Friday Harbour Fashion Show with partner CAFA
On Saturday, August 20th, Friday Harbour, a new luxury, all-season resort located 45 minutes north of Toronto, presented its “Dress to Impress” Fashion Collective Series in partnership with the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards (CAFA). It was an inspiring runway show infused with energy and passion celebrating Canadian designers, which took place on the resort’s signature pier.
CAFA was created to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievement and emerging talent in Canadian arts and fashion.
The show took place over two weekends this summer.
Some of the Canadian designers featured in the show, which took place on the pier at the resort, included: Pink Tartan, Shan, Joseph Tassoni, Narces, Whitney Westwood, Christopher Bates, RVNG Couture, among others. The show was hosted by TV personality Nicole Servinis.
Hani Roustom, CEO, Friday Harbour, welcoming remarks with Vicki Milner, CAFA president
I also had the privilege of attending a pre-runway fashion show VIP cocktail reception on the pier. It was great to catch up with Friday Harbour’s CEO, Hani Roustom (I’ve known Hani since his days as director of the Hazelton Hotel in Toronto).
We tried a delicious new cocktail from Moët & Chandon: Ice Impérial, champagne on ice infused with fruit. And there was musical entertainment.
Moi (jacket by Italian designer, Etro; pants, Valentina; sandals, Chanel; sunnies, Chanel)
Guests were treated live music entertainment on the pier by Kyle Wauchope.
There were also several pop-up vendors onsite selling clothing, accessories and lifestyle brands (see below).
Here are some of the looks from the show:
Moi, pictured with Andrea McMullen, owner of AMC designs at Friday Harbour
Musical entertainment
The pier and harbour as the sun falls
Some of the pop-up vendors selling Canadian clothing/accessories/lifestyle brands:
About Friday Harbour: an all-seasons waterside resort providing world-class luxury located at the edge of Lake Simcoe, Innisfil, Ontario and only 45 minutes drive north of Toronto.
Shannon Skinner is an author, writer, TV host, international speaker. She writes about travel, wine and living well for women.
