New attitude for a cool classic
Syrian-born, Vancouver-based designer Mona Sultan has brought some edgy fringe to the classic bandana. Sultan invites us to unleash our inner bad girl with a collection of unique bandanas that offer a fresh take on the boho vibe. The bandanas come in classic red and black, as well as blue, orange, grey and green and are made of 100 per cent silk twill fabric and retail for $155. Visit monasultan.com to check out the colourful collection. Worth noting, as well, partial proceeds from online sales go towards A Heart for Syria, in support of Syrian refugees. Also look for Sulton to expand her line in 2016 to include kaftans and cover-ups to join her array of scarves.
Nordstrom sneak peek
Curious shoppers are invited to get an early look at the new Nordstrom coming to Vancouver. The public can preview the 230,000 square-foot flagship store during a pre-opening charity fundraising event from Sept. 11 to 12, and a Beauty Bash on Sept. 18 in the morning before the doors officially open. The Nordstrom BFF (Beauty, Fit, and Friends) events is happening on Friday, Sept. 11, from 11am to 7pm and Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10am to 3pm. The event will include makeup demos and bra fittings. As well, for every bra purchased from a participating brand, $2 will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation – BC/Yukon Region. Nordstrom and participating brands will make a minimum donation of $5,000 to the foundation. Appointments are required. Book by calling 1-866-792-6167 for a personalized bra fitting, makeup appointments or beauty classes. There is also an opening day Beauty Bash on Friday, Sept. 18, from 7:30 to 9:30am. The event will include info on the latest tips and tricks from Nordstrom’s beauty experts during complimentary consultations and demonstrations. The first 2,500 customers to get their makeup done will receive an exclusive Nordstrom Beauty Bash tote (one per customer while supplies last). While celebrating all things beauty, the CBCF table will be there for those who want to do something truly beautiful and sign up for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. The event will also have food truck eats, a photo booth, and live music.
New season at Hudson’s Bay
See what’s new for fall at Hudson’s Bay Vancouver. The department store is bringing in new brands for fall, including Diane Von Furstenberg handbags and B Brian Atwood, which will be exclusive to Hudson’s Bay in Canada. The Room, Hudson’s Bay’s luxury retail space, will also feature fashion-forward designs from Proenza Schouler, Lanvin, Baja East and Janis Savitt.
As well, Hudson’s Bay also has an abundance of home décor and holiday gifting items such as Wolf’s new small appliance collection, the trendy Licorice coloured Le Creuset line, and Kate Spade New York’s new and exclusive bakeware line All In Good Taste. Tolmie, Hudson’s Bay Company Foundation’s 11th annual Heritage Charity Bear is also in the Look Book. Tolmie is available in stores and online this November and retails for $21.99 with 100 per cent of net proceeds going to support the HBC Foundation.
Check out Nomi activewear
Locally made from PET (recycled plastic bottles) NOMI’s designer Jullianna Smith takes her artfully inspired sayings onto activewear with the launch of her latest collection. When her mother passed away a few years ago, she left hidden artwork around her home that she had been working on her entire life. The treasure trove of art became the basis of NOMI Designs and its newly launched activewear line which combines inspirational quotes from famous women figures onto the activewear apparel.
Back to school with Etsy
Going back to school doesn’t have to be a total drag thanks to these unique BC-made goods from Etsy. Start the school year with a stained glass desk organizer from Balsalm Root Glass (Duncan, BC) and a leather roll-top backpack from Vancouver’s Loper and Hass. For the eco-friendly mama, check out the stain-resistant canvas lunch carriers from Vancouver’s Lemonni. Shake off the back-to-school blues with a marble colour pop laptop decal from Vancouver’s Lauren by Design. Visit Etsy.com for these back-to-school finds.
