Fashion’s biggest night took over the Metropolitan Museum of Arts in New York City this spring, with the who’s-who of celebrity royalty taking in the Costume Institutes Gala. The theme and subsequent exhibit of this year’s Met Gala was “China: Through the Looking Glass,” which had fashion icons Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé wowing the …
On April 28, 2015, Weizmann Canada’s Women and Science Committee hosted “Wonderful Women,” an inspiring event honouring women and science. The night consisted of a cocktail reception and a panel discussion that included Lainey Lui and Marnie McBean. The event helped raise funds for two female scientists completing their postdoctoral training at renowned international institutions. …
Jacques Marie Mage’s fashionable eyewear collection has arrived. The trendy spring-summer collection exclusively launched in April at Kaltenbock Opticians, a leading Toronto eyewear destination that specializes in custom lenses. The fashion-forward frames from J.M.M.’s Circa collection were inspired by icons such as Bob Dylan and Pier Paolo Pasolini. www.kaltenbockopticians.ca, jacquesmariemage.com
In collaboration with Olivia Wilde and Barbara Burchfield of Conscious Commerce, H&M rejoiced at the launch of its Conscious Exclusive Collection and Conscious Pop-Up Shop in NYC. Star guests included Jason Sudeikis and Maggie Gyllenhaal. consciousco.co/hm
Nearly 2,000 guests flocked to the 11th annual Massive Party at the AGO, which was divided into a series of rooms and curated by artistic director Talwst. Over $300,000 was raised to support the AGO’s ongoing education programs and exhibitions. www.massiveparty.ca, www.ago.net
Toronto-based custom fine jewelry house !Xam Diamonds recently hosted “An Evening of Italian Jewelry” at Rutherford Marketplace. Gem expert Katherine Dunnell from the Royal Ontario Museum was on hand to provide her expertise on Italian jewelry while answering questions from the audience. www.xamdiamonds.com
The sixth annual UWI Toronto Benefit Gala, honouring individuals and organizations whose work has affected the Caribbean, was held at the Ritz-Carlton Toronto and drew in over 400 guests. Attendees enjoyed a performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Orville “Shaggy” Burrell, who along with Hon. Juanita Westmoreland-Traoré received the Luminary Award. www.uwitorontogala.com
Luxury furniture and accessories retailer Arteriors recently celebrated its showroom opening in Toronto with the exclusive debut of Dorya and Trump Home by Dorya collections. A partnership between Sav and Angela Caputo, Vanessa Di Girolamo and Jacques Dinel, Arteriors provides elegant and high-quality furnishings from brands that are synonymous with excellence and innovation. www.arteriorsto.com Watch …
The bright colours and bustle of summer life are in full swing at the Pusateri’s in Toronto’s Bayview Village. Flanked by designer brand shops in an easily accessible fashion hub, Pusateri’s regulars and new customers alike make it a point to stop by the quality food destination to relax and refuel before their shopping adventure …
When men’s fashion designer Joseph Abboud stopped by the Burroughes Building in Toronto’s Queen West to debut his latest collections — a spiffy limited-edition e-commerce line and a made-in-Canada collection now available exclusively at Moores Clothing for Men — he also brought along the latest expressions of the new modern man. His aspirational quality suits, outerwear, fitted …
