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28 – WESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 18-19, 2011T r e n d s e t t e r SBy Veronica RedgraveMartine de Saint HippolyteI have heard, on a few occasions, a charming French accent while I waswandering on Victoria or lunching on Greene. I discovered that thelady in question was indeed from Paris – that consummate city of style.Martine de Saint Hippolyte has lived in Montreal for years now, buthas retained her chic Parisian style. She is not only elegant but is theonly female auctioneer in the country. She co-manages an auctionhouse started by her husband Iegor de Saint Hippolyte. The Iegor AuctionHouse, formerly at the Ritz, is now located on the outskirts ofWestmount in an old St. Henri church he purchased and restored.Martine often handles auctions here and in Quebec City. I chattedwith her over a civilized cup of tea – with lemon of course – on her returnfrom summering in Corsica.StyleHow would you describe your own style?Contemporary-chic. I mix couture andcasual. I often wear pearls – both the classicwhite and Tahitian – with everything.(The day I met de Saint Hippolyte, she woreboth – a beautiful bracelet withgrey, silver and green-hued Tahitian pearls,and a double strand of white ones.)What is your favourite way of dressing?Comfortable and chic. I like beautifulclothes and shoes but would never sacrificecomfort. For daytime wear, I have acollection of ballet flats – some are decorated,some are plain. But for nighttime, Ilove to wear high heels.On weekends, what do you like to wear?Casual-style clothes. I usually wear acashmere sweater around my shouldersno matter what the weather. I love to mixjeans with a beautiful blouse, and neverwear jeans-style tops, such as sweatshirtsor t-shirt with jeans.And in Paris? Corsica?I’m always myself. I adapt my clothesto the weather. In Paris during the day, detailsare important, like the right bag andscarf. Then in the evening with friends, werelax and actually dress down. In Corsicain the summer, it is the opposite. For daytimewe are all very relaxed, but at night,we dress up – stilettos and all.LivingIf you had a choice, where would you live(money being no object)?I love to travel but I enjoy my life inMontreal very much. I have visited Russia,Italy, England, Egypt, Tahiti and Australia.But for a city in which to live and work,Montreal is the best.Who would you invite to a dinner party ifyou could have anyone in the world andfrom any era?I am curious about interesting people.I love to read biographies. For dinner, Iwould invite Nicolas Sarkozy and his wifeCarla Bruni-Sarkozy, Cleopatra, SimoneWeil and Winston Churchill.FashionToday many stores, such as Forever 21 andH&M, offer the very latest looks at anaffordable price. Possibly Armani is the lastold school designer to be still creating. Whatdo you think of today’s fashions?I find today’s fashion somewhat sad.There is little elegance. I was just in St.Tropez, and it was triste. That is why I mixcouture and other items. You make yourown fashion.Who are your favourite designers?Diane von Furstenberg and Moschino.And, of course, vintage Chanel, Vuitton,Dior. I use this lovely leather HermèsBirkin bag a lot, as you can see.Martine de Saint Hippolyte amidst preparations for the next auctionat Iegor de Saint Hippolyte auction house.Photo: Ralph Thompson
Not Westmount, but closeWESTMOUNT INDEPENDENT – October 18-19, 2011 – 29The new MUHC super-hospital is not building any permanent buildings on the Westmount portion ofits campus at this time, but these ones are very close. They were photographed October 17 from theparklet at York and St. Catherine St., which is in Westmount.Photo: Westmount Independent
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