Boudoir 1861

Recently, the Bouquet of Frocks girls attended the official launch of the brand new Boudoir 1861 boutique. We already loved the original 1861 boutique and it only seemed natural that they would expand and open a sister store that was specialized in all your bridal fashion necessities. The wedding gowns themselves are so lovely and romantic and more importantly, affordable to the average Montreal girl. They have all the necessary bridal accessories you could think of and even some selections for bridal parties. In keeping with the image of the 1861 brand, the boutique has that perfectly vintage and romantic decor which is so undeniably charming. The event also featured the usual array of tasty hors d'oeuvres but most memorable was the live music provided by Shy Shy Schullie, a local musician who specializes in burlesque style retro tunes that just warm your heart. Definitely a great evening. 

Boudoir 1861 is located at:

3668 Saint-Laurent Blvd

http://1861.ca/collections/bride

Shy Shy Schullie

http://www.shyshyschullie.com/

Montreal Fashion Week: Day 3


Hi Frockers, what can we say? Day 3 of Fashion Week pretty much left us speechless. We headed on over to the main site around 6ish yesterday to attend what were really the three best shows thus far: Nisse, Annie 50 and Rush Couture.

Each show really offered something special and different. Nisse started the evening off with a lot of ready-to-wear classic pieces and gorgeous separates. The style was very accessible, combining flattering feminine silhouettes with a more modern, urban edge.

Next on the schedule: Annie 50! You know how much we love our vintage frocks, and this show left us drooling over the designer’s retro-inspired pieces.  Polka-dot flared dresses, high-waisted shorts and capris, sweet denim dresses, floral prints, you name it, this show had it all.

The evening's climax was really the Rush Couture show where the fashion lept to a whole new level with Claudette Floyd's signature high-fashion formal gowns, as well as some outstanding separates. Claudette, we love you girl! And shout-out to all the gorgeous models of colour in your show, something we noticed was lacking in other shows we've attended.

And talk about your fashion SHOWS! Everything from the lighting during the Nisse show, to the music for Annie 50, to the models boogying off stage for Rush Couture, each "performance" really complimented the fashion in just the right way and turned each show into an experience.

Day three has been the highlight of Montreal Fashion Week, by far!