Fairmont Royal York and CAFATM present “The Grandest Night of Fashion”

Taking place Wednesday, September 6, 2023, this year’s show will be held in the hotel’s grand lobby and is open to the public, with a new thematic focus that will spotlight the connection between fashion and film. Specifically, the show will feature five cinematic vignettes, inspired by iconic film looks and interpreted by emerging and established Canadian and global designers.

Celebrating the connection between fashion and film through the ages

Following its September 2022 debut, “The Grandest Night of Fashion” will return to Fairmont Royal York as the unofficial kick-off to the Toronto International Film Festival. With actress Sarah Rafferty as master of ceremonies, the show will highlight five cinematic themes designed to spotlight talent and iconic fashion moments in film through dazzling creative representations.

These include:

• Les Années Folles, showcasing the worldly opulence and sophistication that defined the beginning of fashion’s modern era.

• Eclectic Avant Garde, featuring the menswear-inspired looks evocative of the intersection of art, culture, fashion and genderplay prevalent throughout 1970s New York.

• Black-Tie Thriller, highlighting sophisticated tailoring and expertly crafted evening wear, inspired by cinema’s most suspenseful and glamorous adventures.

• East Meets West, emphasizing the vibrant textiles, colourful jewel tones, and mesmerizing silhouettes that have illuminated East Meets West fashion.

• Bright Lights, Big City, celebrating contemporary urban fashion and the costuming trailblazers of the small and big screen that changed street style forever.

“From Serendipity to Hollywoodland to Grey Gardens, Fairmont Royal York has set the scene for some of Hollywood’s most iconic productions. This year, with the return of ‘The Grandest Night of Fashion,’ we will have the opportunity to showcase the timeless bond between Toronto’s most storied hotel and the silver screen. As a longtime CAFATM partner, this evening will pay tribute to Canadian and global fashion, while also offering a spectacular creative show that captures the whimsical wonder of cinema,” says Edwin Frizzell, regional vice president,

Central Canada, and general manager, Fairmont Royal York.

Established and emerging designers to showcase vibrant creations

The show will feature an incredible lineup of established and emerging Canadian and global designers, selected for their exceptional creations, masterful craftsmanship and meticulous detail. New designers and brands this year include Harry Rosen, Frascara, Steven Lejambe, Lotus Bloom, Golshaah, TNT, Milli, House of Gallagher, MANCE and Lilliput Hats—as well as returning designers Alan Anderson, King and Bay, Rita Tesolin and NARCES. The U-shaped runway, spotlighted by levitating light bulbs and opulent decor to recall the grandeur of the picture palaces of old, will perfectly mirror the majesty of Fairmont Royal York.

Makeup will be provided by NARS Cosmetics and hair by FlowTM. The show will be produced by Monarch Events Group and designed by Fifth Element.