Dress for Success Toronto held their 3rd annual fashion fundraising gala, “A Heel of a Good Time” on November 13, 2013. Jeanne Beker emphasized how firmly she believes in the Dress for Success charity while presenting cheques from Fysh Eyewear and The Hudson’s Bay to Dress for Success Toronto for over $30,000. Comedian and Sirius Radio Allison Dore was the master of ceremonies. With heartfelt emotion, this woman spoke about how much Dress for Success helped with her career. The…
The Frocktail Party is an annual event synonymous with philanthropy, fashion, and style. Founded in 2009 by Jessica Oliver, Ali Reid and Jen Foster in hopes of making a real difference to those diagnosed with Type 1, Frocktail has raised over $140,000 for The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) since its inception. On the 28th of November at the Arcadian Loft, attendees had the opportunity to bid on a fabulous selection of fashion-forward frocks, accessories, menswear, and luxury experiences with…
The launch of the inaugural issue of Canadian Fabric Magazine was hosted by a new foundation called House of Forward Foundation (HOFF) led by Suzanne Rogers, Sylvia Mantella and Brittney Kuczynski. The black-tie evening at the Royal Ontario Museum to celebrate this new launch was called “Le Grand Bal“. Canadian Fabric magazine is a new annual publication with national distribution celebrating ideas, people, and themes around the “Cultural Yearbook of Canada” in the areas of fashion, business and culture. Canadian…
It was definitely a Saturday night to remember with DJs and open bar at the intimately-sized after-hours party at the incredible and spacious Bloor/Gladstone branch. And it was not just a great party for the sake of a great party: it was all in support of the Toronto Public Library Foundation. I really enjoyed all the careful attention to details of this well put-together event thrown by New Collection, The Toronto Public Library Foundation’s young patrons group. Even though it…
Over 30 top local chefs gathered for another ultimate evening of fine food at one of Toronto’s top annual food events called What’s on the Table, this time at the new Daniels Spectrum venue. Just like their annual Night Market event, The Stop Community Food Centre’s fundraising event is very high in demand and always sells out quickly. Impressively delectable food and drink offerings at the 9th annual What’s on the Table 2013 were provided by the finest food purveyors…
On November 4, 2013 the Toronto Maple Leafs hosted a one-of-a-kind cocktail reception and dinner at the Mattamy Athletic Centre (formerly Maple Leaf Gardens). Guests got to mingle and take photos with some of their favourite hockey players, get autographs, and bid on silent auction items. Along with all the Leafs such as Tyler Bozak and even the retired Doug Gilmour, the Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf and actress Elisha Cuthbert were a notable couple in attendance. All proceeds support the…