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.
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?
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!
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).
Welcome to our butter cream filled window with a hint of red current. The centre Chinoiserie jacket is like no other! It dates from the late 60’s early 70’s and is encrusted with seed beads and prong set rhinestone dragons and phoenixes. It came to our attention that the dragon and phoenix couple is a Chinese symbol for good luck and harmonious marriage. Taking into consideration the red colour, we soon then realized that this originally was a wedding jacket. Fashion archaeologists ‘r’ us.
This week’s window has been curated around that bubblelicous cocktail dress in the centre. It dates from the 1960’s and was originally purchased from Saks Fifth Ave. Whomever designed it, was clearly inspired by Paul Poiret. From the cocoon shaped tulle over layer to the hobble hem, it harks back to the teens but with fresh go-go twist.
This week’s window is a varied assortment of eras. Judy on the left is sporting a contemporary Gucci jersey dress. Centre darling is wearing a 1950’s abstract fruit print frock, and righty is clad in a 1990’s Dior knit gown. This piece screams Cindy Crawford, doesn’t it?
This week we have gilded our Judys in attempt to follow up last week’s blinged out window. Nothing makes us swoon more than hand beading. The difference between machine beading vs. hand, is like night and day. Take for instance the centre gown, if you zoom in you will see what we mean. The inconsistency of sequin placement is key to its beauty and quality. We are your Textile Geek Squad!
With the debut of TIFF this weekend, we have blinged out our window in anticipation. How enticing is that Louis Feraud 1960’s dress with silver chain on the left? It leaves us wondering who it will attract into it’s chic web…
We have been seeing an increase in fall brides this year. So this window is dedicated to all you future Mrs’ out there. And if you’ve already got your dress and are in need of accessorizing, we’ve got you covered. We are fully stocked; vintage jewels, hair clips, tiaras, crowns, gloves, fur stoles, Scottish cashmere cardigans & cropped boleros galore.
