Stop in the name of fashion
The launch of the Christian Dior exhibit at the ROM
Christmas parties were temporarily put on hold at the Royal Ontario Museum for a wonderful celebration: the launch of Christian Dior, an original ROM exhibition focusing on the early years of Dior haute couture, 1947 to 1957, presented by Holt Renfrew.
The ROM showcased their extensive collection, complemented by loans from Christian Dior Héritage, Maison Hurel, Musée d’Art et d’Industrie de Saint- Etienne, the Bata Shoe Museum and several other private lenders. Vintage curator Lynda Latner and Holt Renfrew’s Alexandra Weston were just two of the stylish guests joining
in the fanfare, which included a spirited cocktail hour followed by a seated dinner and entertainment by the amazing Louise Pitre.
“Christian Dior’s revolutionary fashions captured the excitement of post- war modernity and have stood the test of time.” said Dr. Alexandra Palmer, the exhibition’s curator and ROM’s Nora E. Vaughan Senior Curator. Fans of Dior will most certainly agree. The exhibit is on display until March 18, 2018.
The Jewish National Fund of Toronto’s 69th annual Negev Dinner was bigger and better than ever. Patrons were treated to a night of stand- up comedy, courtesy of the one and only Howie Mandel.
Proceeds from the 2017 Negev Dinner will support Brothers for Life, an Israeli organization helping combat veterans through peerto-peer support. This organization is housed at Beit Achim in Kfar Truman, near Tel Aviv.
“We at JNF Toronto are delighted and proud to honour Brothers for Life in their tireless efforts to support Israel’s wounded veterans, a cause which is dear to my heart,” aid Jeff Springer, Executive Director, Jewish National Fund of Toronto. “The 2017 Negev Dinner will have a tremendous impact on the lives of Israel’s wounded heroes and will enrich and rehabilitate their lives.”