Verdi's goddess Aida gives the Canadian Opera Company reason to channel their inner divas. On occasion of Sondra Radvanovsky's Aida debut for the company's first production of Verdi's grand opera in 25 years, The Globe and Mail's Style section gets all fashion-y, proving that Canadians don't throw tuxedo jackets over Toronto Maple Leaf jerseys for opening nights (obligatory Canada/hockey joke).
Using the opera house to model Hermès, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney, and Valentino, here's a sample of dramatic, black tie dresses that could quite possibly overshadow the drama on stage. Go to the slideshow for a few more looks.