All posts tagged: Toronto

The Creation Of Toronto’s Mille Femmes by Maraval

YouTube – The Creation Of Toronto’s Mille Femmes by Maraval Making Of – Co-produced by Luminato and Lancôme, Toronto’s Mille Femmes by Maraval will capture the inner-beauty and unique personalities of the inspirational women who embody the passion, heritage and inspiration behind Toronto’s artistic community. Toronto’s Mille Femmes is a tribute to 1,000 artistic, creative and inspiring women from Toronto and their protégés, who embody the passion and heritage of the city. Architects, actors, dancers, designers, journalists, musicians and others have been chosen in recognition of their achievements and leadership in their field. Joined together, the 1,000 portraits will become a visual network, a chain of recognition that celebrates not only an extraordinary community of women, but also the creative character and diversity of Toronto. Video Directed By Stephane Cocke Jesus, I’m gonna associated with freaking Daria people.

Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles & Costume

I love the ROM and I’m so lucky to be on the receiving end of their hospitality. The Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles & Costume presents highlights from the ROM’s renowned collection of over 50,000 textile and costume artifacts, in a display of approximately 200 pieces dating from the 1st millennium BC to the 21st century AD. Outstanding examples include Chinese imperial costume, late Antique and early Islamic textiles from Egypt, western fashion from the Baroque period to the present day and early Canadian coverlets. These illustrate the extensive transformations in the design and technology of textiles and clothing throughout the past three millennia. Due to conservation considerations, the artifacts are to be changed on a regular basis. The Patricia Harris Gallery of Textiles & Costume is located on the 4th floor of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal and it is the final gallery to be added to the space. The gallery will feature highlights from their massive collection of over 50,000 artifacts. The current exhibit features 200 artifacts dating from 200 BC. Patricia was a …

It’s Prom time.

I hate Proms, that’s why I don’t really talk about them. I went to mine (alone) and it was fun. I was so hammered during the event. Ahh, good times. Anyways, I thought I’d help you out if you are looking for a prom dress because I’ve been asked before. Ask a geek – List of formal dress stores Ask a geek – Consignment stores. These places can have some beautiful gowns and dresses. Good luck on the hunt

HOMETOWN HEROES

HOMETOWN HEROES Friday, May 2, 2008 So my brother is a DJ and is in a band called HERO. Since I’m a loving sister and I want them to do well, I thought I would use this platform for a shameless plug of his gig on Friday. Check out this making of a video video on Facebook, My brother is DJ Taktiks. The Academy loves their hometown Canadian talent, and we’d like you to show your love as well. Toronto hip hop fans have continued to show love to the out-of-town A-list, however a significant portion of those who love hip hop in the TDot, do not show the same support to the amazing local talent we have at home. There’s many who talk the talk, but don’t walk the walk as far as supporting their own, and this situation needs to change. Having confidence and pride in our local hip hop, will translate to their success internationally. A revival and re-birth of Toronto and Canadian hip hop is a necessity, and that begins with …

Buy Design for Windfall 2008

Buy Design for Windfall 2008 On Saturday, April 26 2008 Toronto’s Distillery Historic District will play host to the 5th annual BUY DESIGN charity gala: Buy Design 54. Supporting Windfall Clothing Service, Canada’s only NEW clothing bank, party-goers will strut their stuff in Halston lamé or polyester pant suits to the tunes of the 70’s.

Holt Renfrew interviews Victoria Beckham

The newly designed Holt Renfrew site now has content. It seems they are going for the Net-a-Porter model but without the online shopping aspect. Overall it’s a big step in the right direction, although there are some aspects of the website that I absolutely detest, that’s for another post. Holt Renfrew: What was the inspiration behind dVb by Victoria Beckham? Victoria Beckham: I’ve always collected denim and I could never find a pair of jeans that fit me particularly well. As a woman, you want something that fits relatively tight on the leg but big enough on the waist. [dVb jeans] are incredibly simple and basic: you can wear them with flip-flops or heels. Perhaps there is a reason you can’t find jeans that fit you Victoria. Read the rest of the interview on holtrenfew.com

Ford Models Supermodel of the World Canada Search

Lauren from Ford emailed me to let me know about the Toronto stop on the cross country Ford Models Supermodel of the World Canada search. Ford Models Canada will partner with Maybelline, Diesel and Redken, to hold a cross-country scouting search in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Halifax. Scouts will be looking for fresh faces to compete in the Ford Models Supermodel of the World Canada Search. The winner will move on to compete in the Ford Supermodel of the World competition in January 2009. Throughout the day, Ford Models partners Maybelline, Diesel and Redken will invite participants and their families to take part in an extra special experience, the Beauty Trends Workshops. Each of the event sponsors will provide demonstrations and preview spring/summer beauty and fashion trends. Redken experts will focus on hair products to help create the latest hairstyles while Maybelline artists will guide people on how to wear and apply this season’s must-have makeup colors and looks. Diesel stylists will be on hand to provide an interactive Diesel denim experience. You can …