Style

We love a good Converse All Star, but we all know they’re not known for being waterproof (our many soggy feet days can vouch for this)…until now!

Want to spoil someone special? Or even yourself? We recommend these, big time. These elegantly packaged, beautifully arranged, and vibrantly coloured roses have a whimsy feel and European flair. Landeau sets out to create a unique, updated experience on the age-old expression of sending flowers, and to create a simple yet luxurious brand, bridging the gap between the traditional gesture and modern ecommerce.

Founded in 2013 by designer Kyle Parent, Vancouver-based and manufactured men’s shirt line WALTER’S SON is making preparations for their next collection for the Fall/Winter 2015 season, and living up to the hype. WALTER’S SON is a minimal and clean men’s line, which focuses on quality construction, rather than flashy fashion gimmicks. With minimal lines and unexpected details, this collection is dominated by a black and white palette, soft Japanese cotton and Quebec leather, and sharp tailoring.

Born of Function, but infused with style, the Decade Parka brings together the best from Canada Goose and wings+horns. Pairing a utilitarian silhouette with classic tailoring and finishes, the Decade Parka features a durable wax cotton shell, deluxe leather detailing, and premium Canadian-made quality. As part of the wings+horns 10th Anniversary collection, the Decade Parka comes in black or olive with only 300 available worldwide.

Sport-luxe provides the feel for Lacoste’s new 'Shades of Blue' collection of women’s city shoes. From everyday formals to dressed-up casuals, Lacoste’s sporting heritage is truly referenced in this upcoming modern women’s only A/W14 collection. With the Helaine Runner and René Prep, ‘Shades of Blue’ features two familiar, updated styles within the Lacoste Sportswear collection.

Fashion and politics—not a duo that you’d usually pair together. But looking back in history, fashion has been used as a powerful medium for expression, and that’s exactly what the Design Exchange’s Politics of Fashion | Fashion of Politics exhibition focuses on. In partnership with Canadian fashion icon Jeanne Beker, the exhibit spans six decades, with 200 pieces that have ignited political awareness, and simultaneously dictated style through the decades.