Owner of eclectic Carnaby Street on Yates was a globetrotter dedicated to helping others
For nearly 40 years, Carnaby Street sold products that Usatch commissioned and sourced. The store was filled with beautifully embroidered clothes, colourful carpets, Afghan sheepskin coats, and jewelry. Walking through the door was like travelling to a far-off locale — a water fountain at the back of the store added to the ambience. Pamela Madoff, a former Victoria councillor, treasures and still wears clothes from Carnaby Street. She first went in as an “impressionable teenager,” saying visiting the store was a magical experience that made a lasting impact. Usatch made a lasting im...
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