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Testimonials

Our customers regularly tell us how much they love our Canadian-made designer knits.

Here are some examples of those unsolicited testimonials:

I have one of these hats... It's my favourite. I may get another and I'm so happy to know I can." @sranders77
January 11, 2024
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I love my Olena Zylak hats... stylish and warm #recommended" @bekuzkid
December 14, 2022
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Love the hats!!! Best toques I have ever owned." Zeba Akhtar
February 15, 2022
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I received my two beautiful hats and wear them in the cold weather here in Alberta. I love them!!!" @smckparks
December 23, 2020
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I love my new hat!" Kate Vanderbyl Keates
December 12, 2020
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I own a couple of your hats and they are the best hats ever!! I need to buy a new hat and I’d love to try one of your scarves too!! I tell everyone to buy your hats!! They are incredible. Love love LOVE them!! 🇨🇦❤️" @tiph_coffee
November 2, 2020
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I love your hats. I have a few colours now. Very comfortable to wear." @bekuzkid
October 1, 2020
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I love mine! ♥️" @carolinecolantonio
December 13, 2019
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Bought it and love it! Thank you!" Penny Cofield
December 1, 2019
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Love my new hat. Just received it today. It is so warm." @outwardmom
November 26, 2019
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I bought some hats years ago at the One Of A Kind and I just ordered more. Love your work." @deborah.lavery.3
November 11, 2019
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Best toque I’ve ever owned." Heather Atkins Chirico
November 6, 2019
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Just purchased this hat in Whistler BC. Tried it on, was amazed I found a hat to fit my large noggin. Then my mind was blown that it was made here in Ontario, which is where I live. ✨🌲💚" @mc_lean83
March 23, 2019
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Arrived just in time for snowboarding trip! So excited to finally find toques that suit my flat head you have no idea how terrible I look in hats 😂 I’m guessing most people won’t understand the excitement (that’s ok, I have an irregularly shaped head 🙊) it literally took me three days to finally decide which styles I wanted (This nerd doesn’t shop much, can you tell? lol) because @olenazylak just make the cutest knitted toques ever imo, I couldn’t pick just one 🐷" @chief.b
February 16, 2019
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I love mine... 💙" @milneamy
January 21, 2019
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I just bought the most beautiful Olena Zylak toque yesterday. It's the warmest, most comfortable toque I've ever worn. And I have worn a few..." @chiricoh
December 9, 2018
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I just bought this hat at One of a Kind Toronto (my second hat of yours) and I just have to say your hats are THE BEST EVER! Having a shaved head means I need a hat to keep warm a lot and having sensitive skin makes certain textiles challenging. I totally dig the shape, fit, comfort and super cool style of these! Thanks again for a great addition to my collection ❤️" @loveonetsy
December 2, 2018
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Love this toque!! ❤️" @lisalovesbarefeet
November 30, 2018
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LOVE your hats babe!! I get SO many compliments ❤️" @roottorise
November 28, 2018
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I can't wait to wear all my hats l have purchased over the years...love my hats......" Sharon Jarvis
November 7, 2018
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I love the one I bought last year...may need another :)" @Icraig50
October 30, 2018
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Love these hats💟🍁💟 ... I have 2 of them!" Diane Czarnik
October 24, 2018
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My Olena winter accessories have been my favourites for YEARS. ❤️❤️" Tamara Glick
October 16, 2018
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I bought two hats last year and love them...." Cathy Reith
July 3, 2018
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I swear I don’t wear this @olenazylak #beanie everyday - just every second day haha!!" @mstydon
January 31, 2018
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Love my new infinity scarf made by @olenazylak Soft, warm and beautiful colour!" @scriptedfuture
January 5, 2018
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Beating the cold today, wearing my favourite toque by @olenazylak...I just love it, so warm and soft:) And stylish too!" @mikelgrantjewellery01
December 8, 2017
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I have this hat..... love it......" Sharon Jarvis
November 8, 2017
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Already own one of your other hats, that I picked up in a boutique and I love it!! ❤️ I have been telling ALL my friends on the East Coast about your gorgeous hats!!" @tiph_coffee
November 13, 2016
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Just bought this hat today to add to my collection and I already love it. Thanks for making such beautiful pieces!" @andreakchow
November 11, 2016
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I have one that I bought 2 years ago from you and I adore it!" @carorouse
October 19, 2016
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Love my new hat. Keeping warm in Merino. Bring on the bad hair days! Thank you...Olena Zylak of Collingwood, On. So talented." @raineybuck
November 7, 2014
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Dear Olena Zylak, I own one of your hats. I am in Toronto and bought it maybe a decade ago from SNUG on the Danforth... It is warm and it is soft, not itchy... I wanted you to know how much I love this Olena Zylak hat." S.L. of Toronto, ON
January 18, 2024
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I adore your hats and have been a devoted customer for years now. Thank you again for all the creative and wonderful knits in your collection ... often difficult to decide on a colour and style!" L.L. of Richmond Hill, ON
January 17, 2024
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I really like the pieces! Thank you so much." L.L. of Markham, ON
January 8, 2024
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I bought one of your hats years ago and I absolutely loved it, it was the only hat I ever wore!!" A.M. of Ottawa, ON
December 10, 2023
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I have had and loved my previous hat from you for years! Time for a new one 😊" C.H. of Mississauga, ON
December 6, 2023
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I really, really love your hats and have a nice collection of them that I have bought at the one of kind show. Sadly, I just lost this one two days ago and I can't live without my merino wool hat." T.K. of Guelph, ON
December 3, 2023
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Thank you for your beautiful hats. My grandmother was a milliner and wearing your hats is a pleasure." K.C. of Toronto, ON
November 15, 2023
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You make the best hats." N.M. of Gold River, BC
October 8, 2023
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i love your scarves - over the years i have purchased nine of them. these will be numbers 10 and 11. they are light and soft and warm and i wear the larger ones as shawls in the winter." D.M. of Toronto, ON
March 7, 2023
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This will be my fourth hat from you. Every one of them is amazing!" S.N. of Toronto, ON
March 7, 2023
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GIANT LOVER of your toques! A genuine collector!!" H.S. of Blue Mountains, ON
March 7, 2023
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Your collection is so unique and simply the best and of such beautiful quality plus ‘made in Canada’!" J.D. of West Vancouver, BC
February 17, 2023
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I just received my Olena Zylak hat and scarf today! I am delighted to have them. They are just as I had hoped. Thank you so much!" B.O. of Cincinnati, OH
December 15, 2022
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I am a big fan of your hats! This will be my 4th one! ♥️" L.B. of Toronto, ON
November 6, 2022
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So glad to be receiving another order....Grateful for elegant winter apparel!" P.S. of Narol, MB
November 5, 2022
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I received the hat yesterday and I love it. It is beautifully made and feels really warm, which is what I wanted. Lovely hat!" L.S. of Burlington, ON
September 22, 2022
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So impressed with your customer service... And I love my ‘eggplant snood’. I will definitely send others your way!" M.M. of Toronto, ON
February 18, 2022
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The hat makes me glow as does the scarf. They are beautifully made, with the highest quality yarns. I can’t wait to get the next shipment. Thank you so much." S.V. of Newton, MA
January 28, 2022
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I have some of your hats and scarves and they are amazing!" S.D. of Toronto, ON
December 23, 2021
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I love your hats… I purchased one at the last one of a kind show prior to covid and I love it! I wear it every winter!" A.K. of Hamilton, ON
December 9, 2021
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I love your hats!! This is my third one :) I'm so happy I found you online." H.C. of Toronto, ON
November 16, 2021
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My parcel arrived today...thank you so much. I love the hat and scarf. Absolutely beautiful." M.H. of Seattle, WA
October 29, 2021
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I wear your hats every winter and so enjoy!" J.H. of Prince Edward County, ON
October 22, 2021
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Just received my first order from Olena Zylak. I purchased the Spider Web Loop II in Magenta. I am so pleased with this purchase. I purchased this as a gift and am looking forward to being able to give this scarf in such a beautiful colour." R.A. of Ottawa, ON
October 20, 2021
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Love your stuff! I just couldn't resist another fun hat to add to my collection!" J.P. of Edmonton, AB
October 20, 2021
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The hat is fabulous. The colour is perfect and so is the fit. Your beautiful work goes beyond my expectations." J.B. of Ottawa, ON
April 12, 2021
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I’ve just returned from a walk in bitter temperatures and coldest winds I’ve experienced! As I removed one your hats I felt compelled to let you know how I believe I wouldn’t survive Canadian winters without your beautiful warm and distinctive hats. I just love them. They help to make our winters more bearable.
Thank you! Thank you!" L.D. of Oshawa, ON
March 4, 2021
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I got your hat a long time ago (roughly 7-8 years) from the one of a kind craft show and have worn it every day in winter since. Thank you, your hats are awesome and I'm excited to try out a new style." C.G. of Toronto, ON
February 18, 2021
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Delighted with the hat :)" S.N. of Limerick City, Ireland
February 16, 2021
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Re: Solid Doppelzägger Hat (Robin's egg).
I LOVE this hat. I've been looking for this hat (+ exact colour) for 20+ years, and when I saw it I had to have it.
It arrived so quickly (3 days), and is exactly what I hoped for. High quality, beautiful, keeps the right shape, and very comfortable (my forehead often gets itchie - even with loose hats, not this one).
It has lived up to, and exceeded my expectations.
All your hats are amazing. l'll be shopping here again :)" C.R. of North York, ON
January 13, 2021
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I'm a big fan of the hats with the band across the front. There's something about the way it frames a face. Also, the shawl/scarf that I ordered is glorious and I've had several inquiries from my colleagues about it. Please consider making more!" D.L. of Toronto, ON
January 8, 2021
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I just received my order this evening. I love the quality of everything!" K.P. of Edmonton, AB
December 12, 2020
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I bought my hat over ten years ago, it's been my favorite hat since day one. I wear it from September thru June and every summer night I can." T.C. of North America
December 7, 2020
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I ordered 2 tams a couple of months ago and love them both!" D.M. of Haliburton, ON
December 2, 2020
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I bought this toque in Ottawa a few years ago, the High Alpine Cap....I love it and it's my favorite. I basically wear it everyday in winter. I get many compliments." N.B. of Ottawa, ON
November 11, 2020
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...the hat is incredibly comfortable and beautiful; I love that it is lined for warmth; and it has kept its shape. Thank you for keeping us warm and fashionable!" C.G. of Cleveland, OH
October 29, 2020
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I love your work! I have three of your hats already and a circle scarf and get comments constantly. I have sent your info to three of my friends here in Vancouver and one in Seattle. They all love their hats!" L.M. of Vancouver, BC
February 18, 2020
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I am quite in love with your toques and I just keep passing along your website :)" H.C. of North Bay, ON
January 20, 2020
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I currently own 3 of your hats. This will be my 4th. I love the unique styles and wear them all during our winter season." A.H. of Kelowna, BC
December 29, 2019
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This will be my second hat of yours. I love them! You make great things!!" S.Y. of Mississauga, ON
December 26, 2019
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I bought one of your hats at the OOAK a couple of years ago. It is my favourite!" B.M. of Toronto, ON
December 14, 2019
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I love the merino and mohair. I get so many compliments on my hat. Thank you for making such awesome hats." C.D. of Cranbrook, BC
November 12, 2019
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I purchased your Superscale Duo Hat a couple of years ago and love it." J.C. of Timmons, ON
February 11, 2019
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The hat arrived and it's gorgeous. Thank you for shipping it so quickly." G.G. of Stouffville, ON
February 7, 2019
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I’ve just received the hat... That’s the third hat I bought from your company for 2 years, and I am very happy with all of them... excellent wool quality... and brought me compliments with my good taste, which I pass to you now... :)" V.B. of Ottawa, ON
January 25, 2019
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I bought one of your Ravenna hats at Awear in Collingwood and love it!" K.C. of Collingwood, ON
December 23, 2018
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...my very favourite hat I have ever had and several friends/family members have bought your hats because they too loved mine SO much." S.D. of Lakefield, ON
March 28, 2018
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...thanks for the wonderful hats and scarves, worn all winter in frigid Chicago! I have 7 of your hats... Thank you for your creativity and quality!" J.L. of Western Springs, IL, USA
January 17, 2018
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I must say, Olena’s customer service is as spectacular as her product!" D.M. of Toronto, ON
January 11, 2018
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Just wanted to share I received my Superscale Mono winter hat today and absolutely love it. Thank you so much!" J.P. of Burlington, ON
January 2, 2018
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Your hats and scarves are fabulous! LOVE the design, quality, and fabrics. I always get compliments when I wear them!" J.L. of Western Springs, IL, USA
December 27, 2017
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I have two of your infinity/loop scarves, and am ordering a hat. Your creations are absolutely beautiful! There is knitwear...and then there is Olena Zylak knitwear...no comparison." M.C. of Scarborough, ON
December 12, 2017
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I always receive lovely comments about the hats I wear ~ I share your collection with all that ask!" L.L. of Richmond Hill, ON
November 17, 2017
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I have purchased several of your hats for myself and for gifts...love your designs!" J.A. of Toronto, ON
October 24, 2017
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I bought this same hat, but in the black colour, last fall in a hat shop in Niagara-on-the-Lake. I absolutely love it and always get compliments. I didn't realize it is Canadian made. This makes me love it even more. Thanks for making great products." M.W. of Callander, ON
September 4, 2017
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Just got my new hat and LOVE it." W.V. of Montreal, QC
March 20, 2017
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I LOVE your hats! THANK YOU!! This will be my third toque! My first, was purchased from the One of a Kind Show - quite some time ago - it's purple, split-back. I always receive compliments on ALL my Olena hats! THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIONS!" H.S. of Collingwood, ON
February 16, 2017
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I bought my first hat of yours at the One of a Kind Show and LOVE it — I get compliments on it all the time!" D.M. of Toronto, ON
December 29, 2016
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I purchased a hat from you at the One Of A Kind Show yesterday and just lovvvve it!" S.F. of Etobicoke, ON
November 25, 2016
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I purchased a Spider Web Scarf in Chalk from you at the Circle Craft Fair and absolutely LOVE it!" L.R. of Surrey, BC
November 23, 2016
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...tasteful and clean in design ~ I am so thrilled and proud to see homegrown talent ....thoughtfully designed and thoughtfully bought in Canada!" L.L. of Richmond Hill, ON
November 5, 2016
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Thank you for answering all my questions to my satisfaction: truly wonderful 'customer service'!" J.N. of Western Springs, IL, USA
September 29, 2016
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I really appreciate your wonderful customer service." J.G. of Toronto, ON
January 8, 2016
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I love your products & am delighted to get free shipping!" G.S. of Little Rock, AR, USA
December 9, 2015
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I have one of your hats from Circle Craft in Vancouver from a few years ago, it is still my go to toque for winter." J.S. of Vancouver, BC
December 9, 2015
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I want to say how much I adore your work - your hats are just the loveliest I have ever worn. I give them as gifts as well." H.B. of Vancouver, BC
November 26, 2015
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Beautiful work. Finally found hats that feel and look good on me. Just bought one in Stratford yesterday!" T.S. of Kitchener, ON
October 18, 2015
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Got the scarves. They look and feel great. Girls at the office loved them. I'm sure the rest of our staff will too. Thanks again." D.O. of Moncton, NB
September 9, 2015
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Thank you for such excellent service Olena!!! I am delighted with the hat!" E.H. of Halifax, NS
April 9, 2015
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I love love love my hats and scarves I ordered for the holidays. I kept a few and gave some as gifts and they were a great hit." M.P. of Pittsburgh, PA, USA
January 8, 2015
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I have received my scarf and absolutely love it. I had purchased one of your beautiful scarves for my daughter at the One of a Kind show, and she loves hers as well." O.L. of Toronto, ON
January 1, 2015
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I love Olena's work — I've acquired a few pieces over the years. I really like their lightness and the quality of the wool." L.L. of Toronto, ON
October 29, 2014
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Just got my hat and scarf set today. Very timely processing...thank you. I can't tell you how pleased I am with the colour, fit and quality of my items! Can't wait for the cold weather so I can show off. Love, love, love your work..." C.R. of Stouffville, ON
September 4, 2014
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I just wanted to tell you how much I love your work. I currently own 4 of your hats, a scarf & cape. More recently, I had purchased the Chunky Beret with matching scarf and have just received the red/charcoal Cocoon Peaked Cap. It looks beautiful and so unique like all or your hats. I always get compliments & they are my go to hats. I have my eye on more so keep up the beautiful work. You are an absolute wizard." M.K. of Ottawa, ON
March 5, 2014
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I have enjoyed my hats, leggings, & fingerless gloves so much this winter. Have received many compliments too." G.S. of Little Rock, AR, USA
February 24, 2014
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Thank you very much. I received the scarf, and it's so beautiful. I will treasure it." M.N. of Toronto, ON
February 21, 2014
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I received my scarf yesterday. Thank you — I love it!" A.M. of Toronto, ON
February 19, 2014
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I bought my daughter and daughter-in-law hats in your blue mink color for Christmas. They LOVED them and are getting crazy compliments all the time." K.M. of Stow, MA, USA
February 6, 2014
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Love, love, love your hats. They are so fabulous. I have two that I purchased at Resonance in Stratford ON. They are super stylish and very cozy. Thank you for making them." D.L. of Stratford, ON
January 9, 2014
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Thanks again for the great service and the great hat! I received it just before I went up north for the holidays which made me very happy…" S.H. of Etobicoke, ON
January 6, 2014
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I just received the hat yesterday and have to tell you I LOVE IT!!! I love the style, the way it fits me, the warmth. This hat is absolutely the best I've ever had and I promise I will be back to your web site again to buy another one very soon." N.C. of Gypsum, CO, USA
December 27, 2013
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Hat arrived today and is absolutely lovely! Thanks." P.B. of Thunder Bay, ON
December 23, 2013
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Thank you very much for the great service! I`ve received my order and I`m very happy :)" M.D. of North York, ON
December 17, 2013
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Oh yes, the capelet did arrive and is absolutely beautiful. Don't think I'll be taking it off for the next 4 months! Thanks so much!!" D.B. of Picton, ON
December 7, 2013
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…please tell Olena that I love her products! It is not really cold enough here, but I wore one of my new hats anyway today to work!" E.S. of Little Rock, AR, USA
November 15, 2013
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I just wanted to say thank you very much for the friendly customer service and the super fast shipping. I absolutely love the headband!" A.S. of London, ON
October 16, 2013
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Thank you for your quick response and super fast delivery! I will definitely share this site with my friends and shop with you guys again!" S.P. of Toronto, ON
September 5, 2013
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I bought your pleated striped slouch hat from the One Of A Kind Show in Toronto last year and absolutely love it! I have received so many compliments on it and it is so comfortable." L.G. of Toronto, ON
March 24, 2013
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I just received the package and I love the hat, just as I love the other one I purchased a few weeks ago — they are really great." M.F. of Toronto, ON
March 12, 2013
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I wanted to let you know that my shipment arrived today. Thanks so much for your kind assistance. I love my new hat!!" A.W. of Vancouver, BC
February 28, 2013
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Thanks so much!! Love the hats!!" S.E. of Toronto, ON
February 26, 2013
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I am happy with my new toque that is very similar to my favourite lost one…and I'm thrilled that you could make up a new one for me. Thank you so much again!!" A.D. of Kamloops, BC
January 29, 2013
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This morning, I received the hat and scarf I ordered from Olena Zylak. The color, design and quality of each item is just as I hoped. I’m already wearing them and getting compliments. I’m really happy about my discovery of your store." V.M. of Detroit, MI, USA
January 11, 2013
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I received the order today! Both scarves are beautiful." J.B. of Kamloops, BC
January 7, 2013
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Good morning, my doorbell rang 10 minutes ago. It was the mailman with your beautiful scarf, worth waiting for. I love it." S.L. of Union, NJ, USA
December 22, 2012
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Scarf arrived on time and it is fantastic, will definitely be back for more!!!" B.B. of Wetaskiwin, AB
December 21, 2012
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I just wanted to drop you a line to thank you for my favorite article of clothing! I've had it since 1999… I've worn it thousands of times since it's purchase and it never gets old. Worth every penny and more for it's timeless beauty." S.M. of Fonthill, ON
September 8, 2012
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