Toronto-based furniture designer Martin Pitonak is responsible for the dynamic design of the Origami table. A Combination of clean lines and a solid glass top makes this piece a usable work of art. The table, which is inspired by the Japanese art of Origami achieves practicality, with a minimalist design and maximum function. Continue Reading…
Team Canada’s women’s hockey team celebrated in style, returning to the ice of Vancouver’s GM Place moments after their victory against the US with cigars, beer and champagne. Still dressed in their gear, with gold around their necks the women’s team partied on home ice, drinking, smoking, and even climbed aboard the zambony. Continue Reading…
Vancouver’s premier specialty retailer Livestock, and Edmonton-based lifestyle brand Reigning Champ have conducted a collaborative project called “Made In Vancouver”. Inspired by the city’s make up of nationalities and natural elements that surround it, together they produced 2 unique hoodies in 2 different Thermal Pro fabrics. Continue Reading…
The March 2010 issue of GQ features a fashion spread modeled by Toronto’s Young Money soldier, Drake. In the 4-page spread, Drizzy shows us how to select the appropriate collared shirt and tie combinations for various occasions. The spread also features a short interview with Drake regarding working with Kanye West, and connecting with his fans. Continue Reading…
Toronto-based musical genius Rich Kidd’s latest release, Take It Slow is featured on V1. Let The Music Talk. The mixtape is the first of 12 installments that Rich Kidd is getting ready to drop with all original joints and production. Listen to Rich Kidd’s new track here at 1867: Canadian Collective. Continue Reading…
For its 2010 Spring/Summer collection, Vancouver-based boot specialists Viberg have re-worked the 245 Oxford Lace to Toe model. Featuring a classic brown suede upper, the shoe is paired with a strong and lightweight Vibram 2021 sole. Viberg products are handcrafted in Canada and are available through www.WorkBoot.com. Continue Reading…
Constructed from 100% Dintex waterproof cotton, the waterproof Chambray Mountain Parka by Wings + Horns features raglan sleeves, adjustable cinch hood and waist with leather toggles, six exterior front pockets (two pleated chest pockets and four double layer flap/slant pockets below), and dual button and two-way Ideal zip front closure. Continue Reading…
Shawl-collared chambrays are standout pieces in the newly released 2010 Spring/Summer collection from Toronto-based Metsa. Made from Organic Egyptian Cotton, finished with French seams and Mother of Pearl buttons, the chambrays are available in red, blue, and grey at Toronto shops: Nomad, Uncle Otis, and Metsa. Continue Reading…
Toronto-based Taylor David is a multi-talented designer, artist, and photographer whose posters, typography, and print have been used commercially for a credited list of clients including Billabong, Corona, Sum 41, and a number of local DJs and clubs. While David’s art consists largely of portraits, his photography is based around surf culture and beach life.
Streets of Plenty is a documentary which takes a deep, heart-wrenching look at the problem of homelessness in Vancouver. The 2009 Queens — and Oxford International Film Festival selection is based around a one-month long social experiment in which one man gave up his ordinary life to explore his days and nights as an individual without a home in Vancouver’s downtown eastside. Continue Reading…