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Charlotte and Gabrielle: a nice find in Westmount
When you walk into Charlotte et Gabrielle, a second-hand luxury clothing and accessories boutique, you find the neighborhood regulars chatting. The atmosphere is warm. The owner, Emmanuelle Lesage, shows them some novelties that she has just received. There are pretty finds, for example: a Missoni sequined cardigan at $120, vertiginous Jimmy Choo heels at $260, a pair of Prada at $300 or Manolo Blahnik at $160. There are also Louis Vuitton or Chanel handbags and designer jackets.
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PHOTO DOMINICK GRAVEL, THE PRESS
The Charlotte et Gabrielle boutique is located on Prince Albert Avenue.
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PHOTO DOMINICK GRAVEL, THE PRESS
There are luxury shoes.
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PHOTO DOMINICK GRAVEL, THE PRESS
Many jewels are offered among the finds at Charlotte and Gabrielle, such as this Pandora bracelet.
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“It’s a store where we do lockers. Our customers bring clothes, handbags and high-end shoes that they no longer want, we take them in consignment, and if we sell them, we pay them part of the total and we keep the other, explains Emmanuelle The wise. Some give back to the Dress for Success charity, which helps women in difficulty. »
The boutique, located on a small street in Westmount, has been around for seven years. It was created by Danielle Leblanc, a former employee of Radio-Canada, and Charlotte and Gabrielle are the first names of her nieces. “I worked at Radio-Canada for 20 years, that’s where I met Danielle. We share a passion for fashion, and when I wanted to do something else, it was obvious, I took over the shop when she retired,” says Emmanuelle Lesage.
The clientele of the store is very varied. “There are 16-year-old girls and 80-year-old women. We don’t sell online, so we offer a very personalized service. We develop a real relationship with our clients, it’s really nice. We have ties with people in the neighborhood, our clients come by word of mouth. Since the pandemic, there has been a real craze for second-hand clothes. People have developed a conscience and want to invest in unique quality pieces. »
353 Prince Albert Street, Westmount
Maxence Parrot with RW & CO
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PHOTO PROVIDED BY RW & CO
Maxence Parrot is wearing a colorful, slim fit suit. The jacket, $269, the pants, $129, and the shirt, $85.90.
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PHOTO PROVIDED BY RW & CO
Performance Mock Neck Coat, $159.90, and Long Sleeve Tee, $59.90
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PHOTO PROVIDED BY RW & CO
Hooded knit sweater, $79.90
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Snowboarder Maxence Parrot is one of the new ambassadors of the Canadian brand RW & CO. The athlete who won two medals at the Beijing Olympics, gold in the freestyle downhill and bronze in the high jump, is part of the campaign Reimagine differently which launches the spring-summer collection. He co-stars with figure skating champion Gabrielle Daleman, host and philanthropist Tyrone Edwards and host and actress Michaella Shannon. In the spring campaign images, Maxence Parrot wears chic suits as well as more casual outfits in the beautiful landscapes of Tofino, on the Pacific coast of British Columbia, where the photographs were taken. RW & CO offers a wardrobe for men and women with clothing for both work and play.
Éditions de Robes launches a tote bag
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PHOTO FROM THE EDITIONS DE ROBES WEBSITE
Purple tote bag, $75
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PHOTO FROM THE EDITIONS DE ROBES WEBSITE
Gold tote bag, $75
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PHOTO FROM THE EDITIONS DE ROBES WEBSITE
Pink tote bag, $75
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The Montreal brand Éditions de Robes launches its first line of handbags with this tote bag in a very refined and timeless style made of fabrics from Italy. It comes in many colors, including red, orange, lilac, canary yellow, black, gold, and turquoise. This tote is made in the brand’s workshop-boutique in Mile End with the remains of the dress brand’s finest fabrics. An ecological approach and optimization of materials. The price: $75.