Special Visitor at the Bloor Street Store!

The Roots Bloor Street Flagship store had a surprise visitor yesterday when newly inducted Hockey Hall of Fame member and former Detroit Red Wings left-winger Luc Robitaille stopped by.

During his 19 years in the NHL Luc played for the Los Angeles Kings, Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers and won a Stanley Cup in the 2001-2002 season with the Detroit Red Wings. He retired from professional hockey in 2006 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame just this month!

Canada Collection By Roots Launch Party

Roots flagship store was buzzing with excitement last night for the launch of the Canada Collection By Roots!

The Canada Collection By Roots is the collaboration between three Canadian organizations: Roots, MasterCard Canada and Right To Play. Learn more.

Pictured above at last night's event is: Roots Co-Founder Michael Budman (wearing the Village Bag Roots Canada in Tribe Leather), Founder of Right To Play Johann Olav Koss (wearing the Men's Fredricton Sweater), President of MasterCard Canada Kevin Stanton (wearing the Men's Fredricton Sweater), Ambassador of Right To Play Adam van Koeverden (wearing the Men's Montreal Polo) and Roots Co-Founder Don Green (wearing a classic Roots Vintage Awards Jacket). 

 
 

 

 

 

View the full Canada Collection By Roots online or in-store.

Learn more about Right To Play.

Learn more about MasterCard Canada.

Be sure to keep checking the Roots Facebook page for more event photos!

Look Who We Caught Shopping! Jamie Salé and David Pelletier

Figure skating champions Jamie Salé and David Pelletier were spotted shopping up a storm over at our Bloor St. store in Toronto, Canada.

Both Jamie and David are Canadian Athlete Ambassadors for the organization Right to Play.

You can also catch Jamie on CBC's Battle of the Blades where she is partnered with Craig Simpson. Good luck Jamie and we hope you both enjoy your purchases!

Ovechkin Spotted Playing Football in His Roots Sweats

Alexander Ovechkin from the Washington Capitals was recently spotted playing a bit of football and wearing his classic Roots Salt & Pepper sweats.

Get your own Roots Original Sweatpants in Salt & Pepper or browse all Men's sweats.

Spotted: Nick Jonas with His Roots Satchel

Look who was spotted wearing his Roots Satchel? It's Nick Jonas from the Jonas Brothers. Looking good Nick!

Click here to get your very own Roots Village Bag in Tribe Leather.

 
 

 

More from the ICM Sierra Films Creative Coalition, Spotlight Initiative and Roots Event

With so many great moments at the event hosted recently at Roots 100 Bloor Street West we've decided to add more pics.  Following is Megan Fox looking amazing (as usual), in the new Roots Motorcycle Jacket for women.  Megan was at TIFF to promote her new movie Jennifer's Body. Find out more about the movie by clicking here.

Megan Fox wearing the new Roots Motorcycle Jacket for women

Left to Right, Matthew Budman, Roots Co-founder, Michael Budman, Actor, Megan Fox, Writer, Producer and Director, Mitch Glazer, and Roots Archetect, Diane Bald.

Megan Fox signs a Moët & Chandon bottle to be auctioned off in benefit of the Canadian Film Centre.

Photos courtesy of The Hollywood Minute  

Estefania Iglesias Dances Up a Storm for our Camera at Roots 100 Bloor

Estefania Iglesias took some time out from promoting her new film, Down for Life, during TIFF to visit Roots 100 Bloor Street to admire our new bags for fall. Take a look as she dances for our camera with a Lauren Bag.  In just five years, this beautiful Argentinean top model and commercial queen has transformed herself into a thriving Hollywood Actress.

Appearing alongside Snoop Dog and Danny Glover in Down for Life, Iglesias is quickly asserting herself in the North American film industry. Iglesias also recently shared the screen with Ashton Kutcher and Anne Heche in Spread (2009), and David Carradine, her co-star in the action flick Bad Cop (2009).  We hope she enjoys her first trip to Canada!

We haven't been able to find a release date but you can find information about the film here.

Megan Fox attends Sierra Pictures ICM Cocktail Party held at Roots 100 Bloor

More from TIFF....  Megan Fox, Michael Caine, Mitch Glazer and others joined Roots Co-Founders Michael Budman and Don Green at the Roots Bloor Street Store on Friday evening for a private cocktail party hosted by Sierra Pictures ICM to promote the movie Jennifer's Body on Friday, September 11. 

Megan Fox at Roots 100 Bloor Street

Photo Courtesy of The Hollywood Minute

Roots Co-founders, Michael Budman and Don Green, with Michael Caine and Shakira Caine,

2/3rds of The Jonas Brothers at Roots 100 Bloor on Day #1, Don't Miss the Excitement of TIFF

Toronto is alive with excitement as the Toronto International Film Festival brings celebrities from the entertainment industry to town.  Our flagship Roots store at 100 Bloor Street West is at the centre of the action.

Take a look... just a few hours ago Kevin Jonas and Joe Jonas from The Jonas Brothers spent some time with Matthew Budman doing some shopping and checking out all the new clothing for Fall.

If you're in the area take some time to come down to the Bloor-Yorkville area to take in this once a year event and make sure you stop by the Roots Lounge at our store while you're there. With so many celebrities in town you never know who you might spot!

Left to Right: Kevin Jonas, Matthew Budman, Joe Jonas

Joe Jonas and a little Roots Shopping

Photos courtesy of The Hollywood Minute. For more pics from TIFF check it out!

The Harder They Come

If you're looking for a great show to check out this summer, then look no further then the play 'The Harder They Come'. 

DATES:
July 21 - August 23, 2009

VENUE:
The Canon Theatre
244 Victoria St.
Toronto, Ontario

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Tues - Sat, 8:00PM; Wed, Sat, Sun, 2:00PM

RUNNING TIME: 2:45 includes intermission

"Based on the iconic film that launched Jimmy Cliff and reggae music onto the world stage, The Harder They Come tells the story of a country boy who makes for the bright lights of Kingston, Jamaica. With a head full of songs - including You Can Get it if You Really Want, Many Rivers To Cross, Higher and Higher, Rivers of Babylon and The Harder They Come - he dreams of becoming a reggae star. When the harsh reality of the music scene drives him into a fast and furious life as an outlaw, he would rather die than give up his dream!"

Visit mirvish.com for show information

Buy tickets online here