Countdowns are for ball drops and Beyonce,and as we draw a close to 2011, we want to reflect back at what was one our best years yet. We present to you some of our 2011 highlights (and perhaps a sneak peek at 2012) at Lavish&Squalor, your independent life+style market.
The Big Decision, The Big Event
This year we welcomed some friends from the CBC to come in to feature… us! If you’ve ever watched The Dragon’s Den on the CBC, Watch this spring for a new series called The Big Decision where Lavish&Squalor was spotlit for the show! We pulled out all the stops – and even held a store party called The Big Event in celebration of the special. Gypsy jazz, fortune tellers, and live music? Yes!
Upper Lavish
Another big first for us, this past spring we opened the Upper Level for a new feel and a different vibe from the downstairs. Featuring labels like Creep and life/after/denim for the mens section and Gestuz, Religion, and Eleven Paris for the ladies, we’ve gotten accustomed to quite an international look upstairs. Lest us not forget however, Covet, Left on Houston, and Muttonhead Collective, a few of the local or Canadian labels we love up here too.
New Lines
Speaking of, we brought in some really great labels in the store this year. Aforementioned, we brought in Muttonhead Collective, a Toronto label designed by three Ryerson grads who strive to make a line that is more environmentally conscious. Another great brand, Nois et Gris, shown on left. We also brought in some amazing street fashion lines from Europe, Eleven Paris which is from (you guessed it) France, and 5 Preview from Italy. On our main level you may have also waited for shipments from WeWood Watches, watches that with every purchase plants a tree with the non-profit American Forest. You also may have loved our selection of Manitobah Mukluks, a label that is 100% Native owned, 100% Canadian, and made of high quality materials.
Cinq à sept
A lot of people are shocked when we tell them we have a weekly cocktail hour on Fridays on our Upper Level. Yes, we have Cinq a Sept, from 5-7 we serve complimentary cocktails to visitors who come upstairs. Sometimes we have designers or label sponsor the event – you may have been at a Cinq a Sept that was hosted by Manitobah Mukluks, Levi’s, White Feather Designs, or even fashion blogger Bobby Raffin! Come by, even just to chat with us!
You!
We want to thank YOU for making this one of our best years yet – without you, we definitely would not be here. So, cheers to us and to you, and we hope you have a fabulous and safe New Years! See you in 2012!
