At Rue Pigalle, we believe in stories. We celebrate the stories of our designers, whose eyes and hands create our beautiful pieces of sartorial art, as well as the stories of our clients—impressive women who choose to gently stand out from the crowd.
Join me as I share my stories about fashion as an art, a societal movement, a philosophical proposition.
A happy hospital gown is a brillant way to uplift morale when it's most needed. Read how Jackie Moss does it.
Welcome to part two of my Philip Sparks bespoke coat saga. The coat is complete, and it's glorious.
TFW was a great way to spend an evening with clients and ogle at some awesome collections.
Come with me to NYC in April to discover (and acquire) unique jewelry.
During our visit of the Dior exhibit at the ROM last Sunday we enjoyed discovering the craftsmanship of the métiers who are essential to creating a haute couture dress.
Canadian fashion had a very good 2017. I noticed an uptake in buzz surrounding local talent during the year via social media and in the news. Brands were gaining and retaining new high profile retail accounts. Way more celebrities were wearing Canadian this year too. Here’s a recap of some of the things that made me scream out YES in 2017.
I hear this so often (replace “sister” with “best friend/mother/daughter/housekeeper/etc.”) – from young men, grown men, newly weds or long standing partners. There is no rule, no standard, no set frame to determine the kind of guy who will default to it. Some of you seem to get into a state of panic, frozen mind, lost at sea when it comes to picking a personal gift for your girl.
I start my holiday shopping late every year. I can't seem to change it, so I've adapted to keep my sanity. Now, I visit my favourite shops to find the perfect gifts. Shopping local isn't as easy as ordering from Amazon, but it's more thoughtful, memorable and original.
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Using silver, wood, and lamp blown glass, Jed Green creates innovative, contemporary, and one-of-a-kind pieces that express creativity through a truly unique medium.
Isabelle Busnel believes that jewelry is the most powerful, yet underrated, means of communicating visually between people. She wants her jewelry to arouse interest and intrigue by creating a gap between appearance and reality, thus establishing a unique relationship between the wearer, the viewer and the maker.
I must confess that after having been wowed by the splendid Paris Dior exhibit in September, I was a little bit skeptical about what we would see at the ROM. But I was wrong. The curator, Alexandra Palmer, cleverly brought it home by scouting dresses owned by Canadian fashionistas in the early 50s—recognising household Canadian names amongst the donors makes one feel proud and involved.
There is always a certain thrill when my collections are featured in the press. Here the Globe Style picked a leather and crystal necklace by Italian designer Centopercento Cachemire and a Mongolian lamb stole by Heather Campbell Textiles for their flamboyant colors feature.
