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SUMMARY:Vintage Fashion Panel
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, December 2\, 2025\nTime: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Doors open 6:30 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nTickets: $15 General\, $10 Senior (65+) / Student (with ID) \nCalling all fashion enthusiasts! Join us for an exciting panel discussion exploring the iconic fashion of the 1930s to the 1970s in celebration of our upcoming fall exhibition André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled. Moderated by Julia Galvez of the Toronto Vintage Society\, the panel features vintage shop owner Natasha Roberts of Spacevintage\, journalist Nathalie Atkinson\, and TV/film fashion expert and founding member of CAFTCAD Ian Drummond\, this discussion will dive into the key styles and trends of these transformative decades and how these trends continue to influence fashion today. \nAgenda\n6:30 pm – Doors Open\n7:00 pm – Event Begins\n8:00/8:30 pm – Event Ends/Galleries Open\n9:30 pm – Museum Closes \nBUY YOUR TICKETS  \nMEET THE SPEAKERS:\n\nABOUT NATHALIE ATKINSON: \n \nNathalie Atkinson is a Toronto-based culture journalist and film critic. A regular contributor to The Globe and Mail\, Zoomer magazine\, and member of the Toronto Film Critics Association\, she has also published freelance writing for FASHION\, Vulture\, CNN Style\, BBC Culture\, and Noir City. In addition to guest lectures and on-stage interviews at Hot Docs\, TIFF\, VIFF\, TIFA\, the Toronto Public Library\, the AGO\, and the Museum of Fine Arts Boston\, Nathalie is the creator and host of Designing the Movies\, a monthly film series of notable art direction\, costume and production design on screen. \n\n\nABOUT IAN DRUMMOND: \n \nIan Drummond has worked in the vintage fashion industry for about 40 years. He previously owned a vintage clothing store\, 20th Century Frox in 1984 and currently owns and operates his eponymous business Ian Drummond Collection\, a true vintage clothing rental resource servicing the Film and TV industry locally\, nationally and internationally. The Ian Drummond Collection celebrates almost 30 years in the business and has been a prime resource for the industry and has been featured in top movies and TV shows like Fantastic Beasts\, Chicago\, Hairspray\, and so much more. Ian is also a founding member of CAFTCAD\, an association established to build communication for costumer designers across Canada and a board chair for the Fashion History Museum.  \n\n\nABOUT NATASHA ROBERTS: \n \nNatasha Roberts is a second-generation vintage curator and Fashion Management graduate from George Brown College. She grew up immersed in the industry through her mother’s store\, Space Vintage. Over the years she developed a passion for personal styling and relaunched Space Vintage in 2017 in Kensington Market\, establishing it as a go-to destination for curated vintage. \nSpace Vintage is a Toronto-based styling service that uses vintage and sustainable clothing to meet a variety of fashion needs. Her go-to styling service has helped thousands of people find the perfect look for life’s most special moments. Now celebrating 22 years in business\, she continues to grow Space Vintage as Toronto’s premier styling service and go-top destination for vintage and sustainable formalwear.\n \n\nABOUT JULIA GALVEZ: \n\nJulia Galvez is a museum and events professional with over a decade of experience in Toronto’s arts and culture sector. Her passion for all things vintage has made her a dedicated collector and an active member of the Toronto Vintage Society—a community of vintage enthusiasts that showcases vintage events\, businesses\, and culture in Toronto. Specializing in historic and vintage knitting patterns\, Julia brings the past to life through her craft. Inspired by film\, television\, music\, and art\, Julia’s work focuses on amplifying BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ voices through a political\, socioeconomic\, and environmental lens across the decades.\n\nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/vintage-fashion-panel/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Talks
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Beading Workshop: Hoop Earrings
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, December 6\nTime: 11:30 am to 3:30 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum – Footprints Room\nTickets: $60 General \nBUY TICKETS  \nJoin Indigenous artist Marissa Magneson for an immersive workshop where you’ll learn the art of beading to create your own custom hoop earrings. Marissa will guide you through traditional beading techniques and share the cultural significance behind this beautiful craft. This workshop is perfect for those looking to connect with Indigenous art and craftsmanship while creating a unique\, handmade accessory. Just in time for the holiday season! Materials\, instruction\, and general museum access are included. \nThis event is suitable for those aged 16+.\n \nPlease check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Ticket includes access to all exhibitions. Contact shan@batashoemuseum.ca with any questions.  \nTerms and Conditions apply. \nABOUT THE ARTIST:\n \nMarissa Magneson is a Cree-Métis artist\, photographer\, educator\, and workshop facilitator. She has a BFA honours degree from York University (Toronto\, Canada) and a Master’s degree in Canadian and Indigenous Studies from Trent University (Peterborough\, Canada). Her research explores Indigenous methodologies using beadwork as visual storytelling. Marissa’s work is rooted in decolonizing education\, strengthening community\, and cultural reclamation. In her collaborative work with various organizations\, Marissa works towards photographing\, consulting\, educating\, and creating programming in meaningful ways. Marissa would like to acknowledge her maternal grandmother\, Elaine Jessop\, whose life-long work on Indigenous women’s rights inspires her own journey. \nMarissa is currently pursuing her Ph.D. at York University in the Faculty of Education where she is researching “Beadwork as Pedagogy: A Bridge Towards Cultural Reclamation and (re)Conciliation.”
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/indigenous-beading-workshop-hoop-earrings/
LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Stepping Through the Decades: A Luminis Choir Experience
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, December 13\nTime: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\nTickets: $45 \nStep into a world where timeless style meets unforgettable melodies at the Bata Shoe Museum. Set against the stunning backdrop of our upcoming exhibition André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled\, this immersive evening celebrates creativity across the decades\, weaving together the artistry of fashion and the emotional power of music. \nThroughout the evening\, the Luminis Choir—both as a full ensemble and in intimate small groups—will present beloved songs of the 20th century\, each performance echoing the spirit and style of the fashion eras featured in the exhibition. As the night unfolds\, the music will evolve—shifting from classical charm to chic lounge beats and stylish dance pop—inviting guests to mingle\, move\, and immerse themselves in a seamless fusion of sound and style. \nSip on fine wines\, sample specialty drinks\, and savor the atmosphere of this unique cultural experience. From the artistry on display to the music that moves you\, this is an evening designed to delight the senses and celebrate elegance in all its forms. \nWine samples from United Stars Winery\, Calmel & Joseph Winery\, non-alcoholic options\, light refreshments\, museum access\, and live music all included.  \nBUY NOW  \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime. \nCo-Presenter
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LOCATION:Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5S 1W7\, Canada
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SUMMARY:High Fashion Holidays: Winter Break at the BSM
DESCRIPTION:Date: December 22\, 2025 – January 2\, 2026 with exceptions\nTime: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nLocation: Bata Shoe Museum\, 327 Bloor St. W.\nCost: Included with General Admission\nThe Bata Shoe Museum is closed on December 25\, 26 and January 1 \nStep into the world of Italian-French shoe designer\, André Perugia (1893-1977) known for his innovative footwear designs with our family-friendly\, themed winter programming. Inspired by our newest exhibition\, André Perugia: A Design Legend Unveiled\, drop in for a variety of hands-on activities\, games\, presentations\, tours and prizes as you discover the work of one of the most significant and under-researched footwear designers of the 20th century. Crafts and activities vary. Drop-in only\, no registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult (18+) and attended to at all times while at the museum.  \nSCHEDULE:\nSelf-Guided Crafts ~ Monday through Sunday \nBeaded Shoelaces: customize your shoes with DIY beaded shoelaces\nColouring sheets: design an elegant shoe with colouring templates\nShoe Origami: try your hand at paper sculpture\nActivity Book: continue the fun all day with a take-home activity book \nGuided Activities ~  Mondays\, Tuesdays & Wednesdays* \n*Guided activities will be not be available on Wednesday\, December 24 \n11:00 am: Elegance Through the Ages Game (inspired by Roblox)\n1:00 pm: Guided Exhibition Tour\n2:30 pm: Elegance Through the Ages Game (inspired by Roblox)\n3:30 pm: Hands-on Presentation \nPlease review our Terms and Conditions in advance and check in with Visitor Services upon arrival. Questions? Email us info@batashoemuseum.ca anytime.
URL:https://batashoemuseum.ca/event/winter-break-at-the-bsm-2025/
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