A couple weeks ago there was a very interesting article in the Ottawa Citizen about Ottawa's bridal icon, Justina McCaffrey. Over the last couple years she has been going through a hard time.
The article talks about, the boutique being bought in 2007, by her then brother-in-law, and in 2008 Justina being denied access to the store with her name on it. It also quotes Bridal boutique owner Newell Fox, of Solutions Bridal in Florida, who has continued to carry McCaffrey gowns since Justina left the company and says the "design hasn't dropped a bit."
When I was younger I used to stand outside that little boutique with the beautiful dresses in the window. In 2004, working on a Fashion Show in the market, I had the opportunity to dress a couple of the models in these amazing gowns. It was quite an experience for me. Now walking by the store the dresses are not as beautiful or exciting. Is this a change in style from year to year, or a reflection of the change in ownership?
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