The hip, happening and fashionably forward gathered en masse at Spruce Meadows Sept. 30 to attend PARKLUXE 2017. Presented by Bankers Hall and featuring UNTTLD, a selection of some of the top luxury Canadian fashion designers showcased their designs at the 9th annual PARKLUXE fashion show.
“Hosting PARKLUXE at a world-renowned venue was an important step for our organization and the evolution of our brand,” said PARK president Kara Chomistek. “We are constantly looking for new and innovative venues and the luxury appeal of Spruce Meadows fit our vision for this years’ showcase.” Readers may recall last year’s event was held in Studio Bell.
Readers may recall last year’s event was held in Studio Bell.
Fabulous fall fashions from Bankers Hall retailers Blu’s, La Chic and Oska shared the runway with stunning creations from designers Malika Rajani, Lauren Bagliore, NARCES, House of Nonie and globe-trotting uber designer Paul Hardy, who just returned from London and Paris hours before the show. That the showcase included a daytime market and PARK Pop-Up shops afforded supporters the opportunity to purchase items seen on the runway — all the while supporting Canadian designers.
Chomistek and her team of more than 30 staff and volunteers are to be commended on the success of this year’s showcase. Creating such a memorable event is no small feat.
Among the hundreds of guests in attendance were: Bankers Hall marketing manager Mona Biggar with family members Caitlin, Ashley, Christine and Madison Biggar; Capella & Auriga founding partner and CEO Deniz Basibuyuk; Adesso Accessories co-founder and creative director Ayaz Raja; Fellow.ca creative director Sandon Hansen; Eye Health Centres’ Dr. Diana Monea; Wavv’s Kimberley Van Vliet; Lauren Bagliore and her husband, Bagliore CEO Lance Farkas; Q Projects’ Heather Lawton; The Art of Strategy president and CEO Alison Geskin; UNTTLD F/W 2017 designers Simon Belanger and Jose Manuel St. Jacques; Saks Fifth Avenue general manager Lydia Seifert; Press + Post’s Sarah Geddes; Avenue Magazine editor-in-chief Kathe Lemon; The Youth Novels blogger Paul Schneider; Oui to Weekends blogger Reese Nguyen; Katrina Olson-Mottahed; Hungarian beauty Szilvia Forian; Rosanna Imbrogno; Skye Vanmunster; Pattison Outdoor’s Mandy Adams; La Chic owners Victoria and Elena Achilleos; CTV Morning Live host Joelle Tomlinson; Nimco Moumin; mode models founder Kelly Streit; and Frank Boyd with his wife Laura Myers.
Deniz Basibuyuk, Photos Bill Brooks
Adesso Accessories co-founder and creative director Ayaz Raja (left) and Fellow.ca creative director Sandon Hansen.
Eye Health Centres’ Dr. Diana Monea and Wavv’s Kimberly Van Vliet.
Rosanna Imbrogno and Paul Hardy
Skye Vanmunster (left) and Mandy Adams.
La Chic’s Elena and Victoria Achilleos
Katrina Olson-Mottahed (left) and Szilvia Forian
Q Projects’ Heather Lawton (left) and The Art of Strategy’s Alison Geskin
Lance Farkas, Lauren Bagliore CEO, and his wife, designer Lauren Bagliore.
UNTTLD F/W designers Simon Belanger (left) and Jose Manuel St-Jacques
Saks Fifth Avenue general manager Lydia Seifert (left) and Press + Post’s Sarah Geddes.
CTV Morning Live’s Joelle Tomlinson (left) and Nimco Moumin.
From left: The Chomistek clan represented by Eric Chomistek, PARK president Kara Chomistek, Cindy Chomistek, Tessa Chomistek, Kelsey Chomistek and Randy Chomistek. Photo courtesy Chuck Szmurlo
Luxe 15 PARKLUXE 2017 was a hit thanks to the small army of tireless volunteers and staff, only some of which are seen here. Photo courtesy Chuck Szmurlo
