Dec 5 2025
A wonderful, longtime customer, Aurore Lu, interviewed me at
Greene for an article in the Epoch Times, a Chinese newspaper.
It's a very sweet article, and I wanted to share it with
you: https://buff.ly/vXfwqQH Here is the translated version in
English: April Cornell West Hill store La Cache celebra...Read more
A wonderful, longtime customer, Aurore Lu, interviewed me at
Greene for an article in the Epoch Times, a Chinese newspaper.
It's a very sweet article, and I wanted to share it with
you: https://buff.ly/vXfwqQH Here is the translated version in
English: April Cornell West Hill store La Cache celebrates its
50th anniversary Half a century of floral themes, aesthetics,
and family heritage On November 20th, La Cache, located on
Greene Commercial Street in Xishan District, celebrated its 50th
anniversary. This store, exclusively selling April Cornell brand
home furnishings and apparel, is beloved by local residents.
Over the past half-century, with its unique, warm, and natural
country style and retro aesthetic, along with its rich and
vibrant colors, it has created countless classic, delicate, and
lively home furnishings and women's clothing for its
customers. Stepping into the store from the bleak streets of
Montreal in winter, you're immediately enveloped by a
breathtaking array of blooming flowers, vibrant colors, and
vintage elements, as if transported to a romantic and warm
world. In today's ever-changing fashion trends, this
classic beauty warms the hearts of customers drawn to its charm.
The shop owner, April Cornell, is also the main designer. When
asked about her inspiration, she smiled and said, "Flowers,
nature, vintage, embroidery, and fashion elements from the 1920s
to the 1980s." The owner's creations embody her own
understanding of beautiful things and have won the loyal love of
many like-minded souls. I myself am a loyal customer of April
Cornell. Since my daughter was three years old, I've
frequently shopped for dresses here for myself and my child,
sometimes even buying matching mother-daughter outfits. Over the
years, the floral patterns and new designs introduced each
season have always brought surprises and accompanied my daughter
as she grew up. Those dresses we wore have become cherished
memories for us. This emotional connection that transcends time
is a sentiment shared by many long-time customers. Today, April
Cornell is a family business: the two sons manage the day-to-day
operations, while the daughter-in-law is involved in design.
Together, the family upholds the brand's commitment to
natural beauty, vintage style, and handcrafted quality.
"Many of our customers are longtime friends who have
supported us for many years," the shop owner shared.
"We all have similar kind souls and appreciate the same
kind of beauty, and that's what connects us." And I
didn't leave empty-handed; as always, I bought a top and
skirt that I liked. I sincerely hope that April Cornell will
bring more warm and artistic works in the future and continue to
shine in the Xishan community. Editor in charge: Yi Ke
