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…
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…
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…
Toronto-based Winter outerwear specialists Moose Knuckles is responsible for the brilliant design and production of down filled parkas. Manufactured in Manitoba, Moose Knuckles parkas include warm pockets and storm cuffs, and a blue fox fur tail trimmed hood. The jackets are detailed with heavy-duty zippers and snaps, and a stylized metal hoof logo on the sleeve. Continue Reading…
The lookbook for the Burkman Bros.‘ Spring/Summer 2010 collection features a solid lineup of unique design and quality craftsmanship. Among the collection which heavily favours lightweight fabrics and colours, are the Ikat tie and shorts, French linen check shirt, lined chinos, a chambray dress shirt, and the standout unconstructed madras jacket. Continue Reading…
Situated in Kitchener, Ontario, Sorel is world renown for producing warm, durable, and comfortable cold-climate footwear. Sorel worked with American outfittter A Bathing Ape to create the Caribou Boot which features the recognizable BAPE camouflage print on nubuck leather. The boot features a handcrafted seam-sealed vulcanized rubber shell and removable 9mm ThermoPlus felt inner boot. Continue Reading…
Situated in Toronto, Wildhagen is a family business dedicated to the elevation of men’s and women’s headwear design and production. Made in Canada with formidable French-Canadian wool, and accented with a variety of exceptional weaves from Switzerland, Holland and New Zealand, Wildhagen hats are available in limited quantities. Continue Reading…
Vancouver-based yoga gear specialists, Lululemon have danced around VANOC’s exclusive Canadian marketing rights to Olympic brands by releasing a recent collection under the name: “Cool Sporting Event That Takes Place in British Columbia Between 2009 & 2011 Edition”. The hooded sweatshirts, toques and T-shirts are being sold at venues in Vancouver and Whistler, B.C. just two months before the Winter Games kick off. Continue Reading…