By Julie Beun Walking through the sliding glass door of Pat Flesher Luxury Outerwear feels familiar but completely foreign. Matching mini fur coats are available for your four-footed friends. Gone are the rows of rolling racks laden with beaver, mink, shearlings and fox coats and jackets that lined the floor-to-ceiling mirrored store for decades. No more is there a massive carved banker’s desk where former owner Stewart Chadnick once greeted every customer with a generous smile and a genuine inquiry after their health. The renovated space is sleek and contemporary, courtesy of the vision of ne ..read more

Mandy Gosewich’s Stunning style reigns over Ottawa’s ByWard Market By Julie Beun Photographs by Ashley Fraser Makeup: www.meredithlyman.com Of all the surprises one finds in walking into Mandy Gosewich’s world, the biggest is the size of her empire. It’s tiny. Like 329 square feet of tiny. Stunning!, Mandy Gosewich’s pocket-sized store at 6 York Street, is hard to walk past. You can’t miss the big silver gates or the mesmerizing purple lights. The owner is dazzling, too. Not that tiny is a bad thing. Stunning!, her pocket-sized store at 6 York Street—you can’t miss the big silver gates or the ..read more

Frederik is dapper in hues of blue. His slim-fit blazer, suit pants, merino wool sweater and loafers are from H&M, Rideau Centre. Jessica is beautiful in a deep blue, midi wrap dress, nude pumps and earrings from Banana Republic, Rideau Centre. Imagine a perfect day. A glamorous mansion. A beautiful couple who are effortlessly elegant in head-to-toe hues. This colour story, in shades of blue, mauve, teal, onyx and red, showcases the possibilities of monochrome dressing. Impossibly soigné and flattering to boot, the look projects confidence and poise. It’s also a classic fashion statement w ..read more

Tired of those same old outfits? Bust out of your comfort-wear cocoon and embrace some colourful, statement-making looks that spark joy. Skittles ScarfDesigner Anu Raina is causing a stir in art and fashion circles. This square silk satin scarf is one of her original prints, designed and manufactured in Toronto. anuraina.com Beautiful BluesThis shawl by Anu Raina was inspired by the wild and majestic beauty of lupines. Made with 70 per cent fine wool and 30 per cent silk, it’s a versatile accessory that will elevate your outfits long after the real blooms have faded. anuraina.com Iconic Yves S ..read more

Whether she’s on the runway or in the hallway at the Château Laurier, Herieth Paul shines. By Pam Dillon Photography by Kathi Robertson & Michael Lucy On a Sunday afternoon, Herieth Paul’s impossibly long, beautiful legs are flopped over the side of a chair in the presidential suite at Ottawa’s Fairmont Château Laurier Hotel. Her feet are bare and her smile is dazzling. Picture perfect: Herieth is beautiful in a dress and statement necklace from Anik Boutique. In one hand she’s twirling a toothpick with a cube of cheese. A pair of studded, black pumps are on the floor by the chair and the ..read more

Photos by Elen Marti Ruff Sophistication: This lacy confection is a modern iteration of the Elizabethan collar. The 16th-century version was a luxury item and status symbol. Today’s take is an eye-catching fashion statement.  In today’s selfie culture—filtered, retouched and edited to unrealistic perfection, there’s power in celebrating individuality. Former model Elen Marti knows all about it. That’s why, as a photographer, she’s using her camera to draw attention to uniqueness. When model Rachel Dickson isn’t posing for the camera, she’s studying for a degree in communications and publi ..read more

Photography: Kathi Robertson & Michael Lucy It’s party season. Get yourself some glad rags that shimmer, shine and make you feel marvellous. HOT STUFF: An international supermodel discovered in Ottawa, Herieth Paul is a natural beauty who glows from the inside. Here she’s captivating in a black top by Nadya Toto and black knee-high boots, both from Giardino Atelier. Her rose-gold sequin skirt is from Anik Boutique. In the following pages, the stars have aligned for inspiration: Supermodels Herieth Paul and Lilly Nguyen dazzle in luxe finery. Fashion pros Leslie-Anne Barrett, Bruno Racine a ..read more

It’s easy to imagine Andrea Bahnam on a yacht at Cannes. Svelte and poised in a chic bikini, she dives effortlessly into the shimmering sea. Of course Andrea has designed that bikini, and all the other must-haves for a lounging on a superyacht on the Côte d’Azur. This celebrated young fashion designer has her sights set on working in Paris, and everybody knows Parisians leave the city for vacation as the summer wanes. Andrea Bahnam was named 2021 Designer of the Year at the Richard Robinson Academy of Fashion Design. The models above are showcasing her designs. At just 19, the Ottawa native ha ..read more

Put a little spice and sophistication back into your wardrobe. Au courant colour, texture and a whole lot of swagger will add oomph to your outfits for each day. Curated by Jennifer Geleta See better and be seen in these fab sunnies by Linda Farrow, from London, UK. They’re available at Giardino Atelier in Carleton Place. giardinoatelier.comTurn heads every time you don this bold, patterned, feminine dress by Maliparmi of Italy. Find it at Giardino Atelier, 129 Bridge Street in Carleton Place.  giardinoatelier.comSumptuous, chic and unmistakably hip, this fantastic fall 202 ..read more

Sussex Drive is home to the Richard Robinson Fashion Design Academy, headed by  Renée Berezowski. Head to the ByWard Market and Sussex Drive for chic, on-trend finds By Hattie Klotz There are good things happening in the ByWard Market. Long due for a renewal, the area is shortly going to benefit from over $1.5-million in government funding to give it a facelift. And while infrastructure investment is all well and good, it’s the stores, market stands, and restaurants owned by brave entrepreneurs that make the area a magnet for tourists and locals. Recent openings indicate that if ..read more