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A very special On Display!

March 31, 2016 No Comments

We have rolled out the red carpet, literally, for our big 10th year anniversary window! We are so excited to show you some couture pieces from our personal collection. So if you’re coming this Saturday to our party (from 10-5) you will get an exclusive peek at 2 never before exhibited gowns which showcase fashion’s golden era. And if you can’t make it on Saturday, then please click to view the image below, we promise you won’t regret it!  We have entitled this window ‘Possible Conversations’.

The left couture gown is by the “Master”, Cristobal Balenciaga. It is constructed with a cream silk jacquard fabric featuring a chrysanthemum design and long crystal bead fringe sleeves.  This piece hails from the winter 1961 collection and is documented in the fashion memoir ‘Balenciaga’ by Marie-Andrée Jouve.

The right gown is a 1952 Christian Dior couture gown. (It has thin straps but is short in the torso so we tucked them in for display) It is made of a cream cotton organza and encrusted with gold beaded ‘bursts’. Tiny cotton flowers and prong set crystals are also hand applied throughout. Truly a dream!

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March 25, 2016 No Comments

Don’t know if you noticed or not, but we skipped out on doing a post last week. Sorries… Things have been a little crazy around the Meow Meow lately as we are preparing for our big 10 year anniversary next week. On Saturday, April 2nd we will be celebrating this landmark with a party at the shop. There will be some special goodies and surprises in store (literally) so mark it on your calendar and c’mon out to celebrate with us! In the meanwhile, why don’t you check out our new window display ↓

L~Bill Blass 1980’s red silk handkerchief hem dress. Size 6-8.

C~1970’s red crepe gown with maribou feather sleeves. Size 4.

R~1960’s chiffon banded hem dress. Size 2.

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March 10, 2016 No Comments

I don’t mean to brag but, I’ve seen many beautiful garments and textiles over the past 15 years in this biz. It’s like fuel for me, or perhaps it’s more equivalent to an addiction? I literally get a high when an item comes into the shop that is beyond gorgeous. This was the case in point when the light chartreuse gown (below) was first introduced to me. It really has all the bells and whistles; stunning colour, great Parisian label, fantastic beading and clean crisp lines. And the cherry on the cake; it has pockets to keep your pose game strong with. We flanked this gem with two petal pink silk chiffon gowns, more details below pic↓

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L~ 1960’s pale pink silk chiffon gown with hand beaded bodice and satin belt. Size 6-8.

C~1960’s Harry Algo Paris wool chartreuse gown with large silver domes and crystal beadwork. Size 6.

R~1960’s pale pink silk chiffon gown with hand embroidered ribbon and crystal bodice. Size 0-2.

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March 5, 2016 No Comments

After almost a month of saturated colours in our window, we have gone back to black baby! And not in a shy way either. We went full throttle with the vampy drama. We like to balance things out for you, because we care about your fashion feng shui.

L~ J Mendel black silk chiffon gown with thigh high slit. Size 8-10. sold

C~ 1950’s black silk chiffon cocktail dress with beaded waist. Size 8-10.

R~1990’s Parisian  black spider web lace corset gown. Worn with a 1970’s Cardin crystal necklace. Size 0-2

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February 26, 2016 No Comments

Wow, you all went bananas for last week’s yellow window! It was our most ‘liked’ picture ever on our instagram page→@thecatsmeowmeow. Thank you yellow lovers! But now, however can we top it? Hopefully you’ll find our current bubble gum pink display just as sweet!

L~ 1960’s hand embroidered rafia dress, size 6-8.

C~1960’s Bottega-esque woven chiffon dress, size 4. Paired with a Deco clear crystal necklace.

R~1960’s Parisian day dress, size 8. Paired with a Deco rose crystal necklace.

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February 19, 2016 No Comments

Sunshine yellow is beaming out of our window and onto Avenue Rd this week. We figured you might need a little vintage vitamin D to put a some pep in your step. On another note, did you know that this year marks the Meow Meow’s 10th anniversary? We are thrilled to the gills that you like us:) Your patronage over the years has given us the ability to do what we love to do-everyday! Our official birthday is in April and so we are in the midst of planning some special things for you all. Make sure and stay tuned for updates!

L~ 1950’s chiffon tea length gown, size 4.

C~ 1960’s hand beaded jersey gown, size 6-8.

R~1950’s double silk chiffon dress, size 8-10. Paired with a Deco pearl & crystal necklace, sold.

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February 11, 2016 No Comments

How ravishing are these raspberry reds in our window? It’s our Valentine’s Day gift to your eyeballs, do they love it? Do they say ‘Yes to the dress’? The pedestrians seem to slow/stop and stare at them, which is a good indicator considering the -127° weather lately. And to all of you reading this within close proximity to a hot & sunny beach, you chose the ideal week to not be in Toronto!

L~1960’s hand beaded cerise crepe dress, size 6.

C~1950’s butterfly jacquard silk dress, size 0. Worn with a 1980’s Elsa Peretti belt.

R~1960’s cerise silk chiffon pleated gown. Size 6. Worn with a 1970’s red crystal necklace.

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February 5, 2016 No Comments

Happy Chinese New Year everyone! Over the years we’ve come across some incredibly embroidered Chinese textiles and are always in awe of their fine embroidery. This week’s window features two jackets that are great examples of this. The one in the middle would have been worn by a bride on her special day. We know this because of the phoenix and dragon on it which symbolizes the wife and husband. We date it to around the 1950’s. Guessing by the hundreds of hours of hand stitching on it, this jacket would have belonged to a very affluent lady. Click pic to zoom in on this one of a kind gem!!

L~1960’s silk dress with crystal cutout neckline. Size 10.

C~Oscar skirt, size 8-10 worn with a 1950’s Chinese wedding jacket (comes with a matching skirt) size S.

R~1980’s silk jacket with gold embroidered dragon, one size fits most.

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January 29, 2016 No Comments

We are so excited to showcase this current window! Whenever we get in a piece that sends our salivary glands into overdrive we become fixated on; a) how soon can we get it into the window & b) what can we display it with.  This week is no different. The drool worthy, dramatic sequined cape in the centre is none other than HALSTON. It hails from the 70’s and will announce your arrival at any event, guaranteed.

L~1960’s hand beaded dress, size 6.

C~Halston cape, one size fits all.

R~1960’s hand beaded cape, one size fits all. Paired with a wool Mugler skirt, size 2-4.

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January 21, 2016 No Comments

This robin egg blue hue has us feeling fresh and optimistic! The colour splash of hydration to our eyeballs reminds us that spring is just around the corner. This season tends to usher in all of those events and parties, are you ready? Well, if you’re not, our dresses are here waiting for you to touch them.

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L-1960’s mermaid gown with sequin bodice, size 6.

C-1960’s jewel encrusted dress in a size 6-8.

R-1950’s chiffon dress with rhinestone bodice, size 0. On sale! Paired with a 1960’s rhinestone belt.

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