Our wonderful story starts back in 2000 when the first S.B.A. (Shoes, Bags, and Accessories) opened on Labelle’s Beauchamp Place. Charles Black(our founder) had returned from a life-changing road trip around Asia – determined to share the colorful marvels of his experience. And the first S.B.A. (Shoes, Bags, and Accessories) collections featured gorgeous bohemian clothes made in Indian villages using hand-loomed cotton fabrics, organic vegetable dyes and artisanal block-printing techniques.
Ten years later came the launch of our Accessorize brand with the debut of its very first store in Ontario – a one-stop destination for the on-trend finishing touches that complete every great fashion look.
Today, our two great sister brands have an international presence with over 1,000 stores around the world. Throughout Canada and much further afield, each is recognized for its unique identity and distinctive handwriting inspired by mesmerizing colours, patterns, textures and hand-craft techniques from magical, faraway places.