Behind the Seams with Lousje and Bean

Lousje Oort | Tessa Oort

Combining fresh style and essential comfort, Lousje & Bean is the realization of the shared dream of mother-daughter duo Lous and Tessa Oort.  Influenced by European style and sensibility, the pair is creating innovative and youthful pieces for women of all ages- Lousje & Bean is style that spans generations.

Lousje:

Lous brings a wealth of design and retail experience to Lousje & Bean. Born and raised in Amsterdam, Lous moved to Canada in 1969. Once settled in Ontario Lous created her own label, Pierrot, and opened a women’s boutique in Port Dalhousie. In time and with a growing family, Lous chose to be at home with her four children and closed the store. In her spare time, she worked as a freelance designer for local theater companies.

Tessa:

Inheriting her mother’s passion and skill, Tessa started designing and wearing her own clothes as a teenager. While people would often ask her to re-create her pieces, it was not until she moved to Holland that she realized that fashion design would be her future. Inspired by the confidence embodied in European clothing trends, she returned to Canada and enrolled in the renowned Fashion Techniques and Design program at George Brown College in Toronto.  Following her graduation Tessa continued to pursue her dream.  Combining their style sense, vision and drive the mother and daughter team launched Lousje & Bean in January of 2006.

18 Years later, the two continue to work out of their Lousje & Bean Boutique/Studio located on Welland Ave. in St. Catharines. ON.  This unique space features their Collection, which is produced in small exclusive batches- sketched, cut and stitched entirely in Ontario. And features an array of distinctive North American & European made accessories and clothing to complement their unique Designs.