Is He the Worst Artist in the U.S.?” read a 1964 cover of Life Magazine. Now, Roy Lichtenstein, the pop artist the cover lambasted, boasts top prices for his work. Pop art is a category of postwar and contemporary art that has added sparkle to the market in the past decade. Andy Warhol’s rare Double …
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
Isadore Sharp settles into a settee in the swanky Four Seasons Presentation Centre, looking the part in a power suit that hardly conceals his unassuming aura. Over the last 50 years, the Canadian-based hotelier has blazed a legendary trail, single-handedly innovating the hotel industry by stocking hotel rooms with shampoo bottles, soft toilet paper, thick …
Take cues from style icon Blake Lively and opt for a chocolate-coloured handbag. Designed for Analeena’s autum/winter collection, this piece is elegant and timeless. www.analeena.com Pair a bold outfit like Elizabeth Hurley’s red dress with neutral accessories. This nude bag works wonders for the gorgeous actress. www.analeena.com With just enough space for the essentials, this …
With the femininity of blue topaz and the strength of pavé black diamonds, these trillion-point earrings are irresistible. Be fashion-forward at your next charity ball with this standout pair by designer Vanessa Leu. www.vanessaleu.com Bring out your inner Kate Middleton with this 18-karat white gold tassel necklace. Diamonds, emerald sand fresh water pearls make a …
