tHE
EVENT

Friday, May 3, 2024 / 6:00 pm ET
The Quay
100 Queens Quay East, 3rd Floor, Toronto
DRESS CODE: DRESS TO Impress

Our
HOST

Meredith Shaw

Co-Host, Breakfast Television | Style Expert | Advocate for all Bodies

The name Meredith Shaw is synonymous with confidence, style, and empowerment. As the new co-host of Breakfast Television, she wakes up the country with her signature wit, warmth, and wardrobe. Previously, she gained a loyal following of fans as an inclusive style expert and co-host on CTV’s The Social, Your Morning, ETalk, and The Marilyn Denis Show. And, along with Rodney Bowers, she co-hosted CTV’s Double Your Dish. Meredith is a multifaceted broadcaster with a history in radio who, at the start of 2024, announced her newest venture: hosting CHFI’s The Feel Good Brunch.

meet the
2024 models

Andrew Bowyer

Founder & CEO
ADB Insights

Bennett Jensen

Director of Legal
Egale Canada

Bindu Cudjoe

EVP & Chief Legal Officer
Laurentian Bank of Canada

Brian Greenspan

Partner
Greenspan Humphrey Weinstein LLP

Cheryl Goldhart

Founding Partner
Goldhart Law PC

Cheryl Graden

Chief Legal & Corporate Affairs Officer
TMX Group

Chris Paliare

Partner
Paliare Roland Rosenberg Rothstein LLP

Christina Porretta

Chief Legal Officer
BDO Canada LLP

Conni Gibson

Chief Legal Officer
Interac Corp.

Danielle Young

VP & Chief Counsel, Global Privacy & Cybersecurity
Manulife

Gerald Chan

Partner
Stockwoods LLP

Gillian Hnatiw

Founder and Principal
Gillian Hnatiw & Co.

Harvey Brownstone

Retired Judge/Current Celebrity Talk Show Host
Harvey Brownstone Interviews

Howard Levitt

Senior Partner
Levitt Sheikh LLP

Jeanette Lee

General Counsel
Arterra Wines Canada

Jennifer Armstrong

General Counsel
CIRO

Jeremy Trickett

Chief Legal Officer
BCI

Lauren Epstein

Venture Partner
Storytime Capital

Lelia Rafi

Partner
McMillan LLP

Lonny Rosen

Founding Partner
Rosen Sunshine LLP

Mark Crane

Partner
Gowling WLG

Martha McCarthy

Founding Partner
McCarthy Hansen & Company LLP

Meghan Hull Jacquin

Partner
Howie, Sacks & Henry LLP

Melanie Schweizer

Senior VP & General Counsel
Bell

Nancy Carroll

Counsel
McCarthy Tetrault LLP

Nikki Gershbain

Founder and CEO
Idea Consulting Group

Raphael Tachie

Partner
Gowling WLG

Renée Pelletier

Senior Partner
Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP

Robert Howe

Partner
Goodmans LLP

Rustam Juma

GC, Corp. Secretary & Privacy Officer
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc.

Sacha Fraser

General Counsel
IBM Canada

Scott Hutchison

Founding Partner
Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP

The Honourable Gloria J. Epstein K.C.

Mediator/Arbitrator
Arbitration Place

Tom Curry

Partner
Lenczner Slaght

Walied Soliman

Chair
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

honorary
model

Dr. Raymond Kim

Medical Director of Cancer Early Detection & Genetics
Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Media
Sponsor

The Kit

The Kit is a modern media brand that uses the power of data, digital, experiential, social and print to create rich, engaging and authentically multi-platform content for Canadian women. As the hub of fashion, beauty and lifestyle content within the Toronto Star, The Kit tells powerful stories across its media to let its reader know what’s worth her time, energy and money. The Kit helps women feel seen, keep informed and understand trends that matter to them.

Our
STYLIST

Julianne Costigan

The Julianne Costigan Style Consulting Firm works with executive women and corporate clients to craft bespoke personal branding packages. Their mission is to help clients curate a wardrobe and image that reflects their values, goals and success while boosting their self-assurance. They believe that when you look and feel powerful, success becomes inherent.

Our Event
PLANNER

Lexi Haslam

Lexi Haslam of Lexington and Co. Inc. is a Toronto-based event planner who has a passion and flair for crafting uniquely memorable experiences. Lexi's philosophy is rooted in creating events with intention, steering clear of cookie-cutter plans, and embracing the beauty of risks in design and scheduling.

At the heart of her approach is the deep connection with her clients. Understanding their stories and dreams, allows Lexi to help her clients host celebrations that are imbued with emotion and energy. Whether it's a grand affair at the Fairmont Royal York or an intimate gathering on private property, each event is a testament to her commitment.

MEN'S
FASHION

Harry Rosen

Canada's Finest Menswear Since 1954

“My father’s philosophy was to carry menswear that dresses leaders, visionaries and creatives who drive our communities—this vision still informs Harry Rosen today.” Larry Rosen, CEO

Starting with a $500 loan in 1954, Harry and his brother Lou opened a small made-to-measure menswear store in East Toronto’s Cabbagetown. From day one, Harry’s vision was to become a prestigious men’s boutique that exemplifies service, craftsmanship, and individualization in clothing and accessories.

With a curation of the world’s top menswear labels, decades of accumulated product and style expertise, and an understanding of what the modern man wants in his wardrobe, Harry Rosen is here to help men be their best in their personal and professional lives.

WOMEN'S
FASHION

Smythe

Friends first, now co-founders and designers, Andrea Lenczner and Christie Smythe launched SMYTHE in 2004. Coming from two different business backgrounds and design styles, they were on a unified mission to perfect one thing: the women’s blazer. Advanced styling, methodical tailoring, impeccable construction and designed to embolden the women who wear it; SMYTHE is the perfect, perfectly fitted blazer. After 15 years, they've expanded beyond blazers to a full ready-to-wear collection. The passion and methodology remains, as does the friendship.

ba&sh

Ba&sh is a French fashion brand founded by best friends Barbara & Sharon who wanted to bring to life their dream wardrobe for all occasions.  Each collection is designed in Paris to exude spontaneous, carefree femininity—with a distinctly Parisian point of view.    

A truly global brand, ba&sh  is backed by  LVMH  and grew first explosively in France and broader Europe, and most recently, has expanded to North America and Asia.  The brand is represented in over 70 countries with more than 320 stores contributing to its continued success. In 2015, L Catterton and Groupe Arnault acquired an entity interest. This resulted in a record level of international expansion supported by multi-directional and digital deployment managed by the executive team, founders Barbara Boccara, Sharon Krief, Dan Arrouas and Pierre-Arnaud Grenade, the brand’s CEO who joined the team during the L Catterton investment. In May 2022, ba&sh attracted investment from French firm HLD alongside existing shareholders and the executive team, to pursue their ambitious growth plans. 

Ba&sh continues to be a brand that empowers their audience by providing beautiful wardrobe that meet all their life moments.

Tanya Taylor

Tanya Taylor is a New York based womenswear brand whose mission is to create clothing that inspires confidence, celebration and community. Through the artful use of color, texture and original hand-painted prints, each collection is thoughtfully designed to bring happiness to all women. Tanya Taylor is an inclusive brand and is proud to offer a range of options including occasion dresses, separates, elevated basics, denim and swimwear in sizes ranging from 00 through 22. The collections are sold at retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Shopbop, and have been worn by inspirational women including Former First Lady Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Tracee Ellis Ross, Beyoncé, Jennifer Garner, America Ferrera, Emmy Rossum, Quinta Brunson and Aidy Bryant. In 2023, Tanya Taylor expanded into brick and mortar retail, opening the brand’s first flagship store at 980 Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side.

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