Suit, circa 1977. #Chanel
#HauteCouture
Two-piece silk caftan and trousers, 1987. #OscardelaRenta
Black gown with diamond broach, circa 1997. #PierreCardin
Velvet dress with trompe l’oeil necklace, 1989. #BobMackie
Chubby, 1980. #WayneClark, pants #Joseph, top #joefresh
Catherine Nugent’s wardrobe includes couture from labels like Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Cardin – some purchased decades ago, when Coco and Yves were still alive, making them practically museum-worthy.
But the society maven, in her mid-60s, still wears these timeless outfits to events in Toronto.
She uses this same approach – longevity and loyalty – in her philanthropic work, having helped organize some of the longest-running charity galas in Toronto. “I like being involved for the long haul,” she says. “You have to keep people [the donors] engaged and interested.”…
