Vogue fashion journalist Christian Allaire shares his gripping new memoir and discusses his journey from growing up on the Nipissing First Nation reserve in Northern Ontario to making his mark on the New York fashion world.
From grinding as an unpaid intern, to becoming a glitzy (but overworked) fashion editor, Allaire writes with feeling about the struggle to find his place—and community—in the highly exclusive world of fashion. And he recounts, with great candour, the difficulty of balancing his ambitions with the often inaccurate perceptions—including his own—of his culture’s place in the realm of fashion.
Christian Allaire speaks with actor Devery Jacobs about From the Rez to the Runway and the joy, honesty, adversity—and great clothes—that come along with pursuing your dreams.
Q&A and book signing to follow. Books available for purchase.
About this event’s guests:
Christian Allaire
Devery Jacobs
Read more:
From the Rez to the Runway: Forging My Path in Fashion
The Power of Style: How Fashion and Beauty Are Being Used to Reclaim Cultures
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PLAN YOUR VISIT:
Location: Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street), 2nd floor
Time: Doors open 6:00pm, Event starts 7:00pm.
Tickets: Free registration required.
Ticket policy: Tickets guaranteed until 6:50pm, after which rush line admission begins. Seating first come, first served.
Bar: Beer/wine available for purchase (debit/credit only).
Accessibility: TPL is committed to accessibility. If you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request accommodation for this event, please contact accessibleservices@tpl.ca or 416-393-7099 at least three weeks prior to the event.
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This event is part of our signature Salon Series, where we host local and international authors, artists and thinkers in conversation about their new books and big ideas.
It is also part of our Indigenous Celebrations series, generously supported by TD Bank Group, through the TD Ready Commitment.
