To every woman on the hunt for the Christmas party dress, that perfect necklace or a pair of good-bum jeans, we say - fine.
Make that phyne.
Phyne is a new 17th Avenue boutique that carries chic labels never before seen in Calgary. We're talking J Brand Lovestory jeans ($210), the pair declared this year's "it" jean by Vogue magazine. And in a few weeks, they'll be rolling out Serfontaine jeans, another a regular in the pages of the fashion bible.
Unique, fun items like Montreal label MycoAnna's reworked vintage jackets made with faux fur ($160-275) had us weak at the knees. We loved the black cocktail dress from Scoop ($160) with ruffled cuff sleeves, a high neck and gold zipper. It's perfection paired with a vintage jewellery piece from Paco Montestruque ($60 and up).
Phyne deals exclusively in women's fashion but is owned by three local guys with a penchant for great clothes and the women who wear them. They promise a good party for the store's official grand opening on November 30. And with our new outfit, we aren't going to needing any mistletoe.
Phyne Clothing Boutique
www.phyne.ca
1428A 17th Avenue SW
403-217-8518