Amsterdam-based Patta has collaborated with Reigning Champ to release a set of heavyweight fleece garments including a custom zip hood jacket and fleece sweatpants. The jackets feature thermal lining, button overlay, and detachable split zip hood. The sweatpants feature an adjustable draw cord waist and bottom cuffs, and side and back welt pockets with zip closure. Both pieces feature Patta x Reigning Champ labels. Continue Reading…
Influenced by the Canadian prairies they call home, Edmonton-based designers Jerad Mack and Shane Pawluk are the forces behind IZM. The craftsmen are responsible for the Iconoclast Dining Table which boasts a design that breaks away from conventional four-leg table designs. This table and other IZM pieces are available at the IZM Showroom in Edmonton and these retailers throughout Canada. Continue Reading…
Canada’s Reigning Champ got together with American musician John Mayer on their new Stadium Hoodie. Available in grey, black, blue, and green, the hoodie is inspired by the stadium jacket, with the colour of the sleeves differing from the body. White buttons on the front and the artist’s “heart break” logo on the chest add to the aesthetic. The hoodies will be released on July 24th. Continue Reading…
Professional skater Jamie Tancowny rides for Zero, Emerica, Independent, Pig Wheels, and Plush. As part of a mid-summer 2010 release, the Alberta native’s Signature Bold deck, designed by American reknown artist, Jeff Wood, is now available via Zero. Continue Reading…
Working with pro-photographer, Wayne Levin, and the folks at Kookbox Surfboards, Edmonton-based lifestyle brand Reigning Champ have released a vintage surf-inspired line for this season. The 2010 Spring/Summer drop showcases custom shirts featuring Wayne Levin prints. In addition, Reigning Champ produced a few custom-crafted surfboards, with Kookbox, which display Levin’s iconic “Duck Dive” image. 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…
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…