(Image: George Pimentel)
On a scale of fashion-related risk taking, Torontonians often fall somewhere between “buttoned-up” and “the Amish,” which is why we adore telecom trophy wife Suzanne Rogers, who stands out like a bejewelled pageant queen at a minimalist Calvin Klein show.
True, some outfits are more successful than others, but we love a gal who isn’t afraid to make a Hollywood-style splash. We’ve gathered some of S-Ro’s most Us Weekly–inspired fashion statements. Take a look at them after the jump.
(Rogers by George Pimentel, Davis by Ron Galella/WireImage/Getty Images)
When we spotted Rogers at the OneXOne gala during this year’s film fest, we knew her over-the-top ensemble looked familiar. The frothy frock is the work of Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad, who obviously sought inspiration from a certain Thelma and Louise star. Of course, Geena Davis wore her dress in the fashion-challenged early ’90s (the era that brought us Blossom hats and bicycle shorts), but what’s Rogers’ excuse?
(Rogers by George Pimentel, Paltrow by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage/Getty Images)
Rogers tips her hat (or should we say collar?) to another Hollywood icon in an outfit that made us wonder: If she’s here, then who’s living in Barbie’s dream house? Gwyneth Paltrow’s shorter version is only better in that it is shorter—because when you’re wearing Pepto Bismol pink, less really is more.
(Rogers by George Pimentel, Madonna by Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Remember when Madonna released her children’s book and briefly dressed like Margaret Thatcher at a garden party? Rogers channels the material girl’s—make that the material matron’s—conservative floral frock attending a party at Holt Renfrew. Madge’s dress looks like it’s cutting off circulation to her brain. Advantage: Rogers.
(Rogers by George Pimentel, Diaz by Steve Granitz/WireImage/Getty Images)
The year’s hottest style ticket was a Rogers-hosted fashion show in honour of the great Oscar de la Renta. Rogers wore a number by the guest of honour and looked a lot like Cameron Diaz, who wore flaxen de la Renta to this year’s Oscars. So, does this mean we can soon expect to see S-Ro riding a surfboard in Hawaii and getting into the wacky tabacci with Drew Barrymore? We wish.
(Rogers by George Pimentel, Kardashian by Theo Wargo/WireImage/Getty Images)
Rogers attends the grand reopening of The Bay’s buzzy St. Regis Room sporting two of last year’s most ubiquitous trends: leather and volume. Kim Kardashian dons a similarly Betty Boop–inspired ensemble at an L.A. party for Pepsi Max.
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With so much money at her disposal, why not hire a new hair stylist? The Dolly-look is out in Toronto. Although, it may work in the Southern States. She is a very petite woman, why attract attention with big flowers, patterns, ruffles and vast amounts of tulle on a small frame? All wrong Ms. Rogers!
September 30, 2010 at 10:59 am | by Fashion Police at 50I agree, her outfits are great. It’s that signature hair style that’s got to go!
September 30, 2010 at 2:23 pm | by jesseTsk…Tsk…Tsk…Shame on you both…Suzanne Rogers ALWAYS looks good from “HEAD” to TOE…She has a great sense of style and class…The only thing that needs change is the attitude on these two above critics.Especially you Fashion Police50…you sound more like cinderella’s step sister! Do you not have anything better to do than to make nasty comments about our LOVELY Suzanne Rogers???…get over it…She is beautiful inside and out!!!
September 30, 2010 at 6:35 pm | by MonicaYay Monica,you nailed it!!
The recurring theme of trashing Suzanne Rogers is getting old. When did Toronto Life become a tabloid? Rather then the blatant jealousy being printed don’t people praise, celebrate and focus on all the generosity of her time and resources she puts towards so many worthy charities. She is an icon in not only this city but this country and more people should aspire to doing even one tenth of the good she does for others. This woman shows up for life, treats people with kindness and integrity and if you have nothing nice to say, shut it!!
September 30, 2010 at 6:54 pm | by JillAt least you TL Turkeys have someone glamorous to diss… thanks to SR for being on our scene and carrying herself with such class. She helps put Toronto on the international map, combining fashion and charity in a gracious, world-worthy way. Is it jealousy that causes you to be so mean-spirited??
September 30, 2010 at 7:06 pm | by Rickshe is hideous in everything . please stop i cannot eat my dinner ahhhhhhhh
September 30, 2010 at 8:29 pm | by david connacher“international map”? lmao. give me a break. suzanne rogers and her tacky style are not putting us on any international map.
no one is saying she isn’t nice or generous (with her husband’s money) – but come on – can’t she be nice and generous wearing something a little more current/fashionable/suitable?
September 30, 2010 at 9:30 pm | by TrishThe bouffy hair, the frosted lips, the stunned look in her eyes…she’s laughable on all levels.
October 1, 2010 at 12:38 am | by eminentcriticIn a city where black is the uniform color at any given gala and where women’s choice of footwear are UGGs come every November, it really is refreshing to have a woman with such individual style in our city. She is a woman who obviously has the enviably confidence to walk into a room all in pink, while others fade away beside her. Her style is her own and it suits her, she is girly, fresh and feminine. She obviously gets people talking about fashion outside the box and there is nothing wrong with that; it’s great we have someone so fearless in what she wears and who loves fashion. Keep wearing pink Suzanne and I’m sure you will be wearing stiletto boots come November!
October 1, 2010 at 10:03 am | by ClaireI don’t feel like I live in a sea of black and Uggs at all — i find inspiration around me every day, and i’m by no means a boring or conventional dresser. I don’t know why people have to bash Torontonian style all the time. I think SR has interesting style but her look is always dated, even if she wears the most avant garde ensemble, because of the hair and makeup. Which is fine, it’s her choice. But I wouldn’t necessarily say she puts Toronto on the international map…bit of an overstatement!
October 1, 2010 at 10:47 am | by todd oliveWhy does she always look stunned like that?
October 1, 2010 at 3:26 pm | by LarryI think it’s great we have such a fashionista in the city. She always looks amazing at events and people always talk about her clothes! She is put together and chic. Toronto is such a boring city when it comes to fashion…this is a woman who alone brought Oscar de la Renta to the city (she must be doing something right)!! That is HUGE and International!! I can’t think of anyone else in the city who could have pulled that one off. Good for her and good for the fashion scene in Toronto. It would be great to have more talked about fashionable women in the city then just the very few we have. I don’t understand some of these nasty comments; they are so envious. BTW…I love your hair Suzanne – it’s far more Bardot then Dolly!!! but it figures nobody who wrote those comments would really know who she is….
October 1, 2010 at 8:15 pm | by Janet ColburnRogers is definitely on the international fashion scene; she is a woman photographed sitting front row at Oscar ((New York) and Chanel (Paris) that’s pretty international! She really has great style and hair!!! Figures Torontonians just don’t get it; but somehow I highly doupt Rogers really cares too much about what others have to say when she is having lunch with Karl or Oscar…
October 2, 2010 at 10:20 am | by E.P.I hope I look as good as she does when I’m in my 70′s.
October 6, 2010 at 7:42 am | by KimberleyDEER IN THE HEAD LIGHTS!!!
October 6, 2010 at 7:51 am | by fat chance