Jeanne Beker: Stories from a Life Well Worn

Mon Dec 09 2024 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

The Post Office - Shannon Passero | Thorold

The Post Office by Shannon Passero
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Jeanne Beker: Stories from a Life Well Worn
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Fashion icon Jeanne Beker joins us to share her memoir and walk us through a wardrobe of memory, one article of clothing at a time.
About this Event

Join us for an intimate evening with fashion and style icon Jeanne Beker, while she discusses her new memoir and walks us through a wardrobe of memory, one article of clothing at a time.


Jeanne Beker’s name is synonymous with style and grace in fashion, recognized by many as the beloved host of Fashion Television. Now, in Heart on My Sleeve, Jeanne reveals who she is in an all-new way.


This is not just a memoir but a wardrobe of memory. Jeanne walks us through her recollections of specific pieces of clothing and jewelry, precious items that have made an indelible impact on her. She invites readers to think more deeply about how what we wear—whether it’s a thrift-store find or high-end couture—acts as a touchstone to our most treasured recollections, reminding us of who we once were or of loved ones we hold dear.


With Jeanne as our style guide, we get up-close and personal with a star-studded cast, including Paul McCartney, Madonna, Karl Lagerfeld, Kate Moss, Oscar de la Renta, Beyoncé, and Keith Richards. But equally important, Jeanne introduces us to the family members and loved ones who form her closest entourage—including her wise Yiddish mother and her industrious father, both Holocaust survivors; her childhood neighbor Mrs. Jaskolka, a style maven ahead of her time; her two trailblazing daughters; and her many warm and exuberant friends who have seen her through the best and worst of times.


Q&A with Ruth Unrau and book signing to follow.


Jeanne Beker was the host of the hit show Fashion Television, which aired in over 130 countries for twenty-seven years and was one of the most successful shows in Canadian TV history. Prior to that, she hosted the groundbreaking show The NewMusic and was a founding member of MuchMusic. A seasoned newspaper and magazine columnist, Jeanne was editor-in-chief of FQ and SIR magazines from 2003 to 2009. Currently, she is a frequent keynote speaker and style editor for TSC, where she hosts her eponymous show Style Matters. Jeanne has received honorary doctorates from St. Mary’s University and OCAD University. She was named to the Order of Canada in 2013, inducted into the American Marketing Association’s Hall of Legends in 2015, and received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2016. Jeanne lives in Toronto, Canada.

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The Post Office - Shannon Passero, 18 Front Street North, Thorold, Canada

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CAD 11.98 to CAD 38.59

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