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This golden chartreuse mixed window is really getting us into the holiday spirit.  The centre coat is warm and reversible with a golden lurex print on one side and soft black sheared beaver on the other. How chic would it look paired with long black leather gloves? We think very!

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This week’s window is filled with sugar plum dreamy ensembles, aren’t they sweet?

 

 

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Did you know that we always carry wonderfully chic yet sensible day dresses? Well we do, and this window is just a sampling of what’s in store. Whether it’s a contemporary Prada pencil frock or a vintage 1960’s secretary dress, we’ll make sure you look smart.

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Taupe & gold paired with black will inhabit our window for this week. The centre 1950’s silk and gold thread brocade swing jacket is reversible! Don’t you just love it when you get two looks for the price of one?  We’ve paired it with a contemporary YSL belt for that chic evening look.

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We have a more contemporary window for you this week. The recognizable dress on the right is, of course, an Hervé Léger. It’s arch rival on the left, is an Alaïa. The glamazon in the middle, separating these decades old rivals, is a 1950’s hand sequined silver gown.

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So it’s here, the inevitable bombardment of holiday marketing. We promise not to abuse your eyes and ears about it as you get enough of it out there in the world already.  But what about the parties, what will you wear? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. May we suggest something like one of these;

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So this weeks window inspiration came from the most unlikely of sources. Our little beloved Bean is a big fan of Hallowe’en, and she’s feeling buzz worthy in her (ridiculous) bee costume today. Set the rumour mill running when you show up in one of our smashing black and cream cocktail dresses.

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With reports from family of snow flying an hour north of us, we are suddenly feeling this season. Considering the fact that there is less daylight lately, we believe it is time to bring the sparkle out. Why not pair your neutral metallics with a dark, rich navy?

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There is nothing like the saturated hue of purple, it’s so luxurious.

Did you know that it wasn’t always available to the masses? Previous to the 1850’s, naturally sourced purple dye was worth it’s weight in gold. Being this expensive, it was really only accessible to the wealthy aristocrats and royals.

But then, in 1856 while searching for a cure for malaria, chemist William H. Perkin discovered a way to produce the colour synthetically. *TA-DAAA*→purple for the people!

And according to Lorde, we may never be royals, but at least we can dress like them!

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Looking for something a little different in your life? Why don’t you crimp it up a notch? We are proud to present our pretty pleated window display. The centre frock is a 1955 Jean Dessès couture piece. This collector’s item has a sister in the V&A museum (pic below).

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