Stepped into ancient Rome at the Bata Shoe Museum for the opening celebration of Unearthing Vindolanda: Footwear from the Edge of the Roman Empire.
The theme for the night was inspired by Bacchus, the ancient Roman god of wine and celebration, so naturally, the dress code was “dress as your favourite wine.” I pulled this red-fringe dress and faux-fur jacket from my storage archive, and tbh, felt like the perfect look. A little dramatic, a little vintage, very much red wine.
One thing I always love about the Bata Shoe Museum is how they make history feel stylish and alive. This exhibition is about shoes, yes, but it’s also about people, culture, craftsmanship, travel, and everyday life from nearly two thousand years ago. Seeing footwear from that time up close is such a cool reminder that fashion and function have always been part of the human story.
The event had such a great vibe with music, wine, and a beautiful spread of Roman-inspired bites. The museum was transformed with columns, drapery, statues (even human ones! ha), grapes, candles, and all the dreamy ancient-Rome details. Part museum opening, part party, part fashion moment.
I went with Nadia and ran into so many of my favourite girl friends! It was especially fun because one of my girl chat groups had our first IRL hang in ages. You know when the group chat finally becomes real life? Love that. It was also two days before my birthday, so it was especially fab to hug some of my favourite people.
Big thank you to the Bata Shoe Museum & DM Public for having me. It was such a fun night! Check out Unearthing Vindolanda: Footwear from the Edge of the Roman Empire, which is on now at the Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor Street West in Toronto, and runs until September 2027.
