Wrote a piece on the Obakki fashion show for the current issue of Infamous. Click above to see larger image; their website is down and under construction for the time being, but you can pick up a hard copy at various locations around town.
Read on for text.
On February 22, dutil. launched
Naked and Famous Denim is “the all-raw-all-Japanese-all-cheap” line by designer Brandon Svarc, who took cues from popular lines like A.P.C. and Cheap Monday to create simple raw denim styles for men and women that are free of branding or elaborate trimmings. Fabric is imported from a highly-regarded denim mill in
Finnish textile, clothing and design company Marimekko recently opened their first Canadian concept store in Yaletown to welcoming acclaim. Since 1951 Marimekko has been producing bold and colourful textiles in both
The newly minted Roden Gray boutique in Gastown is a retail location to add to your must-visit list. The 900 square foot custom-designed space shelters avant-garde design by respected labels like Comme des Garçons, Filson, Nice Collective and Wings + Horns.
Also in house is a huge illuminated vintage mirror which dominates the space, and refurbished burnt Douglas fir benches that offer a place to rest those weary feet.
Brought to you by Rob Lo and Davie Fernandes, proprietors of dutil. denim just around the corner, Roden Gray caters to the man who prefers casual yet quality clothing. The store manager, Ryan Smith, tells us that quite a few women are perusing the store as well – most often shopping for their partners, but we think it could also be the draw of unisex “anti-perfume” fragrances by Comme des Garçons or the current “girls will be boys” trend in which masculine designs are sneaking their way into female wardrobes.
John Fluevog shoes are marked by a single distinguishing characteristic: personality. These “unique soles for unique souls” channel the vibrant nature of a free spirit, and personify the rebellious nature of their creator, a man who remains true to his “rock and roll roots.” The rampant success of John Fluevog over the past decades illustrates just how successful a disregard for the expected can be, and with the recent opening of a 5,000 square foot retail and design space in Gastown, their second location in
Continue reading ‘Fluevog Opens Store and Studio in Gastown’
Nestled within
Nefér Spa recently opened in December 2007 and is the brainchild of owner and President Nina Gart, a Reiki master and registered stone therapy massage practitioner who is also proficient in numerous other alternative therapies, including reflexology and crystal healing. When Gart began learning about stone therapy, she immediately saw opportunities for improvement and developed her own distinct treatment method which she teaches at the
The 2007 Blanche Macdonald Fashion Design grad show drew an audience of hundreds to the Westin Bayshore on November 26. 43 new designers showed their 3-piece collections, which made their way down an incredibly long t-shaped runway that sliced through the length of the grand ballroom. Student portfolios were available for viewing in the lobby prior to the show, where designs truly ranged from simple classics to stunning, imaginative works of art.
Overall, the construction skill of the entire grad class was evident, and it was inspiring to see some of these young designers - such as Annika Forde, Kathy Dawson and Rachel Parker - using hemp, soy, organic cotton and recycled materials to construct eco-friendly pieces.
Fab Clothing started out 7 years ago when they opened up their premium denim store on W. 4th in Kitsilano, and it didn’t take long to earn recognition as one of the top retailers in
No, it’s not the newest back waxing mecca…Back Bar is an innovative new space in Yaletown that gives you an all-access pass to…well, basically anything you can dream up.
Here’s a little excerpt from one of my own wildest dreams: I enjoy a private lounge space with modern but comfortable furniture, with only the friends and music I want, where I drink wine to my heart’s content. And yet the drunker I get, the more beautiful I become…thanks to the mani, pedi, facial, blow out and eyebrow waxing services that are at my beck and call. Hovering within earshot is my own personal concierge to answer important queries like, “Does this dress make me look frumpy?”, “Where’s the closest shoe store?” and “Can you fetch me another bottle of wine?” And when said concierge tells me that it’s 10pm and all the shoe stores are closed for the night and I should have thought about that earlier, a nice massage will melt away the stress. Ahh, utopia…
Deborah Richardson and Jessica Elliott are one of those mother-daughter teams that seem able to accomplish just about anything, and with the recent opening of the Velvet Room Boutique in the heart of Kerrisdale it’s clear they have put their respective skills to excellent use in creating a beautiful shopping destination with wide appeal.
Decorated in French provincial style with clean black and white tiled floors and feminine accents of purple and pink, the Velvet Room caters to a wide spectrum of shoppers ranging from - you guessed it - mothers to their daughters, and everyone in between.
|
|
42 queries. 0.7820 seconds.
|
