(W) Omen: A Performance In Three Acts

In homage to Marchesa Casati, the Broadbent Sisters create a spectacle of mysterious performances in three acts, involving telepathy, mystical readings, and unfolding rituals. The sisters' work is guided by feminine intuition and fuses fashion, sculpture and pop spirituality. Large scale projections of their experimental film, and lavish costumes help channel the spirit of Casati. Costume in collaboration with Jamie McCuaig

The Broadbent Sisters are multidisciplinary artists based in Toronto. Rose and Joy are actual sisters that infuse mythology and wonder into their practise, Clearing Spaces. Their wide range of mediums has put them on an international platform, with award-winning work. Side by side, the sisters symbiotically create all of their work together. They find collaboration to be a unique venue for distilling the essence of form and exploring telepathic ways of creating.

Generously supported by Lead Patrons: Allan Slaight & Emmanuelle Gattuso

At the heart of Montreal's Little Italy, lies Antoinette Di Carlo, founder of signature haute couture label, Di Carlo Couture. With a passion for Haute Couture dress designing Di Carlo Couture captures the essence of elegance & femininity that women seek. From the intricate beading and exemplary seam detailing, Di Carlo's craftsmanship finesse resonates timelessly throughout the elegant fabric of her gowns. With a skillful blend of innovation and high caliber workmanship, Antoinette Di Carlo offers a genuine & evolutionary design service.  Beginning with a one on one consultation, Di Carlo sees to a custom experience.  Antoinette's creative sensibility is intuitive. Using the finest fabrics from around the world, Di Carlo continues to inspire & dress red carpet & aisles internationally

(photo credit: Christina Esteban Photography)

Hats She Would Have Worn

‘It’s rare to have a muse like Casati who could pretty much handle any hat. These pieces are made as an extension of one’s character and hers was glorious! Hats to both hide and shine under.’ Maryam Keyhani is an artist and a hat designer who lives and works in Toronto.

Generously supported by Lead Patrons: Ira Gluskin and Maxine Granovsky Gluskin

Dream of the Woman Made of Fruit

In a series of short animations, Rebecca Ladds’ monochromatic analogue drawings will for the first time move into the digital realm. In order to highlight the dark, mystical and sensual feminine undertones in everyday commonplace objects, imagery of hands, fruit, sculpture, flowers and animals are choreographed into stream-of-consciousness style narratives. These moving collages become virtual spaces for symbolistic meditation and nourishment—digital reliquaries for a new kind of holy artifact.

Rita Tesolin is a renowned Toronto jewelry designer who began designing her one-of-a-kind statement pieces with precious and semi-precious stones.  The clusters give brilliance to her collections, capturing light and intensity.  She expanded into the realm of costume jewelry years ago and continues to follow her imagination, using different mediums to express herself.  The luxuriously bold pieces are the brand’s transcendent trademark. Officially launching her designing career in 2003, Rita Tesolin was quickly labeled the “Stone Angel” by Elle Canada.  She later joined its “Hot 100” list and was later named “The Costume Queen” by Flare Magazine She has collaborated with some of the finest Canadian Clothing designers and has been featured in countless magazine editorials.  Rita continues to impress with spectacular, ground-breaking, one-of-kind jewelry and art projects year-after-year.

(photo credit: Chris Nicholls)