Interview

Locals: Michael Robbins of Annalena, Their There and Hundy

Michael Robbins is the Executive chef and owner of Vancouver restaurants Annalena, Their There and Hundy. A native of Vancouver, Mike started off his culinary career as a chef de cuisine at Glowbal...

Locals: Kim Tran of DD MAU

Kim Tran is the owner and voice for Vancouver favourites, DD MAU Yaletown and DD MAU Chinatown. She opened the inaugural location with her brother Kon in 2012 and later a larger, event-ready Chinat...

Conversations: Samuel Ross of A-Cold-Wall*

Samuel Ross is the designer and founder of A-Cold-Wall*, a British fashion house that experiments with technical fabrics and industrial form to create modern representations of working-class codes ...

Conversations: Goodfight

Goodfight is a Los Angeles based label led by four friends: Caleb Lin, CEO Christina Chou, creative director Julia Chu, and designer Calvin Nguyen. Goodfight differentiates itself through a compas...

Conversations: Jerry Lorenzo of Fear of God

We sat down with Jerry Lorenzo, the founder and designer of Fear of God, in our continued check-in with designer friends also under social isolation. We spoke about Jerry’s distinct approach to des...

Conversations: Matthew Williams of 1017 ALYX 9SM

We recently got on the phone with Matthew Williams to get his take on design and working through the pandemic. Matthew has headed 1017 ALYX 9SM since it’s initial womenswear launch in 2015, a few y...

Less, but better - Emily Oberg

Read on to discover Emily Oberg’s thoughts on her brand Sporty and Rich, influencer culture, LA and Paris to bags of airport candy.

Locals | Antosh Cimoszko

"I think the main point of continuity in my work revolves around photographing people close to me, and whatever they get up to. I really rely on them."

Goodfight - New Kids On The Block

"If in ten years someone that worked for us leaves us, and goes on to do something bigger and better and carries on our values and DNA, then that is success."

Shooting the Shirt with Cobra S.C.

We believe that authenticity is a bi-product of working intuitively. During the design process, we are consciously focused on the architectural elements and details of each individual piece. 

Eiichiro Homma/Nanamica

"I think the foundation is an appreciation of classic and basic styles and an emphasis on proper fit. From there, one thing I look for how something I create fits into their lives not only in the p...

Luke Meier/OAMC

"Luxury clothing is just that - luxury. We should all remember to keep priorities in line. If we can afford luxury, give to those who can't."

Tom Daly/District Vision

"After some time and a number of life changing events, we shifted our focus into the intersection of sports and wellbeing, which is where we sit right now with District Vision. We enjoy having the ...

Astrid Andersen

"I’m very focused on my generation and how its changing dress codes, potentially forever. It’s a very powerful movement where gender demands equality through comfort. I’m very focussed in this elem...

Locals | Garret "GMAN" Louie | Pt. II

Since 1990, Garret Louie aka GMAN has been marketing and promoting some of the best parties in Vancouver. The story all began when he picked up the streetwear clothing line, Freshjive, after a ...