Inside the Toronto Life Stylebook launch party: 38 photos of the city’s best-dressed set celebrating the start of spring

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Is there a better indication that spring has finally sprung than an empty coat check room at a party? Such was the case at the launch for the spring issue of the Toronto Life Stylebook—there was an abundance of sheer dresses, bare legs and strappy sandals but not a single winter accessory in sight. Adding to the spring atmosphere were Edward Scissorhands-worthy topiaries that dotted the Distillery District’s Fermenting Cellar and greeted guests at the party’s entrance.

Speaking of guests, Toronto Life Stylebook cover girl Sarah Gadon was a perfect fit for the role of guest of honour, wearing a sleek blue and black Greta Constantine dress from the Fall 2013 collection. Considering that many of the partygoers have appeared on most-fashionable lists (be it Toronto Life’s or elsewhere) it was hard to stay focused on one outfit for more than a few seconds. The Beckerman sisters kept things colourful with Samantha in a neon accented blouse and Caillianne in a pastel floral-print dress. Florals certainly were the uniform of choice for the party—from vibrant digital prints to whispy petals, watching the crown was like witnessing an Erdem and Mary Katranzou-themed Pinterest board come to life.

Also catching our eye were two women in elaborate lace sari dresses covered in sparkly rhinestone embellishments—like a very literal interpretation of Chanel’s Métiers d’Art Bombay collection. They mingled with Kealan Sullivan—who had an equally attention-grabbing outfit on, which included a very Moschino-esque black brimmed hat and black and white printed palazzo pants.

As for the party itself, the spring garden theme was only slightly interrupted by a shiny red Cadillac (and we’re still wondering how it got inside) that was parked at one end of the room—thankfully attentive waiters prevented it from becoming a very expensive place to leave an empty wine glass. None the less, it became a popular spot to pose for photographs. And on the other side of the Fermenting Cellar photos were just as important: a gallery space was set up to showcase fashion-focused works by some of Toronto Life’s favourite photographers, all of which were part of a silent auction for charity.

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