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Look what we found, welcome C Comme Ca, to Shopgirls!

C Comme Ca is all made in Montreal, the brand courtesy of Cindy Cantin. She has made felt her material of choice. Why? Well because felt has many unexpected and remarkable qualities. Made from merino wool or recycled fibres, felt is sustainable, durable, and water resistant. C Comme Ca also uses recycled leather for their products. You can’t help but attach your eyes to these unique pieces. Certainly, I have never owned a felt bag….for now.

Among the C Comme Ca selection are wallets, laptop sleeves, a backpack, and – well stop by for a peak!

Shopgirls recently acquired LOVELY pieces from Luxetto!

Luxetto is made in Montreal, from leather furniture roll ends. The leather is extremely soft, and their materials are either plated in gold or silver, and all pearls and semi-precious stones are genuine,
Take your pick, you can’t go wrong!

Located at 78 Brock Avenue, The Japanese Paper Place is a warehouse that welcomes artists and conservators alike. Recently the JPP teamed up with OCADU‘s second year lithography students (formerly known as OCAD). They gave the OCADU students paper to work with, and taught them about the paper making process.

By Carlie Woodworth

The JPP will be hosting an exhibit of the second year students work, displaying their final lithography projects. The student’s prints will be shown at the JPP on December 7th for about a month, be sure to go check it out!

Now, you ask, what exactly is lithography?

Lithography is a type of  printmaking with an OLD process. OCAD(U) is one of the few universities left that still teaches this process. The process involves drawing with grease on a limestone (which is an extremely rare stone), and then using nitric acid to burn into it. Lithography is based on the principle that grease and water repel each other. These students are assigned a giant rock at the beginning of the semester, told to name it, and away they went.

Visit The Japanese Paper Place’s website if you want to know more!

Shopgirls now has new pieces from La Krause!
And, peacock feathers have made their way into the collection!

Swing by to try on a pin or clip, and to see the rest!

All in store!

Get your shop on with items from our style wall

Possibly the coziest, most cuddly winter accessory you may ever own, is a recycled fur piece from Rachel F.
From ear muffs, to hats, Rachel F. will keep you warm, guilt free this winter.
Trust me, your ears (and outfit) will rejoice.

Can’t do high dose fur? Try a Mink and Fox brooch, or a Muskrat bracelet.

With hat names like Nunavut and Poutine,
a Rachel F. hat is a guaranteed Canadian classic, eh.

Want a furry friend everyday of the week?
Come in and meet Oscar, a recycled Coyote Fur purse.

It’s time to bubble over with excitement Ladies.

Come ‘n get em,

High Rise Yoga Jeans, new in Spektra Black!

Can’t wait long enough to get your Yoga Jean but in the store?
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