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…
Vancouver and Edmonton-based retailer Haven and American outfitters Maiden Noir have collaborated on a second collection which focuses on the upcoming 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. The collection features heavy flannel overshirts, embroidered tees, beanies, and tote bags. The collection features a new logo made especially for the Winter games, and controversially includes the strictly copyrighted Olympic rings. Continue Reading…
Fleece basics have been a staple for Canadian fashion brand, Reigning Champ and their ‘09 Fall/Winter collection proves no different. Featuring a fleece varsity jacket, fleece cardigan, and accompanying sweatpants, scarves, and toques, the newly released collection is available for purchase at Haven. Continue Reading…
Self-taught Edmonton-based illustrator, Raymond Biesinger incorporates low-tech techniques to give his work a classic, vintage look. Biesinger has provided editorials with counltess illustrations — often involving a clever twist on the topic at hand. Continue Reading…
Brandon Jan Blommeart’s trash monsters are featured on realistic landscapes giving them an extra sense of liveliness. Brandon was born in Edmonton, but since then has worked mostly out of Calgary. A wide range of work including drawing, painting, sculpting and sound design are staples in Brandon’s career. Combining these crafts, Jan Blommeart has added short animations to his artistic endeavors. Continue Reading…
Andrew McGraw, Charles Rivard, Tyler Maher, Wojtek Zawada, Sam Klassen, and Mike McCourt — members of the Adidas Canada skate team are currently on a nation-wide tour that will see them making stops in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, and BC. The team took flight for Montreal on Thursday where they began the 2 week-long tour which will conclude in Vancouver August 9th. Continue Reading…
Canada’s Ransom continues the collaboration with Adidas to bring you the new Summit boot. Featuring 3 distinct styles, the Summit boot is available in 2 leather models as well as a suede variation. A number of details including its extensive debossed and stitching detail add to the distinct style of the Ransom by Adidas Summit boot due out this Fall. Continue Reading…
Arthur Chmielewski of HAVEN in Edmonton was recently interviewed in the latest Hypebeast feature ”Tough Times: A Look Into The Current State of Streetwear”. Which takes a deeper look into the streetwear market in the current economic times from the perspective of industry insiders. Continue Reading…
A by-product of the well-traveled CYC Corporation, Reigning Champ offers a slightly different offering this season for the brand known predominately for its quality fleece products. A brighter palette is on hand for the spring/summer collection. New fabrics and pieces have also made their way into the collection including various ultra soft cotton/poly blends. Continue Reading…