It’s tulle time here at The Cat’s Meow. On it’s own or decorated with beads, it’s hard to argue that tulle is a very feminine textile. Below are some fine examples for you to ogle.
L~1990’s ballerina style tulle gown, size 0-4. 1970’s choker.
C~Oscar de la Renta hand beaded tulle dress, size 4-6.
R~Oscar de la Renta tulle, chantilly lace and silk chiffon gown, size 8.
These shades of pink are partying it up in celebration of our re-opening today. We’re back to our regular hours now and have soooo many new treats in store for you to see and touch. So grab a friend and c’mon over, we’ve missed you!
L~ Valentino wool bubble dress, size 8. Chanel 2000 charm and leather necklace.
C~Prada metallic brocade dress, size 0-2.
R~Lanvin silk 2 tone dress with beaded sides, size 4-6.
We’ve got your rainy day blues and navies here. All these beauties have great labels including that left showstopper. It’s by couturier George Halley and features yards and yards of silk chiffon encrusted with thousands of crystals, pearls and cabochons. So regal and floaty!
L~George Halley 1960’s silk chiffon gown with hand beaded neckline, size 4-6.
C~Oscar de la Renta floral organza dress, size 4.
R~Peter Pilotto silk corset gown, size 0-2.
It’s officially spring sweater weather and we’ve got some vintage beauties here for you. Our striking centre YSL ikat knit cardigan is all you need to add some pizzaz to a plain outfit. For a more conservative look then the Chanel cardigan on the left should fit the bill. Falling somewhere in between the two, style wise, is a beautifully embellished 1950’s number from “Ethel in Beverly Hills’. Some weekend chic looks for all.
L~Chanel 1990’s red cotton knit cardigan with one pocket, size M.
C~YSL 1970’s ikat knit cardigan, size M.
R~1950’s yellow knit cardigan with hand embroidered cordé, crystals and pearls. Size S-M. Prada alpaca knit skirt, size S.
Some off white options here and now to keep you chic from day to night. We’re going back 40-80 years with this trio! Our 1940’s centre satin slip would look great outside of the boudoir by wearing another slip underneath for that boho layered look. The 1980’s Hermes terry cloth dress is very plush, cuddly and waterside ready. Representing the contemporary category is a classic Gucci pleated dress that can be dressed up or down. Please contact us for more details.
L~Gucci stripe dress, size 4.
C~1940’s bias cut satin slip, size S-M.
R~Hermes 1980’s terry cloth beach/boat dress with nauticle embroidery, size M-L.
Rainy days call for Burberry trench coats. Well maybe not the crochet centre one, but hey when it’s that beautiful then you take an umbrella with you. Please contact us for more details.
L~Burberry trench coat with check pattern, size 8-10. Gucci wool & silk logo scarf/wrap.
C~Burberry Prorsum crochet trench, new with tags. Size 2-4.
R~Burberry trench with large cuff buckles, size 2-4. Chanel pearl print silk scarf/wrap
Sometimes lightning strikes the same place twice. And sometimes it happens in the form of the same Issey Miyake circa 2000 dress. That’s right, two different consignors brought in the exact same dress & the only difference is the size. Also, our centre Dolce & Gabbana cherry blossom dress just happen to come in at the same time that our cherry trees here in Toronto started blooming🤯 The universe works in mysterious ways, doesn’t it?
L~ Saint Laurant bomber jacket, size S. Issey Miyake mesh butterfly print dress, size 6-8.
C~Dolce & Gabbana cherry blossom crepe dress, size 4. 1960’s watch necklace.
R~Prada leather jacket, size S-M (oversized). Issey Miyake mesh butterfly print dress, size 2-4.
Canary yellow flew into our window and has perched all pretty like. For you birds that are in need of an outfit for an upcoming occasion, we got you! Just contact us with your size/measurements + wish list and we’ll get right back to you with some looks from our vast inventory. If you are migrating more towards designer accessories right now then you really should check out our instagram as we post new goodies there daily.
L~Chanel 1995 bouclé 2 pc skirt suit, size 4-6.
C~1960’s handbeaded brocade dress, size 6.
R~McQueen stretch dress, size M. Vintage glass pearl necklace.
How feminine are these varying shades of Tiffany blue? The details on the centre Oscar are absolutely exquisite! If a fine french pastry were a dress then this would definitely be it. Speaking of sweet, this month marks our 15th year of Meowing on Avenue Rd. We had a little something planned for all of you but it’ll have to wait for better days. Until then, we want to sincerely THANK-YOU for your patronage as we look forward to the next 15 years of serving you😽
L~1960’s pearl appliqué dress, size 4-6.
C~Oscar de la Renta knit dress, size 2.
R~Chanel 1990’s cashmere cardigan, size M-L.
Pink and green are on the scene here this Easter weekend. From Balmain, to Fendi to that intricately cut and draped Vivienne Westwood on the left; we have many new looks in store to help you grace back into your post-pandemic social settings. Open daily but closed today and Sunday.
L~Vivienne Westwood bias cut dress, size 2-6.
C~Balmain blazer, size 6. Dolce & Gabbana pants, size 0.
R~Fendi lace dress & silk slip, size 8.
