For all its little issues, Instagram is a wonderful space to find inspiration and beauty. When I came across the Tel Aviv based fashion illustrator and artist Shay Ben Izhack’s collaboration with LoveShackFancy, I was instantly smitten with her feminine and whimsical style. Her work features fashion and film references…
Home with Gabby, A Conversation with Gabby Musacchio
I can’t tell you how excited I am to be sharing an interview with Montreal’s own Martha Stuart, Gabby Musacchio. Having shared her love of entertaining, cooking, and home design through her Instagram account, Gabby quickly distinguished herself as a warm and approachable source of inspiration to her dedicated followers….
GAZELLES – A Conversation with Designer Habi Gerba
Since first launching WestmountFashionista almost a decade ago, I have always loved championing the Canadian fashion community. Montreal-based designers and lines in particular hold a special place in my heart and my wardrobe. I’m constantly impressed by the incredible talent that calls Montreal home, and always love discovering new-to-me designers…
A Conversation with Leah Legault of Caulis Knitwear
From its inception, WestmountFashionista has been a space where I’ve shared all of the beautiful things that I love. It’s also been a space where I’ve endeavoured to share the fashion industry in Canada. From larger global brands based here in Montreal to independent designers, I’m proud to highlight the…
A Conversation with Eliza Faulkner
I’ve always been drawn to vintage fashion because I find that the fabrics and the construction of the garments are so much better. It seems like there used to be no such thing as “fast fashion” and that pieces were made to last. Sadly, today it feels like many contemporary…
A Conversation with the Designers of leeâme
Before moving to Montreal, I had no clue what a rich fashion industry existed in Canada. From industry titan Aldo, to brands like Le Château with its over four decades of success, and indi powerhouses like Mackage and Sentaler, there are so many incredible brands and labels that have originated…