Olivia The Wolf launches new collection
Vancouver-based brand Olivia The Wolf recently launched an exclusive range of charming hair accessories for the British fashion and beauty online retail giant ASOS.com. The new collection consists of more than a dozen bridal headpieces crafted with intricate eye-catching details, including beading, wiring, and stone setting. Olivia The Wolf works with other large retailers, such as Isetan in Japan and Anthropologie in the US, but the recent launch marks the first full collection made exclusively for a global company. Most of the pieces were made in Olivia The Wolf's Vancouver studio. Designer Sandra Silveyra founded the accessories line after selling her millinery shop in Mexico and moving to Canada in 2011. Her first mini-collection was immediately carried by Blush Bridal/Vera Wang in Vancouver. In 2013, Olivia started selling at Isetan, one of Japan’s most exclusive department stores. Visit the brand's section at ASOS.com to see the full range.
From Pyrrha, with love
Stumped for Valentine’s Day ideas for your girl, or guy? Check out Pyrrha’s treasured talismans with pendants that reflect themes of love, commitment, and romance. Pyrrha is handcrafted with reclaimed metals and conflict-free stones and features authentic wax impressions and imagery from the Victorian era. The unisex designs are available in both sterling silver and bronze. The acclaimed Vancouver jewelry line has gained international attention and is embraced by style icons around the world.
J.Crew gets in the shade game
The US retailer, which has two stores in Vancouver, released five new shade styles for women and three for men, all in a variety of colours and ranging in price from $128 to $168. J.Crew partnered with New York City-based eyewear manufacturer Marchon for the first collection of J.Crew sunglasses with scratch-resistant lenses and are handmade with high-quality acetate. Check out JCrew.com to see the new shades.
Kit and Ace go beyond cashmere
Kit and Ace, a Vancouver company that designs and develops Technical Luxury apparel, has partnered with Whil – a digital wellness platform for mindfulness meditation, yoga, and leadership training – to introduce people worldwide to the benefits of meditating. Co-founded by Shannon and Chip Wilson, Whil engages world-class instructors to develop accessible, easy-to-use training content to benefit teams in the workplace and individual consumers. Mindfulness programs are not uncommon in large companies such as Kit and Ace. Top businesspeople practice meditation to remain efficient, keep the mind focused and live with intention. Recent studies have revealed numerous physical and health benefits associated with meditation practices, including reduced stress, improved cognitive functioning and increased productivity. The company offers complimentary 60-day Whil trial codes to customers on every payment receipt and plans to host experiential events throughout 2016 to increase awareness of mindfulness meditation.
