On Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018, a live panel discussion called “The Talk” took place, consisting of producer/director Barry Avrich, editor-in-chief of Elle Canada Vanessa Craft, tech entrepreneur G. Scott Paterson, fashion designer Mikhael Kale, Mantella Corporation’s chief marketing officer Sylvia Mantella and the evening’s MC, Dani Kagan of Stratus Events. The discussion took place at …
The Women’s College Hospital Foundation (WCHF) launched a line of beautiful hand-painted silk scarves with Canadian fashion designer, David Dixon and Dr. John Semple in support of women’s cancers. Dr. Semple, who in addition to being one of Canada’s top surgeons specializing in breast reconstruction post-mastectomy, is also a graduate of OCAD University. Dixon and …
This year’s Dare to Wear Love Fashion Gala raised an incredible $278,000. Dare to Wear Love — an event in its sixth year — celebrates the skills and dedication to social justice of Canada’s fashion design and performing artist community. The total amount of funds raised went toward the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s LGBTQ initiative, which …
Toronto designer David Dixon is two decades into a career that keeps giving — to the fashion industry and beyond. It’s been a whirlwind start to 2017 for Toronto-based fashion designer David Dixon. In April, Dixon was honoured with the Fashion Impact Award at this year’s Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA). “Being recognized this …
Toronto Fashion Week returned to David Pecaut Square, where Canadian designers unveiled their fall and winter collections. It was the week of versatility offering a range of style, from cutting-edge prints, red carpet-worthy looks and avant-garde designs. Canadian designers are taking over the spotlight and setting the trends that will take the fashion world through …
On June 16, 2012, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection welcomed guests to the inaugural fundraising event Fashion as Art: Exposed! Host Jeanne Beker, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of Canada, celebrated Canada’s Group of Seven Fashion designers Joeffer Caoc, Comrags, Greta Constantine, David Dixon, Thien Le, Lucian Matis, and D’Arcy Moses, by showcasing …
