A new luxury womenswear brand has opened its debut store in Harrogate.
Yorkshire businesswoman Leah Williams has opened her debut clothing boutique, Melisanthy, on Cheltenham Parade.
The store is having a soft launch, and has opened with a capsule collection of dresses, each chosen for their vibrant colours, flattering silhouettes and intricate detailing.
Leah said:
“I’ve very carefully chosen a selection of pieces that will make women feel special.
“The colours are timeless, the fabrics are luxurious and the silhouettes will leave you feeling truly elegant.
“I wanted to bring something very different to the market, and I think we’ve really achieved that.”
Alongside the collection of dresses, Leah is showing a series of accessories in the boutique, including the luxury handbag collection, “Yorkshire Tartan” designed by Yorkshire artist, Merryn Wilderspin.
Plus, housed within the same space is Oleria Patisserie, which is Leah’s second brand.
There are currently two Oleria’s in York City Centre, and the brand is well known for creating a haven of sweet treats.
Customers are welcomed into the patisserie to explore glass jars stacked full of delicious treats including buttery biscuits, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean baklava from and fruity Turkish delight.
The shelves are full stocked with luxury food items including jars of organic honey, Greek olive oils and thick balsamic vinegars, with pastries flavoured with saffron, cardamon and blossom water.
Leah said:
“In time, I’d like to develop this concept into a sit down café where my guests can enjoy a hot cup of Greek coffee and a slice of cake.
“But for now, it’s a space where fashion and flavour has come together.
“You can browse a beautiful range of clothes, and pick up a box of treats to enjoy at home.”
Leah launched Melisanthy last month when she showed her pieces on the runway at York Fashion Week during a show at York Art Gallery.
Her collection was worn by models aged from 19 through to 56, showing both the versatility of her pieces but also how easily each piece can be worn.
She added:
“It was beautiful to see my pieces on such a range of people. Every model stepped onto the runway and looked perfectly regal, and I’m excited to bring that energy to Harrogate’s high street”.
The Melisanthy and Oleria store is open Wednesday-Saturday each week, from 10:30am-5:30pm.
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