Toronto Men's Fashion Week gets a new home

By

Jennifer Braun

Published
Jul 20, 2016

Toronto Men's Fashion Week (TOM*) is moving to a new location for the Spring/Summer 2017 season taking place August 15, 2016 to August 21, 2016.
 
Canada’s only men’s fashion week will make the Mattamy Athletic Centre, formerly known as Maple Leaf Gardens, it’s new home and official event venue for its upcoming showcase.
 

"With the phenomenal growth of TOM* in just the past two years, we needed to move to a bigger venue," says Jeff Rustia, Executive Director and Founder of TOM*, in a news statement. 
 
The Mattamy Athletic Centre is a historical landmark which has housed twelve Canadian sports teams and hosted legends such as Muhammad Ali, Winston Churchill, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and more. It is located at the corner of Church and Carlton street.

"We are excited for TOM* to become a part of its history and heritage through showcasing men's fashion in the heart of the city," adds Rustia.

TOM* Spring/Summer 2017 season will showcase collections from: Caffery Van Horne, Candace Daniela, Diodati By Luca Galaardo, Finezza, SWAM, HENDRIXROE, Joao Paulo Guedes, Zane Barlas, Xian, L'Momo, Kollar and O'Kana.
 
Runway presentations will begin Thursday, August 18 and continue through to August 21.
 
TOM* is the eighth men's fashion week in the world and is the most influential platform in Canada for menswear designers and brands.