So rare to find a Raffaello Bettini hat here in Montreal! This Italian hatmaker family-owned company since 1938 is mostly well known for hats made of Florentine straw.  They've expanded to selling mostly to the rest of Europe and US...Never thought I'd find one here! And where, might you ask? Winners in Laval! This beauty... Continue Reading →

I'm always amazed by the incredible detail involved in the creation of Haute Couture. The gems, the fabric, the design- like magic. Everything is done by hand. Infinitely exquisite. Take a moment to watch this short clip of the CHANEL 2014/2015 Haute Couture Collection and soak up the magic:) http://youtu.be/M_WUvsFY9-4

Just take a short walk off the busy center of Milan- actually walk down past the Armani shop and hotel...and onto a small road and there you are at Giorgio's place. I love the grand 'portone'. Apparently the locals thought he might be a big snob causing lots of ruckus with all that fame...instead, turns... Continue Reading →