2013

2013Powder Puff Beauty Event featuring Emily Weiss_Holt Renfrew hosted the cosmetic event of the season, featuring a personal appearance by Emily Weiss, the beauty blogger behind Into The Gloss. Emily spoke about her favourite skincare products and engaged guests with a live Q&A session with VP Fashion Editor Lisa Tant.

Tanya Taylor____________________________________Holt Renfrew hosted an intimate press luncheon with Canadian fashion designer Tanya Taylor to celebrate the launch of her new collection.

Fashion Week__________________________________Holt Renfrew kicked off opening night of World MasterCard®Fashion Week with a cocktail reception at the Bloor Street store, toasting Holt Renfrew’s 30+ Canadian designers including Jeremy Laing, Greta Constantine, Smythe, Naked and Famous, Tanya Taylor and more.

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Oscar PR Girl__________________________________Oscar de la Renta’s Senior Vice President of Global Communications Erica Bearman visited Holt Renfrew for a public appearance and live Q&A. Guests also enjoyed an Oscar de la Renta trunk show and had the opportunity to place special orders of the fall collection.

Rag & Bone_____________________________________Marcus Wainwright and David Neville of Rag & Bone visited Holt Renfrew’s Bloor Street store for an evening celebration of art and fashion. Canadian street artists debuted original art pieces made specifically for the occasion, inspired by the Rag & Bone line.

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Armani x Free The Children____________________Holt Renfrew celebrated the launch of the Armani Junior limited edition blanket to support Free The Children. Alexandra Weston, Director Brand Strategy, hosted the afternoon event and welcomed special guests Gerry Fedak of Armani Canada and Marc Kielburger, co-founder of Free the Children and Masaai artisans from Kenya, Mama Leah and Mama Monica.

Michael Kors___________________________________Holt Renfrew welcomed world-renowned designer and American fashion visionary Michael Kors to the Bloor Street store for a private luncheon hosted by the Hon. Hilary M. Weston and a fashion presentation at holts café.

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H Project_______________________________________Holt Renfrew celebrated the launch of H Project, a unique in-store shop of extraordinary products with extraordinary stories in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver. H Project’s offering highlights culture, craft and artisans from around the world, with an assortment of apparel, accessories, home décor items and beauty products.

Holts Beauty @ Yorkdale _______________________Holt Renfrew Yorkdale revealed the new 10,000 square foot Beauty Hall. This exciting milestone marks a new era of extraordinary experiences and unparalleled services including the Holts beauty bar, primp & polish bar and skincare suites.

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Christian Louboutin____________________________Holt Renfrew hosted famed shoe designer Christian Louboutin to the Bloor Street location for a public appearance. Hundreds of customers were welcomed by the designer, who signed shoes and handbags.

Dolce & Gabbana_______________________________Holt Renfrew welcomed world-renowned Italian fashion designer Domenico Dolce to the Bloor Street store for an intimate dinner hosted by W. Galen Weston and the Hon. Hilary M. Weston at holts café. Guests of honour included Domenico Dolce, Massimiliano Barbato and Federica Marchionni, President of Dolce & Gabbana USA.

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The Variety Studio______________________________For the fourth consecutive year, Holt Renfrew was the destination for film celebrities during the festival at the Variety Studio at Holt Renfrew. A stellar list of talent visited Holt Renfrew Bloor Street including Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Chastain, Olivia Wilde, Mila Kunis, Michael Fassbender, Clive Owen, Matthew McConaughey, Kristen Wiig, Chris Hemsworth, Jude Law, Susan Sarandon and many more!

Pharrell Williams_____________________________Creative alchemist and fashion designer Pharrell Williams visited Holt Renfrew’s Yorkdale store for a public appearance. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Williams’ premium menswear collection, Billionaire Boys Club (BBC), Holt Renfrew’s newly renovated Yorkdale location exclusively launched a Pharrell Williams inspired pop-up.

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