Toronto’s annual arty blowout is happening this Thursday, which means that the city’s partygoers are in serious prep mode. Even for those who don’t circulate often, Power Ball is a big deal. Every year, the Power Plant comes alive with installations, open bars and flashbulbs. As such, you can imagine the importance placed on wardrobing. If you’re going to this year’s event and still don’t know what to wear, here are 12 tips from some of Toronto’s hippest partygoers and some of those involved with this year’s festivities.
Tickets are still available at thepowerplant.org but by this time tomorrow they’re likely to disappear. Get ‘em while they’re hot!
Jil Sander Fall 2012 shot by Peter Stigter
Prada Spring 2014 shot by Peter Stigter
1/12
Sahar Nooraei
“I always turn to Markoo designers Tania Martins and Mona Koochek for one-of-a-kind custom dresses that complement my masculine/feminine style. This year, I’ll be wearing a dress they designed especially for me—it’s half pinstripe, half black–will pair it with my hot pink Céline pumps (which happen to be the best dancing shoes I’ve ever owned) and complete my look with Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet in 38.”
—Sahar Nooraei, S/Style & Fashion market editor
2/12
Julia Paoli
“Power Ball is the perfect chance to play with my style. I’m taking up this year’s Old/New World theme by wearing Clover Canyon. The irony in the brand’s patterns reminds me of some of the artist’s work we’re installing for the event.”
“I’m wearing a black Jil Sander bustier and a black fishtail Junya Watanabe skirt. The skirt is partially wool so I want one last chance to wear it before it gets too hot. For shoes, I’m wearing my favourite Sergio Rossi lace-up high-heels.”
—Fiona Green, stylist
4/12
Sharon Ng Hayes
“I’m planning my outfit from the feet up this year. I’ve had these amazing Charlotte Olympia palm-tree print sculpted heels sitting in my closet for a while now waiting for their first outing, and I think Power Ball might just be it. I’ll be pairing them with one of my favourite purchases so far this season, 424 Fifth‘s gorgeous laser-cut pleather skirt. They’re a match made in sartorial heaven.”
—Sharon Ng Hayes, blogger, The Backseat Stylers
5/12
Jeremy Laing
“I’m wearing a Marni suit, it’s cute: navy quilted jacket and shorts. I got it from Sydney’s.”
—Jeremy Laing, designer and Power Ball committee member
6/12
Lara Jean Chorostecki
“The Power Ball is a fabulous event and one of the few where you can really have some fun with your fashion statement. I’m looking forward to playing with the theme of Old/New World, and hitting up a Toronto favourite Cabaret Vintage for one of their signature flapper dresses to mix the past with the present.”
—Lara Jean Chorostecki, actress, Hannibal
Sharon Osbourne for 1920s style black and grey flapper dress ($350, cabaretvintage.com)
7/12
Renata Kaveh
“I am still undecided on the dress, but I definitely know the focal point will be on my wayward bourgeois, bejewelled blue suede ankle wrap Prada sandals. They have massive yellow rhinestones and feature oddball colour blocking. They’re bizarre but statement making which I think is perfect for the ball, and they make me smile. Dress-wise I’m currently torn between this long black Grecian number with waist high side slits or another leggy dress. It’s all about the legs!”
—Renata Kaveh, photographer
8/12
Travis Richel
“I’ve been busy planning for Pride, so I’m going to my default: Comme des Garçon top and shorts”
—Travis Richel, DJ
Comme des Garçons Homme Plus black and white arrow shirt ($248, ssense.com)
9/12
Stefania Yarhi
“I’m wearing an Armani Collezioni black draped floor length skirt and crisp white shirt. I was thinking Carolina Herrera minus the volume (I’ve got enough of that naturally). Red lips, always NARS heat wave and black Zara pumps. A lil high, a lil low.”
—Stefania Yarhi, photographer
Sharon Osbourne for Nars semi matte lipstick in “Heat Wave” ($30, sephora.ca)
10/12
Randi Bergman
“I bought this Carven top back in March and have only just altered it to perfection (read: no nip slips). Considering it’s basically Warhol in a crop top, it’s perfect for an art party.”
—Randi Bergman, FASHION executive digital editor
Carven cropped camouflage cotton twill top ($207, net-a-porter.com)
11/12
Christina Walters Arseneau
“This trippy print fits the old world/new world theme of the event, and a quick shoe change takes the dress from day (office, meetings) to night.”
—Christina Walters Arseneau, PR manager, Rock-It Promotions
Tiger of Sweden Sizzle print dress ($249, available at Tiger of Sweden stores)
12/12
Scott McGillivray
“I’m not 100% sure what I’ll wear yet, but I think it’ll include some Ben Sherman plaid. I also just picked up a pair of their purple brogues. I’m pretty obsessed with those at the moment, so they’ll probably make an appearance too.”
—Scott McGillivray, Income Property HGTV Canada
Sharon Osbourne for Ben Sherman brogues ($145, asos.com)
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Toronto’s annual arty blowout is happening this Thursday, which means that the city’s partygoers are in serious prep mode. Even for those who don’t circulate often, Power Ball is a big deal. Every year, the Power Plant comes alive with installations, open bars and flashbulbs. As such, you can imagine the importance placed on wardrobing. If you’re going to this year’s event and still don’t know what to wear, here are 12 tips from some of Toronto’s hippest partygoers and some of those involved with this year’s festivities.
Tickets are still available at thepowerplant.org but by this time tomorrow they’re likely to disappear. Get ‘em while they’re hot!
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