Fashion Stores
Leigh & Harlow
I keep thinking it's too early to be daydreaming about the Toronto International Film Festival. The Brange. The parties. The paparazzi. Then I realize it's almost August and the celebrity-filled fest is only a month and a half away (thank you Mother Nature for confusing my concept of time with this soppy, slightly-cold summer).
Immediately, my brain jumps into "what will I wear?" mode, especially at the sight of my closet that's "so two years ago." I wander around Queen West looking for a simple yet chic find (perhaps a Free People dress, or a sleek pair of jeans paired with a Mackage jacket), and that's when I stumble on Leigh & Harlow, the newish designer boutique just east of Palmerston.
Open for a few months, and designed by the trend-setting men at The Design Agency, the unisex boutique is a mecca of trendy labels straight out of Hollywood (which, by the way, is what you should be thinking about whenever you hear the store's name... Vivian Leigh and Jean Harlow, anyone?).
From denim labels like Joe's Jeans and Paige Premium Denim, to celebrity-endorsed lines like JT's William Rast and Peppe Peluso, there's something available for just about everyone.
Once I enter the store, my eyes are immediately drawn to a wall of brightly coloured flowy floral shirts and dresses (perfect when matched with a thin, waist-hugging belt). Then I move into fall at the sight of a wool mini-dress ($59, complete with sequin trim around the sleeves). There are even cute accessories like the Jeffrey Campbell gladiators ($79).
For fashion forward guys, I can't help but love the Jack & Jones vintage tees (from $19) or the more dressy Report Collection shirts (from $55, perfect for layering under a sleek blazer with a dark pair of jeans).
And while it's impossible not to love the store's great collection of brands, I have to say, I'm also a fan of the boutique's relaxed shopping vibe. From the friendly staff (very un-L.A. like), to the figure-flattering lighting and mirrors, it's the kind of place you can hang out in while shopping the trends (just in time for your back-to-TIFF shopping).
Photos by Alex Russell
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A store like this has been a long time coming. Go visit!
The denim has countless holes & pulls in many different spots. Unfortunately I have come to the common sense conclusion that fabric does not pull or tear by itself. The same reasoning applies that a dent or scratch cannot appear on a car unless contact is made with another object. Im sure your car dealer would not fix a scratch or dent for free much less replace your car. Something had to get attached to the fabric for it to pull and create small holes. Even someone with no experience in dealing with clothing would agree with that and would be able to understand that the small pin like holes are not possible unless something created the holes.
For the record we have sold hundreds of Paige denim and dozens of the very style you bought. I have not had 1 return or complaint except yours. I tried to help you by contacting Paige myself and they came to the same conclusion as I. The denim was caught somewhere and the fabric pulled.
Unfortunately I cant upload pics to this or I would so anyone can see the multiple small holes in two completely different areas of the denim. I asked you and the sales person who sold them if they noticed defects on the denim when you bought them and both you and the salesperson said the were new and had no defects at point of purchase.
So your explanation of "they just appeared" is not satisfactory and it is not fair that we must replace the denim and eat the cost since they have somehow been damaged.
As for me being rude. Yes, I admit that after you and your friend entered our store and demanded we give you a new pair or you would NOT leave the store, then go on to raise your voices to my staff and have your friend say that she knew my family and they would hear of this! That was especially hilarious! To top it off you both make a scene while using vulgar language while other customers tried to shop. If you define rude as me telling your friend that I dint appreciate you doing all of the above and to please not come in and cause a scene in my store rude, so be it. I was rude.