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October 30, 2015 No Comments

First off, we want to wish all you chic cats a Happy Halloween! This is our fav holiday of the year mainly because it’s all about fun, creative costuming and no family drama. Also, landing on a  Saturday this year there’s even more time and reason to cut loose and delve into your character of choice. So have a blast kittens!

Checking into the window this week, you may be asking yourself;  ‘Why are there two dresses of the same material? Are they vintage? What’s going on there?’ To which we answer; ‘just because’, ‘yes’ and ‘it happens’. Although rare, sometimes we do get two identical/very similar dresses in at once. This can happen when the original owner get so geeked out over a print, fabric or look that they buy multiples for future wear. Or, as in this case, the universe just sends them our way individually. Who knows other than coincidences can and do happen. And to boot, they are by two different designers. We wonder who copied who, or did they just happen to buy the same fabric from the same mill around the same time? Were words exchanged? Oh only if these dresses could speak…

Right and left are both from the early 1970’s. The cocktail length is a size 6 and the gown more of a size 8. Centre multi colour beaded chocolate 1960’s mini is a general size small.

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October 22, 2015 No Comments

We are back in black today kittens! And we are feeling a little edgy this week too, hence the leather jacket on the left. It’s by Burberry and is a size 4-6 (sold). We have balanced it out with a super soft, feminine,  3 tiered silk chiffon skirt in a size 4 Sold. In store, that centre gown has been creating a buzz with our clients. They are swooning over this 1940’s Italian couture taffeta and tulle wonder (in a size 6)sold. She has been accessorized with a 1950’s Cappola e Toppo crystal necklace. Crossing over to the right, we have a 1950’s crossover bust dress in a size 2 (sold). A Sherman jet wreath brooch has been added, adorning the strap.

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October 15, 2015 No Comments

We are continuing our love affair with fall this week by showcasing more rich tones and textures for your consideration. Loads of luxury labels abound in this installation and there’s more to come. We will be posting more Chanel and other goodies this week so stay posted. Or better yet, why don’t you subscribe to our newsletter to stay abreast of the hot ‘n’ fresh arrivals? Just enter your email over in the right hand column.

On the left we have a bead, leather and metal encrusted brocade Oscar jacket. This is truly a piece worth dying for! From 2008, in a size 6-8. Centre feature is a 1970’s silk jersey Donald Brooks gown (size 2) with a 1981 Chanel chicklet sautoir. On the right we have a 1950’s silk twill autumn rose print dress (size 6) paired with a 1970’s Celine crocodile belt. Snappy!

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October 9, 2015 No Comments

We are absolutely smitten with fall! Every year it seems to woo us more and more. The crisp weather means layers, jackets, boots and our fav; accessories. This window is just a teaser for what’s in store. You can find woolen day dresses, cropped fur jackets, cashmere cardigans, cross body purses and tweed coats all to swaddle yourself in.

This week our lefty lady is sporting a contemporary Mugler wool mini skirt (size 4) with a 1970’s YSL plaid silk blouse (size S). The ensemble is topped with a 1950’s black cashmere & tan mink cardigan (size M). Front and centre ‘Suzy’ has on a 1960’s eyelash wool dress (size 6) paired with a 1950’s cropped embellished wool cardigan Sold(Size S-M). Righty ‘Ruthy’ has on a very chic early 1970’s black wool skirt suit with brown beaver fur trim Sold. The skirt is a size 0 while the jacket is more of a 2-4, paired with an Hermes scarf.

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October 2, 2015 No Comments

You may have noticed that we took a little break from posting.  This was because we were away in Europe seeing the sights of Paris and Italy. But now we are back, fully recharged and ready to dazzle you with this vermilion hued display. The “piece de resistance” on the left is by none other than the late, great, Arnold Scaasi. This size 0-2 sequin covered 1960’s frock is truly a one-of-a-kind. The original owner was a close friend of Scaasi’s and many of her dresses were custom made for her by the designer himself. Truly a traffic stopper! The centre mannequin features a Chinese Deco, hand embroidered, silk jacket with frog closures. On the right we have a sporty 1960’s wool knit day dress, great for the office in a size 6.

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September 10, 2015 No Comments

As the red carpets unfurl for the kickoff to TIFF today, we are celebrating with a glamourous new ‘dow. Our centre 1960’s hand sequined gown is a size 8-12 (has some give). She is flanked by not 1, but 2 Herve Leger bandage dresses. The golden one on the right is marked a large and the silver one is a XS Sold.

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September 3, 2015 No Comments

Here’s a frosty treat to cool down this hot week we’ve been having.

We’re including a back shot of this week’s display, because the walk away factor IS important. Left hand beaded gown is a size 2-6, the knit gives it room and is comfortable to wear. The centre brocade jacket with mother of pearl buttons is also from the 1960’s and is really a one size fits all. The right 1990’s beaded asymmetrical fluter dress is a size 6-8.

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August 21, 2015 No Comments

Every cloud has a silver lining, as does this new window display. We are totally swooning over the Naeem Khan on the right!! This flapper girl dress is completely covered in silver bugle beads that sway to and fro with every movement. It’s hypnotizing, really. It would takes a strong gal to wear this dress as all those glass beads weigh a ton! There is enough of them to stop a bullet, which could be useful should you find yourself at an ultra chic establishment that’s in the sketchy part of town….. Fashion AND function in a size 4-6 Sold

Centre hand beaded contemporary bridal dress is a size 4 and has been paired with a 1950’s crystal necklace and 1960’s crystal belt. The 1960’s wool knit and hand sequined trench on the left is a general size S.

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August 13, 2015 No Comments

Some colours come and go in and out of style. But from our experience, the colour of blush has always been a fav amongst you ladies.  This may be because of  it’s femininity, grace and softness. When paired with grey we find it gives depth, sincerity and contrast. Whatever the occasion may be, we don’t think you can go wrong with the kiss of blush.

Left dress is a size 6 and is from the 1960’s. The centre show stopper is a 1950’s satin frock in a size 2-4 (sold)and is paired with a rosé glass pearl and  crystal necklace. Righty girl is donning a 1950’s lace dress in size 4 that has been accessorized with a 1960’s hand beaded belt.

 

 

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August 7, 2015 No Comments

We’ve got the blues here this week at 180 Avenue… We are having these sads because nobody has worn that Pucci on the right out yet!!! It’s just twirling it’s tags, patiently waiting for someBODY to take it to an event. This backless silk print & sleeved frock is a perfect size 4 Sold. It’s current companions are both from the 1950’s. Centre dame is a hand beaded silk chiffon confection, size 0-2. Lefty cool cotton is a size 6 Sold

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