About Thrill of the Find
Thrill of the Find is a women's clothing store specializing in designer fashion and accessories from the 50s to the contemporary. Lifelong collector Mireille Watson opened the doors to her own store in 2003 and continues collecting in order to bring you what she loves. Previously located in Toronto's downtown Leslieville district, Thrill of the Find has now moved 1 hour east of Toronto in the historic town of Port Hope, in a 1853 building on Port Hope's main street. Thrill of the Find have a loyal following who have discovered some of the best European designer clothing...Read More
Featured Pieces
1970s Geoffrey Beene Wool Shift With a Twist
By Geoffrey Beene
Located in Port Hope, ON
It is a simple shift with wood buttons on the front and at the cuffs, and then you look at the back and you see two defined pleated panel with a quarter trim a third of the way down ...
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1970s American Shift Dresses
Roger Freres Evening Dress, 1960s
By Roger Freres
Located in Port Hope, ON
Simple and well cut half wrap dress in shiny beige tones, with a v-neck and a cape overlay. The long sleeves have eight covered buttons each, and there is a built in waist band.
T...
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1960s Canadian Evening Dresses
Moschino Cheap and Chic Black Jacket with Leaf and Flower Applique 44 (Itl)
Located in Port Hope, ON
Beautifully cut and detailed light wool jacket, with stitching detail, darts and two fake slit pockets.
The jacket also a belt and nice striped lining.
A lovely blazer that would c...
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Late 20th Century Italian Blazers
1940s Flora Originals Dress
Located in Port Hope, ON
Black crepe top and bronze and gold metallic rayon or acetate make up this lovely dress. The metallic pattern is also replicated on the short sleeve cuffs with bows and the two butto...
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1940s American Evening Dresses and Gowns
Ungaro Ostrich Print Black Ruched Sides Skirt, 1990s
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Port Hope, ON
At first glance it looks like leather, but this is a cloth ostrich print pencil skirt. The sides are ruched to a point at the hem and closure is by a zip which is just off the side.
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1990s French Pencil Skirts
Michael Kors Black Dress, 2000s Never Worn (8)
By Michael Kors
Located in Port Hope, ON
Low neckline angel sleeves and a gaudet skirt make this a very wearable and attractive dress.
The material is rayon with 5% spandex. Made in Italy, this dress was never worn.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Informal Dresses
Douglas Hannant Tussah Silk Tunic/Mini Dress (2)
By Douglas Hannant
Located in Port Hope, ON
Such elegance! The Tussah silk gives the effect of relief dots. The dress has a banded collat; elbow lenght sleeves; side darts at the bust; a silk lining and a concealed zipper at t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mini Dresses
Ralph Lauren Purple Label "Thora" Black Duster
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Port Hope, ON
Such a great piece! You can wear it over an evening dress or a pair of jeans.
Beautiful black cotton blend lace duster it was manufactured in the USA. Look at the close up pictures ...
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2010s American Coats
YSL Y Ligne Black Textured Leather Clutch w/Dust Bag
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Port Hope, ON
Typical YSL bag, simple lines and muted sophistication. This YSL Y Ligne clutch was designed by Tom Ford and is made of textured leather.
This clutch has a front magnetic flap, featu...
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Early 2000s Italian Clutches
1990s Celine Beige Macadam Canvas and Leather Clutch/Travel Pouch
By Celine, Marc Jacobs
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a canvas and leather Macadam clutch in brown from the design house of Celine which was established in the 1940s and is still operating today.
The leather lining has a large z...
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1990s Italian Clutches
Goyard Saint Louis PM Tote in Blue
By Maison Goyard, Goyard
Located in Port Hope, ON
A favorite for both its distinct style, pattern and light weight (250 grams), this blue Goyard tote with white and orange is made from Goyardine canvas and Chevroches calfskin.
This...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
1970s Celine Canvas and Leather Clutch in Brown - Rare Find
By Celine
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is a Celine clutch with the original Presbyopia monogram pattern, inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. The clutch has a top zip closure and a black leather lining.
The escu...
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1970s Clutches
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