The Ottawa Fashion Week Board of Directors announced this season’s charitable partnership with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Canada. A runway show, titled “Runway for a Better Way” in support of UNICEF will be organized and co-hosted by Ottawa native, Kevin Carroll (www.allaccesswithkevin.com/) on Sunday, February 19th 2012 in the Confederation Ballroom at the Westin Hotel Ottawa (11 Colonel By Drive). The event will feature celebrity models Gabrielle Miller (Corner Gas/Call Me Fitz), Rosey Edeh (ET Canada), Tré Armstrong (So You Think You Can Dance Canada), Erica Wark (CBC’s Steven and Chris), Leesa Butler (www.f-list.ca), Casie Stewart (www.casiestewart.com), Elizabeth Manley (Olympic Silver Medalist), Gail McInnes (TDot TV http://gailmcinnes.com/), Cory Lee (Degrassi), TL Rader (Professional Ballroom Dancer) and Solange Tuyishime (UNICEF Canada Ambassador) in designs by Rachel Sin (www.rachelsin.com/) , DeMOYO (www.paidemoyochideya.com/) and Sarah Stevenson (www.sarahstevensondesign.com/) with jewellery by MMCrystal (www.MMCrystal.com).

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On Friday, January 20th (2012), Create & Barrel celebrated the grand opening of its first CB2 store in Canada.

CB2 purchased and transformed the building that used to be ‘The Big Bop’ at Queen and Bathurst.

In attendance:  Natalie Brown, Shoana Jensen, Andrew Sardone, Philip Sparks, Candice Chan, and Gail McInnes.

Photography by Ryan Emberley

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“He’s not the first to screw up a lyric in America’s national anthem. Christina Aguliera did the same thing when she sang it (at the Super Bowl last year),” says Gail McInnes, owner of Magnet Creative Management, a Toronto-based publicity and brand management agency. “In this particular case, he needs to apologize right away, especially when dealing with something that is held so close to people’s hearts. He needs to be transparent about why. Was he nervous? And then say something positive about the experience and hope his fans will forgive him. He may not have gained any fans with this performance, but his real fans will forgive him.”

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“On Wednesday, January 18 (2012), Boutique hosted ‘White Out,’ a fundraiser for Wear White 4 Windfall, in the Village.

One of the many upcoming fundraisers for WW4W, White Out was hosted by Mike Chalut and featured music by Jeff Kirkwood.

Photography by Ryan Emberley“

Here with Sabrina Maddeaux and Renee Sylvestre Williams.

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“As shallow as the Fashion world may seem, there is a silver lining of good in the form of Windfall. Founded in 1991 this unique award-winning charity provides BRAND NEW clothing and assistance to 64,000 people in the GTA who are in need. Windfall provides for children, for women who seek refuge in shelters, and for people in need of work.”

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“The great news is that this Passion for Fashion program I completed has this great little middle? Aside from the cash prize competition the best part I think is the MENTORS. I now have FASHION INDUSTRY MENTORS. You have no idea how excited I am over this and I have Mentors who have experience in adding environmental value and charitable causes to their businesses. Something, I strive for. This is so great! I met most of them yesterday and I was so impressed by all these people who are just willing to help budding entrepreneurs like myself. The Fashion Tribe was there too! What a great thing.

I would like to personally thank, Gail McInnes, our lovely coordinator of PFF for doing this. Without her, this program would not exist and I wouldn’t have ever found the niche I belong in. I met lovely Mentors and had great insight into the industry. THANK YOU, GAIL! :)”

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“We sent our photographer Becca Lemire to the most glamourous NYE party in Toronto to snap pics and survey the vivacious crowd on what their big resolutions are for 2012. From curbing one’s poutine habits to changing the world, here is what partygoers had to say about the year ahead.

“No New Years resolutions – every day should be a day to find something to change” – Gail McInnes”

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“As the city gears up for the biggest party night of the year, we surveyed some of Toronto’s most sociable butterflies about their favourite nighttime pastimes in 2011.” by Paul Aguirre-Livingston

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“Easy & The Fifth hosts a masquerade ball featuring Toronto’s fashion elite (Anita Clarke, Shinan Govani, John-Paul Ricchio, Gail McInnes & our Winter print issue‘s Eye For Style glamour gal, April Wozny). $100 for an all open bar, people.”

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I went for high tea at the Windsor Arms Hotel with the ladies from Oh So Cosmo.

“One of Canada’s top Public Relations Companies Media Profile, rang in the Holidays in a big way at Party Hotspot The Burroughes earlier this evening.  The much-hyped Party was listed among The Toronto Star‘s Top Five Crashworthy Holiday Parties in the City and there  were no empty glasses to be found.

Several Media Personalities including Canadian TV Legend Lloyd Robertson were spotted and lucky attendees Jessica and Natalie managed to convince him to get inside the on-site Photo Booth and snap some awesome Photos together! “

“On Monday, December 5th (2011) The Winchester opened its doors to friends and media for a sampling of its fall/winter menu.

Once a watering hole for Al Capone and Billie Holiday, this historic Cabbagetown landmark is now helmed in the kitchen by Chef Binh An Nguyen (formerly of Spoke Club).

In attendance:  Shawn Hewson & Ruth Promislow, Gail McInnes, and Justin Edmead.

Photography by Ryan Emberley“ 

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“Faulhaber Public Relations celebrated its 10-year anniversary at Neubacher Shor Gallery in Toronto in association with PROJECT F – a photo exhibit collaboration with Christopher Wadsworth, Serge Kerbel, Brennen DeMelo and Evygeny Loukianenkov.”

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“Recently EG Cares, a charitable division of Elizabeth Grant Skin Care, presented a night of entertainment, drinks and gourmet canapés at The Great Hall in Toronto to raise money for The Big Give. All of the proceeds from the evening’s ticket sales were given to the Look Good Feel Better Foundation, which is dedicated to improving the self-image of men and women who are affected by cancer and its treatments. The evening was hosted by 103.9 Proud FM’s Mike Chalut and partygoers were automatically entered in raffle prizes, such a week private stay in the south of France, items from Gucci and Tiffany & Co., and Maple Leafs tickets, as well as treated to live entertainment by The Apollo Effect, Disco Rebels, and performance art by local artist, Jessica Gorlicky. Notable attendees present included Ainsley Kerr, Gail McInnes, and Anna von Francis.”

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For the 1st time ever EG Cares presents: THE BIG GIVE in support of Look Good, Feel Better. On Nov 1st, 2011, 548 people joined together at The Great Hall to Eat, Drink and Give back!!

(Photo: Arthur Mola)

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WOOT!  Check out this fabulous interview on Broken Heel Diaries with Toronto-based IT girl Gail McInnes.

Gail runs a successful marketing and event management company called Magnet Creative and in her part time, she volunteers for TFI and runs the Passion For Fashion program at Youth Employment Services.

I first met Gail a while ago when she was a teen model and just embarking on her fashion career. But it wasn’t until she starting working at TFI as my assistant that I truly got to know and love her. After leaving TFI and gaining some more industry experience, Gail joined TFI’s Resident program and launched Canada’s first styling lounge called The Style Box. Earlier this year, Gail was nominated for The Scottish Fashion Awards (she’s a native Glaswegian) which was held in conjunction with Vogue.com.

in Gail’s profile on Broken Heel Diaries she says that I’ve been her mentor and role model for the last 10 years. I’m extremely honoured and touched to think that I’ve made a difference. God willing, I hope to be a source of inspiration for Gail and others for many years to come. Thank you for the mention Gail!

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NKPR’s popular pop-up gifting suite was transported to another era, through a Great Gatsby-inspired makeover by designer Karen Sealy of Sealy Design Inc. The lounge features some of the latest product arrival from Canadian & international brands.

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“Vancouver based luxury fashion brand Obakki may be known in fashion circles as an effortless chic fashion brand, but in other circles the name—Obakki—is synonymous with bringing clean drinking water and education to regions of South Sudan through the Obakki Foundation.”

Read it on Global News: Global News | Fashion and celebrities bring water and education to Africa 

Gail McInnes: a Glasgow-born Toronto-based entrepreneur in the fashion industry. Now if that’s not a mouthful, Gail’s 14 years of experience and numerous accolades are sure to be! Prior to launching Magnet Creative Management in 2010, a full marketing, promotions and event management company, Gail founded The Style Box in the Toronto Fashion Incubator, Canada’s first-ever Canadian designer fashion rental showroom. She’s been on every major news outlet from television spots on CTV to write-ups in the Globe and Mail and National Post.

This year Gail was nominated as “Communicator of the Year” at the Scottish Fashion Awards, in association with Vogue.com, giving her international notoriety.

When she isn’t in her office at Magnet Creative or attending Toronto’s hottest events, you’ll find Gail working away her free hours at Youth Employment Services working with youth as the Passion for Fashion program coordinator.

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