Walking the red carpet in May at Cannes, actress Tricia Braun currently promoting her latest film (and Cannes selection) “Big Muddy“  wore this lovely 1950s original to the screening and this 1960’s Cecil Chapman to an earlier event on the French Riviera.

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We love the opportunity to see former local Leith Clark now that she’s mostly abroad in the fashion centres of London, Paris and Italy.  Its also fantastic to know that she still thinks of us as well.  Here’s an excerpt from a recent interview with the international stylist in FASHION Magazine. Join our Guest List at the top right corner of the screen for updates on our parties, events, celebrity visits, and special sales!

How do you beat the winter blues? “I don’t get them; I love snow. I live in England, so I miss Canadian winters a lot. I love the burrowing. Everyone needs to burrow with blankets, cashmere, tea and movies.”

Where do you go vintage shopping in Toronto? “My favourite store is Cabaret. I love the boy that works there—I love that he has special things that he always thinks you’ll like.”

Best city to shop in? “Paris.”

Where will we find you? “Bon Marché, Miu Miu, Chanel, Les Archives de la Presse, Serge Lutens, Isabel Marant, Ladurée, Sonia Rykiel and Colette. But I like the Japanese cakes at Toraya more than shopping itself.”

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Katie Boland struts the TIFF Red Carpet in Cabaret Vintage - The Cabaret Collection Bijou Dress

We were so pleased that actress Katie Boland who stars in the movie Daydream Nation decided to wear one of our Cabaret Collection pieces, The Bijou, to the movie’s Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) premiere.  Katie is wearing the Bijou in violet, the classic lines emphasize her Old Hollywood appeal.  Check out her post at Blogto.com, her feature article at TheStar.com and interview with Elle Canada.

‘The purple dress was perfect for my premiere - Thank you so so much.

Melissa McClelland at Lilith Fair in her 1950s Cabaret Vintage Dress

“I have a brand new floral 1950’s dress to add to my Cabaret collection. It was the perfect, summery choice for my Lilith shows across North America.  For every comment I got on my lovely dress (& I got many!) I was sure to sing the praises of my favorite Toronto vintage shop – Cabaret Vintage in Toronto.  The folks at Cabaret dressed me for my wedding & they have dressed me for the stage & now my closet is oh so pretty.”

Cabaret friend and Lilith Fair participant Melissa McClelland will be playing tour guide to the ins and outs of the music series! We love Melissa’s style and she has also been spotted on the town with her Cabaret dresses. So stay tuned.

Cabaret Vintage on Cityline

If you didn’t catch the Vintage Style episode on CityLine a few months ago, the episode is replaying today! Check out their segment on Cabaret Vintage.  Also, if you love the raw silk black and white gown that Cityline host Tracy Moore  is wearing; its still actually available so contact us for details.

As a special treat, if you come in person to our Queen St. West store in Toronto this weekend and mention that you saw us on Cityline you will get 15% off all cocktail dresses!

What a sweet summer deal!

Janna Polzin in a 70's inspired Jersey dress from Cabaret for The Doras

When Janna Polzin, walked through our doors looking for a dress for The Dora Awards this past weekend, we had a wonderful time with her finding the perfect look.  After a few different options were explored, Janna found this dress was the one for her and we think she looks spectacular!

Janna is appearing as an alternate in The Sound of Music and was part of the huge search last year for the title role of Maria documented on the series “How do you solve a problem like Maria?”. Check out Janna’s Blog for her post on her experience getting ready for the red carpet.  Also if you are in toronto see The Sound of Music now playing at The Princess of Wales Theatre.

Pictured directly above is camera shy (this is as close as I was able to get to her with a lense) photographer, Sara Angelucci at the opening of her exhibit Regular 8 at the Wynick/Tuck Gallery in the 401 Richmond Centre.  Sara’s exhibit is part of the Contact 2009 festival continuing till May 30.

When Sara came to us at Cabaret months ago looking for vintage fashions for her models we were only happy to help her.  Regular 8 is done in a style which looks like a blown up image of super 8 film depiciting a variety of scenes of life in some magical time between the 1940s to 60s.  From pinned updos and wingtip shoes, each model has each vintage detail in place as the camera captures them at weddings, out with friends at a swanky bar for cocktails, or lovingly sharing a priviate moment with a child.

Its a show that you shouldn’t miss.  Check out Regular 8 before you miss it.

Exhibit: Regular 8, Wynick/Tuck Gallery, North Gallery Space. Opening May 9, 2–5 p.m.; May 9 to 30

Reviewed by Toronto Life Magazine