Vancouver designer launches skirt line
Check out Vancouver fashion blogger Alexa Suter’s darling capsule collection of six high-waisted silk skirts, called Sutie Skirts, and available in two styles: feminine soft, pouf and streamlined classic. The stunning skirts are handcrafted in an environmentally-friendly Canadian facility that employs local skilled seamstresses.
Kardashian Kids at HBC
Looks like even kids aren’t safe from the Kardashian brand. Hudson’s Bay recently announced it will carry children’s brand Kardashian Kids, exclusively in Canada this March. The brand, created by Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian West, and Khloé Kardashian, will range in price from $29.99 to $54.99, offering styles for little boys and girls from infant to size 7T. The spring 2016 range for little girls is comprised of an assortment of dresses, jumpsuits, tops and bottoms in floral motifs, unique tribal prints, perforated vegan leather, and ombre-denim fabrics. The spring collection for little boys will offer a variety of versatile tops, bottoms and outerwear items featuring stonewashed reverse French terry, leatherette trims and muted camo prints. Kardashian Kids will be available in more than 60 Hudson’s Bay stores and online.
Etsy all about the love
Love is in the air! This Valentine’s Day, play Cupid and shop unique gifts, flirty décor and sweet greeting cards at Etsy.com. Etsy suggests showing your special someone that home is where the heart is with romantic throw pillows from Vancouver’s White Brix; lighting up your space with a “LOVE” marquee sign from The Wood Type Shop; giving the lady in your life the luxurious Rooney bra from Gastown’s Truvelle and Herkimer diamond earrings from Foe and Dear to keep her eyes twinkling all night long. For awakening the force in his heart with a vintage Star Wars pocket-tee from Dead Gent Co., or celebrating “Gal-entine’s” Day by gifting your BFF a cheeky “Shhh, there’s wine in here” mug from blushface or a heart-shaped bath bomb from The Bathematician.
Peace Collective feeds
Check out Peace Collective, a Toronto-centric brand of Ts and hats for men and women, with a philanthropic drive. Founded in 2015 by Yanal Dhailieh, the brand aims to help those in need using the “one-for-one” model that follows the principle of providing for the needy with every product sold. Through the Breakfast for Learning organization, Peace Collective provides school meals to Canadian children. In its first year of operation, the brand has raised and donated more than $45,000. Peace Collective has also dressed influencers such as Toronto Blue Jays’ Jose Bautista, David Price, Kevin Pillar, and Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggin.
