🎙️ A night of real talk & runway truth!
Optics PR was proud to support a special live taping of Off The Rack with @hillaryleblanc & @sumaiyakamanito — hosted at @torontodesignersmarket in celebration of @fashionarttoronto ’s 20th anniversary ✨🧵
Massive thanks to our community partners:
🥭 @rubiconexoticcanada – vibrant, tropical refreshment all evening
🍯 @honeysoulfood – Mississauga soul food made with love
🍿 @comebacksnacks – gourmet popcorn with purpose, founded by @realemilyobrien to support second chances 💪🏽
🎤 The panel, From Runway to Retail, featured industry trailblazers:
👩⚖️ @ashleefroese – fashion & branding lawyer
🧥 @cafferyvanhorne – designer, stylist & HGTV host
💇♀️ @ashleygalang – celebrated editorial & commercial stylist
Together, they explored the hustle, heart, and hurdles behind building a fashion brand in Canada 🇨🇦
📸 Huge thanks to our photographer @justinagyarko for capturing the magic!
🎧 Missed it live? Catch Off The Rack on YouTube for bold convos where fashion meets culture. New episodes now streaming — on /offtherackpodcast.
#CanadianFashion #LivePodcast #FashionPanel #SupportLocalBrands #FashionArtToronto #TorontoEvents
JOIN US - a Live Podcast in Partnership with FAT and TDM ❤️
Off The Rack is hosting a LIVE podcast at @torontodesignersmarket as part of @fashionarttoronto ’s 20th anniversary celebration and Canadian retailer programming!
Join us at 50 Bloor W, from 6pm to 10pm on May 27th! Tickets for sale on eventbrite now!
Our panelists include:
award-winning fashion and branding lawyer @ashlee_froese of @froese_law
Contributing Fashion Stylist for @fashioncanada@ashleygalang
designer, FAT alumni and host of @hgtv STYLED @cafferyvanhorne
Thank you to everyone at FAT for collaborating, and our team behind the scenes including @justinagyarko and @optics_pr
What a night at the Sober Stories live recording experience 🎙️⚡ — sharing space with the brilliant @so_rhidiculous and @fannyngantcheu , guided by the ever-gracious @hillaryleblancmedia made this one unforgettable 💫
Real talk on sobriety, healing, and growth isn’t always easy — but nights like these remind us it’s so necessary ❤️🩹 Let’s keep these conversations flowing, one brave story at a time ➡️
Grateful for the magic-makers who helped set the scene:
📸 Stills: @ladymensahstudios
🎥 Video + edit: @justinagyarko
📷 Booth fun: @hiddensmirkphotobooth
🥤 Refreshments: @rubiconexotic@getgruvi
🌿 Glow-up: @loccitane
📍 Space: @torontodesignersmarket@holtrenfrewcentre
🍴 Eats: @kairokocktailz_toronto
🎶 Vibes: @dj__blavo
🗞️ Event PR: @optics_pr
To everyone who laughed, listened, and leaned in — your presence meant everything ✨✊ Let’s keep showing up for each other.
#SoberStories #CommunityCare #StorytellingMatters #SoberVibes #HeartWork #HealingSpaces #SupportEachOther #GratefulEnergy
Huge thank you to @rubiconexotic for fueling our Sober Stories Live Podcast with colour, flavour, and good vibes during a powerful night of connection and healing 💬❤️
Held at @torontodesignersmarket , this sober social brought together with amazing guests and the storytelling platform of @hillaryleblancmedia for this ongoing conversation around sobriety all put together by the fantastic @justinagyarko 🧠
Whether they were networking, sharing, or just taking it all in — guests stayed refreshed thanks to your support 🧃🙌 We’re so grateful to have @rubiconexotic with us for this moment that truly mattered captured by the amazing @ladymensahstudios .
Visit their page to discover more flavours of the exotic!
#soberstories #rubicon #healingincommunity #soberevents #grateful
Championing women’s voices globally 🌍💪 This weekend, Fil Martino from @680news@filmartino is shining a spotlight on the courageous women’s rights activism in Afghanistan. 🎙️✨ Through her powerful interviews, she shares stories of resilience, hope, and determination from women fighting for justice and equality.
We also want to give a big thank you to @aryanasayeed and @citynewstoronto for highlighting and championing women’s rights. 🙏💜 Let’s continue to stand together, support, and amplify their voices. 🌟
Tune in to be inspired and join the movement for change. 🙌
#WomensRights #AfghanWomen #FilMartino #680News #AryanaSayeed #Activism #GlobalVoices #EqualityForAll #StandWithWomen”
🎤✨ Aryana Sayeed Featured on CityNews 680!
This morning, Fil Martino spoke with Aryana Sayeed on CityNews 680, highlighting her remarkable journey and tonight’s unforgettable performance in Toronto! 🇨🇦🎶
About Aryana Sayeed:
🌟 Afghanistan’s biggest superstar
💪 Women’s rights activist and cultural icon
🌐 Over 250 million YouTube views
🎤 300+ concerts across the globe
Aryana’s music not only uplifts audiences worldwide but also champions the Afghan community and inspires countless fans. Her deep connection to Canada shines through in her love for the diverse culture here and her loyal Afghan-Canadian fans. ❤️🎶
Tour Dates:
📍 Toronto: Tonight, December 21, 2024 at the Great Canadian Casino Resort
📍 Montreal: Tomorrow, December 22, 2024 at L’Olympia
Don’t miss this incredible chance to witness her empowering performance live! 🎟️✨
👉 Purchase your tickets now and join the celebration!
#aryanasayeed #newbeginningworldtour #torontoevent #afghanmusic #livemusic
🎤🌟✨❤️🎶
🎉✨ Celebrating the grand opening of Les Provence’s new Oshawa location! 🌟 Optics PR is thrilled to have partnered with Rubicon Exotic Drinks 🍹 to bring a refreshing experience to our amazing customers. A huge thank you to @rubiconexotic for their incredible support! 🙌 Visit us at the Oshawa Centre, located at 419 King Street West, Oshawa, Ontario, L1J 2K5. 🛍️
#grandopeningparty 🎈 #rubiconexoticdrinks 🍹 #oshawacentre
🚗💨 What an exhilarating weekend at @drive_festival_auto ! 🏎️
Thrilled to experience the incredible cars, test drives, and of course, the Mobil 1 Dream Car Speed Run! 🔥 A massive thank you to the team at Drive Festival for the invite – I’m already looking forward to next year’s event! 🙌✨
Shoutout to some of the amazing sponsors who made this experience even more unforgettable:
@mobil1racing for keeping the engines roaring 🏁, @PirelliTires for the smoothest ride 🛞
@michelinusa for delivering top performance , @ctmpofficial for hosting such a legendary event! 🏆
Can’t wait to see you all at #DriveFestival2025! 🎉
Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on the action next year! 🗓️🚗
#DriveFestival2024 #CarLoversUnite #AutoPassion #carcommunity
