Have you check it? Is there a better indication that spring has finally sprung than an empty coat check room at a party? Such was the case at the launch for the spring issue of the Toronto Life Stylebook—there was an abundance of sheer dresses, bare legs and strappy sandals but not a single winter accessory in sight. Adding to the spring atmosphere were Edward Scissorhands-worthy topiaries that dotted the Distillery District’s Fermenting Cellar and greeted guests at the party’s entrance.
Speaking of guests, Toronto Life Stylebook cover girl Sarah Gadon was a perfect fit for the role of guest of honour, wearing a sleek blue and black Greta Constantine dress from the Fall 2013 collection. Considering that many of the partygoers have appeared on most-fashionable lists (be it Toronto Life’s or elsewhere) it was hard to stay focused on one outfit for more than a few seconds. The Beckerman sisters kept things colourful with Samantha in a neon accented blouse and Caillianne in a pastel floral-print dress. Florals certainly were the uniform of choice for the party—from vibrant digital prints to whispy petals, watching the crown was like witnessing an Erdem and Mary Katranzou-themed Pinterest board come to life.
Also catching our eye were two women in elaborate lace sari dresses covered in sparkly rhinestone embellishments—like a very literal interpretation of Chanel’s Métiers d’Art Bombay collection. They mingled with Kealan Sullivan—who had an equally attention-grabbing outfit on, which included a very Moschino-esque black brimmed hat and black and white printed palazzo pants.
As for the party itself, the spring garden theme was only slightly interrupted by a shiny red Cadillac (and we’re still wondering how it got inside) that was parked at one end of the room—thankfully attentive waiters prevented it from becoming a very expensive place to leave an empty wine glass. None the less, it became a popular spot to pose for photographs. And on the other side of the Fermenting Cellar photos were just as important: a gallery space was set up to showcase fashion-focused works by some of Toronto Life’s favourite photographers, all of which were part of a silent auction for charity.
Traditional motifs on textiles are no longer considered the property of a certain social class or age group. Wives of government officials are promoting the use of traditional textiles in the form of western garments, such as skirts, vests, blouses etc. This trend is also being followed by the general populace and whoever can afford to hire a tailor is doing so to stitch traditional ikat textiles into western clothes. Thus traditional textiles are now fashion goods and no longer confined to the black, white and brown colour palette, coming in array of colours. Handbags, wallets and other accessories are also being made from traditional textiles, and traditional textiles are also being used in interior decorations.
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