What they do: Design Parliament grows luxury designer brands by providing superior sales, marketing and operational service to premium boutiques and retailers.
Magic formula: Cambridge and Stanford educated brains combined with international retail expertise and Midwestern work ethic.
Known for: Exceptional customer service, introducing the country’s most discerning retailers to new, important resources.
More on Design Parliament in our upcoming interview with Chairman & Managing Director, Nick Hudson.
Featuring at EDIT: Marie Saint Pierre, Dennis Merotto, Borris Powell
Designer: Marie Saint Pierre
Launch: 1988
City: Montreal, Canada
Where to find:
Leading specialty stores around Canada and the U.S. with a particularly strong following in leading Canadian retailers such as Ogilvy’s, Blu’s and Holt Renfrew.
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Price point: Approximately $330 – $2,750 retail.
A Little Bit About Marie Saint Pierre:
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A leader in the Canadian fashion scene for the last 25 years, Marie Saint Pierre is renowned for its avant-garde, timeless and fashion forward creations. Maison Marie Saint Pierre offers women’s ready-to-wear, bridal, fragrances, leather goods, accessories and a brand new home collection, Habitat, at designer price points.
Why EDIT Loves Marie Saint Pierre:
Versatility in a signature point of view. Internationally celebrated designer, Marie Saint Pierre has been awarded honorary knighthood in her home province of Quebec, served as a panelist on the French equivalent of Project Runway (La Collection), was awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal and has outfitted Tomb Raider’s Lara Croft. With wearability that extends beyond a season or trend, her iconic designs have created a cult following from women that desire smart, modern, and functional clothing.
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Follow Marie Saint Pierre via her website, blog, facebook, twitter, instagram & youtube.
Designer: Dennis Merotto
Launch: 2010
City: Toronto, Canada
Where to find:
Premium boutiques throughout North America and major retailers such as Holt Renfrew.
Price point: Approximately $275 – $1,950 retail.
A Little Bit About Dennis Merotto:
A master of subtle sophistication, Merotto has quietly honed his minimalist and deeply thoughtful aesthetic designing for other brands before launching his eponymous label. FW14 brings an ease in shape, with rounded silhouettes and a feeling of polished comfort. Deep dark navies, black, cream and silvery grey melange are contrasted with novel blue tones and spicy reds. New to the collection is knitwear, made in Italy.
Why EDIT Loves Dennis Merotto:
The Dennis Merotto woman is on trend, but never trendy. Amen.
We love his thoughtful aesthetic which provides women with beautiful clothing options to live, work and travel in.
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Dennis Merotto is online, here.
Designer: Borris Powell
Launch: 2010
City: Chicago, USA
Where to find:
Borris Powell sells throughout the U.S. with a strong following around his flagship base in Chicago.
Price point: Approximately $350 – $2,450 retail.
A Little Bit About Borris Powell:
Fans including Natalie Cole and Patti LaBelle appreciate his focus on simple cuts in rich fabrics with luxurious details. Case in point: the Fall 2014 floor length cashmere coat.
Why EDIT Loves Borris Powell:
Accessible luxury from Michigan Avenue.
Borris cut his teeth in Chicago and his collection reminds us of a time when it was fun to get dressed in your winter best to go shopping! The collection covers classic pieces from day time tops and skirts to evening separates, dresses and of course… those floor length cashmere coats.
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Follow Borris Powell via his website, facebook, twitter & instagram.