Toronto designer Jon De Porter’s 2024 Cruise Collection runway presentation features a performance by the Canadian Opera Company – June 29, 2023

posted Tuesday, June 27, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Fashion, Featured Events, Toronto

After selling his his uptown pearl parrures to well heeled clients all over Canada, New York and Germany, two times Swarovski Award finalist Jon de Porter presents his 2024 Cruise Collection at Lavelle (627 King Street West, Toronto) in an unprecedented Yorkville meets King West show taking place June 29, 2023. De Porter is known […]

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Fashion Art Toronto – runway, installations, film, and more – April 27 to 30, 2023 (Toronto)

posted Monday, April 24, 2023

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Fashion, Toronto

Toronto’s longest running multi-arts fashion week Fashion Art Toronto is taking over 20,000 square foot industrial warehouse Black Creek Assembly (131 McCormack St., in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood) for its Spring event. Running Thursday, April 27 through Sunday, April 30, the four-day fashion showcase will feature runway shows and presentations from 50 designers, style-inspired art installations […]

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Fashion Art Toronto (FAT) returns for in person event, May 6 to 8, 2022 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, May 5, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Events, Fashion, Featured Events, Toronto

Toronto’s longest running annual multi-arts fashion event Fashion Art Toronto will return with a three-day in-person event at Design Exchange (234 Bay St.) Taking place from Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8, the 2022 event will host runway shows from 40 Canadian designers and feature fashion-inspired art installations. New this season, Fashion Art Toronto has partnered with Canadian designer popup INLAND who will […]

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The Vanguard – Hair, Face, Chic & Heals – a showcase of fashion and music – March 28, 2022 (Toronto)

posted Friday, March 18, 2022

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Fashion, Featured Events, Music, Toronto

The Vanguard Launch takes places Monday March 28, 2022  in the historic grand venue of The Carlu, 444 Yonge Street, Toronto. Hair, Face, Chic & Heals is the Invite-Only showcase of Fashion and Music hosted by Special Advisor Glen Baxter, Co-Chair and Special Advisor Vanja Vasi of Fashion Arts Toronto, and Curator Shawn Cuffie (Black Diamond […]

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OH CANADA! Canadian LGBTQ Music Artists You Need To Know

posted Wednesday, August 25, 2021

by: Kenney Fitzpatrick in Dance, Entertaining, Events, Fashion, Lesbian, Montreal, Music, Ottawa, Pride, Queer, Streaming Online, Television, Theatre, Toronto, Trans, Vancouver

Music will forever flourish. But music hasn’t always been the most accepting or space space for marginalized communities. In truth it still isn’t. Historically many artists have been encouraged to hide or remain silent about their sexuality and gender identity. And the opportunities for our Queer Trans BIPOC community members has been extremely limited. But […]

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Canada’s Drag Race – and then there were three!

posted Friday, August 28, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Drag, Fashion, Montreal, Television, Toronto

Last night, the clown of queens, JIMBO, was eliminated from Canada’s Drag Race, leaving only three remaining contestants, one of which will be crowned Canada’s first reigning drag queen next week. The resident judges were joined by RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE legend Michelle Visage, whose presence raised the excitement, and the stakes. Writer, producer, and comedian […]

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Dorian Electra – releases new single, and beauty product, called Guyliner

posted Friday, February 21, 2020

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Celebrity, Charity, Fashion, Queer

Gender fluid popstar Dorian Electra (they/them/theirs) shared a music video for their glam-worthy track “Guyliner”. Directed by Dorian Electra and their long time creative partner Weston Allen, the video sees Dorian take on the ideals of masculinity by shaping and breaking stereotypes. The visuals and outfits in the video were styled by Dorian, with choice looks influenced by […]

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Holiday Gift Giving Guide 2019

posted Wednesday, December 18, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Entertaining, Fashion, Gaming, Queer

The holiday season is here, and time is running out to find that perfect gift for a loved one. Fear not, theBUZZ has compiled a list for everyone nice on your list, and the naughty ones as well! See below for what’s buzzin this year! Drag Queen Brunch – the cookbook fit for a Queen  […]

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The 519 in Toronto remains important to our community

posted Tuesday, November 12, 2019

by: SK Dyment in Activism, Art, Art Gallery, Charity, Clubs, Comedy, Disability, Drag, Events, Fashion, Film, Gallery, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

From a distance, The 519 community centre here in Toronto looks like a little square box with newly-built condos rising to fill the sky around it. This would be a misconception. The 519 is actually huge, offering over 130 programs within the building, and an extra 25 or so led separately by staff. The 519 is distinguished […]

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TIFF’s annual Boombox party fundraiser, featuring Drag Battle, Cirque du Soleil, and more! – Oct 31, 2019

posted Monday, October 28, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Charity, Drag, Events, Fashion, Featured Events, Music, Queer, Toronto

On October 31, TIFF Bell Lightbox welcomes back boombox, Toronto’s finest Halloween bash. This year’s event will be an all-out Heroes vs. Villains battle, featuring imaginative creators, interactive installations, and a special performance from Cirque du Soleil’s Alegría. Be you a scoundrel or a saviour, a superhero or a supervillain, TIFF invites you to don your Halloween […]

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