The Scene: Nicole Richie helps TNT launch their newly renovated Yorkville location
The Scene: Nicole Richie helps TNT launch their newly renovated Yorkville location
The offer of free alcohol used to be enough to lure Toronto’s social butterflies away from their at-home pasta binges and walk-in closets. These days, however, a celebrity name–sponsored soirée seems practically necessary to attract names like Dan Levy, Toufik Sarwa, Kirk Pickersgill, Tommy Smythe, Liz Cabral, Derick Chetty, Natalie Lecomte and Biko Beauttah, all of whom were present at Nicole Richie‘s fete last night celebrating TNT’s remodel. As far as celebrities go, The Bay has brought us Jason Wu, Derek Blasberg, Charlotte Olympia, Erdem and Anna Dello Russo (to name a few), while Holt Renfrew has nabbed Alexander Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Todd Selby, Todd Lynn and Rag and Bone for their parties. It seems that TNT felt some pressure to stay current—and who says “au courant” better than Nicole Richie?
The ex-Simple Life star (who helped establish such teeth-grinding catchphrases as “that’s hot”) was in town to promote her brand House of Harlow, but she spent the evening attracting cellphone-camera photographers, young bachelors (the kind that wear hoodies) and people who insisted on doing a lot of pointing. We miss the sassy Nicole Richie, who was more likely to crack a joke for the camera than a smile, but we figure she has matured since becoming a mother and marrying a fella from Good Charlotte. Good for her, boring for us.
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- The (somewhat libelous) jokes kind of write themselves. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- We love that Biko Beauttah, one of our favourite society girls, is not afraid of colour. What we don’t love is her Christmas ornament closure, which we assume was sourced from a Reitmans holiday collection circa 1998. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- They both have middle initials (sometimes Dan Levy is Dan J Levy), wear stripes and look great. Are they dating? Probably not. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- Not many people can pull off a sweater tied around their shoulders, but Jesse Greene does it in a not-so-fussy manner, which works for us. Sharing the moment is Denis Gagnon’s proxy. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- Just so we’re clear, this isn’t Miami beach. But you looked incredible anyway. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- Fresh off the heels of her <em>Flare</em> magazine–Aldo collaboration, we spotted a bemused Liz Cabral, looking fetching as usual. Elizabeth Hasselbeck was once a shoe designer, too, and with a flawless face like Cabral’s, we’re anticipating the launch of Canada’s <em>The View</em> any day now. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- We think the back tattoos look great. We have nothing bad to say about them. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- Empty glass, blank stare. This is Toronto’s Blue Steel. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- Caitlin Power was spotted charming ladies who lunch last night. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- What could be more elegant than chain-smoking and dangling glasses from a half-unbuttoned shirt? We’d love to know. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- Le Tigre fans made it out to see Nicole Richie. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- A bit of leg? Sure. A lot of leg? Why not? In this dress, on this lady? No. Voted trashiest look of the night by at least a dozen partygoers. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- We are just as unimpressed with this man’s point-blank finger gun. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- Just when we thought it was safe to go outside, we returned to less-than-charming drunk conversations and smashed glasses. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- She’s got frills, and they’re multiplying (before our eyes). (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- There were some model-actresses on display last night. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- The ever-enthused Dan Levy. He loves this song. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- Swarms of guests just wanted to shake the hand of a celebrity. It was the fashion equivalent of World Youth Day. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- We assume the gaping mouth is the result of some heavy nature-versus-nurture debate. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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- A DJ played what we expected: music. (Image: Jenna Marie Wakani)
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The offer of free alcohol used to be enough to lure Toronto’s social butterflies away from their at-home pasta binges and walk-in closets. These days, however, a celebrity name–sponsored soirée seems practically necessary to attract names like Dan Levy, Toufik Sarwa, Kirk Pickersgill, Tommy Smythe, Liz Cabral, Derick Chetty, Natalie Lecomte and Biko Beauttah, all of whom were present at Nicole Richie's fete last night celebrating TNT’s remodel. As far as celebrities go, The Bay has brought us Jason Wu, Derek Blasberg, Charlotte Olympia, Erdem and Anna Dello Russo (to name a few), while Holt Renfrew has nabbed Alexander Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Todd Selby, Todd Lynn and Rag and Bone for their parties. It seems that TNT felt some pressure to stay current—and who says "au courant" better than Nicole Richie?
The ex-Simple Life star (who helped establish such teeth-grinding catchphrases as “that’s hot”) was in town to promote her brand House of Harlow, but she spent the evening attracting cellphone-camera photographers, young bachelors (the kind that wear hoodies) and people who insisted on doing a lot of pointing. We miss the sassy Nicole Richie, who was more likely to crack a joke for the camera than a smile, but we figure she has matured since becoming a mother and marrying a fella from Good Charlotte. Good for her, boring for us.
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You’re photo of the “fans of Le Tigre” is actually a ridiculously sick up and coming hiphop/pop bad from Toronto – The Airplane Boys.
It’s “your” brianna and anyhow, it’s funny that you say that that her maturing is good for her boring for us, why because she hasn’t acted a fool (or in your words “cut a joke” which by they way, she still does, every now and then, especially on twitter). Meanwhile you and the like chide the likes of Lohan and Sheen or just anyone with a smart mouth though. Well hey they crack jokes too, and the pipe as well lol. If you want the sassy Nicole, then we have to take the out of control Nicole as well, we have to take the good with the bad. So I say we must stop complaining and enjoy her newfound maturity while we can, whether she provide jokes or not. (Unfortunately one doesn’t know what will happen or how one will act in their future so lets enjoy for now, eh?)
Toronto is trying to keep up with the fast paced and overly trendy fashion world, and in this has mimicked the strategies of some of the most chic boutiques in the world by importing celebrities and designers to host lavish parties for the elite. If these parties want to maintain credibility it would be strategic to choose a reporter/critic who supports the fashion world rather than chooses to mock the attendees and organizers alike. Readers choose to view the pictures and articles out of interest, and the outright negative bias toward these events is a deterring factor in choosing Toronto Life Magazine for Toronto event coverage.
Im with Danielle. Take out your anger on your wife or something, no one cares that you hate your job.