July 28th, 2010
TPT PR is looking for a part-time intern (3-4 days per week) September 1 through December 15. Applicants must have a formal PR education, strong writing skills and be fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Powerpoint). Please send a resume and writing samples to lisa@taitpr.com. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interview. A writing/computer skills assessment may be requested.
July 22nd, 2010
With B.C. Place Stadium under renovations, the Vancouver Home + Interior Design Show (September 9-12) has moved to the Vancouver Convention Centre this year. Join us for an exclusive VIP housewarming party on opening night from 7-9 p.m. and enjoy a special musical performance by local artist, Téa.
July 15th, 2010
Tara Parker Tait PR has signed on to assist Club Monaco and Flare Magazine with a series of interactive shopping events. Stay tuned for more details.
July 15th, 2010
Tara Parker Tait PR is pleased to announce its newest high-end fashion retail client, BCBGMAXAZRIA. Effective immediately, the agency will oversee all western Canadian public relations for the brand. Please send all media inquiries to libby@taitpr.com
July 14th, 2010
Marketplace Events Calgary has announced that Ty Pennington, Marketplace Events Spokesperson and host of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, will be making an appearance at the Calgary Home + Interior Design Show on Sunday, September 19. For any media requests related to Ty Pennington, please contact libby@taitpr.com
July 7th, 2010
Gap invited Calgary’s top fashionistas and shopaholics out to the new Hotel Le Germain for a VIP Denim Lounge featuring the brand’s must-have premium denim line. With denim experts on hand, guests were able to find their perfect fit and giddy up for Stampede with a new pair of jeans in their gift bag. Also spotted: Hotel Le Germain staffers sporting head-to-toe Gap denim for all 10 days of Stampede.
July 6th, 2010
Banana Republic Robson Street hosted an exclusive shopping event with local women’s charity, Young Executives for Success on July 6 to raise funds for Dress for Success. Many thanks go to generous event sponsors such as C Restaurant, Grey Monk Wines, JK Models and Blo.
June 15th, 2010
Tara Parker Tait PR assisted Cartier NYC with the detailed coordination of an exclusive VIP dinner personally prepared by renowned Canadian chef Mark McEwan. Guests were escorted to the Bloor Street boutique for an elegant evening celebrating the brand’s luxury Haute Joaillerie collection.
April 20th, 2010
Gap Chinook Centre and VitaminDaily.com hosted a VIP shopping event on April 20 with a live DJ, hand massages, mini makeovers and hors d’oeuvres. Calgary Editor, Malwina Gudowska, gave an expert fashion presentation naming spring/summer must-haves like white premium denim and rolled-cuff shorts while guests took her advice and filled their wardrobes with new pieces for the season.
April 17th, 2010
Park Royal Shopping Centre hosted the BC Home & Garden Weekend on April 17 and 18. The mini tradeshow offered feature presentations on landscaping, renovations and home décor and expert advice on DIY dilemmas. Special guests included Vancouver Sun Gardening Editor, Steve Whysall and HGTV host, Wendy Russell.
April 15th, 2010
Kimberley Newport-Mimran, co-founder and head designer of Pink Tartan, visited the brand new Holt Renfrew Calgary to promote her latest collection. She met with key media and hosted a VIP fashion show where attendees were invited to sip on Moet Rose while shopping runway favourites like the Multi Swirl Halter dress, Striped Wrap dress and Short Sleeve Swing coat.
April 4th, 2010
Joe Fresh Style has launched a new line of nail polish featuring 27 lust-worthy colours. Key media were invited for an afternoon of mini manicures as the first to preview the new line of highly anticipated polishes showcasing 18 core shades and nine seasonal, all affordably priced at $4 per bottle.
March 31st, 2010
Tara Parker Tait PR and five Vancouver media flew out for LG Fashion Week on March 31 to attend the Joe Fresh Style and Pink Tartan Fall/Winter 2010 runways with guest models Crystal Renn and Kirsten Owen walking the Joe Fresh show. Major trends hitting streets this fall include faux fur detailing with a touch of 60s glam in fiery reds and shades of gray.
March 22nd, 2010
Key fashion media were invited to DKNY South Granville on March 22 to preview the new Spring 2010 collection themed “a city in bloom” featuring an urban wardrobe that’s bursting with fresh colours (neon pink and oxford blue) over a base of city neutrals (black, grey and navy). Keeping to DKNY’s signature sophisticated chic, the collection stays on-trend with sequin accents and prints like scribbles, florals and stripes.
March 3rd, 2010
Gap Sprize members were treated to more than just Sprize dollars on March 3 and 4 with some members-only events at Gap Park Royal and Gap Robson Street coinciding with the launch of new premium denim styles and washes for spring. Shoppers put their Sprize cards to use as they took full advantage of the shopping discounts, live music, mini manicures and denim giveaways.