Former New York Gal Comes North to GISH
As a little girl, GISH Girls in Skirts founder, Susan Bosley wanted to "live in the city." This wish was granted when she went to college at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York. After graduation, she worked in design at Ralph Lauren for a few years before came to Canada, to work in its marketing department. Her position at Ralph Lauren was soon followed by a stint with Calvin Klein before she launched GISH.
June 28, 2009: Toronto Pride Parade
Pride Week concluded with a big. energetic parade on Sunday, June 28. Caileen Weitz will provide a more detailed article soon.
Toronto Designer Collective Sale – On Until Sunday, June 28!
The Toronto Designer Collective Sale, featuring designers and brands such as Aime Luxury (pictured above) started Friday afternoon and continues until Sunday. The event is located at the Burroughes Building (639 Queen Street West) from 11 am to 9 pm both Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28.
Fashion Flips For Versatility and Practicality
Karen Kowelaski and business partner, Darcy Messenio launched Fashion Flips, a line of practical, fashionable bags in 2005. Though their early creations focused on reversibility, but as they became more experienced, they realized that their pieces needed to be more versatile - women want practicality, after all.
Rethink Flappers and Rethink Pink: Rethink Romp 2009
Cynthia Cheng Rethink Breast Cancer held its annual Rethink Romp on Thursday, June 11. Rethink is an organization which raises funds and awareness as well as supports younger women with breast cancer. Younger women (those under 50) have different issues than those who are older, including fertility, early menopause and financial implications. The event was held on the top floor of the Burroughs Building on Queen Street West, and boy, was the venue perfect for the 1920s/Prohibition theme. While the building itself is over a century old, it did give a feel of a speakeasy, illegal establishments which served alcohol during prohibition in the 1920s. ...
Prince Edward Island: A Tiny Island with a Huge Heart
Sabrina Ramnanan Coining Prince Edward Island The Gentle Island was no arbitrary decision. This quaint Canadian province can enchant even the most city-frazzled Torontonian. Known for its delicious seafood, Anne of Green Gables, lush green golfing courses, gorgeous beaches and cozy B&Bs, this little island should be on your destination list. For a real taste of the Maritimes, visit Fisherman's Wharf Lobster Suppers located in the beautiful village of North Rustico. This salad bar stretches on for 60 ft and offers a fresh, colourful spread of the island's goodies. You can experience it again and again, because the purchase of a lobster supper grants unlimited access to the salad ...
Waterfalls Indian Tapas Bar & Grill
Michelle G. Kensington Market is known for its fresh produce and abundance of Chinese restaurants. During the warmer months, people flock to the Market, as it is affectionately called, to sit on patios, shop in the independent stores for unique pieces and gather some of the freshest and cheapest fruit the city has to offer. Nestled within this trendy area is Waterfalls Indian Tapas Bar & Grill. Located at 303 Augusta Avenue, Waterfalls is the perfect place for a newcomer to Indian food. The menu is populated by traditional Indian dishes, served in varying degrees of heat, and modern Indian hybrid ...
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Rethink Flappers and Rethink Pink: Rethink Romp 2009
Cynthia Cheng Rethink Breast Cancer held its annual Rethink Romp on Thursday, June...
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