Art installation puts porches on Robson
The winner of the Robson Redux design-build for 2015, as selected by a blind jury review, is Porch Parade. The installation will open on July 1 in the 800-block of Robson Street in front of the Art Gallery, which will be closed to traffic to fill in the vibrant public art installation. Porch Parade is an ad-hoc arrangement of front porches in vibrant colours and is the creation of Chicago-based architectural design company Design With, made up of architects Stewart Hicks and Allison Newmeyer. The design features a collection of porches.
Haring and Basquiat on kids’ shirts
GapKids is launching the Keith Haring and Basquiat collection on April 7. Joining forces with Junk Food, GapKids created an artist-inspired capsule collection for kids and baby inspired by the work of Keith Haring and Basquiat. The knit based collection features vibrant colours and playful graphic styles encouraging exploration and creativity. This capsule includes tees, leggings, fleece and bodysuits in addition to accessories for boys and girls. The limited edition collection ranges from $24.95 to $44.95 and is available at select Gap stores and online at GapCanada.ca across Canada.
Bia Boro launches spring underwear line
Vancouver’s Bia Boro Apparel launches its spring/summer 2015 collection “Art Nouveau” with a line of transitional intimates, made with a bamboo blend, for men and women that can be worn in bed or on the beach. Bia Boro was established in 2009 – its current collection draws its inspiration from travel and diverse cultures.
Holts helps Africa
Holt Renfrew’s H Project shops will transform into Uncrate Africa boutiques this week, bringing to life the continent’s cultures, crafts and artisans through a spectacular capsule collection of fashion, accessories, children's apparel, homewares, cosmetics, and textiles. More than 22 brands, including Dannijo, Stella Jean, LemLem, FEED Africa, Mark Holden, Indego Africa, Me to We, Otago, Kiya Kenya and Chantecaille, have collaborated on exclusive collections for Uncrate Africa, each giving back in its own unique and meaningful way. H Project's offerings support culture, craft, and artisans from around the world.
Local designers partner with Aldo
Aldo on Robson launched its spring collection with a fashion show featuring a handful of looks from local designers Connally McDougall and Alex S. Yu, along with accessories, handbags, and footwear from Aldo to showcase and accentuate their looks.
