Testimonials
Women's Made to Measure Clothing
INNOVATIVE DESIGN
As a female entrepreneur I have built my personal and professional success on by being memorable. For me that means walking in a room and NOT fading into the background. If I want to meet powerful people to build my business and advance my career, then I need to be noticed! Angela’s designs have been so successful for me that they have truly helped build my personal brand. People often say to me, “that really looks like you”.
As an owner of an engineering design firm it is important for innovative design to permeate my entire life. Nothing exemplifies this more than what I wear. Whether I am in the office, out visiting a factory, meeting executives in major cities, or travelling the world with dignitaries, it is important for me that my personal style exudes a strong sense of design. In the corporate world there are endless rooms of dark suits. Working with Angela Mark as my personal fashion designer, she has created my wardrobe of women's made to measure and custom designed clothing to help ensure that I fit in with a high degree of professionalism, but stand out just enough to be unique.
Angela’s layered approach to building women's suits in my wardrobe ensures that I have endless combinations of beautiful, versatile garments to pull off any occasion. I trust Angela Mark to continue building my personal brand and keep my personal fashion sense moving forward.”
Rhonda Barnet, B. Sc., VP Finance – Steelworks Design Inc.
Career Wear
MY PERSONAL STYLE
“Angela has the unique ability to quickly sum up my personal style and make fashion suggestions that push me a little outside of my box while providing clothes that I feel absolutely comfortable in. The unique details and perfect fit of my made to measure suits result in many compliments. I feel confident and relaxed when wearing any of Angela’s pieces.”
Leslie Yeates, P. Eng Vice President, Collins Barrow Durham Consultants Inc.
"ETHICALLY PRODUCED IN CANADA"
"My work as a funeral director demands a lot of my clothes. I had difficulty finding classic suiting pieces that looked nice and that could also withstand the wear-and-tear of my active and unpredictable duties. Since then I have purchased numerous items from Angela’s ‘Ready to Wear Line’. Pieces are timeless, well -fitting, thoughtfully designed, interchangeable and many are hand-washable. Fabrics are beautiful, long-wearing and look great hour-after-hour. As an added and really important element for me, Angela’s clothes are ethically produced here in Canada. All of these things combined make my wardrobe by fashion designer Angela Mark an excellent investment and I shall continue to happily shop there."
Sherry Gilroy, Funeral Director
“Thanks, Angela. I really do like how your ‘product’ looks, feels, and fits!”
Susan Jamieson, Professor, Trent University
Clothing for Professional Women
"GREAT SERVICE"
“Hi Angela – I wore the new suit and it felt great…thank you for great service as well as great clothes!”
Mary-Alice Thompson
Partner, Cunningham, Swan, Carty, Little & Bonham LLP
Kingston, ON
"POLISHED AND PROFESSIONAL"
“I want to look professional and polished. Whenever I wear my Angela Mark pieces, I am always both. Everything fits perfectly and she always works to make sure that they will multi-task. They are not just for standing. My working wardrobe works. I have pieces that are 20 years old and are still mistaken for new.”
KS
Peterborough, ON
CONSUMMATE PROFESSIONAL"
“Angela is a consummate professional who I have had the joy to work with since 2004. Her eye for design and desire for perfection continues to keep me a loyal fan. Whether it’s smart casual, ready to wear, made to measure or a custom designed dress or a classic leather trench coat – she never misses her mark!”
Colleen Walsh-Cotton RN, BScN
Ottawa, ON.
"THE COMPLIMENTS STARTED"
“After I met Angela, the compliments started on how well dressed and fashionable I am!!!
And the questions: "Where do I get my beautiful clothes?" Working with fashion designer Angela Mark to create a wardrobe of ready to wear, made to measure and custom designs gives me great pleasure and confidence that I am well dressed for every occasion.”
Sylvia
Ottawa.
"I FEEL MORE CONFIDENT"
“When I wear any of my Angela Mark made to measure or custom designed pieces, I feel more confident! They fit so well and are so comfortable that I know I look good in them”.
Marg Hachey
Managing Director, Ontario & Eastern Canada Gro Your Biz
"IMPRESSIVE"
“Angela,
Saskia modeled the suit for me this morning. Chic in a business like way. Superb detailing in your work gives it that bespoke look which I think is so impressive in women’s business wear. I love it and I agree with you that she will be the center of attention at our meeting in Madrid!”
Jim Cummings
Ottawa, ON
"WONDERFUL SERVICE"
“Angela,
Just wanted to thank you for my beautiful made to measure suit, the wonderful service & an amazing shopping experience.”
Kathy
Couture
"ELEGANT & GLAMOROUS"
"Angela is an angel of design and her personalized touch leaves one feeling elegant and glamorous! Angela spent hours on my custom design creating a gown for my wedding which truly exemplifies the very essence of my spirit. On my wedding day, I felt so incredibly beautiful. Angela is an artist who created a masterpiece which I will treasure for a lifetime!”
Lori Benninger Principal
"ELEGANT, UNIQUE AND TOTALLY PERFECT CREATION"
“Selecting fashion designer Angela Mark to design and make my wedding dress was the single best decision I made with regard to my appearance on my “big day.” During the first consultation, Angela designed the ideal dress for me. She listened and understood exactly the effect I wished to create and lifted my crude ideas into an elegant, unique and totally perfect creation. On my wedding day, my dress was admired and photographed by strangers from around the globe, and most of all, my new husband thought the dress was absolutely fabulous.
I would not hesitate to recommend Angela Mark to design and make any outfit, for any event, for any occasion.”
Dr. Eileen G. Leitch, Scotland
"HIGHEST RECOMMENDATIONS"
I just want to thank you for the incredible dress you designed for me for my daughter's wedding. I received countless compliments: from those who know me ("Gail, it's so you!"); those who don't know me ("What a gorgeous dress!"); and even the wait staff ("you look so elegant!").
I have never felt so confident and special as I did wearing the dress designed specifically for me. It is a feeling I will always treasure.
I have passed along your name with my highest recommendations.
Warmest regards,
Gail Tzotzes
Bridal
"MEMORABLE"
“Dear Angela,
We just wanted to send along this note and picture to thank you for all the work you put into creating my custom designed wedding dress.
It was an absolute hit – likely the thing that people will remember most
about the wedding. I carried with me pictures of the dress on my grandmother’s wedding day and everyone was intrigued and impressed by the story… Thank you for creating such a beautiful dress for such a memorable day!”
Kalen & Paul
THE DRESS SHE DESIGNED WAS PERFECTLY “ME”
"I went to Angela for a custom designed wedding dress. Angela was able to take my verbal description and turn it into my dream dress. The dress she designed was perfectly “me”, even more than I had imagined. I have dreamed of my wedding since I was a little girl and the dress Angela made for me fit that dream exactly. I couldn’t have asked for anything better!
Thank you!!!”
Meg Keelan
Design Experience
"ABSOLUTE PLEASURE..."
“Dear Angela,
I will never be able to thank you enough for the beautiful job you did custom designing my wedding dress. You were able to interpret and transform my verbal description of what I wanted into the most amazing dress I have ever seen! The compliments I received on my wedding day spoke volumes about the quality & elegance of your work. You were an absolute pleasure to work with – your characteristic charm & professionalism shine through in everything you do.
Thank you for the amazing experience of working with you….”
Deanna Nelson (nee Murray)
"...MAKING YOUR DESIGN MY STAGE TRADEMARK"
“Angela, I really want to thank you for your art in dressmaking and design. You’ve proven that your eyes are open to a client’s oddest requests and I’m living proof. When I first worked with you regarding my special needs for a suit for my tour with Neil Sedaka, you took all my requests to heart, for example, I needed one pocket deeper than the other because of my picks and capo (for guitar). You included gussets under the sleeves so I could move more easily. Down to the last detail, you kept my needs on line. The outcome is a vision of taste that is extremely unique, making your design my stage trademark.”
Colleen Peterson
Canadian Country Singer & Musician – Juno Award Winner, Inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame 2000
"INCREDIBLY CREATIVE"
“Angela’s clothing is incredibly creative, well designed and fits to flatter my figure. This all begins with her pattern making and attention to detail. All the pieces that I have fit incredibly well even on a petite frame. Angela Mark’s fashion designs are comfortable and easy to care for which is great for busy women. I know when I wear her items I am going look professional regardless of the meeting I’m attending. The collection is best understood once you try it on! You won’t be disappointed making the investment in quality that Angela Mark Fashion Designs produces for women’s wardrobes.”
Dawn Hennessey
Manager, Major Accounts, Business Development Bank of Canada
