It’s always such a thrill looking for new brands (well, new to me) and feeling like I can dress more worldly than my usual J.Crew  and Zara finds. I found Montreal-based designer Valerie Dumaine while browsing my favorite fashion blogs and instantly gravitated towards her clean and elegant designs. Trained in London and Berlin, she started her own line in 2004. Her company is still relatively young, so snap up her collection now! Those who love crazy prints and colors might not go crazy over her collections, but upon closer look you’ll see some pretty amazing details. One of my initial favorites was the Cairo Tulip Dress made out of crushed rayon for a great texture and additional dimension. Her separates are also great because I can’t think of any two pieces I can’t put together. Best of all, all her clothes are made right in Canada and available online and at over 50 stores across the world.
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