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The Social Diary.

Canadian creativity. Great company. Discover the moments that make our gatherings worth coming out for.

Designer debuts · Creative collaborations · A community with style
November 5–7, 2026 · Made for HimHolt Renfrew Centre · Toronto
Made for Him

Good style.
Great company.

A fresh edit for him. A room full of personal style. And plenty of reasons to stay a little longer.

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The Social Diary   /   The gentleman’s edit
A very good room to be in.
Inside Made for Him

The gentleman’s edit.
With room for personality.

Made for Him brought a three-day edit of menswear and accessories into the boutique. Statement blazers, rich textures and easy layers offered plenty to try. Guests brought the looks to life, shared a drink and made time for one another.

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A blazer. A point of view.

Pattern, burgundy and a little confidence. A look made personal.

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Same blazer. New energy.

A beret, amber glasses and denim. The same piece, worn his way.

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The company is part of it.

A shared drink. A conversation. A reason to make an afternoon of it.

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Good company.
Worth coming out for.

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October 29, 2026 · Andes Connection Sip & ShopHolt Renfrew Centre · Toronto
Andes Connection

A little warmth.
A lovely afternoon.

Alpaca layers, a glass raised, and a few very good reasons to linger.

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The Social Diary   /   Sip & Shop
Here’s to a lovely afternoon.
Inside the afternoon

Feel the warmth
of the Andes.

Founder Nancy Martinez brought Andes Connection’s alpaca collection to Toronto Designers Market, now Wilkes & Bowens. An afternoon to meet the founder, discover the pieces and try something lovely on—with wine, Peruvian pisco and conversation along the way.

From the afternoon · In motion
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Try it. Make it yours.

A turn in the mirror. A new way to wear it.

Browse the collection · In motion
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The pleasure is in the details.

Browse the rails. Feel the textures. Find the piece that speaks to you.

From the afternoon · In motion
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From the boutique to Bloor.

Karen takes a beautiful layer out into the city.

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Come for the discovery.
Stay for the company.

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October 2, 2026 · A Toronto debutHolt Renfrew Centre · Toronto
IMATA × TDM

IMATA arrived.
Toronto
came through.

Bold colour. Beautiful clothes. And people who know how to make an entrance.

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The Social Diary   /   Collection debut
Personal style. Present and accounted for.
Inside the evening

A first look.
A lasting impression.

For its Toronto debut, IMATA brought expressive colour, dramatic silhouettes and plenty to discover to Toronto Designers Market, now Wilkes & Bowens. Guests met the designer, explored the collection and saw the pieces come alive beyond the hanger.

There were conversations around the clothes, looks worth a second glance, and smiling guests with IMATA bags in hand. A collection to discover. A little time together. Something special to take home.

A few moments from the evening
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Better in good company.

The smiles. The style. The shared discoveries.

In motion · 9 seconds
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Colour makes an entrance.

A closer look at the orange outfit, in motion.

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Stay for the conversation.

A moment beside the Toronto debut display.

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The people make it.

A little warmth between beautiful discoveries.

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That could be
your next great find.

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More from the diary
Summer 2026 · The BDC ResidencySTACKT Market · Toronto
The BDC Residency

A new setting.
A world to discover.

Canadian creativity, from what you wear to how you live. A summer chapter at STACKT Market.

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Wilkes & Bowens   /   Black Designers of Canada
A summer chapter at STACKT.
Inside the residency

Canadian creativity.
A new place to find it.

Wilkes & Bowens brought its eye for discovery to the Black Designers of Canada residency at STACKT Market. Fashion, jewellery, bags, fragrance and pieces for the home shared one space—an invitation to explore Black Canadian design, follow your curiosity and find something that felt like you.

From the residency · Bullish Customs · Tap for sound
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Step inside the residency.

A light-filled space. An edit worth taking your time with.

From the residency · Villa Aburi · Tap for sound
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Beautiful to live with.

Fragrance, candles and thoughtful details for home.

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There’s always
more to discover.

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April 10, 2026 · Stay Relevant × Nurture with NatureHolt Renfrew Centre · Toronto
Stay Relevant ×
Nurture with Nature

Good energy.
All around.

Art on the walls. Sushi on the table. People making an evening of it.

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The Social Diary   /   A creative collaboration
From the evening · Film by PixSoulls
Inside the evening

A reason
to come together.

Stay Relevant × Nurture with Nature brought artist Malcolm-Emilio and the three-piece collaboration into the boutique. Around it, guests explored the art and design, exchanged stories and shared sushi. An evening of creativity, conversation and discovery at Toronto Designers Market, now Wilkes & Bowens.

From the evening · PixSoulls
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Step into the room.

Personal style, conversation and plenty to discover.

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From the evening · PixSoulls
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Stay for the stories.

Art, ideas and the people behind the collaboration.

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From the evening · PixSoulls
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Something lovely to share.

Sushi on the table. Another reason to linger.

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The artist’s introduction · Tap for sound
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A little curiosity
goes a long way.

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March 13, 2026 · Desatita by MohitHolt Renfrew Centre · Toronto
Desatita by Mohit

From the runway.
Into the room.

The drama of the collection. The story behind it. An evening to experience both, up close.

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The Social Diary   /   From runway to retail
The designer. The looks. The occasion.
Inside the evening · March 13, 2026

Meet the mind
behind the designs.

From Runway to Retail brought designer Mohit of Desatita into conversation at Toronto Designers Market, now Wilkes & Bowens. Hosted by Hillary LeBlanc Media, the evening explored the inspiration and process behind his work, with selected looks brought to life by models in the boutique. A chance to see the details, hear the story and experience the collection beyond the runway.

From the evening · @simonbunyi · Tap for sound
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The boutique becomes the runway.

Blush, burgundy and black. The collection comes alive, with guests right there.

From the evening · @simonbunyi · Tap for sound
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Stay for the story.

The ideas. The process. A closer connection to the person behind the pieces.

From the evening · @simonbunyi · Tap for sound
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Made for an entrance.

Sculptural shapes, flowing fabric and a little drama with every step.

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Soft colour. Strong impression.

A closer look at the draping, structure and movement.

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Some things are better
experienced in person.

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The 2025 diary · A few highlightsToronto Designers Market · Now Wilkes & Bowens
From the Social Diary

A little look back
at 2025.

Designer debuts, memorable looks and good reasons to gather. A few chapters from our earlier diary.

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Richantee · Regalo Studios · House of Dwir · Shop & Sip
An orange Richantee gown in sunlightA yellow Regalo Studios look styled outdoors
2025
October 16, 2025 · In-store launch

Richantee.

Personal styling, champagne and fashion networking marked an in-store launch with plenty of reasons to linger.

2025
October 2, 2025 · Capsule launch

Regalo Studios.

A first look at the FW25 capsule. A chance to meet the designers, explore the pieces and make an evening of it.

2025
September 23, 2025 · Collection showcase

House of Dwir.

Savage Elegance brought bold FW25 design and personal style into the spotlight.

2025
May 8, 2025 · Shop & Sip

For Mom—and for you.

The diary continues.

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The Well-Lived List

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your invitation.

Meet the designers. Discover something unexpected. Stay for the company.

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