We’re profiling Active Living all this week and with the weather lately, we’ve really been thinking of all things beachy, sandy and (most importantly) sunny! We’ve been daydreaming of how we’ll spend our summer, and a new bathing suit definitely fits into those plans nicely. We’re excited to have Bikini Empire make their First Pick...Read More

We’re so longing for Spring, and one of the definite “sounds of spring” has to be the sound of a skateboard hitting concrete… can there be a more West Coast sound than that? But what happens with all those decks once they’ve seen better days you ask… Hopefully, with luck, they are turned over to...Read More

All this week we’re shining a spotlight on First Pick Handmade Designers who make active living easy, and naturally that means spotlighting XS Unified. We love the support they give to female athletes through Team XS Unified as these women shred it up on snow or concrete, and it inspires us to do better in...Read More

It’s a new week, and we’re already feeling rushed getting things ready for the show: delivering postcards, inviting retailers to our event, meeting clients… It can be really hard to keep everything in check and to enjoy a healthy life/work balance, especially in Vancouver. We work so hard just to keep up with the cost...Read More

Our Men’s spotlight week continues, and what guy doesn’t love a good tee? But in a world of t-shirts, some stand to a higher level of standard. Some are made in sweatshops overseas, while some are made right here in Vancouver. Some t-shirts are made with conventional (ie chemically fertilized) cotton, and others are made...Read More

It’s Wednesday, meaning we’re halfway to the weekend, and in need of a bit of a pick-me-up… and there’s just something about jewelry that always helps us stay the course. We all know a well selected piece for a man looks great, so please allow us to introduce one and all to Kolton Babych Fine...Read More

Our aim this week is to spotlight Men’s Fashion, so while we have the pant situation covered (see yesterday’s post), we know a belt can add the finishing touch and a bit of functional flair. KRSD (cursed) Leather’s offerings are statement making, and built to last. Made in Vancouver by Kevin Santarossa, KRSD Leather stands...Read More

It’s back to Monday again, which means a whole new week of designer profiles! This week we are spotlighting our makers with Spring items for men, because we know how hard it is to find good men’s clothing and accessories. After years of hearing the familiar refrain of “there’s nothing for me to buy” at...Read More

It’s the final day of this week where we have celebrated Love, and we couldn’t think of a nicer note to end on than the profile of the super talented Roberto Fioravanti, who has helped so many couples mark their love with his custom designs for weddings, anniversaries and the like… Nothing speaks the same...Read More

This week is all about love, and a big part of that love is the love of community and respect for traditions and the environment. We also need to include love for ourselves, and things that make us feel good in our daily routine, but this need not involve chemicals, as proven by Indigenous beauty...Read More