Since Scarlett Gasque is all about celebrating formidable women, it felt only fitting for Chloé to honour her rich heritage by naming her brand after celebrated women in her family.

“Scarlett” comes from Chloé’s maternal great-grandmother, a hard-working woman born in Budapest who raised her daughter (Chloé’s grandmother) with strength and tenacity and paved the way for her to immigrate to Canada. Scarlett was well read – she always had her nose in a book – and she enjoyed the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood cinema. She was also passionate about global politics. Despite her humble beginnings, Scarlett was an opinionated woman who was never afraid to speak her mind or tackle philosophical debates. And perhaps most importantly, she helped shape Chloé’s grandmother and mother into the kind, strong and resilient women they are today.

“Gasque” honours another influential woman in Chloé’s family – her paternal great-grandmother, Maude “Maysie” Gasque. Maysie was born in London, UK, and described as a pillar of strength to her husband, family and country. During World War II, Maysie joined the allied forces in Rome after its liberation from Nazi Germany as an assistant nurse, and continued to serve her country and the Crown with great honour even after being appointed Lady Martonmere of Blackpool in 1964. Maysie married Sir John Roland Robinson, who she affectionately called “Jack”, and who served as an MP for Blackpool South for 33 years before becoming the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Bermuda.