Sarah Rowland

Hot Valentine's gifts to make their hearts thump

By Sarah Rowland | February 9, 2012

For some, Valentine’s Day is a Hallmark holiday from hell. Fair enough. But for others, it’s a sweet excuse to buy their significant other a supercute present.

Mortar & pestle mills it chic

By Sarah Rowland | February 1, 2012

Designer Jillian Zdunich left her cushy life in Calgary for Vancouver's Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood in order to launch her clothing label.

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KNOW?SHOW gets to the heart of hip fashion

By Sarah Rowland | January 20, 2012

When it comes to street-cred style, there are three simple rules to live by: own as many plaids as you can, top every outfit off with a tuque, and never, ever leave the States without hitting up a Vans outlet store.

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Love Jules Leather steps into shoes

By Sarah Rowland | January 18, 2012

Life is pretty sweet for Josh Blodans and Jules Vagelatos.

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Kove crochets a cool new niche

By Sarah Rowland | January 11, 2012

After watching her mother and grandmother crochet everything from bold afghans to intricate potholders, Kyla Leslie was itchin’ for a li’l stitchin’ herself.

Sun, sand, and a flirty dress to tie the knot

By Sarah Rowland | January 5, 2012

Is it possible to get hitched abroad without compromising your rock ’n’ roll sensibilities? Short answer: Yes… if you have the right dress.

Bliss Army builds a chic yoga collection with its Blissology line

By Sarah Rowland | December 28, 2011

Armies—they’re not just for warmongers, ant raids, and New York rockers any more.

How to party in platform heels

By Sarah Rowland | December 21, 2011

There's nothing less attractive than seeing a beautiful girl hobbling along in a pair of sky-high heels, so here's a few pointers on how to rock them this holiday season.

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In Gastown, the gifting is easy

By Sarah Rowland | December 14, 2011

If you haven’t done all your Christmas shopping yet and you still have some fashion hounds on your list, you might want to take a stroll through the cobblestone streets of Gastown.

At Anthropologie, Virginia Johnson's scarves wrap up European chic

By Sarah Rowland | December 7, 2011

Sporting a Virginia Johnson scarf is almost like a secret handshake among high-end, indie-minded fashionistas.

Guys, here's a One of a Kind guide to gifting your fashionista

By Sarah Rowland | December 1, 2011

At the One of a Kind Show and Sale, you’ll find close to 300 different Canadian designers, artisans, and artists selling their lovingly handcrafted, locally made “One of a Kind” pieces.

Meiku Designs flaunts jewellery with chic B.C. style

By Sarah Rowland | November 23, 2011

Perhaps not surprisingly, Karen Fung’s debut collection pays homage to—you guessed it—Super, Natural B.C.

Art Institute of Vancouver fashion-design grads rock red-carpet cheek

By Sarah Rowland | November 16, 2011

There was no shortage of dramatic flair on the catwalk during the Art Institute of Vancouver’s annual fashion show at the River Rock Casino Resort on November 8.

Canada Goose outerwear gets down with down

By Sarah Rowland | November 9, 2011

Canadian Goose is hot right now. And not just because of its high-profile campaigns on the local mountains, but because it has some mad feather-filling skills to back the hype.

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This season, pants make the party girl

By Sarah Rowland | November 3, 2011

Swing into the holiday season with metallic skinnies, blood-orange crops, and totally rockin’ jeans paired with unexpected prints, textures, and embellishments.

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With new indie clothing stores, Union Street gets hipper

By Sarah Rowland | October 26, 2011

When you’re looking to open an indie clothing boutique with some street cred, the not-so-obvious ’hood is the edge of Chinatown, where the only notable landmark is a Jimi Hendrix shrine.

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Brian Atwood and other star designers take the Room at the Bay

By Sarah Rowland | October 19, 2011

The rock star of shoe-designers joins other shoe labels Alaïa Paris and Nicholas Kirkwood, as well as Canadian Erdem Moralioglu at the Room.

Designing women: Moor Designâ��s Sarah Hollett keeps an environmental ethos in mind

Designing women: Moor Design’s Sarah Hollett keeps an environmental ethos in mind

By Sarah Rowland | October 13, 2011

Even in “Super Natural” B.C., sustainability isn’t always an easy sell when it comes to home décor

Malene Grotrianâ��s all tied up on the catwalk

Malene Grotrian’s all tied up on the catwalk

By Sarah Rowland | October 5, 2011

Malene Grotrian’s bustiers were just part of a show that featured flowy pieces, too.

Jay Manuel gets hands-on with his new ATTITUDE

By Sarah Rowland | September 28, 2011

When the silver-topped fashion corrsepondent isn't busy with America's Next Top Model and its Canadian spinoff, he's working on his new womenswear label.

Style stars give up the goods: Anna Kosturova

By Sarah Rowland | September 22, 2011

Vancouver's queen of crochet shares her fashion and beauty secrets in her personal list of style bests.

Indie label standing armed rocks trend-proof classics

By Sarah Rowland | September 14, 2011

Despite all the mass-marketing forces stacked up against her, Vancouver designer Lindsay Walsh is committed to creating classic, trend-proof blank-palette pieces.

Kiehl’s ups its vintage cool

By Sarah Rowland | September 7, 2011

It would be easy for Kiehl’s just to cash in on its retro appeal and not bother improving the actual products.

Fall indie style is in the bag

By Sarah Rowland | September 1, 2011

Looking for a finely crafted, locally made, trend-proof artisan bag? You’re in luck! Vancouver is home to some of the most bitchin’ indie bag designers in the world.

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Surrey's Ephin Apparel Inc. channels street culture

By Sarah Rowland | August 24, 2011

Whether it’s pushing a new rap single, promoting a skateboarding event, or producing a video about the making of a b-boy mural, there’s really nothing the guys behind Ephin Apparel Inc. won’t do to help their “family” members reach their respective goals.

Pearls go edgy, glam-rock with House of Bun

By Sarah Rowland | August 16, 2011

With a pearl swimsuit collection about to be launched, local designer Carola Bun's statement pieces are nothing like your grandma’s pearls.

Wardrobe, hair, and makeup are just the beginning at Nadia Albano Style Inc.

By Sarah Rowland | August 9, 2011

Vancouver-based stylist Nadia Albano does it all, and she’s not willing to give up one area of expertise to specialize in another.

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Underwear goes one-for-one with Kaia Lingerie

By Sarah Rowland | August 3, 2011

For every thong or pair of boy shorts sold, East Van designer Satie Shottha donates a pair of brand new underwear to a woman in need.

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Jen Ellis's minimalist jewellery sparkles

By Sarah Rowland | July 27, 2011

Clean, simple, and classic: that pretty much sums up Jen Ellis's jewellery—which may not instantly grab the attention of some of the more eclectic fashionistas out there.

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Origami Ghost plays with pop culture

By Sarah Rowland | July 20, 2011

Colin Gilliam and his partner Ricky Krieck are doing a bang-up job of celebrating Vancouver’s melting pot with cute, lighthearted humour, and they’re doing it with their street cred intact.

Retro classics get manly edge at French Connection Canada

By Sarah Rowland | July 13, 2011

This season we may actually see couples fighting over who gets to wear their stripes on which day.

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creampuff by gg undergarments are too cute to hide

By Sarah Rowland | July 6, 2011

Vancouver designer Gerry-Gail Endean is starting an undergarment revival movement, one ruffle-cuffed panty at a time.

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Britney Spears concert in Vancouver offers a new way to celebrate Canada Day

By Sarah Rowland | July 2, 2011

As part of her commemoration of our national holiday, the Louisiana comeback kid dry-humped a giant bucking guitar.

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Singing a ballad, Britney Spears stinks up Vancouver's Rogers Arena

By Sarah Rowland | July 1, 2011

I guess she was lip-synching those first few songs.

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Britney Spears puts on campy spectacle at Rogers Arena

By Sarah Rowland | July 1, 2011

Well, the good news is I don't think Britney Spears is lip-synching.

Britney Spears better bring it after ass-bumping Nicki Minaj opener in Vancouver

By Sarah Rowland | July 1, 2011

Nicki Minaj just "shitted on 'em" with her microseismic baseline and epic ass bumping at Rogers Arena and the crowd couldn't get enough.

At kdon's Haiku Studios, itâ��s a weekly party of indie style

At kdon's Haiku Studios, it’s a weekly party of indie style

By Sarah Rowland | June 29, 2011

Kim Cathers has a competitive side to her, but her strong sense of cooperative spirit shines through in her latest project, Haiku Studios.

F as in Frank Clothing keeps the vintage real

By Sarah Rowland | June 21, 2011

Brothers Jesse and Drew Heifetz offer local fashionistas an edgier selection of thrift threads.

Misty Greer's pinup swimsuits do beach cheek

By Sarah Rowland | June 16, 2011

With fishnet and ruffles over naughty bits, Misty Greer turns swimwear retro-sexy.

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Nicole Bridger's environmental chic hits Kitsilano

By Sarah Rowland | June 8, 2011

Who is the Nicole Bridger customer? According to the eco-conscious fashion designer, it’s basically her—the quintessential Kits chick.

Summer style means slipping into straw

By Sarah Rowland | June 2, 2011

When it comes to accessories this season, make like a scarecrow and think all things straw.

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Shades too cool to hide in

By Sarah Rowland | June 2, 2011

This season is all about finding the perfect pair of shades to showcase your beautiful face to the world.

Stylists Christine Dale and Monica Berg collaborate for Anthology indie fashion show

By Sarah Rowland | May 25, 2011

The wardrobe experts kept the outfits simple, letting the clothes more or less speak for themselves.

How Blue Owl's antique maven got her eye

By Sarah Rowland | May 19, 2011

Amanda Michas is a natural-born antique collector. It’s actually in her blood—no lie. In fact, one could argue that if it weren’t for antiques, she wouldn’t be here.

Rag & bone puts its twist on classic style

By Sarah Rowland | May 18, 2011

When it came to finding some creative inspiration for rag & bone’s spring/summer 2011 ready-to-wear collection, head designer and cofounder Marcus Wainwright drew on almost everything under the sun

Bucking tradition, golf wear takes a killer swing at sexy

By Sarah Rowland | May 12, 2011

We don’t dress like prep-school Easter bunnies off the course, so why would we want to on the course? The answer is we don’t, and thankfully sportswear designers are starting to take note.

Gypsy Market Vintage has got a way with retro

By Sarah Rowland | April 27, 2011

Vancouver-based fashion expert Sarah La Greca has made it her life’s work to sift through countless overpacked thrift-store racks for rare mint-condition pieces, so you don't have to.

With hot new bags and shoes, Roots is back, baby

By Sarah Rowland | April 20, 2011

There’s no denying that Roots has amped up its colour palette this season.

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DIY gets decadent at Make It! The Handmade Revolution craft fair

By Sarah Rowland | April 12, 2011

This year will be Sarah Karst’s first time as a vendor at Make It!, but the lighthearted jewellery designer is already a big fan of the three-day event.

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