Krane Design: Jasper Moto Vest

There seems to be some conflicting reports regarding vests. Do you go down-filled and poufy? Or do you go biker-style? Well, both will keep you warm so right now, go biker. Made with 100% genuine cow leather so you know it’s top-notch, the Jasper Moto Vest from Toronto’s Krane Design will keep you warm. Wear it under your coat. Wear it over your coat. Who cares? It’s your life and nobody should tell you how to wear a vest.

 

Review: Nothingness - Being

Sometimes it’s good to get away. Withdraw somewhere quiet. Unplug from the distractions of modern life and recharge. In 2014, Nothingness founder, Bill Young did just that. He left the bustle of city life in Vancouver and retreated into the misty shores of Pender Island. Once there Young was afforded the opportunity to embrace the solitude and really dig into what it is he wanted to say as a musician. Nothingness’s debut Being is the culmination of this introspection.

Adrian Glynn Premieres New Video

Vancouver’s Adrian Glynn wants to wish you all a very Happy Valentine’s Day with the premiere of his brand new video for the single, “The Kind That Keeps You Up At Night.” Directed by Erik Horn the video was inspired by a line from the television series Transparent.  When lead actor Jeffrey Tambor’s character comes out a trans woman to his daughter she asks, “So this means you'll be dressing up as a woman now?" and he responds, "Honey, all my life, my whole life, I've been dressing up like

Goldeen: Baby Block Letter Necklace

You know when you’re on the bus and wearing headphones with your face buried in your Kindle and some dude will not stop talking to you? “Whatcha reading?” “Watcha listening to?” You try to be polite and tell him you’re not interested but he won’t let up. If you wear the Baby Block Letter Necklace from Toronto’s Goldeen maybe that obnoxious dude won’t talk to you?

Song of the Day | Dirty Projectors: Cool Your Heart

Dirty Projectors have a knack at making things seem easy. It’s this sleight of hand that makes the band so intriguing. With the single “Cool Your Heart”, off their upcoming self-titled album due 02/24 (Domino Records), Dave Longstreth and company use this skill to their full advantage. Joined by D∆WN, with some behind-the-scenes help from Solange Knowles, “Cool Your Heart” sneaks up you so subtlety that before you have even realized it you are already neck deep in a hook that just won’t quit. The production featured here is dazzling.

The Dad Rock Renaissance: Van Halen’s “Tattoo”

Getting the old band together is tough enough at the best of times, but when drug and alcohol-fuelled egos and decades of bitterness led your once steady ship of rock astray, you better hope your guitarist and singer’s finances aren’t nearly as solid as that rock they call Gibraltar. Otherwise that dog don’t hunt. And when you’re finally making sweet music again with your fellow compatriots, how do you ensure the resulting product isn’t a total wash? Ask Van Halen. They figured it out.

Kollar Clothing: Dean Pullover

When David Kollar came to Canada from Slovenia at a young age, did he think he’d be one of the most exciting menswear designers around? Did he know he’d be slaying the menswear game one article of clothing at a time? Did he know Kollar Clothing would be so successful? Who’s to say. Maybe he did. Maybe he didn’t. Maybe you should check out the Dean Pullover. Maybe you’ll love it and want to wear it every day.

 

 

All Saints: Tany Dress

It’s not summer yet, but you should prepare your closet for the heat that will descend upon us in a few months. The Tany Dress from All Saints can be worn in the winter too (with a cardigan and leggings) so don’t think you have to keep it trapped in your closet like R Kelly until the summer comes. The dress’ scoop necks says, “Yes, I am classy,” while its asymmetrical hem says, “Whatever, I’m getting cheese fries”.

 

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