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BOI CULTURE: A FASHION EXHIBIT

Let’s be honest, more days than not we are running out the door ready to tackle Vancity in sweats with no make-up on- but don’t think we don’t care. Did you not clock the Fenty Puma’s on my feet? Fashion. What is it? Is it the label your wearing? Next Q: what is style? According to Skylar Love, it […]

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Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Okay so Halloween is just a few days away and maybe you haven’t had time to think about your costume for all the parties you’ll be going to this weekend. No worries, we thought of everything and made a list of very low cost unisex costumes that you can use or modify to get you […]

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TIB Features Rob Lo of Roden Gray

RODEN GRAY owner Rob Lo — who splits his time between the Gastown boutique and actively working with the Canadian line Wings + Horns — sat down with This is Blueprint to discuss the inspiration behind this popular men’s boutique and what some of his favorite items are in store. You’ve had shops in Gastown for […]

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Get Your Paws On This: CAMILLA Resort Wear

Bikinis, caftans and cover-ups (oh my!) from the hot Aussie label will have you sizzlin’ for your beach vacation. It’s late February and the weather blows—literally. With all this wind and snow highlighting our already winter-fatigued pasty skin and brittle hair, now’s a better time than ever to escape to resort destinations boasting sun, sand […]

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NIKE TAKES OVER LIVESTOCK GASTOWN

For the next couple of weeks, Canadian urban retailer LIVESTOCK has joined forces with Nike to host a shop take over at their Gastown Location (239 Abbott Street).  You’re going to see the brand release some of Nike’s best running, basketball and Lifestyle products for both men and women (Yes ladies – You too!) for […]

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EL KARTEL: Vancity Fashion Pioneer

Looking at the resume that El Kartel has built since its doors opened in 2003 as one of Vancouver’s first purveyors of street culture artifacts. To many, its a go-to spot for sneakers and a unique selection of apparel, while recent seasons have ushered in new contemporary European brands. For me, it was the first […]

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RECAPPED: KNOWSHOW Fall/Winter 2014

Everyone’s favourite lifestyle fashion trade show returns for its 8th year Toques, snowboards and badass kicks? Yup. Mad plaid and distressed denim? Check. Nope, it’s not the après-ski crowd at the most happening fireside lounge at Whistler, but rather the industry go-to for Canadian lifestyle, fashion, and sporting goods retailers: KNOWSHOW. With exhibitors spanning from the likes […]

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Sitting Down with Charlie & Lee

Charlie & Lee is an independently owned and operated store located on Union Street in our hometown, beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. Everything that they carry is handpicked and carefully curated with love, paying attention to quality designers and up and coming labels, bringing in a selection of goods you would be proud to own. Their […]

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Get Your Paws On This: Peter Pilotto x Target

      The budget retailer partners with digi-print master Peter Pilotto for a fun explosion of colour and graphics in a budget-conscious collection.   February 9th just got a whole lot more colourful—thanks to London-based hot  brand-to-watch Peter Pilotto and mass retailer Target—who, with their first ever collaboration, brings a new meaning to Sunday […]

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Sitting Down with Dipt

Dipt has been an iconic fixture in Vancouver’s urban wear scene for 13 years now, so we thought who better to shed some light on here on the newly-minted This Is Blueprint blog than founder, Jeff ‘Martini’ Martin.   How did you get started in fashion and lifestyle? I got my start in the industry […]