About
The Crabapple Team
The idea/inspiration for the wonderful business that has become Crabapple Clothing Company began in 1990. The store has evolved immensely from the beginning when we started out with Victorian style dresses and we have now grown into a very fashion forward and eclectic boutique. Crabapple Clothing Company has recently undergone a transition of new ownership. Whitney Titheridge and Inge Letourneau, two passionate longtime employees, took on this project in February of 2010. Come on in and feel at home in our friendly and fun environment!
“We love everything about this store, from the clients to the clothes, and everything in between. We are excited to see this fabulous boutique continue to grow with the help of our remarkable sales associates and extraordinary clientele. We look forward to dressing you for any occasion in a creative and comfortable environment!”
Whitney Titheridge and Inge Letourneau
Our team of sales associates would love to welcome you to Crabapple Clothing Company.
We pride ourselves on offering and maintaining a high level of customer service.
From scarves to casual apparel, to outfits for special occasions, to whole wardrobes: we are here to help you find the perfect look.
Come on in and feel at home in our friendly and fun environment!
Inge Letourneau
When I came from Belgium to Canada I started with Bernard Callebaut. With Callebaut I was able to learn a lot about retail and the office side of the business. After about 12 years I traded chocolate for fashion, and have been with Crabapple Clothing Company since 1999.
On February 1st 2010, Whitney and I were very fortunate to be able to purchase the business. We are extremely excited and proud to be the owners. With the combination of our strengths and passion for the business, and along with our excellent staff members, we are thrilled to be able to offer the excellent care/service we strive to give to our wonderful customers on a daily basis.
If I am not at work, I am usually busy looking after my two children. I also have recently found a new passion in life, ballroom dance!
Whitney Titheridge
I have been working at Crabapple Clothing since 2001, when I started as just a high school student. I never anticipated that this one-time job would become my career; however, I am so excited to be taking on this wonderful endeavor as one of the new owner’s of this fantastic boutique. I am so fortunate to get to work with such a phenomenal group of ladies, not to mention all of the inspiring clients, which I get to learn from on a daily basis. This environment allows me to express my creative side, make use of my business background, and laugh constantly. Along with Roslyn, I get a “sneak peak” of all the upcoming trends for the following season as we do all of the purchasing for the store. A big thanks to everyone for their support during this exciting transition, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to grow with the business!
Bourbon Titheridge
I am the friendly furry face that can often be found wandering the store of Crabapple Clothing. I am a 6 year old English Setter and I adore people and especially children (I take very good care of them while their mom’s are shopping)! It is my job as the store dog to put a smile on everyone’s face with my goofy attitude and my killer Mohawk!
Kat Kohlhammer
Hi I am Kat Kohlhammer, and I am the semi-retired previous owner of Crabapple Clothing Company. As many you are aware, I recently sold the store to Inge and Whitney, after 21 years. I could not have asked for better hands in which to leave the business. They have combined experience of over 20 years with the store, and they are wonderful people. You will still find me at the store 1 to 2 days a week doing what I love best, serving clients and playing with great clothes! With my additional time I am doing some volunteer work and spending more time with my family and husband of 28 years whom I still like 
With my less busy work schedule, I am also getting the opportunity to spend more time with my horse Hana, and have recently changed to the discipline of dressage! Norm and I are hoping to do a bit more traveling, and I also intend to take up new activities such as yoga. I look forward to keeping in touch and seeing you at the store!
Mary Adams
I have worked at Crabapple Clothing Company for the past three years. I have been in sales my entire life and love dealing with people. I am extremely outgoing and enjoy wardrobing and accessorizing our clients for all occasions. I am a graduated jeweler and I have my own small business of making and creating fashion jewelry. I am a single mom with one son, who I am completely devoted to. Come on in and visit me as I look forward to seeing new and familiar faces!
Michelle Wilman
My love for clothing, textiles, embellishment and fashion evolved from my background in tailoring and costume work. I made my own clothes for many years and have a real appreciation for a well made garment. My life has turned to the arts and I went back to school at the age of 40 to study fibre arts with City and Guilds of London. Crabapple Clothing Company gives me the opportunity to work and play with fashion. When I am not at Crabapple I am in my studio making flameworked glass or I’m out on Pender Island where my family and I are slowly creating our next home.
Roslyn Steinbrenner
I have been with Crabapple Clothing Company for the past 14 years. I enjoy interacting with customers and have built many close relationships throughout the years. Another aspect of my job is to do the buying for the store. Together, Whitney and I choose all of the clothing, jewelry, and accessories that you see in the store. It is always exciting to see what the next season holds! I am married with four children and my family is very important part of my life.
My Phan Dung
I started with Crabapple Clothing Company in 1991, which makes me the longest residing member of the team – next to Kat. In the beginning we created clothing from scratch but these days I spend most of my time “making things fit!” I still love to make custom garments and creations, even from pictures.
When I am not busily sewing at the store I enjoy spending time with my family, which has recently increased since having more relatives emigrate from Vietnam.
I have loved working at this store for all these years; the Crabapple team is like my second family!
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