#1 Fashion Industry Event
During Toronto’s Fashion Week, for which MasterCard currently holds the title sponsorship, more than 30,000 industry insiders will visit the tents in David Pecault Square where as many as 35 designers will be showing their Spring 2015 collections. Next: October 20-24, 2014
#2 Fashion Industry Event (new to the list)
Presented by Fashion Art Toronto, the five-day event, known for showcasing cutting-edge fashion design and art, turns 10 in 2015. More than 200 Canadian and international designers and artists present more than 45 runways shows. Next: Spring 2015
#3 Fashion Industry Event (up from #4)
Pending sponsorship, the two-day, invitation-only event for fashion industry professionals and media plans to add more shows to its schedule for Fall 2014. Next: October 2014
#4 Fashion Industry Event
The runway show and gala moved to One King West in 2014, where veteran fashion commentator Jeanne Beker hosted an evening of cocktails and networking. One of five finalist fashion designers will win the $25,000 prize for Most Promising New Label, presented by society maven Suzanne Rogers. Next: Spring 2015
#5 Fashion Industry Event
Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks hosted the 2013 gala at the Carlu. More than 300 fashion and beauty influencers celebrated the Canadian fashion world’s editors, writers, art directors, makeup artists, and bloggers. Next: Fall 2014
