A MUCH-LOVED York business has opened a new shop in North Yorkshire. Oleria Patisserie and multi-cultural delicatessen opened a second base in the city back in Summer 2022 at 78-80 Gillygate - the former home of Tarts and Titbits. This was in addition to its existing cafe and patisserie in Bootham opposite the pedestrian entrance to Bootham School.
Now the woman behind the brand, Leah Williams, has opened womenswear boutique, Melisanthy, in Harrogate alongside sister brand, Oleria Patisserie. The Melisanthy and Oleria shop is now open at 16, Cheltenham Parade in the town from Wednesday-Saturday each week, from 10.30am-5.
30pm. They are having a soft launch, and have opened with a capsule collection of dresses, each chosen for their vibrant colours, flattering silhouettes and intricate detailing. “I’ve very carefully chosen a selection of pieces that will make women feel special.
"The colours are timeless, the fabrics are luxurious and the silhouettes will leave you feeling truly elegant. I wanted to bring something very different to the market, and I think we’ve really achieved that,” said Leah. Alongside the collection of dresses, Leah is showing a series of accessories in the boutique, including the luxury handbag collection, “Yorkshire Tartan” designed by Yorkshire artist, Merryn Wilderspin.
Plus, housed within the same space is Oleria Patisserie, which is Leah’s second brand. There are currently two Oleria’s in Centre, and the brand is well known for creati.