Hypebeast Feature: Essentials - Western Canada
by Eugene Kan, July 9, 2008
While not wrestling with polar bears or building humble abodes out of snow, Canada has… ok grossly misappropriated stereotypes aside, Western Canada and Canada in general has had a flourishing retail scene as well as being home to the development of numerous strong brands. From the mountainous coastal city of Vancouver with Roden Gray’s Rob Lo and Livestock’s Garry Bone, to the blue collar workings of Edmonton’s (forever known as the City of Champions) Justin Der of Foosh and Arthur Chmielewski of Haven; Western Canada’s shop list is providing great opportunities for shoppers looking for their fix of various levels of fashion and footwear. Our latest Essentials uncovers the things that get each of these four store owners through their daily rigors while Edmonton seems to thoroughly run on the strong black stuff from the Canadian institution Tim Hortons.
Garry Bone - Livestock
Race Car
My life lately is about trying to find some balance between work and play. I work a lot so to find something to balance it out it had to be heavy. Racing is doing the job perfectly. It’s a 2003 Honda S2000. it use to be my daily driver but last year I took off the road and turned it into a full race car. I just got my race drivers license and had my first race on April 12th 2008.
Reigning Champ Zip Hoodie
Black has been the majority of my wardrobe for the since I was 18. This RC zip hoodie is now a staple in my daily life.
Home
Vancouver is probably one of the best home base cities in the world, it’s a great place to come home to. Super central, pretty clean, and on a nice day when you look out over the city it’s hard not to feel good. This is the view from my apartment.
Earl Grey Tea (w/honey and milk) and Fruit Salad
No day for me starts with out these two. I usually get it from Starbucks cuz their fruit salad has no grapefruit.
Dior Homme Black Tie
For obvious reasons these are another essential for me. Not only do they help me see but they also help with my look. New glasses can help me be a little more anonymous in my own city and old ones can make me instantly recognizable.
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why so much hate? haha
Do you even know what the scene is? think about it…
I don’t understand why Calgary wasn’t featured. Their city is just as good if not alot better then Edmonton. They have shops worth mentioning.
As far as Edmonton goes. There is no scene what’s so ever there. All the stores are garbage compared to Vancouver, the U.S. and Asia. Stores aren’t even consistant with stock and alot of brands available to other cities aren’t stocked here.
Sleeman is awsome
“I think Canada is the only place with Tim Hortons” There’s actually one in the Spar on Regent St. in London. =)
Only decent shop on this is Haven. G. Boner should jump out that window
i can see why calgary wasnt in this. what store would they do it on? goodfoot? group seven? dont think so.
Justinnnnnnnn!!!!!!!
Uhh biters? Martin Baas “smoke” straight chomped up there roden grey? And canadians drinking yankee beer? What the fuck is this world coming to?
Definitely keep up the ‘Essentials’ pieces, should have included west coast Canadian online magazines…
Big ups! Canadian beer rules…no offense MGD drinkers! & Tim Horton’s is now available in select US cities!
i agree, interesting post. i’ve come to really enjoy this section.KEEP IT UP!
mmm double double from Tim Hortons
whats in clalgary?
intresting post.
No calgary?