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The dreamiest looks we saw at the National Ballet of Canada's annual gala

The dreamiest looks we saw at the National Ballet of Canada’s annual gala

This year’s theme was all about getting lost in a pleasant daydream

An exhibition of Downton Abbey costumes is coming to Toronto

An exhibition of Downton Abbey costumes is coming to Toronto

Naturally, it’s taking place at Casa Loma

The best looks of the week from Fashion Art Toronto

The best looks of the week from Fashion Art Toronto

Featuring denim capes, sequin bustiers and formalwear inspired by sports equipment

Inside a Hallmark-worthy wedding celebration at the Toronto Reference Library

Inside a Hallmark-worthy wedding celebration at the Toronto Reference Library

Featuring custom cocktails, a rowdy dance party and a human skipping rope

The best (and most bonkers) outfits from the Fashion Art Toronto opening party

The best (and most bonkers) outfits from the Fashion Art Toronto opening party

Featuring the costume designer from Heated Rivalry and a self-described “icon”

Inside the Latest Issue

The June issue of Toronto Life features the best new restaurants of 2026. Plus, our obsessive coverage of everything that matters now in the city.

What went down at a frilly fashion show hosted by Suzanne Rogers

What went down at a frilly fashion show hosted by Suzanne Rogers

The event, in partnership with frou-frou designer LoveShackFancy, raised $500,000 for children’s charities

Meet the new guard of Toronto fashion designers

Meet the new guard of Toronto fashion designers

Their collections are low-key, loose-fitting and coveted by sartorial savants around the world

Inside a black-tie queer wedding that doubled as an ornate garden party

Inside a black-tie queer wedding that doubled as an ornate garden party

The venue choice was inspired by an episode of Schitt’s Creek

The best-dressed guests at UHN's ritzy new gala, A Night Out

The best-dressed guests at UHN’s ritzy new gala, A Night Out

Attendees were manifesting spring with plenty of floral dresses

The best-dressed guests at a swanky dinner honouring Elton John

The best-dressed guests at a swanky dinner honouring Elton John

The legendary musician was in town to accept the Glenn Gould Prize, a lifetime achievement award nicknamed “Canada’s Nobel Prize for music”

Inside an art dealer’s 430-square-foot apartment crammed with paintings

Inside an art dealer’s 430-square-foot apartment crammed with paintings

Janos Toth began collecting works by Inuk artist Floyd Kuptana last year. He now has 42 on display

Inside the rhythmic Bollywood-inspired wedding of two competitive dancers

Inside the rhythmic Bollywood-inspired wedding of two competitive dancers

Featuring Margiela tabi shoes, an 18-minute dance performance and a burger run in full wedding regalia

Inside painter Janna Watson's minimalist studio in a Grey County forest

Inside painter Janna Watson’s minimalist studio in a Grey County forest

A weathered steel exterior renders the building virtually invisible from the road

The best-dressed guests at the Biblio Bash 2026 party

The best-dressed guests at the Biblio Bash 2026 party

Esteemed attendees included Linwood Barclay, Brandi Leifso and Margaret Atwood’s daughter, Jess Gibson

Inside a DIY cabin wedding that turned into a forest rave

Inside a DIY cabin wedding that turned into a forest rave

Featuring papier-mâché animal masks and a ceremony in the middle of a forest

This hyperlocal clothing line is a love letter to Scarborough

This hyperlocal clothing line is a love letter to Scarborough

Scarborough Spots founder Jesse Asido is building an empire based on his fondness for the burb

This couple turned a Dundas West Victorian into a dark and sultry Hollywood Regency palace

This couple turned a Dundas West Victorian into a dark and sultry Hollywood Regency palace

“I want it to feel like an Old Hollywood actress retired and then went thrifting”

Toronto designer Sean Brown breaks down the hype behind his impossible-to-get $60 tote bags

Toronto designer Sean Brown breaks down the hype behind his impossible-to-get $60 tote bags

First came the Bushwick Birkin. Now we have…the Toronto Trapeze?

Inside a technicolour rural farmhouse lovingly restored by director Eva Michon and musician Sebastien Grainger

Inside a technicolour rural farmhouse lovingly restored by director Eva Michon and musician Sebastien Grainger

Turns out the guy from Death From Above 1979 is really good at renovations

Inside the Claramount Club, Prince Edward County's quirked-up new luxury hotel

Inside the Claramount Club, Prince Edward County’s quirked-up new luxury hotel

Featuring plaid wallpaper, multiple art galleries and a gym with waterfront views

Inside a moody, artsy destination wedding in Portugal

Inside a moody, artsy destination wedding in Portugal

Featuring a vintage Rolls-Royce and cigarette trays inspired by Charli XCX

Beloved Toronto clothing brand Horses Atelier is shutting down

So long and thanks for all the coats

Two dog lovers marry in a lavish five-day canine-friendly celebration

Two dog lovers marry in a lavish five-day canine-friendly celebration

Featuring multiple outfit changes and matching bride-and-groom costumes for the dogs

This marketing strategist transformed a bleak office into a 1970s time capsule

This marketing strategist transformed a bleak office into a 1970s time capsule

Groovy, baby, yeah

Shopping

How an iGaming platform is giving back to the northern Ontario community

How an iGaming platform is giving back to the northern Ontario community

By bridging the gap between digital play and physical bingo halls, Betty is redefining the gaming industry to ensure that local communities always win.

Five ways to prepare for the ultimate watch party experience, at home or on the go

Five ways to prepare for the ultimate watch party experience, at home or on the go

Enjoy the soccer game anywhere with immersive tech that feels like a win

What Dora-winning actor Hailey Gillis loves about the Beaches

What Dora-winning actor Hailey Gillis loves about the Beaches

The acclaimed thespian takes us on a tour of her favourite haunts

What multi-hyphenate artist Vivek Shraya loves about Leslieville

What multi-hyphenate artist Vivek Shraya loves about Leslieville

Including an iconic brunch spot, a bespoke burrito and the ultimate sunset-and-skyline vantage

Great Spaces

Inside an art dealer’s 430-square-foot apartment crammed with paintings

Inside an art dealer’s 430-square-foot apartment crammed with paintings

Janos Toth began collecting works by Inuk artist Floyd Kuptana last year. He now has 42 on display

Inside painter Janna Watson's minimalist studio in a Grey County forest

Inside painter Janna Watson’s minimalist studio in a Grey County forest

A weathered steel exterior renders the building virtually invisible from the road

This couple turned a Dundas West Victorian into a dark and sultry Hollywood Regency palace

This couple turned a Dundas West Victorian into a dark and sultry Hollywood Regency palace

“I want it to feel like an Old Hollywood actress retired and then went thrifting”

Inside a technicolour rural farmhouse lovingly restored by director Eva Michon and musician Sebastien Grainger

Inside a technicolour rural farmhouse lovingly restored by director Eva Michon and musician Sebastien Grainger

Turns out the guy from Death From Above 1979 is really good at renovations