Welcome to the blog of Isabelle Fish and Rue Pigalle. At Rue Pigalle, I share my passion for jewelry through women-only bespoke travel experiences. I open the doors to artists' studios, grant you access to the behind the scenes of art and craftsmanship, connect you to world-renown experts to make each trip a fun and enriching experience.
Join me as I share my stories about jewelry as an art, a societal movement, a philosophical proposition.
All in Style
The thrill of having a custom-made piece of jewelry is often tempered by the anxiety of not knowing what you are going to get in the end. Few of us have enough imagination, vision and knowledge to really envisage in detail what the final bauble will look like. To give you the courage to take the leap, I’m going to share a few tips with you.
Welcome to part two of my Philip Sparks bespoke coat saga. The coat is complete, and it's glorious.
The latest exhibit at the Batta Shoe Museum is all about gold,gold, gold...
When you can pick up a dress for $80, a coat for $150 and shoes for under $200, all delivered to your home within 24 hours of the click of the mouse, why would you want to spend hundreds on bespoke pieces? What does it say about you if you can't find what you like in a store or online, considering the over abundance of choice we have?
For the clothing-obsessed, bespoke is the ultimate prize. The bespoke process differs from made to measure efforts because the garment is hand-made from scratch using a brand new pattern based on the individual's measurements. Made to measure uses an existing pattern.
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.
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.
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.
On Tuesday night, we opened our holiday pop-up shop, Galerie Rue Pigalle, at Yorkville Village with a bang! Throughout the night, the city's style lovers came through our fabulous space to indulge in unique fashion pieces and engage with the Stacklab objets and furnishings. It was a wonderful way to kick off the holiday shopping season! Check out our photos of the Galerie and the party, and be sure to come visit us before December 31st!
We are beginning to lose daylight and there is a definite chill in the air. With the holidays approaching we're all starting to feel the pressure: a party here, gift shopping there. It's a lot! But don't panic, there's always a silver lining and this season it comes in the form of scarves. Below find a few different ways to include them in your wardrobe while (literally) wrapping up the loose ends of the coming season.
Now we all know you don't want to be the dreaded "matchy-matchy"—but for maximum impact, color coordinating your accessories is a quick and easy trick.
I am very excited to announce the opening on November 28th of Galerie Rue Pigalle, on the Upper Floor of Yorkville Village (previously Hazelton Lane). Look for illustrious art and fashion heavy weights such as Belstaff, Galerie Bellefeuille, Jean-Pierre Fortin or TNT Concept and you will find little me in the mix—I’ll be there until December 31st.
On my left, a fashion industry that churns out 52 collections a year, is designed to make us feel “out of trend”, that plays on our insecurities—and I’m not even going to wade into the ethical debate of waste production, energy consumption and all that c*@p.
On my right, a fashion industry that nurtures artisanal fabrication by specialised ateliers, full knowledge of the supply chain, hiring of apprentices to transmit artisanal know-how and techniques, and small seasonal collections.
Dior – Dior – Dior – Dior – Dior. No matter how many times you say his name, the magic never wanes. Christian Dior.
