I first met Catherine over 15 years ago, when I was looking for something to wear to my niece's wedding. Her store was on Queen Street at the time. She had one staff working there but she came out to meet me and discuss what I was looking for. We agreed on a particular design and I went for only one fitting. The dress was perfect even at the fitting stage. Very little needed to be done to it. It was black, scooped in front and she added the most beautiful and flattering (to my complexion) pink, crinkled "overlay" to it. I had never owned anything so beautiful and flattering to my body and personality. There were many compliments and wonderful comments about it that entire evening. I still have it and have worn it countless times.
Since then, I returned to Catherine for several "work" dresses and jackets, all equally beautiful and perfectly fitted to my body. I had to part with one of them due to wear over the years.
Just recently, I saw Catherine again, this time in her Bathurst Street location. I needed a dressy day dress for an event. Again, she looked at my body and said she would have a muslin pattern ready for me to try on within the week. Imagine my surprise when I went for the fitting only to find the dress had been cut and sewn in the fabric I had chosen! And, it gets better. The fit was perfect, requiring only a small tweaking on the shoulders. It is now in my closet, ready for the big event in a couple of weeks. It is pretty and flattering beyond belief. I can't wait to show it off!
I have recommended Catherine to my sister, who had a dress made when her son got married. It was a knockout!
As you can sense from my review, I recommend Catherine without hesitation. She is skilled, has a sharp eye and a wonderful fashion sense. Thanks to her talent, whatever she creates makes the wearer look amazing! read more