July 11th, 2011

A Royal Coup

If Kate’s wearing it, Coup’s got it. Or is it the other way around?

Thanks to the owners’ adoration for European flair, Edmonton fashion is under siege after ten months of good taste from Coup Garment Boutique.

Selling out the navy blue, Toronto-made Smythe blazer Duchess Catherine Middleton wore upon her arrival in Canada, and again during her visit to Slave Lake, Coup is on the pulse of good taste.

On the way are fine fabrics from French lines Vanessa Bruno and Carven, Elie Tahari, everything exquisite by Vancouver’s Obakki, and an online shop come fall.

Beyond their magical in-store selections, they’ve also got specialty shopping services accompanied by complimentary appetizers and wine.

Now that’s a fashion coup we can get behind. —Caroline Gault

Coup Garment Boutique, 101-10137 104 St., Edmonton, 780-756-3032, www.coupboutique.com