Starting his career as a window dresser in Montreal, Leo Chevalier became a trailblazer in Canadian fashion, challenging the established Montreal garment industry. He presented his first collection in 1963 and opened his own haute couture fashion house in 1967. Leo Chevalier was the first designer ever to receive the Order of Canada and helped design Air Canada’s 1972 in-flight uniforms. He was one of only a handful of Canadian designers to help put Canadian fashion on the map. In 1992 Leo Chevalier was awarded the “Griffe D’or” Prix Hommage for his longevity and contributions to the Quebec and Canadian fashion industry Today the Leo Chevalier brand has remained true to Leo’s original vision and presents men with full sportswear...
Year End Reflection To All Of Our Outstanding Customers As we roll out of our fiscal 2020 season and into 2021 we would like to take this time of reflection to thank all of our outstanding customers in Canada, United States of America & Europe.. We owe every one of you a debt of gratitude for all that you have taught us over the past year. It has been absolutely an exhilarating experience to do business with all of you. To think that a little store in Leamington Ontario Canada started by my father in 1972 would be able to reach families from all four corners of North America & Europe in 2020 is humbling.. 51 Years ago February 14th 1970 my Mom and...
Viyella was the First Branded Fabric in the World encapsulating the perfect combination of high quality, luxury and practicality. Values that remain at the heart of Viyella Today.
As we roll out of our fiscal 2019 season and into 2020 we would like to take this time of reflection to thank all of our outstanding customers in Canada, United States of America & Europe.. We owe every one of you a debt of gratitude for all that you have taught us over the past year. It has been absolutely an exhilarating experience to do business with all of you. To think that a little store in Leamington Ontario Canada started by my father in 1972 would be able to reach families from all four corners of North America & Europe in 2019 is humbling. 50 Years ago February 14th 1970 Mom and her business partner two-school teachers launched Modrigal followed by my Dad...
The Viyella brand was established in 1784 and has been a main stay of mens fashions ever since.
At The Abbey we carry a broad selection of this quintessential brand in our store, from the main stay of the long sleeve Viyella shirts in a 80% Cotton and 20% Merino Wool to our high performance 100% Cotton Non Iron in long and short sleeve Viyella shirts. Along with this we also carry a large selection of sweaters and scarves.
