The Haberdashery shop has a special place in Arles and in the life of Arlésians as a meeting place for all those who wear the local costume, whether in hopes of becoming the honorary Queen of Arles or because they were the guardian attire. Maryse Mincarelli, from a long line of Arlésians, reigned over the profession, for three decades from her well-named boutique, L’Arlésienne, located opposite the Museon Arlaten. She welcomed many elegants in her two storey shop like Christian Lacroix, who was a regular customer. Her store played a vital role during the period of the election of the Queen of Arles (from April to June), with the candidates dressing and having their hair done upstairs. Laces and fabrics (including silk from Lyon), ribbons of different colours depending on the period, more or less long depending on the headdress… ”