Talent and politics unite for the U.S.-Nordic Leaders Summit

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As The Cut and Reuters reports, the Obamas hosted a very small 300-or so affair in honour of the U.S.-Nordic Leaders Summit.

The exclusive event had guests from every creative outlet. From fashion designers like Rick Owens and his partner Michele Lamy, to artists like Janelle Monae, the event brought some stunning looks that we believe now future State Dinner guests will have to up their style game even more so.

Other guests included Scandal's Bellamy Young, Jidenna Mobisson, Master of None's Aziz Ansari (with his adorable mom who is also on the show, as his date!), The Mindy Project's Ed Weeks, and Tracee Ellis Ross.

On Friday, creatives mingled with White House officials, diplomats, CEOs, and donors on the South Lawn. The atmosphere had a special touch of hand-rolled beeswax candles lit up which as Reuters reports, "reflected off ten-foot pillars of ice, an homage to the northern lights."

Pop singer Demi Lovato performed after the Nordic-inspired meal. The dinner included ahi tuna, tomato tartare, and classic red wine-braised beef short ribs.

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Janelle Monae

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Bellamy Young and Ed Weeks

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Tracee Ellis Ross

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Rick Owens and Michele Lamy

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Jidenna Mobisson

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Aziz Ansari and Fatima Ansari

Get the look: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's Chatelaine spread

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For those who may have missed it and perfect for our Capital Hill Style #TBT, Chatelaine wrote an article on Sophie Gregoire Trudeau last March. 

The article explores a day in the life of Sophie, focusing on her hectic work-life balance and how she handles being the spouse of the prime minister. 

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As expected, Sophie was styled by Jessica Mulroney using Canadian designers.

Shop the look (according to Chatelaine):
Wardrobe, jumpsuit look:
Jumpsuit, dennismerotto.com. 
Cuff, jenny-bird.com. 
Ring, deandavidson.ca.
Wardrobe, denim look: 
Babaton blouse top, aritzia.com. 
Jeans, joefresh.com. 
Jewellery, deandavidson.ca. 

Spring into summer with bags from Claire Underwood's closet

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Binge-ing Season 4 of House of Cards is long gone, but the panic for spring and summer wardrobe staples has just begun.

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With the help of Kemal Harris (thank you, Kemal!), Robin Wright's stylist on and off the set of House of Cards, we are able to give you the exclusive on Claire Underwood's handbags seen and carried in Season 4.

The polished and impeccable style of Claire Underwood has caught the eyes of fashion editors, stylists, and handbag enthusiasts.

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In previous seasons of the show, Mrs. Underwood carries a Mulberry Bayswater, a Yves Saint Laurent Muse, a vintage Hermes Kelly, and at the peak of Season 3, the Saint Laurent Sac de Jour.

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For Season 4, Mrs. Underwood uses only two handbags. The first, we have seen before, her Saint Laurent Sac de Jour. Her second, Harris confirmed with us herself, is the Ralph Lauren Medium Tiffin bag.

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Both handbags come in various sizes and colours depending on your own aesthetic. If you truly want to be inspired by Claire Underwood, may we suggest sticking to neutrals tones and colour palettes for a minimal look for summer.

Shop the look:
Saint Laurent Sac de Jour
Ralph Lauren Medium Tiffin

Recap: 2017 Invictus Games Launch

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Prince Harry and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were in Toronto earlier this week to promote the launch of the Toronto 2017 Invictus Games, a competition for veteran and active armed forces members.

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It seems like everyone had a great time promoting the games. We've all seen those one-armed push-ups Justin did, right?

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The 2016 Invictus Games begin May 8 in Orlando, Florida. 

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#AlbertaStrong

Movie Night on the Hill: Room

Cas Anvar and Wendy Crewson

This year's Movie Night on the Hill featured the 2015 acclaimed film, Room starring Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay. The independent Canadian-Irish drama was shown at the Canadian Museum of History, hosted by Minister Melanie Joly. 

Attendees of the reception and screening included actors of the film, Cas Anvar and Wendy Crewson.

From left, Noah Segal, Cas Anvar, Wendy Crewson, David Gross, Naveen Prasad

From Left, Mark O'Neil, Minister Melanie Joly, Jim Fleck, Hubert Lacroix, Wendy Crewson, and Cas Anvar

From left, David Gross, Minister Melanie Joly, Carolle Brabant, Wendy Crewson, and Cas Anvar

From left, Naveen Prasad, Minister Melanie Joly, and Noah Segal

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Drake ups his fashion game for VIEWS

Drake dropped his much-anticipated album VIEWS today exclusively on Apple Music and iTunes.

In addition, the Canadian rapper included a stylish digital booklet to go with the album. We are happy to see Drake in polished suiting (which appears to be Tom Ford) for these photo shoots, as he is often spotted in his own OVO athleisurewear in candids. Drake isn't a total newbie to the fashion game, though. After all, he opened his last album Nothing Was The Same with a reference to Tom Ford's Tuscan Leather Eau de Parfume. In return, Ford named one of his lipsticks after the rapper in his Lips & Boys collection. 

Of course, this booklet wouldn't be Canadian without featuring Canada Goose bombers and shots of Toronto. 

In other news, we will be one of the first in North America to sample the artist's new whiskey, Virginia Black this summer with the help of the LCBO, so stay tuned.

Images courtesy of Hypebeast.