Jools Elphick's exhibition still has almost a week to go, and we still hope to receive the last box of hats, which would add five new styles to the exhibition. There has been lots of interest, and a number of hats have found a home in Vancouver (and the one pictured went to Toronto).
Next weekend we will be participating in the
IDSwest show at the Vancouver conventions centre. While we are there, the shop will still be open as normal. I have a number of
complimentary tickets for the show, so please drop by if you would like one. I also have a ticket to the lecture being given at Maiwa by Alison Ellen on Friday Sept. 30th that I would like to give away.
The
OLEANA autumn collection has arrived - in part. And we have received partial delivery from
Maria Byman ,
Pernilla Svenre, more big dot shawls from Oerskov in new colours....we are still hoping for raincoats and dresses from
McVerdi, and the list goes on... small collections from intresting companies - keeping you unique. I don't stock much Cut loose in the winter, but when I got the message that the popular pinafore dress is being cut again, in corduroy, I put in an order. Also coming-by popular demand- are cord pants from Cut Loose.
12 Textile Artists FELT AMAZING in Vancouver!
In October 7th, we will open a new exhibition in the store. Inspired by the events of the
Maiwa Symposium, I contacted 13 felt artists whose work I admire, asking if they would like to participate in an exhibition in my shop. Twelve of the thirteen said they would love to. Most of the artists are sending extra pieces for sale. This will be an opportunity to see and buy work in Vancouver that you would otherwise have to travel afar to source.
Here you can see the names and the websites of those participating.
We opened the exhibition on the evening of Friday, October 7th. Only on that morning did we received the box of Dagmar Binder's work sent from Berlin, Germany. The box contained one jacket and a number of collars and scarves in different colours. The red jacket is made totally in one piece, with no seams, and even has pockets. It is an amazing jacket and is priced under $700. I have included a detail image, because I want to show how this jacket has so much detail with no sewing anywhere. Most of the work in the exhibition is for sale, and as we were arranging Dagmar's pieces, we sold three of her signature collars. You can see more on Dagmar's website. 
