You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one

40 years ago Yoko Ono and John Lennon staged one of their most memorable political events in Montreal. The duo made international headline protesting the Vietnam war from Suite 1741, of the Queen Elizabeth Hotel. During their week long "bed-in" Ono and Lennon met with over 150 journalists each day to discuss their hopes for a peaceful future. During that time Lennon also wrote and recorded "Give Peace a Chance" from his hotel room.
To celebrate this historical event, and the message it provided, the Montreal Museum of Fine Art is hosting Imagine: The Peace Ballad of John & Yoko, an exhibition intended to provide political and social context to the 1969 "bed-in." The exhibition was produced and curated with the help of Yoko Ono, who will receive the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement award at this year's Venice Biennale. There are over 140 works including many unpublished photographs, videos, and films. You can even play "Imagine" on a white baby grand piano. The whole experience is very inspirational, something we could all use a hefty dose of in these troubled times. The exhibition runs until June 21st, and in keeping with the theme of the exhibition, admission is free. GO.

Models and Mortals

Who: Anyone who matters in the fashion world

What: The party of the year
Wear: Your most decadent attire
When: Whenever you manage to snag an invitation
Why: Because you’re no one until somebody judges you (on your outfit that is)

The Costume Institute Gala at the Met, is the most desirable invitation of the spring season. This year's “Model as Muse” theme didn’t floor me with its creativity. After all, most celebrities attempt to dress like they fell out of an editorial anyway, with various degrees of success. Attempting anything too avant garde often makes one look like fashion road kill:

Louis Vuitton

Blair would not approve.......Despite some unfortunate choices, most of the ladies in attendance looked lovely. Trends of the evening included jewel tones, shorter then short dresses, full skirts, black booties, and strappy sky-high sandals. Below are my favorite outfits of the evening.

Phi, Thakoon


Nina Ricci


Oscar de la Renta


Balmain, Marc Jacobs


Chanel, Versace