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Haider Ackermann comes to Toronto

Haider Ackermann comes to Toronto

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There was small group of people to gathered to see the Haider Ackermann Fall 2010 fashion show at the ROM. It was a real treat.  119 Corbo is the exclusive Toronto retailer for Haider Ackermann and they were responsible for bringing him to the city. Holt Renfrew Calgary and Vancouver will carry Haider in the fall. I wrote about the Haider Ackermann Fall Winter 2010 show during Paris fashion week. This presentation wasn’t the full collection but it was amazing to see the pieces up close. Haider is a master of materials. The draping and architectural details were phenomenal. The collection and music almost brought a tear to my eye. It’s the same emotional reaction that I get when I go to the symphony or opera.  I wish I had the access to play and touch the clothing. I’m going to have to befriend Linda Perisa, owner of 119 Corbo. My photos were completely shit. I still have to learn how to take good low light shots with the Olympus E-PL1. The two shots I’ve …

Todd Lynn Fall Winter 2010 - 2011

Playing with the Todd Lynn Fall Winter 2010 – 2011 Collection

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Work kept me from catching the tail end of the Todd Lynn trunk show and personal appearance. I was a little bummed as I really wanted to meet Todd. He looks so cute in his photos. He also reminds me of Rick Owens so I’m drooling a little.  I think it’s the long black hair, le sigh. I missed the designer but I got to play in his designs.  On Saturday I made a quick trip to the private shopping area at Holt Renfrew and played dress up.  Every leather jacket made my waist look tiny.  They totally fit like a glove.  The fur was outrageous.  I like the androgyny of both the mens and womens lines. Todd Lynn price points are relatively cheaper than other brands doing leather with the same aesthetic. I even was recruited to model Todd Lynn for a customer. She was trying to decide what items to pick up from the trunk show.

Derek Blasberg at The Room

Derek Blasberg at The Room

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Derek Blasberg was at The Room to promote his best selling book, Classy, Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady. If you’ve ever wondered how to climb the social ladder with grace, how to feel confident in every situation, or even how to make a lasting impression (but not the kind that lands you on the latest “Worst Dressed List”)—Derek Blasberg is here, with quotes and secrets from all the socialites so girls everywhere can learn how to have class. This hilarious handbook will provide everything you need to know about fashion, socializing, dating, and etiquette. With tons of practical tips and tools for learning to flaunt what you’ve got, dozens of specific how-tos, common no-nos, and huge blunders that even smart girls make, this tongue-in-cheek book will train you to be a lady, and not a tramp! The people watching at the party was very interesting. There were a lot of scenester kids around dressed to the nines. I love that. They make fashion fun and I’m glad someone is there to take it …

Topshop Coming to Jonathan + Olivia in Toronto

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Ahh the rumours of Topshop Coming to Canada all pointed to The Bay. Little did we know that a little boutique on Ossington called Jonathan + Olivia would take home the prize. Jonathan+Olivia presents TOPSHOP to Canada. Forget having to cross the Atlantic to London or flying to New York to shop at TOPSHOP. Thanks to Jackie O’Brien, founder and President of Jonathan+Olivia you’ll soon be able to buy TOPSHOP in Toronto ! On Saturday June 19th the newly expanded J+O Ossington Avenue location will add to existing labels some of the hottest summer wears from the worlds’ coolest high street retailer. The TOPSHOP store in store will feature the TOPSHOP mainline, Unique+Boutique collections including TOPSHOP footwear. For fall 2010, TOPSHOP Kate Moss collection and the new TOPSHOP make-up line will be added. Jonathan+Olivia is committed to bringing you the best contemporary women’s and men’s collections on the planet. Add a dash of TOPSHOP British fashion culture and J+O is now THE place to shop in Canada!

Winston and I, an Olympus E-PL1 Photo Gallery

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Winston is a cute little dog that I’ve gotten to know recently.  I took some great photos of him with the Olympus E-PL1 and I wanted to share.  He’s so damn adorable. He also has the cutest dog butt you’ll ever see.

Summer Entertaining with Bombay Sapphire on top of 533 Richmond Street West

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Food and drink based events make me excited. They have introduced me to new new scotchs, beers and vodkas. Last year, I attended a Bombay Sapphire food and drink pairing event in Rosedale. It combined education about summer entertaining and a voyeuristic peak into the former home of Ted Rogers. For this year’s event, Bombay moved the venue to the penthouse of 533 Richmond Street West. Merlin Griffiths, Master Mixologist and Bombay Sapphire Global Brand Ambassador was back to show us new drinks and celebrity BBQ master, Chef Rob Rainford. The penthouse of 533 Richmond Street West is pretty stunning. It has the whole rooftop as a terrace. The views are spectacular and probably will stay that way for a few years as everything is pretty much developed around it. The unit itself has two levels and an additional balcony on the first floor. Chef Rob Rainford created some really tasty dishes for us. It wasn’t vegetarian friendly for the most part but the SAPPHIRE Salsa Fresca and the Honey Dew Melon Soup were delicious. …

I want – I got goes to the Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival – Behind the Lens Tour

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I went on the Heineken Behind the Lens Tour which is a guided tour of Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival exhibits. It was a fun way to see more exhibits at the festival in a group setting. Join us each Saturday afternoon in May for the Heineken Behind the Lens Tour, an exclusive interactive tour of Scotiabank CONTACT. Go behind the scenes with top photographers and other culture mavens as they share curated insights on fascinating photography from an insider’s vantage point. Each tour, located in one of Toronto’s unique neighborhoods, will end at a local watering hole for discussion, snacks and the opportunity to enjoy a cold Heineken. I chose the City Centre tour which took us to the AGO for Barbara Kruger’s Untitled (It), U of Toronto Arts Centre for The Brothel Without Walls and Probing McLuhan, the ROM for Creative Commons and the Boss Store for Glen Baxter. Barbara Kruger’s Untitled (It) At this stop in the tour we had one of the curators talk about various aspects of the installation. This piece …

MINI Dealership by Raw Design

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Regular readers know about my adventures at the Toronto Autoshow at The MINI Beachcomber Concept booth. I was happy to attend a party for the opening of the new MINI dealership in the east end of the city.  The corner at Broadview and Eastern has changed a lot since my east end hanging out days. There is a gorgeous loft building right across from the MINI dealership. The party was a bit of a weird experience for me, no fashion people.  It was a lot of MINI owners and their partners sprinkled with staff and architect friends. It’s beautiful. It immediately caught my eye as I was walking down Broadview. It’s a building obsessed with right angles and bright colours.  The masters behind the design is Toronto based Raw Design. They are also behind another interesting development on College Street, The Cube Lofts. The building has the capabilities to have a green roof.  There is also a rainwater holding tank for sprinkler use and solar panels for hot water use. The building is just fun …