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It\u2019s a paradox of the Internet age that buying anything you could possibly imagine is easier than ever, but actually discovering the rare, little-known gems amid all the chaff is harder than ever. Fortunately for us, searching for under-the-radar art and design is the raison d\u2019\u00eatre for Bref, the ever-transforming concept shop in Montreal that is part boutique, part gallery and part event venue.<\/p>\n

The shop was co-founded in 2016 by environmental designer Maude St-Louis and retail brand strategist Cynthia Moreau, who bonded over a shared love of design. Since then, Bref\u2019s transient themes (they reinvent the whole space \u2014 layout and merchandise \u2014 every six weeks) have run the whimsical gamut. There\u2019s been a palette (black and white), a mood (relaxed) and topics both practical (table art) and far out (astral). Coming this September is a zero-waste theme, followed by architecture.<\/p>\n

While the idea behind Bref may be reminiscent of destinations like Story in NYC or the dearly departed Colette in Paris, it\u2019s proudly homegrown. \u201cYears ago, the local market didn\u2019t have a place for new creators to help them grow and present their work,\u201d explains Moreau.<\/p>\n

Once a theme is chosen, the duo collaborate with creators to develop an exhibition. \u201cWe mix visual art, ceramics, clothing, even food sometimes,\u201d says Moreau. \u201cWe think about everything to create an experience, a journey \u2014 something stronger than a common retail store.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In conversation with Insight: The Art of Living, <\/em>the designers reveal why home really is where the heart is \u2014 and what\u2019s behind their newfound confidence.<\/p>\n

Chlo\u00e9 and Parris, aged 30 and 28, respectively, grew up in the tony Rosedale neighbourhood of Toronto and attended exclusive private schools Branksome Hall and the Toronto French School. Their mother, Eve Gordon, is an artist who painted everything, from canvasses to wall murals. Like most sisters, they would fight over the contents of each other\u2019s closets. \u201cI would steal Parris\u2019s clothes and say they were mine,\u201d says Chlo\u00e9, laughing, \u201cthen write my initials in Sharpie.\u201d<\/p>\n

One could surmise that Beaufille\u2019s binary DNA comes from the siblings\u2019 unique aesthetics, cultivated in high school. Chlo\u00e9 was a self-professed tomboy, whereas Parris leaned more toward pretty (with the exception of one short-lived punk phase). Today, the sisters describe their sartorial style as more of a \u201cclassic uniform dressing,\u201d meaning comfortable, wearable and put together.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

At university, Chlo\u00e9 immediately gravitated toward textiles, while Parris chose to pursue jewellery design. \u201cI have more of a rough, hard hand that\u2019s more related to metalwork, like hammering and filing,\u201d Parris explains. \u201cI just wasn\u2019t as delicate with textiles.\u201d<\/p>\n

That didn\u2019t stop the sisters from partnering on a fashion line. Now, Beaufille boasts two jewellery categories \u2014 fashion, which, this season, incorporates playful oversized pearls and sculptural cuffs; and demi-fine subtler pieces available in 10- and 14-carat gold. (The best-seller is the Ringlet earring, a tri-hoop design that climbs up the earlobe to fake a multi-piercing look.)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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01 Bref<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWe try to push the limit and work with different furniture, with geometry, with contrast,\u201d says St-Louis, referring to each iteration of the store design. \u201cIf you\u2019re looking for the playful, giftable or seriously limited edition, you\u2019re in the right place. For the astral theme earlier this year, you could shop a quilt hand-stitched with a constellation of stars by Brooklyn\u2019s Haptic Lab, or zodiac prints by local illustrator Am\u00e9lie Dubois. For Bref\u2019s recent \u201ctable art\u201d theme, the lineup included offerings from two boutiques in Montreal \u2014 Atelier Make\u2019s pretty pastel ceramics alongside ice- alternative whiskey stones from Lithologie, made from multimillion-year-old rocks. Keep an eye on Bref\u2019s online calendar \u2014 each new theme is revealed with a special event. 261, rue Bernard ouest, Montreal; 438-290-5074; brefmtl.com<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"Klin D'Oeil<\/a><\/div>\n

02 Klin D’Oeil<\/strong><\/p>\n

A cross between gallery-like boutique and hands-on atelier, Klin d\u2019oeil is devoted to the indie craft, incorporating d\u00e9cor, jewellery and fashion. It regularly hosts events, like the recent pop-ups for Les Pav\u00e9s Sonores (shoes with exotic prints) and Kamomeya (Japanese vintage dresses). Catering to the creative class, the shop also runs Saturday workshops, bringing in artisans and designers to share their skills, such as weaving, screen printing and silk painting. 6, rue Deguerry, Paris; 01-77-15-22-30; klindoeil.com<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"Cueropapel & Tijera<\/a><\/div>\n

03 Cueropapel & Tijera<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\u201cIt was amazing to discover this kind
\nof place in Costa Rica,\u201d Moreau says of Cueropapel, which creates traditionally crafted, handmade leather goods with a minimalist sensibility. Handbags, wallets and other accessories in a palette, from earth tones to pastels, invite browsing. \u201cYou can talk with the designer [Sofia Protti, also the shop owner]. The place is beautiful and the product is very good-quality and original.\u201d Sabana Norte (100 metres north of Torre La Sabana), San Jos<\/em>\u00e9<\/em>, Costa Rica; 506-2222-5516; cueropapelytijera.com<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"Poketo<\/a><\/div>\n

04 Poketo<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis concept inspired Bref a lot,\u201d says Moreau. Founded by a husband-and-wife team, Poketo is all about \u201cart for your everyday,\u201d creating and also curating a wide range of accessibly priced lifestyle goods, including clothes, accessories,
\nhome d\u00e9cor and even stationery. There\u2019s emphasis on functionality-meets-elegance, as seen in the retro-glam lamps designed by S\u00f8ren Rose and the geometric handbags that convert into the sleekest of backpacks, a collab with The Common Knowledge. 777 South Alameda Street, #174, Los Angeles; 213-372-5686; poketo.com<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"Le Butterblume<\/a><\/div>\n

05 Le Butterblume<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tucked in the same Mile End neighbourhood as Bref, Le Butterblume (German for \u201cbuttercup\u201d) is a local go-to for coffee and artfully presented (yet unfussy) takes on brunch. Think asparagus toast topped with radishes and a bright yolky egg. \u201cIt\u2019s a light space with a design touch \u2014 and an amazing squash cake,\u201d notes Moreau. The 40-seat caf\u00e9 also has a little boutique nook, where you can buy magazines, homewares or a custom bouquet of flowers to go with your espresso. 5836, boulevard St-Laurent, Montreal; 514-903-9115; lebutterblume.com <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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By Wing Sze Tang –  *This article originally appeared in INSIGHT: The Art of Living | Fall 2018<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Photography by: <\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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