Tim Gunn did one. Hillary Clinton did one. Hell, Barack Obama did one. Seems as though making an It Gets Better video has become the kindness trend of the year, and Canadian celebrity gays refuse to be left behind. A new video released yesterday features Rick Mercer, Rex Harrington, Diane Flacks, George Smitherman (still sadly wearing his mayoral campaign button), Tommy Smythe, Enza Anderson, the cast of MTV’s 1g5g, Joeffer Caoc, David Dixon, Deb Pearce and Peter Fallico all discussing how much their lives improved as they came out, grew up and gained confidence. The It Gets Better project was kicked off a few months ago by American sex columnist Dan Savage as a reaction to a spike in suicides among teenage homosexuals. The videos assure young gay people that existence improves as life goes on.
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The Brick Works debuts as a fashion show venue
Spotted: models at the Brick Works
We already get organic purple carrots and Jamie Kennedy french fries there on weekends, but the Evergreen Brick Works moved from food to fashion last night with its debut as a show venue. Audi presented the collections of Joeffer Caoc, Dimitri Chris and Nada in the massive kilns building, which will be used as a gallery for art exhibitions and installations. It’s an amazing venue, but last night the hangar-like space was unheated, and as the temperature plunged, host Glen Baxter of Fashion Television laughed, “It’s so cold I can see my breath.” Us too, Glen.
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Toronto Fashion Week Photos: Evan Biddell’s Kingdom collection
(Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
Last night, Evan Biddell launched two weeks of fashion shows and industry events in Toronto with a show held at a factory on Wilson Avenue (check out the photos in our slide show below). The clothes, which played with proportion (armour was an inspiration), will be on display during LG fashion week, which begins on Monday.
Also showing this week, ahead of the official schedule, are Philip Sparks (he’ll be debuting his women’s line tonight), Nada, Dimitrichris, Joeffer Caoc, Ashley Rowe and Greta Constantine.
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Sales roundup: Boxing Week discounts at Eleven, Over the Rainbow and Palazzetti
FASHION AND BEAUTY
BEANSPROUT
Starting on Boxing Day, this storewide sale includes between 50 and 70 per cent off kids’ clothing from Blue, Geox and Deux par Deux. Dec. 26 to Jan. 31. 565 Mount Pleasant Rd., 416-932-3727, beansprout.ca.
CARTE BLANCHE
When shoppers make a purchase at Carte Blanche, 30 per cent of the total will be given back in gift certificates. For example, if you spend $100, you’ll get a $30 certificate to use at a later time. Until Dec. 24. 758 Queen St. W., 416-532-0347, shopcarteblanche.ca.
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The Yorkville shop’s Boxing Day sale includes 70 per cent off almost everything in the store, including coats from Lundström, Joeffer Caoc and Brandon R. Dwyer dresses, leather bags and jewellery. Dec. 26. 10–6. 116 Cumberland St., 416-966-3935.
Jeanne Beker can’t afford to shop at the Bay’s luxury department
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Jeanne Beker is almost the Canadian answer to Anna Wintour: she’s one of the most recognizable faces in our fashion industry, is on a first-name basis with designers and has thick bangs, but, unlike Wintour, Beker is friendly and open. Case in point, the grand dame of Fashion Television gave a lengthy interview to Kelly Anderson of blogTO.com, in which she divulged three (somewhat) juicy details about her shopping habits.
Just Opened: Dolce Social Ballroom, condoland’s new dance club, goes after 30-somethings
The ladies of Dolce (Photos by Karon Liu)
Yet another dance club at King and Bathurst awaits downtown condo dwellers who made it to this side of the recession with some cash in their pockets. Dolce Social Ballroom, which opened this past weekend, is the latest venture from Travis Agresti—the man who, at 22 years old, linked up with Vince Carter to open Kai and Inside Entertainment Complex (all three are now history). Agresti is back, having spent 16 months and $2 million merging an Indian restaurant with a derelict lounge to create Dolce, a venue aimed squarely at mature partiers (dubbed “sophisticats” in press materials). “It seems there is a lack of nightclubs for the 30-something crowd to let loose in. You’ve got kiddie-land on Richmond and pockets here and there on Ossington, but that’s about it,” says Agresti, himself 28 years old. “We’re trying to discourage the younger crowd who spray champagne and go wild.”
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Tom Ford will design for women again, faux-hawks for babies, designers ditch Toronto fashion week
Rejoice: Tom Ford returns to womenswear (Photo by Nicolas Genin)
• Sure, swine flu is going around, but that’s no reason to be impolite. As fashion week presses on, Torontonians continue to embrace the oh-so-European double-cheek kiss as their preferred greeting. May we suggest Cold FX? [Toronto Star]
• Tom Ford has confirmed he will be creating a line of womenswear for his eponymous label. Cue sighs from everyone who thinks Gucci hasn’t been the same without the dreamy designer. Ford is waiting for financing before launching, but some sources say the line could be ready as early as fall 2010. [WWD]
• We’ve already got babies in Che Guevara tees, Uggs and Canada Goose jackets, and now we’ll be able to artfully faux-hawk their hair thanks to Le Baby Hair Gel. Free of such irritants as fragrance and parabens, the gel is safe to use on baby scalps, and perfect for taming annoying frizzies and fly-aways. [Bella Sugar]
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Sales roundup: Nuit Blanche sales, denim trunk show at Lileo, Jeremy Laing sample sale
FASHION AND BEAUTY
AXI SPA
In Yorkville, Nuit Blanche means late-night shopping (and a little bit of art). Save on products (until midnight) and services (until 10 p.m.), get a hand massage and enjoy wine, cocktails and food in the courtyard. October 3. 162 Cumberland St., 416-923-4772.
CAPEZIO
The shoe retailer is offering 10 per cent off all store products for Nuit Blanche. October 3. 70 Bloor St. W., 416-920-1006, capezioshoes.ca.
CLUB MONACO
Men who try on an item from the store’s new suit collection, will receive 15 per cent off any menswear purchase. Until September 30. Various locations, clubmonaco.com.
ELEVEN
One of the neighbourhood’s splashiest new boutiques is extending its hours and offering 20 per cent off all merchandise for Nuit Blanche. Pick up womenswear by Linda Lundström, Joeffer Caoc and Brandon Dwyer, and check out art installation The Crystal Conversation, a coat that Lundström designed with over 15,000 crystals. October 3. 7 p.m.–midnight. 116 Cumberland St., 416-966-3935.
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Ready for a new look this fall? Head to Fiorio during Nuit Blanche for a free cut and colour consultation and 20 per cent off some hair products. October 3. 416-964-5737, fiorio.com.
MuchMusic VJ Sarah Taylor is vegan, but not like Pamela Anderson
Sarah Taylor at the PETA party
Last night, Tryst night club reeked of Axe body spray, imported beers were $7 and the hors d’oeuvres (fruit plates and crudités platters) were vegan. Ah, yes, another film festival party that had nothing to do with movies. This one was Toronto’s first-ever bash for PETA and was hosted by MuchMusic VJ Sarah Taylor.
A fashion show featured Canadian designers like Joeffer Caoc and cruelty-free clothing, including some takes on the lettuce bikinis PETA supporters often wear. Models looked they had stepped straight out of Maxim, enormous breasts and blond hair included.
We caught up with Taylor, who immediately asked us if we were wearing leather shoes. “Are you wearing fur?” she continued. We joked about having 12 mink coats at home but she didn’t seem amused. “I’m vegan. This is a cause I really believe in,” said Taylor. “I’m all about cruelty-free products.” When we asked if she was hoping to be Toronto’s Pamela Anderson (a huge supporter of PETA), she replied, “Looking down at my chest, I’d say no.”
Sales roundup: Discounts on Canadian designers Lucian Matis, Evan Biddell and Joeffer Caoc
FASHION AND BEAUTY
All-Canadian Department Store
The Burroughes Building plays host to a special weekend sale of clothing and accessories from 21 Canadian designers, including Project Runway Canada veterans Jason Meyers, Lucian Matis and Evan Biddell, as well as Joeffer Caoc and Rita Tesolin. June 26 to 28. 639 Queen St. W.
Banana Republic
Summer sale alert. The purveyor of work-appropriate attire and flirty cocktail dresses is offering up to 50 per cent off men’s and women’s clothing and accessories collections. Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., 416-595-6336; plus other GTA locations, bananarepublic.gap.com.
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Before sending the tykes off to camp, check out this sale at kiddie outfitter Beansprout. Starting today, bathing suits, shoes and socks are marked down by 20 per cent while seasonal footwear and togs are all half price. Sizes available for newborns to 12-year-olds. 565 Mount Pleasant Rd., 416-932-3727, beansprout.ca.
Designers cut ribbon for Yorkville’s newest boutique, Eleven
A group of almost identical 20-somethings dressed in miniskirts and heels gathered around the red carpet that was laid out on Friday, eagerly anticipating a shopping excursion at Yorkville’s newest boutique, Eleven.
How many designers does it take to cut a ribbon? Le, Lundström and Caoc at the opening of Eleven (Photo by Karon Liu)
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