Author Archives: The Editor

Style on the Street

Posted on July 16, 2011 by The Editor

Today was rainy and gloomy, so I figured my chances of finding anyone blog worthy were slim, but I was happy to run into this fellow working at the wine store down the block from us!  Now, I usually get … Continue reading →

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Dear Mother, Mother

Posted on July 10, 2011 by The Editor

It was Vancouver’s 125th anniversary last weekend, and there was a great free concert in Stanley Park, headlined by our latest local rock and roll success, Mother Mother.  I am a fan, and there is little better than a free … Continue reading →

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Ponchos? Ponchos!

Posted on July 10, 2011 by The Editor

Could I get away with wearing a poncho? No. Can George, with his flowing blonde hipster hair? Yes. Will this be a new trend? Doubtful. But is it still awesome? Hell yes. And Georges friend – It was a good … Continue reading →

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German Sparkle Party.

Posted on July 10, 2011 by The Editor

We went to a German Sparkle Party.  Umm. Yeaaaaaaah. It was a party theme based on this… I am waiting on hearing back about a job I interviewed for, so I will spare the world the embarrassing (awesome) costume I … Continue reading →

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The Cheaper Show No. 10

Posted on June 26, 2011 by The Editor

I went to the Cheaper Art Show with my wife Jill and our friend Andrea on Saturday night, and there were a whoooole lot of well dressed people there. Definitely a few style trends seen again and again (like cuffed … Continue reading →

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Summer!!! good lord, finally….

Posted on June 23, 2011 by The Editor

So, not where you would exactly expect to find well put together men, but while I was ordering my 1/3 pounder angus and cheese (deluxe!) at McShitty’s, I noticed these two fellas coordinated to the hilt! Shoes match shirts, glasses … Continue reading →

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Style on the Street..er, bar.

Posted on June 4, 2011 by The Editor

Went and checked out Displace on West 4th in Kits last night, great little pub! Our server had on some great earrings that went well with her hair, and she obliged to a quick photo. *I should note that it … Continue reading →

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Gastown Tattoo Parlor Grand Opening

Posted on June 2, 2011 by The Editor

Last weekend I attended the Grand Opening at the Gastown Tattoo Parlor, and it was awesome.  There was beer, tattoos, stylish folks, and one young man who accidentally showed his balls to his mother-in-law. Good times! Here are a few … Continue reading →

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Main Street Wander

Posted on May 23, 2011 by The Editor

Jill and I decided to take a walk down Main St. today and do a little bit of exploring.  On our way back, we passed by Barbarella salon and noticed these folks taking a break outside. Though the stunning red … Continue reading →

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You say Steampunk, I say Classy

Posted on May 7, 2011 by The Editor

This photo was from my iPhone, so it’s a little blurry, and I am not talented with photoshop, so it will have to suffice.  Mitch was dressed up for a friends birthday (one of the new Gastown Tattoo staff I … Continue reading →

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While on lunch today … some Style on the Street

Posted on April 27, 2011 by The Editor

I was having coffee at my friend Ken’s shop, Street Level Espresso in Victoria, and this gentleman came in dressed quite well.  I really love the boots, as very few guys are rocking the slim pants and high ankle boots … Continue reading →

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Mexican Pointy Boots

Posted on April 6, 2011 by The Editor

I doubt this trend will ever make it all the way up to Canada, but I thought it was interesting.  Also a good study in how fashion trends spread, no matter how odd they may seem. Bookmark on Delicious Digg … Continue reading →

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Fashion Ink Part 2 – Capital City Tattoo Convention

Posted on March 20, 2011 by The Editor

This Saturday, I went to the Capital City Tattoo convention to get more work done on my tattoo by Garret Egles, check out the other tattoo artists and see some serious alternative style. So, Lets start off with G-Money himself, … Continue reading →

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Diamond Rings part Deux.

Posted on March 13, 2011 by The Editor

I went and saw Diamond Rings live on Saturday night… it was rad! John O’Reagan, aka Diamond Rings was quite impressive live, playing the guitar, keyboard/synth, drum machine, laptop and singing over it all. I was also pleasantly surprised by … Continue reading →

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Style on the Streets of Vancouver

Posted on March 7, 2011 by The Editor

One of the very few ladies on Granville St. that actually had style, and wasn’t dressed like a prosti-tot. My friend Erica van der Basch looking stylish apres work. One of my best friends, Garret Egles, and Erica vdB’s man … Continue reading →

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Fashion Ink

Posted on March 6, 2011 by The Editor

FASHION AND TATTOOS. YES PLEASE! Last Thursday night was the Fashion Ink runway show at Club 919 in Victoria BC.  The show was organized by Jodi Bryans, and was a fundraiser for Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.  There was  a huge … Continue reading →

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Where you at, homeslice? aka winterfashionpocalipse 2011

Posted on February 28, 2011 by The Editor

So, it’s been a bit of a mixed bag of shiz this last week on the fashion front. Usually I post at least a photo a day of some fashionable folks that I see on the street, but then this … Continue reading →

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SPACE | CAMP

Posted on February 20, 2011 by The Editor

Saturday night was the launch party of the design studio and gallery, SPACE | CAMP.  The brainchild of Blair Fairrington and Graeme Owsianski, Space Camp is their studio, work space and gallery.  For their first gallery showing, they displayed the … Continue reading →

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Style on the Street

Posted on February 17, 2011 by The Editor

I almost let this fellow walk past me, but then I noticed the jacket and old-man cap, and realized it was a casual, but pretty rad outfit.  Nothing too flashy, but everything he was wearing made sense together. I would … Continue reading →

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Groove Me

Posted on February 16, 2011 by The Editor

Music and fashion go hand in hand for me.  I remember being front row at a fashion show years ago, and hearing the Yeah Yeah Yeah’s “Cheated Hearts” and thinking “damn, this stuff really gets me pumped’!” Models stomping the … Continue reading →

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