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New Arrivals : SS 2015 Antoni & Alison Colours

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Yellow Paper Dress

It’s always so exciting to receive a delivery from London’s Antoni & Alison! Each season they bring fresh, creative, digitally printed original designs to silk in easy to wear, luxurious dresses. For Spring they wandered around London for found objects to incorporate into their colour-themed collection, including the plastic horse on the green dress below!

With such modern designs, people are always surprised to hear that Antoni & Alison have had their label for over 25 years! During this time they have been awarded the MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in 2008 for their work, which is now archived by the V&A museum, from initial design sketches, to final garments.

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Green Horse Dress

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Red Spots Dress

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White Daisy Dress

New Arrivals : SS 2015 Roberto Collina

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Roberto Collina Cotton Stripe Sweater

It’s been an exciting week at the shop with beautiful new pieces from Italy! New arrivals include knits in black and ecru from Roberto Collina, as well as the popular shirting from Le Sarte Pettegole! We don’t have pictures so you’ll have to visit and see them in real life, and I think they are even better than last year. Hope to see you this weekend!

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Navy Open-weave Cotton Knit Dress (darker navy than pictured)

Mercy Capsule Collection For Advice From A Caterpillar

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Navy Check Button-down Dress

It’s official! MERCY designed a capsule collection of women’s clothing for lifestyle and children’s store, Advice from a Caterpillar, in Toronto’s Rosedale neighbourhood.

Available only at Advice from a Caterpillar (not at Gaspard), this limited run collection consists of several timeless pieces, each carefully designed to be both minimalist and sophisticated.

Styled by Daniela Bosco (@chassegardee), these lookbook images of the collection demonstrate how each piece can easily be incorporated into your existing wardrobe with basics like jeans, a great jacket, ballet flats, oxfords – or even sneakers.

Advice from a Caterpillar
8 Price, Toronto, ON M4W 1Z4
Phone (416) 960-2223

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Navy Dot Dress

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White Linen Button-down Dress

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Black Linen V-Neck Dress

Introducing : Ermanno Gallamini

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Portrait of designer Angelo Gallamini

We are very excited to be introducing this new label to Gaspard. The Ermanno Gallamini Brand was created in 2013 by Angelo Gallamini, heir of the famous Gallamini family tradition in the Italian fabric market.

For many decades the Gallamini family has made unique and fine fabrics for craft-tailors and fashion designers, leaders in high quality “Italy Style” products around the world.

The collection arises from materials: exclusive and precious fabrics, strictly made in Italy, used for the sartorial production of ponchos, large cloaks, blankets, waistcoats, hats, ties and belts.

All the Ermanno Gallamini items testify to a timeless style, dedicated to high profile customers seeking not only fashion but also excellence.

Wear his ponchos over everything: jeans, casual dresses, suits, everything.

Follow @angelogallamini on Instagram if you like pictures of vintage watches (he has an impressive collection), bull dogs (his dog just had puppies!), or beards (there are a lot of great selfies!)

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Natural Floral Poncho

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Indigo Poncho with Floral Embroidery, and Silk Lining

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Denim-lined Poncho with Detailed Indigo Print

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New Arrivals : Jane Hollinger Valentine’s Jewelry

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xo” 14k Gold Post Earrings | 14k Gold Heart Post Earrings | Tiny 14k Gold Stick Post Earrings

Just in time for Valentine’s day, we have received a small but beautiful delivery of jewelry from goldsmith Jane Hollinger. There are some favourites here, as well as some new designs!

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14k Gold Heart Post Earrings

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5G 14k Gold Heart Necklace

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Tiny 14k Gold Stick Post Earrings

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14k Gold Heart with Sterling Silver Chain Bracelet (Also available in all 14k Gold)

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14k Gold Heart Bracelet | 14k Gold Heart with Silver Chain Bracelet | 5G 14k Gold Heart Necklace

New Arrivals : SS 2015 PB 0110

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Black handbag (36,5 x 27 x 9 cm). Becomes suppler with use while keeping its shape. In natural leather with handles and removable shoulder strap.

We are so excited to be introducing the pb 0110 label to Gaspard. After running the family business, BREE, for 10 years, Philipp Bree founded PB 0110 in 2013. Made of vegetable-tanned natural leather, pure linen, and brass hardware, these wallets and bags are crafted to become more beautiful with age.

Philipp Bree insists on the use of high quality materials sourced from selected, long-established European manufacturers. Production of the bags is entrusted to the expert craft workers at a family firm of bag-makers in Bohemia, Czech Republic, who have been plying their trade for generations.

Every hide is hand-selected and pure vegetable tanned. Philipp Bree sources the hides from one of Europe’s most renowned tanneries. Based in Wallonia, Belgium, the company has been specializing in the vegetable tanning of top quality cowhide since 1873. This material-friendly process retains the natural surface structure of the hide, producing leather that is supple to the touch. 

The bags and accessories are lined with fine suede calfskin, which comes from a workshop in Poland that has been manufacturing fine split leather for over 150 years.

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Black handbag (36,5 x 27 x 9 cm). Becomes suppler with use while keeping its shape. In natural leather with handles and removable shoulder strap.

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Black handbag (36,5 x 27 x 9 cm). Becomes suppler with use while keeping its shape. In natural leather with handles and removable shoulder strap.

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Twin zip wallet in Natural for coins, credit cards and folded banknotes. Hidden centre compartment.

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Twin zip wallet in Natural for coins, credit cards and folded banknotes. Hidden centre compartment.

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Twin zip wallet in Natural for coins, credit cards and folded banknotes. Hidden centre compartment.

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Twin zip wallet in Natural for coins, credit cards and folded banknotes. Hidden centre compartment.

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Twin zip wallet in Natural for coins, credit cards and folded banknotes. Hidden centre compartment.

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Long wallet in Black with compartment for cash and cards and a multi-purpose compartment than can hold a smartphone, cheque book, or passport. Design comprises 70 separate pieces.

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Long wallet in Black with compartment for cash and cards and a multi-purpose compartment than can hold a smartphone, cheque book, or passport. Design comprises 70 separate pieces.

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Long wallet in Black with compartment for cash and cards and a multi-purpose compartment than can hold a smartphone, cheque book, or passport. Design comprises 70 separate pieces.

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Long wallet in Grey with compartment for cash and cards and a multi-purpose compartment than can hold a smartphone, cheque book, or passport. Design comprises 70 separate pieces.

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Long wallet in Black and Pink with compartment for cash and cards and a multi-purpose compartment than can hold a smartphone, cheque book, or passport. Design comprises 70 separate pieces.

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Long wallet in Black and Pink with compartment for cash and cards and a multi-purpose compartment than can hold a smartphone, cheque book, or passport. Design comprises 70 separate pieces.

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Long wallet in Black and Pink with compartment for cash and cards and a multi-purpose compartment than can hold a smartphone, cheque book, or passport. Design comprises 70 separate pieces.

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Long wallet in Black and Pink with compartment for cash and cards and a multi-purpose compartment than can hold a smartphone, cheque book, or passport. Design comprises 70 separate pieces.

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Large tote bag in pure linen with no side seams. With leather strap and handles.

The densely woven, hardy linen is extremely hardwearing and is sourced from an Italian family firm. Back in the 19th century this company was already famous for its sturdy ropes – ropes that, to this day, still bear many a church bell in Tuscany.

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Large tote bag in pure linen with no side seams. With leather strap and handles.

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Large tote bag in pure linen with no side seams. With leather strap and handles.

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Tote bag made from large cuts of leather in Black, with adjustable straps. Carry with short handle or wear with shoulder straps.

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Tote bag made from large cuts of leather in Black, with adjustable straps. Carry with short handle or wear with shoulder straps.

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Tote bag made from large cuts of leather in Black, with adjustable straps. Carry with short handle or wear with shoulder straps.

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Tote bag made from large cuts of leather in Natural, with adjustable straps. Carry with short handle or wear with shoulder straps.

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Tote bag made from large cuts of leather in Natural, with adjustable straps. Carry with short handle or wear with shoulder straps.

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Tote bag made from large cuts of leather in Natural, with adjustable straps. Carry with short handle or wear with shoulder straps.

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Tote bag made from large cuts of leather in Natural, with adjustable straps. Carry with short handle or wear with shoulder straps.

New Arrivals : Klaus Haapaniemi

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Cosmic Whale cushion
Printed on pure silk satin, back is linen, 60 x 60 cm

We are ringing in the New Year with New Arrivals here at the shop! And we are very excited for these new arrivals for the home, from Finnish Illustrator Klaus Haapaniemi. As you can see from the beautiful pictures, his work is influenced by nature, Finnish folklore, fantasy and traditional decorative arts with a modern twist. Any of these cushions would make for a stunning addition to any home!

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Pheasants and Rhubarbs Tapestry cushion
Woven with a tapestry technique, embroidered snail detail. Back is natural linen.
Cotton/Linen mix, 50 x50 cm

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Spider Wool Scarf, with hand knotted fringes on all four sides
Made of 70% fine australian wool, 30% silk
Size: 120 X 120 cm

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Spider Wool Scarf, with hand knotted fringes on all four sides
Made of 70% fine australian wool, 30% silk
Size: 120 X 120 cm

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Spider and Ladybug cushion
100% pure linen, 50 x 50 cm

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Spider and Ladybug cushion
100% pure linen, 50 x 50 cm

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Spider and Ladybug cushion
100% pure linen, 50 x 50 cm

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Grey Bat & Flowers Tapestry Cushion
Cotton and viscose mix, 60 x 60 cm

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Grey Bat & Flowers Tapestry Cushion
Cotton and viscose mix, 60 x 60 cm

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Grey Bat & Flowers Tapestry Cushion
Cotton and viscose mix, 60 x 60 cm

New Arrivals : Gillian Steinhardt

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Hexo Signet Ring, Bronze with black diamond

We are so excited to be introducing beautiful new designs from Gillian Steinhardt to the shop! We really love how she uses classic materials in a modern way, creating refreshing and timeless pieces.

Gillian was recently featured as one of the top 17 Stunning Jewelry Lines You Need to Know About in 2015 on Racked New York.

Pictured here are some, but not all styles we currently have in-store.

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Minerva Stud Earrings, Sterling Silver with black diamonds (there is also a coordinating ring, see in-store)

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Giza Ring, Bronze with Rainbow Moonstone Trillion in 14kt Gold Plating
(see in-store for earrings from the collection)

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Totem Pearl Stud Earrings, Brass with white pearl

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Totem Pearl Climbing Earring Set, Bronze with White Pearls in 14k Gold

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Totem Pearl Ring, Brass with white pearl

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Totem Pearl Ring, Brass with white pearl

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Dynasty Cuff Bracelet, Bronze with 18k Gold Plating with Rainbow Moonstone and Black Diamonds

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Dynasty Ring, Bronze with 18k Gold Plating with Rainbow Moonstone and Black Diamonds
(See in-store for the coordinating Dynasty pendant necklace)

Winter Hours

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Winter Sale

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It’s that time of year! Join us starting Boxing Day for the official start to our Winter Sale. Save up to 70% on clothing from designers such as MERCY, Bless, Les Prairies de Paris, and more!