News & Events
The scoop, the news, the happenings.
The scoop.
News about events, fashion, lifestyle, charity, and art.
Marilyn Brooks Invested to the Order of Canada
Fashion Designer, Retailer, Mentor, Author November 17, 2022, OTTAWA — Today Marilyn Brooks was honoured in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa as she was invested into the Order of Canada. Former Governor General Michaëlle Jean presided over the investiture, as...
Order of Canada
Fashion Designer, Retailer, Mentor, Fundraiser, artist, Author June 29, 2022, TORONTO – It is with great pride and honour we announce today that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has appointed Marilyn Brooks-Coles, O.Ont....
A new Year with Hope, Love and Creativity
As we start the new year, let’s look forward to a year filled with hope, love and creativity. I have been spending time safe have home with my husband, painting and keeping in touch with friends. We are so fortunate that in today’s day and age, we can go through...
Exhibition & Art sale Nov 5-9
Marilyn Brooks-Coles, O. Ont Marilyn Brooks presents a retrospective of her art as developed over the past sixteen years. During this period Brooks shifted her talents from the world of creating fashion for women to the creation of art. Marilyn’s work, primarily in...
Seneca’s School of Fashion is celebrating 40+ of Marilyn Brooks’ fashions
JOIN US AT THE OPENING RECEPTION! You and your guests are invited to join the Seneca School of Fashion’s celebration of Marilyn Brooks’ 40+ years of fashion at the OPENING RECEPTION May 6th from 6 pm to 8 pm. Marilyn would be...
B.A.S.H. celebration at Women’s Art Association of Canada
The Women’s Art Association of Canada is holding a special exhibition for two weekends to honour women 80 years of age and over. There are many events and special activities planned.Marilyn Brooks is one of the featured artists in this celebration and one of...
Marilyn Brooks and Vivienne Poy at Seneca College’s School of Fashion
Marilyn Brooks recently attended Seneca College’s School of Fashion for the exhibition “Vivienne Poy: A Legacy of Fashion, Politics and Philanthropy” that ran from May 7-18. https://www.wildstrawberrylodge.com/three-days-left/ Here Marilyn and Vivienne pause for a...
Arts and Letters Club Authors’ Talk a Great Success
As they discuss their new book Behind the Seams and Marilyn Brooks’ incredible life journey in music, fashion and the arts, Peter Jennings posed questions to Marilyn during a full house event at the Arts and Letters Club in Toronto. The authors’ talk, hosted by Zora...
Behind the Seams at the Arts and Letters Club
Join us for a Behind the SeamsAuthors’ Talk and Book Signingat theArts and Letters Club Toronto Sunday, May 6, 4:00 p.m. Hosted by Zora Buchanan Meet Canada’s iconic fashionista Marilyn Brooks in conversation with co-author Peter...










