Denis Gagnon is closing his shop

It was on Instagram that designer Denis Gagnon announced in recent days that his boutique on rue Saint-Paul would be closing on the 1st.^{There is} Next September. This fashion staple in Quebec is known for its architecture and feminine style, as well as its love of leather.

After running a boutique for 14 years, Denis Gagnon wants to focus on more personal projects and will continue to create for Maison Simons. “Today it’s not so important to have a store, it’s a lot of work and it’s very demanding,” he said in a phone interview. He mentions the difficulty of finding workers and the high turnover of employees. The executive management of the store weighs him down as much as the competition. “There are banners that compete with us, whether it’s SSENSE for example, or Zara, that’s why I’m closing. And I have to say that I’m fleeing rue Saint-Paul two years before it’s gone, starting this autumn, I don’t want to experience it. »

He promises to create and rediscover a passion for creativity, free from administrative and commercial burdens. “There are so many changes in the fashion business that I no longer want to participate in this way. It’s time to try something else, time flies and you have to keep going. I want to move forward and rediscover the essence of creation. »