Suzanne A. Rogers

Suzanne Angelique Rogers (née Kolev) is a Canadian philanthropist.

Early life and family

Rogers was born in Elliot Lake – a small town in northeast Ontario – where her parents, Suzanna and Miklos, had emigrated from Budapest, Hungary. The family later moved to London, Ontario.

Rogers attended grade school in London, but she completed her secondary education at the Salzburg International Preparatory School in Austria. She returned to London to attend the University of Western Ontario, where she graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Charity work and fashion industry involvement

As a young girl at school in Austria, she recalls taking the train to Paris, Vienna or Munich, to stay ahead of current trends in the industry.[1] Her fundraiser series, Suzanne Rogers Presents (SRP) partners with notable designers, which have included Oscar de la Renta,[2][3] Marchesa[4][5][6] and Zac Posen[7][8] and Diane von Furstenberg.[9][10][11][12]

2014’s Suzanne Rogers Presents Zac Posen gala was the catalyst for the documentary House of Z.[13]

Rogers also funded the $25,000 Suzanne Rogers Award for Most Promising New Label at the Toronto Fashion Incubator’s annual gala.[14] In October 2016, Toronto's Ryerson University announced the launch of The Suzanne Rogers Fashion Institute (SRFI), providing master classes and mentorship opportunities, the program is made possible through a $1-million gift from The Edward and Suzanne Rogers Foundation to Ryerson's Faculty of Communication and Design.[15][16][17][18][19]

Rogers is also involved with Boost Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention,[20] an organization offering support services to families who experience abuse or violence, as well as prevention programs with the mission of reducing vulnerability in children. Rogers serves as honorary chair of The Butterfly Ball,[21][22] the charity’s annual fundraiser.

Rogers served as Honorary Chair of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala from 2015–17, as Chair of Covenant House’s anti-trafficking “Just Like a Girl You Know”[18][19] campaign, and as Honorary Chair of Le Grand Bal, benefitting Covenant House and, previously, Oolagen Youth Mental Health. She is also a committee member of the annual fundraising event Scrubs in the City, benefitting the Hospital for Sick Children.

Beyond her philanthropic ties to the fashion industry, Rogers serves on the judging panel for the annual Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards.

Media

She was featured along with her daughter in the 2013 Flare’s Icons issue, showcasing the 50 most stylish Canadians of all time, as well as Hello! Canada's 2014 list of Canada's Best Dressed.[23]


References

  1. ↑ "Suzanne Rogers - The Other Side of the Coin". Dolce Vita luxury magazine. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  2. ↑ "City News, Dina Pugliese hits New York fashion week".
  3. ↑ "The Toronto Star, Bringing glamour back".
  4. ↑ "The National Post, Suzanne Rogers on gearing up for the gala".
  5. ↑ "The Toronto Star, The gifts of glamour".
  6. ↑ "City News, Suzanne Rogers Presents Marchesa: Red carpet to runway promo".
  7. ↑ "Posen Party". S/ magazine | Fashion, Celebrities, Arts, Culture, Design, Beauty. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  8. ↑ "Zac Posen's Whirlwind Toronto Tour". WWD. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  9. ↑ S Style Magazine – Summer 2017 : Scene “Suzanne Rogers Presents Diane von Furstenberg”
  10. ↑ "Hellomagazine.com". May 15, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Sundayworld.com".
  12. ↑ S Style Magazine – Summer 2017 : Scene “Suzanne Rogers Presents Diane von Furstenberg”
  13. ↑ "IMDB, "House of Z"".
  14. ↑ "TFI New Labels Nominees Announced". The Kit. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  15. ↑ "The Suzanne Rogers Fashion Institute at Ryerson University launches on October 11, 2016".
  16. ↑ "Flare.com, Introducing The Suzanne Rogers Fashion Institute".
  17. ↑ "Toronto Star, Oct. 8, 2016, Suzanne Rogers Fashion Institute Bridges Gap from Student to Career".
  18. ↑ "Huffington Post Canada, Oct. 11, 2016, Ryerson University Launches Suzanne Rogers Fashion Institute".
  19. ↑ "Suzanne Rogers CITYLINE segment, November 11, 2016, Ryerson Fashion Institute".
  20. ↑ "City News, Suzanne Rogers honoured for work with Boost charity".
  21. ↑ "Butterfly Ball 2014: A Glam Night of Style and Awareness - DelectablyChic!". DelectablyChic!. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  22. ↑ "Party photos of the week: Butterfly Ball". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
  23. ↑ Canada, HELLO!. "Canada's Best Dressed 2014: See who made the list! - HELLO! US". ca.hellomagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-01-20.
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