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
Peter Pilotto Aureta Floral Print Dress, 2014
By Peter Pilotto
Located in Port Hope, ON
A combination of soft pink and blue florals with bold shapes (art deco style). dress features a round neck; A-line shape, it is fully lined, and has a back zip closure.
There is a s...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Day Dresses
41st Grammy Awards Avirex Leather Jacket XL
Located in Port Hope, ON
Fantastic February 24th, 1999 41st Grammy Awards jacket held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. This jacket was made by Avirex who are known for specialty special event jacket...
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1990s Korean Jackets
Hermes 2011 Unisex Leather and Palladium Cuff w/Box
By Hermès
Located in Port Hope, ON
Made in France, this Hermes leather and palladium cuff is in very good condition and comes with its box. The palladium is seen on the buckle and the under side, and is stamped Hermes...
Category
2010s French Cuff Bracelets
Materials
Palladium
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...
Category
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.
Category
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.
Category
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
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