Holt Renfrew Montreal welcomes Nicole Richie

Personal Appearance to launch Winter Kate and House of Harlow 1960 Footwear in Canada

MONTREAL , Feb. 9 /CNW Telbec/ - Holt Renfrew, Canada's leading specialty retailer, is proud to welcome Nicole Richie to Holt Renfrew Montreal on Thursday, February 18, 2010 for a public personal appearance and autograph signing. Richie and Holt Renfrew will celebrate the launch of the designers' new ready-to-wear label, Winter Kate and the launch of House of Harlow 1960 footwear, exclusively in Canada .

Following the successful launch of House of Harlow 1960 jewellery, Nicole Richie has expanded her brand and launched a vintage-inspired ready-to-wear line under the name of Winter Kate and extended her House of Harlow 1960 brand to include footwear. Winter Kate , named after the middle names of Richie's daughter Harlow, reflects her love of ethereal, easy-to-wear clothing that is at the same time, romantic and feminine. The collection is comprised of vintage-inspired cardigans and bed jackets, paisley dresses and tunics and perfect perfecto jackets. The House of Harlow 1960 footwear collection expands on the aesthetic of Richie's jewellery collection of the same name, drawing on her affection for bohemian and playful details. The spring 2010 assortment sees a mix of styles from zebra-printed wedges and bead-adorned sandals to chic flats with a classic feel.

    
    WHO:   Nicole Richie

    WHAT:  Personal appearance to launch Winter Kate and House of Harlow 1960
           footwear

    WHERE: Holt Renfrew Montreal - 1300 Sherbrooke Street West

    WHEN:  1pm to 2:30pm
    

Nicole Richie's Winter Kate and House of Harlow 1960 jewellery and footwear lines are available at Holt Renfrew stores across Canada .

    
    About Holt Renfrew
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With nine stores in locations in major centers across Canada , Holt Renfrew delights with beautiful fashions presented in style. For more than 170 years, Holt Renfrew has been renowned for offering its customers the highest standard of excellence in customer service, merchandise quality and selection in its nine stores across Canada . Holt Renfrew locations across the country include: Toronto (three), Ottawa , Montreal , Quebec City, Vancouver , Calgary and Edmonton . For additional information on Holt Renfrew please visit our website www.holtrenfrew.com.

For further information: Marie Julie Archambault, Regional Manager, Public Relations and Special Events, Holt Renfrew, Montreal, [email protected], [phone]