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Oscar de la Renta event raises $750,000 despite Canada being the “smallest fashion market in the world”

"Canada is a small market—probably the smallest fashion market in the world." That's Canadian fashion booster Robin Kay telling...

Rare chance to preview Oscar de la Renta's fall collection today and tomorrow

Rare chance to preview Oscar de la Renta’s fall collection today and tomorrow

Yesterday, Oscar de la Renta was the guest of honour at the first-ever Suzanne Rogers Presents fundraiser, but he also stopped by...

And on the seventh day, man created the mall: retailers fight to open on holidays

Apparently there isn’t enough time to shop these days. The Star reports that the question of whether or not to allow stores to...

Lucian Matis will not show at Toronto fashion week next season

Lucian Matis will not show at Toronto fashion week next season

According to a piece in the Ryerson student weekly The Eyeopener, Toronto-based designer (and Project Runway alum) Lucian Matis...

Just Opened: Judith and Charles boutique gives us another reason to visit Bayview Village

Just Opened: Judith and Charles boutique gives us another reason to visit Bayview Village

When Parisian brand Teenflo was launched in Canada more than 20 years ago, it came into a market when women were looking for work...

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.

CEO of Hudson’s Bay Co., Jeffrey Sherman, steps down

The Financial Post is reporting that HBC CEO Jeffrey Sherman is leaving the company; he was brought out of retirement to operate...

Our 10 favourite looks from Toronto fashion week

Our 10 favourite looks from Toronto fashion week

Lucian Matis' jaw-dropping wool coat and David Dixon' s fluttery evening dress are two of the looks we liked most at fashion...

Just Opened: Andy Thê-Anh has new stores in Yorkville and Bayview Village

Just Opened: Andy Thê-Anh has new stores in Yorkville and Bayview Village

When Andy Thê-Anh closed his only Toronto location at the beginning of the year, the splashy 83 Yorkville Avenue boutique, he...

Conrad Black’s daughter appears in Vogue, reminds us she’s loaded

Following in the footsteps of stepmom Barbara Amiel, Alana Black is presently featured in Vogue. In the spread “willowy style...

Twelve ways fur was used on the runway at fashion week

Twelve ways fur was used on the runway at fashion week

Have a problem with fur? Many Canadian designers don't. Fur was seen in many of the shows during Toronto fashion week, which ended...

Vogue’s André Leon Talley will “never” come to Toronto fashion week

In a Q&A with the Globe, Vogue' s André Leon Talley is asked what it would take for him to come to Toronto fashion week. His...

Jeanne Beker and Evan Biddell walk in Bustle show, but Robin Kay steals the spotlight

Jeanne Beker and Evan Biddell walk in Bustle show, but Robin Kay steals the spotlight

By Thursday's final Bustle show, the closer of LG Fashion Week, most of the celebutantes had left the Exhibition grounds on their...

David Dixon's show gets standing ovation from Suzanne Rogers

David Dixon’s show gets standing ovation from Suzanne Rogers

The buzz around the Allstream Centre on Thursday was that over 1,600 people had RSVP'd for David Dixon' s two back-to-back...

Lucian Matis takes it to the max with his fall collection

Lucian Matis takes it to the max with his fall collection

Lucian Matis consistently puts out one of the most interesting collections of fashion week, but despite being a finalist on the...

Andy Thê-Anh's collection is for ladies who lunch at Holts and dinner at One

Andy Thê-Anh’s collection is for ladies who lunch at Holts and dinner at One

Andy Thê-Anh’ s runway show was trotted out before a standing-room-only crowd at the Allstream Centre last night. The show was...

Models are protesting lack of food at Toronto fashion week

Fashion is reporting that models at LG Fashion Week here in Toronto are complaining that there's no food...

The Pink Tartan show, where even hockey players Luke Schenn and Tie Domi came to party

The Pink Tartan show, where even hockey players Luke Schenn and Tie Domi came to party

The Pink Tartan show was one of the hottest tickets at fashion week. The front row was packed with Toronto's glitterati, like...

Toronto society turns out for the Joe Fresh show and celeb model Crystal Renn

Toronto society turns out for the Joe Fresh show and celeb model Crystal Renn

Joe Fresh Style, as we all know, is the show to see and be seen at each season. And, since it conveniently follows the Pink Tartan...

Evan Biddell's fall collection creates a scene

Evan Biddell’s fall collection creates a scene

After opening his new Ossington store, Oz Studio Boutique, Evan Biddell was in full scenester mode Tuesday night with his runway...

Lundström presents its fall collection without Linda Lundström

Lundström presents its fall collection without Linda Lundström

Long-time Torontonians will be familiar with the name Linda Lundström. The designer was famous for her LaParka coats in the late...

J. Crew looking for first Canadian location

And J. Crew isn't the only American retailer looking to open or expand in Canada. The Gap is opening 10 outlet stores, Victoria's...

The problem with Holt Renfrew's designer showcase

The problem with Holt Renfrew’s designer showcase

Yesterday morning, Holt Renfrew invited the media to attend an intimate showcase of five Canadian lines it will be carrying at the...

Robin Kay says fashion week may return to Nathan Phillips Square

The latest subject of BlogTO’s “Toronto through the eyes of” series is, appropriately, the Fashion Design Council of...

Toronto fashion week begins with the fur-heavy Izma show

Toronto fashion week begins with the fur-heavy Izma show

Toronto’s official LG Fashion Week began last night at the Allstream Centre on the CNE grounds. Despite the rain and Sunday...

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