We’re stoked to officially announce that Toronto will be host to Flummunity Fest 2023 from October 13-15! Whether the fact that our sixth annual celebration of all things Fluevog is coming to The Six is part of a master plan or a happy coincidence shall remain a mystery, but we think it’s safe to say that this was meant to be.
Limited edition shoes and giveaways are just a taste of what you can expect at Flummunity Fest. Best of all, you’ll be able to meet, chat, and hang out with the rest of the Fluevog community and speakers in-person! While we’re still working on finalizing some super secret, super awesome event details, we couldn’t wait to introduce you to our star-studded lineup of guest speakers, each with a special place in the Fluevog story.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Check-In and Welcome Kit Pick-Up | Fluevog, Queen St
All Day (Store Hours: 11:00am – 7:00pm)
Check in with your name or ticket number at our Queen St store to pick up your Flummunity Fest 2023 welcome kit containing fabulously exclusive goodies!
Official Welcome from John Fluevog | Fluevog, Queen St
5:00pm – 7:00pm
John Fluevog gives an opening speech to officially kick off Flummunity Fest 2023! Join us for a casual meet and greet with Fluevogologists and your fellow Fluevogers and be sure to hang around for our live auction. Flummunity Fest 2023 exclusive items will also be available for purchase. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Welcome to Day Two | Archeo, Distillery District
9:00am – 9:45am
Take in the beautiful space at Archeo and get ready for the exciting day of festivities ahead. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jen Gunter | Archeo, Distillery District
9:45am – 10:30am
The incomparable Dr. Jen Gunter, Canadian-American OB-GYN, women’s health advocate, and New York Times contributor and bestselling author, returns to Flummunity Fest for a talk we’re sure you won’t want to miss. Check out the Sole Talk Dr. Gunter heels, now available in a brand new colourway this season!
Guest Speaker: Zandra Rhodes (with Odessa Paloma Parker) | Archeo, Distillery District
10:30am – 11:15am
Zandra Rhodes, fashion and textile designer, sits down for an interview with Toronto-based writer, editor, and stylist Odessa Paloma Parker.
Guest Speaker: George Clinton & John Fluevog | Archeo, Distillery District
11:15am – 12:00pm
Musician George Clinton and designer John Fluevog chat about fashion, music, their collaborations, and more.
Free Time
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Explore The Distillery District, grab a bite to eat, or stay to chat and mingle. Feel free to ask our Toronto-based Fluevogologists for food recommendations!
Guest Speaker: Judy Yang (from Anna Sui) & Arabella Barros | Archeo, Distillery District
1:30pm – 2:15pm
Judy Yang, senior designer at Anna Sui, and Fluevog design director Arabella Barros discuss design inspirations as they show off the Fall/Winter 2023 Fluevog x Anna Sui collection.
Guest Speaker: Alexandria Masse | Archeo, Distillery District
2:15pm – 3:00pm
Alexandria Masse, textile artist and 2022 Fluevog Artist Grant winner, catches us up on her projects and creative process. Be sure to check out Alexandria’s impressive sculpture “Abigail the Giant Crochet Spider” on display at our Distillery District store!
Free Time
3:15pm – 7:00pm
Festivities will come to a close at Archeo at 3:15pm. Rest up or continue your exploration of Toronto — just don’t forget to get ready for the Flummunity Fest Formal at night!
Flummunity Fest Formal 2023 + SS24 Sneak Peek | Fluevog, Distillery District
7:00pm – 9:00pm
The celebrations continue over at our Distillery District store! Put on your Fluevog best and party it up with us in-store where we’ll be sharing an exclusive, top-secret preview of our upcoming Spring/Summer 2024 collection. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Welcome to Day Three | Fluevog, Queen St
9:00am – 10:00am
Come hang out with us and recover from a night of partying with some coffee, tea, and snacks at our Queen St store.
Fluevog Design with Arabella Barros and Stephen Bailey | Fluevog, Queen St
10:00am – 11:00am
Fluevog CMO Stephen Bailey hosts a discussion with Fluevog design director Arabella Barros for an exploration of the design process and what it’s like to bring some of your favourite Fluevogs to life.
Shoe Care Session with Andrew Neeb | Fluevog, Queen St
11:00am – 12:00pm
Fluevog regional manager Andrew Neeb closes off Flummunity Fest 2023 with his highly-requested shoe care session, showing you how to give your Vogs the TLC they deserve with expert tips and tricks.
Flummunity Fest ’23
GUEST SpeakerS
TICKETS
Flummunity Fest 2023 tickets are now sold out! Your ticket gives you access to the 3-day event and includes an official welcome package when you arrive. While we’d love to have the entire Flummunity join us in Toronto, space is limited and we have reached the capacity for this year. The good news is that you won’t need a ticket to join us online. Stay tuned!
ACCOMMODATIONS
Travelling in from out of town? Our friends at the Ace Hotel Toronto are offering preferred rates* exclusively for Flummunity Fest 2023 guests who use code “VOGLOVE”!
*Preferred rate available for stays between October 11-16. Code valid until August 31st, while rooms last.
EVENT LOCATIONS
Fluevog Toronto, Distillery District
4 Trinity Street
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
Archeo
31 Trinity Street
Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
Fluevog Toronto, Queen St
686 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M6J 1E7
SUBMIT A QUESTION TO A SPEAKER
Make your mark on the discussion at Flummunity Fest! Submit your very own question to our panelists and your inquiry might be the spark that lights up our discussion during the event.
FLUMMUNITY FEST SPECIAL EDITION SHOES
The Flummunity Fest shoes are here! Check them out now!
FLUMMUNITY FEST FAQ
Have questions? If they’re about Flummunity Fest, we have answers.
JOIN THE FLUMMUNITY
If you love our shoes, we already consider you a part of the Flummunity, but did you know we have a Facebook group for wonderful people like you? Join the Flummunity to connect with some of the world’s most passionate and knowledgeable Fluevogers and Fluevogologists and to stay current with all Flummunity Fest news before, during, and after the event!
See more snaps from Flummunity Fest 2023 here!
