Fashion

editorial review

Designer Wear
119 Corbo is embodied by the lush, statuesque Linda Perisa, who wears what she stocks—trailing layers of Rick Owens, those YSL pumps, Lanvin clutches—with aplomb. Perisa’s been making tastes for two decades, and still her eye for new talent hasn’t dimmed: In the last few seasons, she’s introduced Gareth Pugh to Toronto and Haider Ackermann to Canada. Standby labels include Stella McCartney, Ann Demeulemeester, Isabel Marant, Maison Martin Margiela and Dries Van Noten.

Having settled into her sleek, two-storey townhouse (the location is now over one year old) owner-cum-gal pal Linda Perisa has finessed her retail prowess. Lipstick ...