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Downtown visitors will be pleased to learn that as of December 1, 2009, there is a new alterations store in downtown to suit all of your custom fashion needs.

At Mercerie Vimar their motto is to provide their customers with exceptional service, while making your fashion dreams a reality.

We asked Viviana Rosemblit, fashion designer and dressmaker what sets her business apart from the rest. She said, “we like when we can make people fall in love with some of their old clothes again. What makes us so unique is the ability to work with any garment or fabric and customize it to your goals, wants, or desires. Clothes make you feel good, not only look good."

On Saturdays, master seamstress Viviana invites guests to come down to her shop between 3-5pm (call ahead for an appointment) to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee so that she can showcase her talents, skills, and abilities. Book an appointment with Viviana today, and fall in love with your old favorites all over again. Now that’s great hospitality while you shop downtown!

Viviana's interest in fashion began at the young age of 11 years old when she started working for a lady who sewed and helped her get started in the learning process. Over the years, she decided to follow the path of a career in fashion design.

She studied in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to be a professional dressmaker and fashion designer. Life took her by the hand with this incredible profession, as she worked for international companies conducting high-quality production and the study of quality control ISO 9000.

Nestled in her shop located at 261 Vaughan Street, Viviana is looking forward to growing with downtown, giving back to the community, and being your “go to” person for all your alteration and fashion accessory needs.

Mercerie Vimar
261 Vaughan Street, 942-8031
Hours of operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 am – 6 pm
Wednesday 10 – 5
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm
Sunday – Closed
After-hour appointments available, call in advance

By Michelle Golebiowski

 

261 Vaughan Street, 942-8031
Hours of operation:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10 am – 6 pm
Wednesday 10 – 5
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm
Sunday – Closed
After-hour appointments available, call in advance