Tommy Hilfiger will be in town tomorrow to promote his eponymous brand, which recently opened 66 shops-within-shops inside various The Bay stores. No, this isn’t 1995; Hilfiger is still cool, apparently. So cool, in fact, that he’ll be doling out his John Hancock to fans from 6-8 p.m. at The Bay on Queen Street tomorrow. Not impressed? Here are five reasons why you want Hilfiger’s totally awesome autograph.
Wilco (September 16-17 @ Massey Hall) will love you (wait for the chorus). The indie/alt-country godfathers will greet you with open sonic arms and no trace of bitterness, even though they haven’t quite managed to release an album of the seminal Yankee Hotel Foxtrot’s extraordinary caliber.
I’ve spent a good portion of my life in Chinatown, waiting for a seat at Rol San. That’s because I’m obsessed with dim sum. It’s a family thing. Somehow, none of the employees there know me on a first name basis yet, but that’s fine. I don’t go to Rol San to make friends. I go there for dim sum. At Rol San, I’m a behemoth, like a blue whale that needs to consume countless tiny sea creatures to sustain itself.
Local jewelry junkies looking for the next adorable-yet-affordable set of baubles need look no further than Alibi, the New York City jewelry line that recently partnered with its first-ever international distributor last week, Toronto’s own adorable-yet-affordable boutique, Magic Pony.
T.O.’s Ohbijou at Trinity St. Paul’s this month to release new album
New book chronicles comedy business with which yours truly was intimately involved
Every week, we gather our favourite tweets from in and around Toronto’s fashion scene. This week, we’ve got TIFF fashion tips, hot gossip and party invites from Intermix, Dan Levy, Filler Magazine and more.
With the 8th annual The Beach Celtic Festival happening at Kew Gardens this weekend, everyone will be asking one question: “what’s worn under your kilt?” The answer, of course, is “nothing,” but seriously, what’s up with the kilt? Here’s an explanation of how the traditional attire of Scotland — now catching on around the world — is more than just a plaid skirt for men.
Sherry, I’m convinced, will soon make a comeback. It’s the perfect pre-dinner drink and a great accompaniment for a variety of foods depending on its sweetness level. This one is bone dry with a nose of dried apricots, almonds and camomile. There’s a hint of saltiness on the nose; it’s fresh and lively on the palate with great length. Food match: grilled sardines; Camembert.
Barbecue, babes and beers — oh my! Those are just a few of the things promised to be found at Muttonhead Collective’s pop-up shop party on Friday. This weekend, the Toronto-based unisex sportswear brand will be taking over Miracle Thieves (a new retail and creative space committed to showcasing the city’s best artistic talents) to present its fall/winter collection, allowing you to get your hands on its coveted (and hard-to-find) garments that are made right here in Toronto.
TIFF is here, and the question on everyone’s mind is where the best parties are (aside from what the best movies are, of course). Here, we’ve conveniently grouped the parties into the ones anyone can get into and the ones that, if you haven’t heard about them yet, you’ll probably need some serious negotiating skills to take part in. Below, 10 of TIFF’S best parties.
It’s been said that attending the opening night of a play is much like attending a wedding: with everyone dressed to the nines, eager to say “I do,” it’s a bit difficult not to get swept up in the magic of it all. I’d have to agree. At curtain’s fall, Soulpepper’s rousing revival of Arthur Miller’s The Price made me want to raise my glass in a celebratory toast.
