Jeanne Beker

In conversation with Alicia Cox-Thomson.

Jeanne Beker’s name is synonymous with style and grace in fashion. Recognized by many as the beloved host of Fashion Television and The New Music, Jeanne has spent an entire career interviewing celebrities and uncovering their most private selves. Now, in , Jeanne reveals who she is in an all-new way.

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Audience Q&A and book signing to follow this event. Books will be available for purchase.

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About the Author

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.

About the Host

ALICIA COX THOMSON has 20 years of experience as an editor, writer and content producer for some of Canada's biggest lifestyle brands. Today, she's a book columnist for CBC Radio's The Next Chapter and writes about culture, business and the arts for Chatelaine, Globe and Mail and more.

Note: This is an in-person event taking place in the theatre at our Central Library location (85 Queen St. N.).

The talk starts at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:30pm.

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