The Scene: the best of Anna Dello Russo and Tommy Ton (and some hot guests, too)
By Kevin Naulls |
By Kevin Naulls |

Everyone already assumed it would be difficult to compete with Anna Dello Russo at the The Bay’s private launch of When Tommy Met Anna, a exhibit of photos of Russo shot by Tommy Ton. Her many accessories include a signature gold cherry headband, a Jil Sander peplum and a seemingly endless supply of jewels. Many wondered what the guests would wear to impress Ton’s muse, and frankly, we were curious, too. The gathering brought out a vibrant orange Jil Sander maxi skirt with peplum worn by Stacey Kimel, and even Ainsley Kerr strutted into The Room wearing an interesting knit dress that seemed to accentuate her hips in an overstated fashion. See some amazing photos of the guests, Ton and Dello Russo in a gallery after the jump.
The bottom line is that some tried; whether or not they succeeded is a non-issue, because it’s clear that Toronto ladies (and some gents) are looking to claim the title of Toronto’s Dello Russo.
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- An exuberant Anna Dello Russo doesn’t shy away from conversation. (Image: David Pike)
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- Tommy Ton feels at home with a camera in his hands and his muse in sight. (Image: David Pike)
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- We assume she’s informing the media, “You will never forget the name ‘Dello Russo.’” (Image: David Pike)
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- Maryam Keyhani is everywhere. Here, she looks fetching standing to the right of CoverGirl-ready Sarah Nicole Prickett, who is wearing one of Keyhani’s designs on her neck. (Image: David Pike)
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- A party isn’t a party without drag queens. (Image: David Pike)
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- Tommy Ton is voted Most Likely to Succeed. (Image: David Pike)
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- A thinly veiled Anna Dello Russo. (Image: David Pike)
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- The toast of the Bay, Nicholas Mellamphy, spotted deep in conversation with an expressive Anna Dello Russo. (Image: David Pike)
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- The Beckerman sisters can get a smile out of anyone. (Image: David Pike)
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- Anna Dello Russo is very popular. (Image: David Pike)
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- Say what you will about the makeup, but we love this unknown figure’s jewel tones. (Image: David Pike)
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- Anna Dello Russo shares a private moment with Stacey Kimel. (Image: David Pike)
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- Tank top: $10. Jil Sander peplum and maxi skirt: $$$$$. (Image: David Pike)
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- <em> Where the Wild Things Are</em> (Image: David Pike)
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- Based on her expression, we think there might be somewhere else Jeanne Beker would rather be. (Image: David Pike)
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- <em> When Tommy Met Anna </em> (Image: David Pike)
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- The belle of the ball, Anna Dello Russo. (Image: David Pike)
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