We’re halfway through the week and have welcomed many familiar faces to the IT Lounge! It was a Canadian invasion with visits from stars including Elisha Cuthbert, George Strombouloupolos and Kiefer Sutherland…and the amazing Susan Sarandon even stopped by!
To read more celebrity highlights and to see photos from inside IT Lounge, click here!
It was a busy weekend inside the IT Lounge with visits from many a notable star including Clémence Poésy, Sarah Silverman and Paul Haggis. Other celebs who made an appearance at #NKPRIT15 included Johnny Depp, John Goodman, Jeremy Irons, Paul Dano and many more.
Want to know what Rachel Weisz, Geoffrey Rush and Gael Garcia Bernal loved inside the lounge? Click here for highlights and photos!
On Sunday September 13, we attended Artists for Peace and Justice’s 7th annual Artists for Peace Fundraiser Festival Gala presented at Casa Loma. Founded by Academy Award-winning Director/Producer Paul Haggis, the event raises funds to support communities and youth in Haiti. The generosity of our sponsors and guests was incredible and helped us raise an amazing $1.2 million, all of which will go directly to supporting health, dignity and education initiatives.
The event was co-hosted by Paul Haggis, Dame Helen Mirren, George Stroumboulopoulos, and Bovet 1822 President Pascal Raffy and co-chaired by (NKPR President!) Natasha Koifman and Sylvia Mantella.
Dame Helen Mirren presented founding APJ board member Susan Sarandon with the inaugural Artist for Peace and Justice Award. Also accepting the award was Academy for Peace and Justice Planning Director Jaebets Jean Gilles, who came all the way from Haiti to attend!
For more highlights, surprise musical guests, and red carpet photos…click here!
Day three of the W Magazine IT Lounge kicked off with a visit from Demolition stars Naomi Watts and Jake Gyllenhaal. After Watts posed for Caitlin Cronenberg for W Magazine, she stopped by Saje to comment on how amazing their essential oils smelled.
For all the highlights and photos from inside the IT Lounge click here!
Day two of the IT Lounge kicked off with a visit from Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman, who stopped by to pose for headlining photographer Caitlin Cronenberg for W Magazine. She made sure to sign the Lounge guestbook with a Cross Pen!
For more highlights (and photos!) from a fun second day at the IT Lounge, designed by décor expert Caspar Haydar, click here!
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the IT Lounge (which launched as a portrait studio in 2012 with internationally renowned fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier) has partnered with TIFF for its 40th anniversary. Supporting this coming together of the decades is photographer Caitlin Cronenberg, who will be at the helm of the suite in partnership with W Magazine.
On the opening day of IT Lounge, we hosted both Canadian and international media and talent, who came together to experience some film festival fun before TIFF officially begins!
For more highlights and photos from the day, click here!
We officially kicked off Film Festival season this week with our annual Festival Countdown brought to you by Square One Mall, who showed off the stunning Fall/Winter campaign featuring Julia Restin Roitfeld shot by NK Artist Sophie Elgort. In true NKPR style, it was a fun-filled fête featuring hot fashion, delicious food, great music and some of Toronto’s finest. As always, the poolside venue was looking its Film Festival best thanks to Caspar Haydar and Pacha Balloon Creations.
From mouth-watering Gusto 54 pizza, mini poutines from Poutini’s House of Poutine, a Yogurty’s truck, Jelly Modern Donuts, and baked treats from The Frosted Cake Boutique and PS by Pretty Sweet, the endless eats kept everyone smiling!
To read more and for photos inside the soiree, click here!
Love Art Fair is on full-force and we can’t get enough! We’ve seen dozens of breathtaking pieces from a variety of different artists. With all this excitement, it’s hard not to look back on our very first art purchases.
We know that buying art can be an intimidating process if you’re not sure what you’re doing or what you’re looking for. So before you pull out your hair trying to choose something, we’ve rounded up some very helpful tips for first time buyers…
1) Slow Down – Finding the perfect piece of art is not something that should be rushed. Wear comfortable shoes and take your time checking out each and every gallery.
2) Be Prepared – If you’re looking to fill a certain space in your home, know what you’re looking for i.e. what size, which colours, what kind of lighting, etc.
3) Grab a Guide – Upon arrival, pick up a fair guide and take notes on the galleries as you see something you like.
4) Speak Up – If you see something you love, don’t be afraid to ask the artist about it! If it happens to fall outside of your budget, ask if any payment arrangements can be made.
5) Not Speed Dating – After having a look around, take a break to mull over your choices. If you need more time to think about it, Love Art Fair offers free re-entry on another day of the event.
6) Trust Your Instincts – Buying art is about the connection and reaction to a specific piece. Trust your taste and go for the pieces you can’t get enough of!
7) Have Fun! – The best piece of advice is to just have fun! Art is exciting – get involved, chat with artists, or join a workshop.
We are so excited for the opening of Love Art Fair this week! Launching in Toronto on May 7-11 at the Direct Energy Centre, this is the first showcase of its kind in Canada offering a simple yet inspiring environment for high-quality contemporary art. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned vet, you’re sure to find the piece you’ve been searching for…
Starting in London, England back in 1999, Love Art began as an opportunity to make art more accessible to the general public (not just for millionaires and art experts). With art from over 50 local, national, and international galleries, the four-day event offers a variety of original contemporary pieces including fascinating workshops, discussions and of course, cocktails and gourmet bites! Love Art Fair celebrates the idea that art is for everyone. All under one roof, visitors can view thousands of paintings, photographs, prints and sculptures with pricing ranging from $100-$10,000 (with over half of the prices under $5,000).
NKPR wants to share in the excitement by giving you exclusive access to the private viewing this Wednesday May 6th at 6:00p.m. How to get access: Tweet us at @natashankpr telling us your favourite artist using the hashtag #NKLoveArt.
The office is buzzing with talk of the stunning outfits seen at last night’s “Oscars of fashion”, the 2014 Met Gala!
This year, the themed gala honoured the great American couturier, Charles James, whose classically glamourous designs were popular from the ‘30s into the ‘70s. His show-stopping ball gowns were famous for their detailed draping and intricate structuring, seen on many fashion icons of the time.
Needless to say, the celebs did not disappoint! From detailed beading (all hail Queen Bey) to old-fashioned glamour (can we talk Leighton Meester?!) we’ve rounded up some of our favourite looks from last night’s red carpet…
Ashley Olsen in Chanel – no explanation needed. – Rebecca Kogon
Leighton Meester in Emilio Pucci. I love how she played up the metallic trend while also keeping it classy and refined. The deep necklace and high leg slit is so elegant! I love it!!! – Marni Zaretsky
Leighton Meester: glowing, golden 70s goddess! – Adrien Reynolds
Leighton Meester in Emilio Pucci – sophisticated and sexy, and had a delicate art deco texture – all which were a perfect blend for Charles James Met Gala subject of ‘Sensual distinction’. – Alison Petrie
Rihanna because I love the danger of underboob slippage and this: See Buzz Feed. Girl knows how to have fun!! – Bunmi Adeoye
Rihanna looked so fierce yet so glamourous! Love the edge. – Ashton Marcus
Emma Stone – because I love her! – Kristin Newbigging
Kendall Jenner – It looks great on her, she looks elegant and mature. I also love the necklace that she paired with it – Tessa O’Donoghue
Queen B. And well, because its Beyonce and she can do no wrong! – Martyna Macerollo
