With selections from Violet Boutique, Lynn Steven, Oliver & Lilly’s, Kiss and Makeup, Holly Boutique, and Privilege Clothing.
All great shops with solid brands – I will update the post later with a note on what the prices are like and let you know if they are, indeed, holy @$&# prices. I am in dire need of some new blush so will be popping by today to check out what Kiss and Makeup has to offer, at least.
Alternative Apparel is the latest installation in the Times Profile Shop, a retail space in Gastown which features a rotating cast of brands for fixed, short-term periods. The TPS first launched with Naked & Famous Denim (a small selection of this line is still available at the shop), and recently ushered in Atlanta-based Alternative Apparel, a casual lifestyle brand specializing in perfect-fit basics. The private launch took place on February 24 with Yellow Tail wine, hors d’oeuvres by Cibo Trattoria, and a personal walk-through of the store and some of their signature pieces.
I was surprised to learn that the Burnout style was pioneered by Alternative Apparel, and you wouldn’t believe how soft some of their distressed / ‘worn in’ styles are. Any brand that can successfully produce pieces that look and feel vintage without sacrificing quality and durability earns my immediate respect. Plus we all know I’m a sucker for country comforts:
Take a peek at the must-haves on my AA wish list – the Crawford Maxi Dress, Molly Heather Burnout Crop Tee, this drape-front Half Sleeve Hoodie, and the Scout Adler Shoulder Bag.
Shop in person at the Times until April 2011, or anytime online. Spring is coming!
Amazing designers, fantastic ‘end of season’ deals even though it doesn’t much feel like the end of winter here in Vancouver yet. Nice array of clothing designers, jewelry, and accessories (including big warm scarves!). I am a bit obsessed with this kdon ‘Sheer Knight‘ blouse, of which there are only a few left so I’m snagging one early.
Not to be missed, my friends!
AN EVENING with Kim Cathers and Leigh Righton
My dear friend Kim Cathers has been busting her chops putting this amazing event together, and it’s shaping up to be one helluva night. Fashion show, drinks, music, and photography, with proceeds going towards victims of the flood in Pakistan via the Canadian Red Cross.
Kim has transformed a nice big studio in the Dominion building to accommodate herself and another fashion designer with work rooms, adjoined by an open retail space that will showcase their work plus that of a featured designer. Tonight is the (surprise!) announcement that larry. will be the inaugural featured designer in this innovative retail/work space, so come by and check out a selection of pieces from my collection in addition to photos by Leigh Righton, and pieces from Kim’s new kdon line.
The fashion show is styled by Kim, so will of course be amazing – this girl’s got style, people.
See you there!
nouvelle nouvelle takes places in the Gastown Shop Hop with 30% off everything.
Sales are taking place all across the land of Gassy Jack this Thursday November 4th as part of the Gastown Shop Hop from 5-9pm. Expect most stores to be running a special discount in the neighbourhood of 20-40% off – many will run their sales storewide so that means you can nab amazing deals on brand new merchandise.
Be sure to stop by my personal favourites like (212), the freshly relocated Roden Gray, and LYNNSteven for some killer deals and other sweet treats. Most of your Shop Hop hosts will warm you up with bubbly or wine so be sure to walk or bus so you can happily imbibe while you shop!
drawers full of letter blocks to choose from at W2
Last week, I enjoyed two days of printmaking with the heritage flatbed letterpress at W2 with Shallom Johnson, who schooled me on how to play with word/font/size arrangements. I had some scribbles and poetry that I wrote during my design process for larry. this year, and I wanted to include some prints with the lobird road collection opening at grace-gallery.
inking the letters
Choosing your letter size and font is a daunting task – it’s very difficult to decide where to begin. My only advice is to just start somewhere…begin to lay it out, and do test prints until you find an arrangement you like. All of the letters need to be magnet-locked onto the metal flatbed, and doing this without shifting the letters out of place can be challenging.
ink, but not too much ink
day two, project 2
checking the print
series 1, click to enlarge
I will most certainly be frequenting the letterpress as often as I can – a great idea for making personal cards, and I may even print off a run of hang tags for the larry. collection this year. The process is both creatively challenging and calming. The letterpress studio is volunteer-led and artist-run, and will most likely be accessible to the public via a sliding scale fee in order to keep it accessible to the community. If you’re interested in learning more about using the letterpress, I highly recommend trying out one of the workshops – check their Facebook page for upcoming events.
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