I was guiding a friend through my closet this morning as she prepared to dress up for a stagette this evening, when she remarked that I had “a lot” of dace in my closet. Yes, yes I do indeed. One of my favourite lines ever, and they’re based in Vancouver which means I get to harass them in person at their studio when I’m itching to shop!
Shop now and receive this adorable little stationery set by The Paper Whale with your order.
I love the new collection – the best equestrian man trousers a girl could ask for, and perfect sweaters & cardigans that are stylish enough for the city but rugged and subtle enough for the country. I’m also especially fond of the Terri Blouse:
We just finished shooting the catalogue images for the larry. FW 2010/11 collection yesterday, and like some kind of serendipity a video from our campaign/lookbook shoot from last month at Sugar Studios made its way into the public realm.
Accepting photos of anything / anyone / anywhere in East Van. A self-published book will be released once all the photos are selected; each image gets a full page with the artists’ name and contact info. No cost to submit, but no payment either.
Sounds pretty cool, and hopefully will represent the broad range of people/places/activities/etc that make this neighbourhood what it is.
Email up to 5 images to submit[at]thisiseastvan[dot]com for consideration before the August 15th deadline, and visit the This is East Van website for additional information.
Motto began as a distribution company for Switzerland, initially specializing in magazines and growing to firmly support the distribution of independent, artist-published books and zines. A Motto storefront enjoys a permanent residence in Berlin, and also Zurich, but the concept and collection has traveled around the world with temporary shops popping up in cities like Vilnius, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Moscow, Stuttgart, Athens, Seoul, Tokyo, Paris – and for one more week, Vancouver.
The Motto Storefront in Gastown opened May 15 in conjunction with Artspeak and runs until July 22. Weekly talks relating to the general topic of contemporary art publishing have enjoyed a popular run, and Vancouverites have just 9 more days to browse Motto Gastown’s collection of experimental, small run, and independently produced books, magazines, and fanzines. Thinking about all the passion and creativity jammed within bound pages gives me goosebumps. It’s akin to the thrill of browsing through antique books, smelling the old paper and marveling at how language has evolved away from words like “agreeable” and “needn’t” – except with new art books.
Inventory Magazine opened up a little shop in Gastown just over a month ago and it’s stocked with treasures that have been carefully curated by the magazine staff. For a publication whose features revolve around fine clothing and innovative brands, this step between publishing and retail is a smart one to take – so long as the stockroom exists to serve and support the magazine, and not the other way around. The space also doubles as the Inventory offices, and it’s great to see a magazine of such quality and style being produced right down the block.
I’m lusting after the Quoddy Ring Boots, hand-sewn in Maine; National Anthem tees because I’m all over the nautical theme; and another pair of vintage Levi’s to add to my closet. Good thing I’m keen on donning menswear, as that’s all they carry thus far in the Inventory Stockroom. Also a nice selection of magazines, including hobo, Monocle, and of course Inventory.
Check out their online store or visit in person at 45 Powell Street in Vancouver.
Front and Company, one of Vancouver’s most cherished consignment shops located within the Main St. district, is hosting a friends and family night that will be, for the first time ever, open to the public. Food, music, and discount shopping – it’s a trifecta of awesomeness.
I seldom set foot in this store without finding something amazing to take home, and consider it not only my duty, but my pleasure, to take all my goodies there whenever I purge my closet. I have…shall we say…habits when it comes to shopping. Which means I cycle through clothes every couple months, and another massive bag of garments and shoes is about to make the mass exodus out of my crammed closet and into their sorting room.
Mention this invite on The Conveyor Belt for admission and enjoy 10% off all regular priced clothing and 20% off gifts, for one night only. Get there early to be one of the first 50 people through the door and Front will throw a goodie bag your way as a bonus.
July 14, 3772 & 3746  Main Street from 6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Don’t be square.
