residence of Michael Cooper and Krystal Koo, the La Piscine event showcased select pieces of the Greta Constantine SS16 collection in amuse-bouche style. Designers Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong celebrated alongside the who’s who of Toronto’s fashion social scene while admiring models as they strutted through the venue in lavish ensembles. The …
This year marks the 12th annual At Our Table fundraiser where over 235 women gathered at the gardens of Casa Loma. Do-gooding types such as Lynda Fishman and Helen Ching-Kircher enjoyed good company and good food while helping to raise over $183,000 to support rapid response initiatives at Canadian Hadassah-WIZO’s Marla Dan Stroke and Invasive …
The 9th annual The Thrill of Ascot, hosted by Best Buddies Canada at the Woodbine Racetrack, raised over $400,000 to help those living with intellectual disabilities. Dressed to the nines with fascinators and fancy hats, guests enjoyed brunch and champagne while betting on horse races. www.bestbuddies.ca PHOTOS BY TOM SANDLER
For new and current members of both the Spoke Club and the Island Yacht Club, it’s the best of both worlds. The “Spoke on the Water at the Island Yacht Club” launch event celebrated the new partnership of two luxurious Toronto facilities, featuring many amenities for a shared elite retreat. www.thespokeclub.com Photos by Ryan Emberley
The 15th annual Raise a Little Health Gala in support of the Gerry and Nancy Pencer Brain Tumor Centre was held in Toronto at a private residence, raising a net of $600,000. Juno Award-winning band Trooper played a stellar performance of some of their greatest hits, such as “We’re Here for a Good Time.” Since …
The quietly affluent area of Kleinburg has been set ablaze by its latest fine-dining hot spot, XXI Chophouse. Part of The Doctor’s House’s $4-million renovation, this modern steakhouse, a passion project by owners Ben and Marc Graci, launched to a crowd of excited gastronomes that swooned over the restaurant’s premium steaks and fresh seafood. www.xxichophouse.com …
All eyes were on Mary Katrantzou as she presented her autumn-winter collection at the 2015 Haute Health charity fundraiser held at Arcadian Court. The $400,000 raised from the fashionable afternoon will support the Dotsa Bitove Wellness Academy and Nursing at UHN. www.uhn.ca Photos by George Pimentel Photography
Another successful Polo for Heart weekend was held at the Toronto Polo Club in Richmond Hill, with global non-profit Fashion Group International (FGI) joining Canada’s largest polo event to present world-class polo games and players. The festivities kicked off with Polo Under the Stars, a glitzy affair with polo played in the evening. The approximately …
Over 900 guests gathered at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto for the 14th annual Scrubs in the City fundraising event, which featured a night of food and entertainment inspired by Tokyo. Hosted by ET Canada’s Cheryl Hickey, $500,000 was raised to purchase a new MRI machine for the SickKids Foundation. Guests enjoyed electric violinists and …
Thirteen-time Formula One winner David Coulthard was the centre of attention at this year’s Grand Prix party hosted by the Ritz-Carlton Montreal and Infiniti Canada. The Hamptons-chic theme had guests admiring luxurious amenities such as the Moët & Chandon champagne bar, delicious eats by executive chef Johnny Porte and a party-worthy performance by DJ YO-C. …
