…. the time has come to give all of our awesome customers a perk!  Come in to Meese Clothing starting this Wednesday the 18th until Sunday the 22nd and receive 20% off of all clothing.  This is our way of thanking all of you out there for all the love and support you’ve given us here at Meese for the last 2 1/2 years.  With this great sale not only can you grab something for yourself… its a fantastic way to start or finish your Christmas shopping.  

xoxxo Meese

Sustainable Clothing and sustainable fashion supports and nourishes the earth and the lives of all people involved in the processes of growing, manufacturing and distributing the clothing. It is governed by principles such as reuse and recycling, organic fibers, free trade worker conditions, and animal welfare — practices that are ethical and reduce the Carbon footprint of the consumer and the adverse impact on the environment.

….we sold out so quick it was like it wasn’t even at Meese.  So no worries we re-ordered your favorites and have just received them.  The wonderful thing about Preloved is you never see the same one twice.  Entirely reclaimed materials that are completely unique, and one of a kind.  Even if you already have one your second will be a whole new gem!  We love Preloved at Meese, and can really appriciate the care and dedication that goes into each garment.  From the early creative drafting to the final ‘ cut ‘ of all the reclaimed sweaters/shirts/and pants.  Always a treasure with every new piece!

here is Claire in her newest favorite, the Miss Ellie Sweater

Check out the Sessa Wearables fall ‘09 slide show! Just click on the Sessa tab on our header and pick out your favorites.  Then come on down to the store to find them, or just give us a call for special orders.  Meese’s next delivery of Sessa Wearables will be next thursday……so stay tuned…

Last night with Meese crew in tow (even through my ear/vertigo troubles) we attended the kick-off to Edmonton’s Fashion Week.  The show was featuring the new graduates from Marvel College. ( which I had the pleasure of meeting and teaching them draping earlier this year )

Every year Marvel College puts out an awesome variety of talented designers, and as always we were very impressed with the collections, and fit of the garments.  Great music, beautiful hair and make-up, and fantastic models.  What a grande way to start off Fashion Week.  So keep your eyes on these new budding designers…. we are sure to see them in the future.

Congraduations!!

Gabriela Cruz
Adrian Dickerson
Elizabeth Collins
Corinna Chow
Courtney Van Waas
Janine Desjardins
Courtney Halter
Ryana Acorda
Frank Yen-Kan Lan
Ashlee Granberg
Indrani Wijayaratne
Jon Neigum

If you haven’t checked out the Journal yet today, run to your nearest store and grab a copy. The Fall Forward fashion show we hosted at Meese on August 18th is the feature for the ‘Look’ section. Thanks to Jennifer Fong for the fantastic article and to Shaughn Butts for the amazing photos.

its finally here! Next tuesday August 18th join us at Meese for our 3rd annual fashion show. The seating starts at 6pm, and the fashion show begins at 7pm. There will be great food and refreshments, prizes, and fantastic new Fall pieces. We have been getting in a tonne of our Fall, from Allison Wonderland to Preloved, and some new labels to Meese.

please rsvp so we know how many seats to rent!
see you there

If you are not familiar with the Edmonton based Parlour Magazine, maybe you should check it out.  The magazine was created by the lovely and talented Shelly Solarz ( and personal friend to Meese ).  She had an incredible vision and has made it into a working piece of art, containing everything grand and local.  The latest issue features Lady Gaga on the cover, and a great marionette photo spread with wonderful ideas for spring wardrobes.  

We are getting very excited for the next issue to be released…because we’re in it!  We had the pleasure of hosting the Parlour team here in St.Albert in our boutique, and around our beautiful city.  The day was perfect, the sun was high, the company was fantastic and there was not a cloud in site.  We started the interview in Meese with Caroline, whom put me at great ease…which was so very nice since I am always so  terrified of interviews.  I believe my first statement on the record was ‘ please make me sound epically smart’ ughh… then it was really up-hill from there.  After the interview we then moved on to our ‘ duck pond ‘ as Evan and I know it ( known in St.Albert as Grandin Eco-park ) with our little crimson couch in tow.  The reeds surrounding the pond was the new temporary home for our couch and our beautiful model Nadine.  Props to Lillian the photographer for bringing her cousin (visiting from outta town), without her help the couch would have been sunk or possible a float with all the ducks to enjoy.  The shoot was amazing, the model ( big ups Nadine Parfett) threw all caution to the wind and jumped in, literally feet first.  

At the end of the day even with scratches, wet shoes, accessories tangled, and Evans’ sunburn, we had the best time ever!   So search for this magazine in local shops including Meese, and don’t miss an issue ’cause every one is really a gem or maybe even a treasure box waiting to be opened for you to feast your eyes on all the local bounty.

 A big THANKS to Shelly and her amazing traveling team, and to all those involved with the making of Parlour.  Thank you Thank you Thank you

May long weekend is over, so its now safe to say summer is on its way.  We have been madly sewing up great dresses, for the long sunny days to come!  Come to Meese and find your new favorite….

The Chantilly dress here is also featured in the newest Parlour magazine on our lovely model Alexa.

Make-up by Landice

Hair by Blush

Photo by Centree Photography