Freelance writer & photographer Phil Birnbaum and bloggers Anita Clarke and Nelia Belkova
On March 26, 2011, the Royal Ontario Museum‘s Young Patrons’ Circle hosted its annual fundraising gala, PROM: Into the Wild, presented by BCBGMAXAZRIA. Held in the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, it was an evening of good food, great company, and fantastical fashions. Party-goers were instructed to ignite their imaginations ”with inspiration from the natural world. Take cues from a rowdy canopy of rainforest trees, a deep ocean brimming with life or a dry desert habitat hissing with activity.” Suggestions included fancy feathers and faux fur; bold and racy prints like cheetah, zebra, or sexy snakeskin patterns; safari chic or khaki cool; wild manes and magnificent masks; and penguin suits. And what did we see? All of the above!
Me and Mr. Backseat Styler
Marisa Buchkowsky of The Narwhal Boutique in an Opening Ceremony dress
Mode de Rue‘s Lolitta Dandoy in an Alexander McQueen printed catsuit and necklace by Montreal-based Charlotte Hosten
The Alexander McQueen knuckleduster lace clutch I’ve been coveting!
BCBGMAXAZRIA Spring 2011 collection
Diane Von Furstenberg runway dress of my dreams!
Me again! (David Dixon dress (with pockets!) / Banana Republic necklace / Lanvin pumps / Hue tights / Chanel bag / YSL ring)
xx, S
LOVE your photos! My post has been sitting in Drafts for a while…have been waiting to steal a photo or two
Hope you don’t mind!
xoxos,
Nelia
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