New Arrival: 1960s Ivory Lace and Sequin Dress
A full length gown that is perfect for the bride looking for an original look or for a red-carpet show-stopper.
B38/W28
$595
New Arrivals: 1960s Sequined Floral Formal Dress
This dress is a 60s dream. Its full length hemline and close fit make it a great example of formal wear of the time. Today, its the scene-stealer at any formal event.
B36/W28/H36
$625
Queen of Hearts
Queen of Hearts – A Romance with Queen West
Nine special boutiques in West Queen West hosted a fanciful evening of drinks, gifts and plenty of fun for a pre-Valentines celebration. This wonderful event was the creation of Victoria McPhedran, one of the owners of the incredibly stylish GreenShag. The Night far exceeded any of our expectations. At one point I went to check on things at Heel Boy and it looked more like a packed nightclub than a store in the dead of winter. This was the scene at each of the boutiques that participated in this first annual event, which included, Heel Boy, Neat, GreenShag, Cabaret, Spice Trader, Zilliotto, Come As You Are, Simon Carter, and The Olive Pit.
The evening was essentially a simple tour of each of the shops where you could have a drink, some munchies and get the event pass stamped. Once you got all nine stamps, you received a gift package from all the shops worth over $300. Happy shoppers could hardly believe it. It was amazing to see the reactions and hear the feedback. One client emailed, “What a great event! Fun was had by all…hope that it was worth all the work that you put into it!” and another wrote, “I attended the Queen of Hearts Event and I want to express how impressed I was with the idea. I had an amazing time…”
The event was by invitation only through the mailing lists of all the stores, but it seemed like everyone brought friends. This was really about fun and friends and is what Victoria’s brilliant idea captured. Bringing this event together with these wonderful shop owners for our clients – many our friends – sparked a renaissance for me and, I believe, all of West Queen West. My Dad use to visit the new shops in the area and welcome them, keep in touch with everyone with words of encouragement, and make it feel like a neighbourhood. I miss this, and many of the owners on Queen tell me the same. Queen West is home to great shops and restaurants, because it is home to great people. I am so grateful to reconnect with everyone on this project and look forward to the fun we will continue to create together. To stay in touch with us, check out our websites or join our mailing lists.
See you soon,
Tao
New Arrival: 1960s Sleeveless 60s party dress
Fabulous and fun 60s party dress with a shimmery thread running throughout the skirt.
B36/W28/H42
$165
New Arrival: 1950s Blue floral garden dress with sheer overlay
This dress has fantastic lines and a sweet rose accent at the waist.
B34/W23
$225