Pam is energized by colour, texture, unusual patterns and she lets the fabrics take top billing. She has realized that no matter what the garment is, it’s the fabric that makes the statement. And it’s her deep and forever love of fabrics that keeps her inspired. With endless ideas and energy, she introduces something new to the Esmé Collection several times a year - like the fun Pullover Jacket, which is loose fitting and relaxed with a large droopy pocket in the front, large enough for keys, wallet and your puppy, or the Esmé Poncho and the very popular Swing Blouse which compliments every figure. This season Pam has introduced “The Shorty Jacket” which will pair perfectly with Esmé high-waisted trousers. And she is not stopping there as she tells Spotlight on Business that a long pencil skirt is presently on the design table and we
are confident that it will be an amazing addition to the collection. At the Esmé Studio, located in the pretty little Village of Canning in the Annapolis Valley, Pam welcomes customers and hosts fun-filled events throughout the year. Pam returned from India in the Spring with beautiful silks, cottons and linens. “I was over the moon about the fabrics and presented a one-day event called “Love INDIA” to showcase the clothing made from Indian fabrics . . . like the long, paisley silk shirt dresses, the linen wide-leg trousers and crisp white cotton blouses. “What a day we had. Women loved it.” Since Pam began, she has gone from attending one show a year to six shows every year, such
The princess seams running from the shoulders to the hemline, in the front and back of the jacket, flow smoothly over the curves of a woman’s body. They hug the curves and accentuate the positives. The A-symmetrical front panel which is cinched at the waist hides the negatives. Overall, the lines of the Esmé jacket compliment every woman. Because the cinch belt lays slightly above the waistline, the front panel falls loosely over the lower part of the body, essentially creating a smaller waist. The result is an amazing fit on every size of woman. Pam does not purchase any fabrics online. She believes in being hands on, and travels to wonderful places around the world shopping for fabrics. Pam searches for, touches and must love every piece she purchases - beautiful wools, blends, jerseys, cottons, alpacas and cashmere. And she buys in small quantities so only 3 to 5 garments are made from each fabric. She calls them “Limited Editions.”
as the Nova Scotia Christmas Designer Craft Show and their Designer Summer Show, Saltscapes, the One-of-a-Kind Show in Toronto and other out of Province shows. Pam has developed a strong clientele - one woman owns eight of the Esmé fitted jackets! Each one has its own personality and with all the unique and unusual fabrics, it’s hard to stop at just one. Pam told us that she recently sold a jacket to a lady, who contacted her to say her husband had asked her to call. She said she dressed in her new jacket for a function they were attending, and her husband’s jaw dropped when he saw her. He said “Honey, we have been married for 30 years and I have never seen you look so beautiful.” She was delighted . . . and so was Pam. Pam is constantly receiving hugs and emails from happy customers. A recent email from a lady who visited Pam at a show said she couldn’t stop thinking about her “beautiful jackets.” She had recently bought a pair of glasses that she said would match perfectly with the lemon yellow and black leather jacket. She wanted that jacket. Pam told us that she laughed when she read her email thinking how funny it sounded, but truly, we know that Pam herself would have done the same thing!
unusual fabrics and the simplicity of design. Also, the fact that there are only a fewmade in each fabric creates a feeling of excitement and originality that will make you stand out for all the right reasons. The quality of the garments is not by accident; Pam has gathered around her a team of seasoned seamstresses here in Nova Scotia. They have years of experience and training and she is very quick to say that it is a pleasure and privilege to work with them. Esmé uses industrial equipment so that all garments are extremely well made. There are three important criteria for an Esme jacket: form and fit, quality finish and above all, comfort. Pam also wanted to be able to sell the garments at a reasonable price; what good is a jacket if it is not affordable.
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DECEMBER 2019 • SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE
SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • DECEMBER 2019
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