“The better you dress – the WORSE you can behave” – was one of the closing lines in an email Jay Strut sent a few weeks before Toronto Fashion Week outlining his plans to host a week of events this season. And his series of events were some of wild fashion week after-parties and on that Jay Strut certainly delivered.
After several heats in the regional competitions, the Canadian finals of the Bacardí Legacy Cocktail Competition took place on March 23, 2015. The competition was held at a secret location, later revealed to be the historic Casa Loma in Toronto. Over two hundred guests watched as the eight rum bartenders created their signature cocktails made with either Bacardí Superior rum or Bacardí Carta Oro rum.
“A well known ritual for the past twenty years, after every fashion show David Dixon has stopped and picked up a hamburger on the way home” and on Tuesday March 24th guests were invited to join in David’s tradition at Wahlburgers following his Joan of Arc themed 20 year anniversary show.
On March 12th, 2015 Lacoste threw a luxe champagne party, presenting its new LT12 tennis racket to Toronto’s fashion crowd. The ‘Elegance is Victory’ event held at the 2nd Floor Events space on 461 King St. W was buzzing with music, appetizers and people, some of whom joined in the “joie de vivre” spirit by wearing the brand’s signature polos.
Filled with a night of music, drinks and good cheer, Fort York Food Bank celebrated St. Patrick’s Day a few days early with their 4th annual Lucky Ball on March 12, 2015 once again at the Revival Bar.
It was a compelling reason for Best of Toronto to visit Hamilton this past weekend. That reason obviously being the JUNOS.
Here are some of the numerous highlights from my experience at JUNOS this weekend.