Atelier B. is a Montreal clothing line for men and women created by Catherine Métivier and Anne-Marie Laflamme in 2009. From a sewing workshop in their Verdun apartment to their dream workshop-boutique in the heart of Montreal's Mile End, atelier b.'s designers have come a long way.The two complementary roommates first met in school and decided to unite their creative forces and dedication to create a project in their own image-authentic, honest, and humble-bringing their sleek, high-quality clothing to the local fashion scene.more...See more text
"The basis of our work is the material. Our design is made to enhance the material," says Anne-Marie Laflamme, co-owner of atelier b with Catherine Métivier, as she sums up the mission of the company.
Having entered the market at a time when the heyday of the Canadian textile industry was a thing of the past, the two designers have nonetheless persevered and now offer something they believe to be essential: stylish clothes, ethically made in Montreal, all from natural fibers.
Founded in 2009 by Anne-Marie Métivier and Catherine Laflamme, Atelier b took up shop on Saint-Laurent Blvd. in recent years. Half workshop, half shop, the charming Atelier b offers clothing for men and women, and more recently for babies. The designers favour simple and authentic cuts.