Style

Loeka shifts gears with cool bike wear for women

Loeka shifts gears with cool bike wear for women

By Sarah Rowland | March 11, 2010
Rory Harmse and Coreena Fletcher are the two avid bike-riding masterminds behind Loeka, a line of women’s cycling and outdoor apparel that doesn’t sacrifice fashion for function.
Gentle Fawn Coty shorts will remind you to feel pretty

Gentle Fawn Coty shorts will remind you to feel pretty

By Amy Lu | March 11, 2010
Shorts are a must for spring, and building your warm-weather wardrobe around a few pairs of stellar ones is the quickest way to update your look.

Mooncruise gallery in Gastown is closing

By Craig Takeuchi | March 10, 2010
Unfortunately, Vancouver is losing another source of style.
Leather bustiers to hip hoodies, aboriginal style rocks it

Leather bustiers to hip hoodies, aboriginal style rocks it

By Sarah Rowland | March 4, 2010
The Evolve aboriginal fashion show on February 26 was definitely on a mission to break the stereotypes about First Nations clothing design, and for the most part it did just that.
Buffalo Rachelle hooded vest gives outerwear an update

Buffalo Rachelle hooded vest gives outerwear an update

By Amy Lu | March 4, 2010
This snug vest-meets-hoodie by Buffalo is the perfect link between brisk winter wear and breezy springtime style.
Green Men stylishly kid it up

Green Men stylishly kid it up

By Sarah Rowland | February 25, 2010
When it came to promoting his company’s latest line of children’s active wear, Agoo Apparel vice-president Bob Sacallis didn’t want to go with the standard kids-wear campaign.
For Wearable Art Awards winners, art wears many meanings

For Wearable Art Awards winners, art wears many meanings

By Sarah Rowland | February 25, 2010
It’s official: the winners of the 2010 Wearable Art Awards, presented by the Port Moody Arts Centre Society, have been announced.
Dayton boots, the pride of East Van, aim for Olympics spinoff

Dayton boots, the pride of East Van, aim for Olympics spinoff

By Sarah Rowland | February 18, 2010
Walking into the Dayton boot factory on East Hastings is like entering a time warp.
Unofficial fashion lines salute Olympic Games

Unofficial fashion lines salute Olympic Games

By Sarah Rowland | February 18, 2010
If stocking up on official 2010 memorabilia isn’t your thing, not to fear. There are plenty of fashion and beauty labels unofficially getting into the Olympic spirit with subtler offerings.
Vision in Viscose tapered trousers are flattering and user-friendly

Vision in Viscose tapered trousers are flattering and user-friendly

By Amy Lu | February 18, 2010
The key to rocking a voluminous silhouette is to balance your look with fitted pieces.
Hip handmade goods represent Canada at Canamade 2010 Winter Market

Hip handmade goods represent Canada at Canamade 2010 Winter Market

By Sarah Rowland | February 11, 2010
The Canamade 2010 Winter Market endeavours to show out-of-town visitors more than just Olympics-sanctioned, five-ring-emblazoned fashion and art.
Talula Babaton wool flannel Me blazer mixes masculine silhouette with feminine details

Talula Babaton wool flannel Me blazer mixes masculine silhouette with feminine details

By Amy Lu | February 11, 2010
Okay, so the whole “boyfriend” trend is a bit played out. But when it comes to a good blazer, mixing a masculine silhouette with feminine accents is a look that never gets tired.
Little Burgundy boutique walks a Montreal cool

Little Burgundy boutique walks a Montreal cool

By Sarah Rowland | February 4, 2010
Many think of Little Burgundy as an eclectic, multicultural Montreal neighbourhood steeped in musical and political history.
Silence & Noise beaded epaulette dress clings to curves

Silence & Noise beaded epaulette dress clings to curves

By Amy Lu | February 4, 2010
Exaggerated shoulders are the focal point of spring 2010.
Vinyl memories find ongoing life in killer purses

Vinyl memories find ongoing life in killer purses

By Sarah Rowland | January 28, 2010
About three years ago, Emily Livingston’s boyfriend Jean-Paul Carthy was about to commit what some might consider DIY sacrilege, or at the very least a recycling misdemeanour.