A New York-based, classic womenswear retailer has gone international, enticing fashion-conscious Torontonians to attend the launch of the first-ever Ann Taylor store in Canada this fall. Head designer Lisa Axelson was among the enthusiastic attendees, cutting the ribbon that unveiled the newly built and beautifully merchandised store in the Toronto Eaton Centre. With champagne flowing …
Media members, film stars and artists of all walks of life, lend me your ears: your home away from home has arrived. Say hello to Soho House Toronto. Reserved for those in the city’s creative industries, this 10,000-sq.ft. private members’ club offers an exclusive enclave for artists and media to work and socialize. Founder and …
Paris was a city without cars in 1837. Horse-drawn carriages clopped gradually along its bustling boulevards where master tradesmen crafted goods that formed popular attire of the day. This is the world where Thierry Hermès’ eponymous company shared its genesis. That reputable harness maker may not have known then, but his utilitarian saddles would ignite …
It was Oct. 19, 1901. Paris was in awe. The stretch of land separating an incredulous crowd from the metal feet of the Eiffel Tower was now interrupted by an enormous machine. Countless faces watched as a young man emerged from the aircraft, his signature Panama hat still sitting comfortably on his head, despite the …
Every year, Downtown Fine Cars (DFC) Auto Group hosts Women’s Driver Development Day, an opportunity for female clients to learn new driving techniques and how to treat and maintain their Porsches. This year’s event was a blast, as car enthusiasts gathered together to rev up their auto knowledge, all while supporting the breast cancer unit …
OnSaturday, May 26, the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto held its 18th annual Imperial Ball. This year’s theme was Bauhinia Night – and Bauhinia being the floral emblem of Hong Kong, the evening shimmered with the ambiance of a Chinese garden. The event’s purpose was to raise funds to build a heritage hall at …
On May 30, 2012, the Brain Trust event, ROCK, was held at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex to support the Gerry & Nancy Pencer Brain Tumour Centre at Princess Margaret Hospital. Performances by Marc Cohn as well as Joan Jett and the Blackhearts transported guests to the era of their favourite tunes for a night …
On June 16, 2012, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection welcomed guests to the inaugural fundraising event Fashion as Art: Exposed! Host Jeanne Beker, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of Canada, celebrated Canada’s Group of Seven Fashion designers Joeffer Caoc, Comrags, Greta Constantine, David Dixon, Thien Le, Lucian Matis, and D’Arcy Moses, by showcasing …
The third annual Big Night at the Green Barn, held on June 6 at Wychwood Barns, was a successful gathering dedicated to backyard-grown foods and a menu of “Nonna-inspired” dishes. The $160,000 raised at the event will help The Stop’s Green Barn in its initiative to inspire city dwellers to grow their own food and …
On June 7, 2012, Toronto’s elite gathered at Evergreen Brick Works for the SickKids Foundation fundraiser, Scrubs in the City presents Secret Garden. Whether sipping on cocktails or twirling on the dance floor, guests enjoyed an enchanted evening for a worthy cause. www.sickkidsfoundation.com
