LOOKCITY: On Wearing This, Hanging That, A Chinatown Pop-Up, And Cary Grant’s Hair

by Robyn Yager | That glimpse of sunshine I saw a few days ago had me thinking about Spring, and more importantly, Summer. In the meantime, I’ve been scouring the Internet for quality swimwear and came across Beth Richards’ Spring/Summer 2013 Lookbook. I’m feeling it, appreciating its minimal contemporary design; kind of Alexander Wang meets Bond Girl. Totally badass. My favourite is the Crop Mock Neck with back contrast detail paired with the high-waisted Faye bottom.

Art and fashion excites me, and when the two mix it’s even more thrilling. ThisFrankLife (aka The Genteel‘s arts and style journal) publishes a feature called “Wear This, Hang That” that pairs a look from a recent runway collection with a piece of art similar in either colour, composition, or theme. Check it out. It’s fabulous eyecandy if only for your ten minute coffee break.

The ever-mysterious Hey Jude Shop is having another pop-up, and thank goodness for that (we’ve been waiting). It’s over at our favourite experimental venture, The Chinatown Experiment on Columbia Street, from March 7th to the 10th. Mark it on your calendar, set an alert a day in advance, write it on a post-it note — these girls have fantastic taste in vintage clothing and you don’t want to miss out. Be sure to also follow them on Facebook and Twitter, and bookmark the hell out of their blog.

Suzy Menkes of T Magazine has gotten some flack for her article exploring the reasons why the clothes on the catwalk are no longer the main attraction at fashion shows. The real spectacle is what happens prior to with all the bloggers, the outfits, the paparazzi, and fashionistas trying to out-fashionista each other. She has some good points: “There is no longer a time gap between when a small segment of fashion-conscious people pick up a trend and when it is all over the sidewalks [...] even those with so-called street style have lost their individuality”. You can read the full article here.

I’m no guy, but I do have a fascination with men’s style. (We always want what we can’t have, right?) I came across this article over at the Art of Manliness after a picture of Cary Grant lured me in. (If you look up the word “dapper” in the dictionary there’d be a picture a picture of Cary Grant there in all his glossy-haired glory.) It’s basically just a product guide to some old-school hair slicks to help you get that leading man shine, but it’s worth reading over, if only for some old fashioned hair-inspiration.

So you’re into street photography. Check out the trailer for this amazing documentary on a mysterious woman whose street photographs were discovered posthumously. Her negatives were found in a storage unit and bought for a mere $400. Finding Vivian Maier reveals an extremely private person whose previously undiscovered talent is shaking up the art world.

Relevant. Shop the look: Oscar Nominated Styles for Men featuring Bradley Cooper in a trash bag (Silver Linings Playbook), spastic 1970′s Canadian (Argo), and Jamie Foxx as Django (the D is silent). Via Bullett Media.

Finally, something beauty-related. Ditch the mascara. You heard me right. Girls always say that if they were forced to go to a deserted island and all they could take is one beauty product it would be mascara. Into The Gloss is saying otherwise and toying with the idea that eyeliner replaces mascara. Men, this is not a petty thing. This goes against everything that Mommy Maybelline ever taught us. I like it.

Local looks and wants deciphered from the photographs up top…

1. Somehow it worked.
2. Who says girls can’t wear oxfords? No one, that’s who. Pretty shoes at Fleuvog.
3. Redwings await.
4. In for Spring: bright colours and geometric patterns.
5. A few tie options at Gastown’s Neighbour.
6. Even beyond Valentine’s Day, a lovely heart print is always appreciated.
7. A pair of pretty rad socks at an art opening.
8. Commes Des Garcon Play sneakers at Gravity Pope.

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Robyn Yager is the style reporter for Scout Magazine. She runs The Rain Season blog and is enthused by anything out of the ordinary. She loves art, striped shirts, macchiatos, classic literature and picking through thrift stores for unique treasures. Her mission is to inspire Vancouverites in their sartorial choices and to see beauty and style everywhere.

LOOKCITY: The Forgetful Scout Reader’s “Please Save My Ass” Valentine Gift Guide

by Robyn Yager | So you’ve left your search for a Valentine’s Day gift to the very last minute and blown your chance to make a reservation at a restaurant because every eatery that is the slightest bit romantic is booked solid. Well, aren’t you just so darn adorable. Rather than just let you wander off to cruise the city in a panicky daze that results in a bent box of waxy chocolates, a bagful of cheap lingerie, or a stale Dominican cigar scotch-taped to the side of a bottle of J&B, I’ve put together a list of easy, last minute gift ideas that are sure to lessen the fury of the under-appreciated guy or girl in your life.

FOR YOUR GUY

Oscar’s Art Books (1533 West Broadway)

This coffee table book doubles as an amazing point of reference. Icons of Men’s Style highlights all the actors, writers, musicians, characters and artists that helped shape how we understand men’s style today. It’s a garment-by-garment guide, with point of origin, history, and how it’s worn today. Featuring the head honchos of men’s style: Michael Caine, Steve McQueen, Paul Newman, and Gregory Peck. You can get it over at Oscar’s Art Books on Broadway.

JD’s barbershop (235 Abbott Street)
Momentum Grooming (1237 Burrard Street)
Belmont (111 East Broadway)
Dominion Barbers (214 Abbott Street)

Guys like grooming as much as girls do. That is to say that they enjoy it when someone else does it and they have the luxury of sitting back and relaxing. JD’s Barbershop, Momentum Grooming, Belmont Barbers, and Dominion are all evidence to this. Why not chip in and buy your boyfriend/husband/man-friend a shave and a haircut for the day of love? He’ll feel great afterwards, and he’ll look awesome, too.

Brooks Brothers (1026 Alberni Street)
Duchesse Vintage (430 Columbia Street)

I could give you the option of buying your beau a bow tie, but that’s almost a given as far as guy’s gifts go, right? So why not switch things up in the men’s accessories department and gift them a pocket square instead? It’s the underdog of an ensemble. While the inclusion of the pocket square is often overlooked, when worn it’s rarely forgotten. You can go new – I suggest Brooks Brothers – a favourite of F. Scott Fitzgerald – or you could go vintage at Duchesse over on Columbia Street.

Ideas for what to get your girl after the jump… Read more

LOOKCITY: A Short Film On A Spaniard’s Love Affair With Glossy Fashion Magazines

by Robyn Yager  | For some, romance is a brand new fashion magazine. Personally, I love the glossy way they feel in my hands, how they open with ease, and how kaleidoscopes of bright colour fill nearly every haute couture page. There’s just a tangible authenticity to them that digital screens can never capture (and collecting them is pretty well guaranteed to never go out of style). In this Nowness video – a love letter to the beauty and timelessness of fashion magazines from the sartorial sensibilities of the people who loyally collect them – Luis Venegas, the Spanish creative director, editor and publisher of Fanzine137, EY!Magateen, and Candy – all independent and limited edition publications – shares his immense collection. He has ammassed over 10,000 issues (!), spanning five decades from the 1960′s to the present.

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Robyn Yager is the style reporter for Scout Magazine. She runs The Rain Season blog and is enthused by anything out of the ordinary. She loves art, striped shirts, macchiatos, classic literature and picking through thrift stores for unique treasures. Her mission is to inspire Vancouverites in their sartorial choices and to see beauty and style everywhere.

LOOKCITY: Matthew Frost’s Short “Fashion Film” Is A Funny Bonfire Of Doe-Eyed Vanity

by Robyn Yager | With Mercedes Benz Fashion Week going strong in New York, there’s no question that fashion short films have been popping up without mercy to promote new designers and resurrect old ones. With Free People, Isabel Marant, Karl Lagerfeld, and Raf Simons playing filmmaker, clearly fashion videos are the new black. My pick for the Least Likely to Take Themselves Seriously But Still In Need Of Publicity goes to CFDA-nominated designers Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai for their line, Viva Vena!. Directed by Matthew Frost and featuring Lizzy Caplan (of Janice Ian/Mean Girls fame), we find the actress rolling around in the grass, glancing doe-eyed at the camera, and thinking out loud – without reservations – about what it means to make a fashion film. In other words, it’s priceless.

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Robyn Yager is the style reporter for Scout Magazine. She runs The Rain Season blog and is enthused by anything out of the ordinary. She loves art, striped shirts, macchiatos, classic literature and picking through thrift stores for unique treasures. Her mission is to inspire Vancouverites in their sartorial choices and to see beauty and style everywhere.

LOOKCITY: On The Timeless & Ubiquitous Converse “Chuck Taylor” All Star Sneakers

by Robyn Yager | The most recognized shoe in the world? It’s got to be the classic Converse “Chuck Taylor” All Stars, also known as “Chucks”. The Converse company was founded by Mr. Marquis Mills Converse in Massachusetts in 1908, but the iconic sneaker didn’t make its first appearance until 1917 with the aim of breaking into the emerging basketball shoe market. Charles Taylor, a basketball player and promoter, redeveloped the All Star design and became the official spokesperson for the shoe in the 1920′s, giving rise to its nickname (his name in scripted on the ankle patch). “Chucks” have made lasting style impressions on just about every generation since their inception, showing up on the feet of American athletes at the 1936 Olympic Games, heart throbs like Marlon Brando and James Dean, Fred Savage in the Wonder Years, Michael J. Fox in Back to the Future, Sylvester Stallone in Rocky, C. Thomas Howell and Ralph Macchio in The Outsiders, Bruce Springsteen, Kristin Stewart, and a great many others (even Harry Potter). Close to a billion pairs have been produced. And yet, despite their ubiquity, the shoes – available in high top or low – have anchored various artist and designer collaborations. These have seen the shoe irreverently paired with John Varvatos, Missoni, artist Kevin Lyons, and the late Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer. French style blogger and illustrator Garance Dore pretty well nailed it for me when she wrote about her love affair with the sneaker on her blog: “Since I can’t spend my entire life in six inch heels…white Converse are my sole salvation.” It also doesn’t hurt that they’re cheap, usually between $40 and $70 a pair…

Find yours at…

Gravity Pope (2205 West 4th Avenue)
Camoflage Army Surplus (888 Granville Street)
El Kartel (1007 Granville Street)
Haven (7 Goaler’s Mews, Gastown)
Livestock (239 Abbott Street – Gastown; 1709 West 4th Avenue)

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Robyn Yager is the style reporter for Scout Magazine. She runs The Rain Season blog and is enthused by anything out of the ordinary. She loves art, striped shirts, macchiatos, classic literature and picking through thrift stores for unique treasures. Her mission is to inspire Vancouverites in their sartorial choices and to see beauty and style everywhere.

LOOKCITY: On The Classic “Breton Stripe” Shirt & Where To Find Them In Vancouver

by Robyn Yager | If you’ve ever worn a striped t-shirt, sweater, or dress, chances are it was inspired by French navy seaman of the mid-1800′s. The style came about following the 1858 Act of France in Brittany, where the original design featured 21 navy stripes; one for each of Napoleon’s victories. Breton stripes were worn by seafaring men as they were easy to spot while navigating ships and boats.

Their first appearance in the fashion world was in 1917 when Coco Chanel used the pattern in her nautical collection. The Saint James Company has been the original manufacturer since 1889 in Lower Normandy. Since then, Breton stripes have been imitated season after season. In fact, for Spring 2013, Dolce and Gabbana, Christian Dior, Marc Jacobs, Billy Reid, Robert Rodriguez, PPQ, and Y-3 were among some of the designers to recreate this iconic pattern in their runway collections.

Pablo Picasso, James Dean, Audrey Hepburn, Jean Seberg, Anna Karina, and Edie Sedgwick have each famously sported Breton stripes (not to mention Kurt Kobain and Bridget Bardot). Find yours at…

Gravity Pope on West 4th - Boy by Band of Outsiders (on sale!) $144
Neighbour in Gastown - Sunspel, Fine t-shirt Cream/Navy $75.00
Much and Little on Main Street - Small Trades t-shirts and shirts $40-70
The Block in Gastown - Dunderdon Sweater (on sale!) $105
Inventory in Gastown - The Real McCoy’s white and navy striped t-shirt (on sale) $84
Edward Chapman on Granville - Saint James t-shirts and shirts $81-$130

EVERYWHERE YOU LOOKCITY

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Robyn Yager is the style reporter for Scout Magazine. She runs The Rain Season blog and is enthused by anything out of the ordinary. She loves art, striped shirts, macchiatos, classic literature and picking through thrift stores for unique treasures. Her mission is to inspire Vancouverites in their sartorial choices and to see beauty and style everywhere.

OUTFIT OF THE DAY: The “I’m Still In A Celebratory Mood At The Movies” Edition

by Robyn Yager | Black suede pumps, white flower embellished t-shirt from H&M, ticket stub to Django Unchained, a pack of Twizzlers smuggled into the theatre, silver Pink Tartan skirt, individual-sized bottle of sparkling wine (also smuggled into the theatre), patent leather Alexander Wang clutch, and copy of the January 2013 issue of Vogue.

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Robyn Yager is the style reporter for Scout Magazine. She runs The Rain Season blog and is enthused by anything out of the ordinary. She loves art, striped shirts, macchiatos, classic literature and picking through thrift stores for unique treasures. Her mission is to inspire Vancouverites in their sartorial choices and to see beauty and style everywhere.

LOOKCITY: On Craft Brew Redux, Dressing For Parties & Sporting Yoga Pants In Dubai

by Robyn Yager | The local looks above: 1. Striped socks and a pair of leather Sebago boat shoes. 2. A varsity jacket with leather sleeves and a glass of bubbly; holiday dressing at its best. 3. Still not over the printed pants trend, especially in damask. 4. One can do no wrong wearing a pair of sneakers to an opening. 5. A denim jacket is one thing, a black denim jacket DIYed with a plethora of patches is an entirely different animal. 6. Liquid leggings and black ankle boots are a Vancouver winter staple. 7. A good hat = instant style. 8. Leopard print is the boldest print in the book.

The end of the world was a total bust. It was still a good thing that the editors over at Style.com put together a slideshow of some of their sartorial picks for the apocalypse (just in case). It features past runway designs by Rick Owens, Margiela, Alaia, and more. See it here.

Best dressed beer award goes to Central City Brewing for their Red Racer beer cans which recently underwent a sleek makeover. Central City Brewing wanted to stay true to their roots while also making the brand design more recognizable, simple and elegant. Excellent design and tasty beer = craft brew done right.

Thinking of traveling in the new year? Here’s a great article from The Genteel about Dressing Like a Guest in a different country because I highly doubt yoga pants would fly in Dubai.

Still looking for that perfect New Year’s or staff party dress ensemble? Why don’t you check out Oliver & Lilly’s over on South Granville for a fantastic selection of adorable dresses, tops, and bottoms. My pick would be the Heidi Merrick Chevalier top with their Steven Alan Danny pant in red and a pair of black pumps. Keeping it minimal this year.

While we’re on the topic of dressing for parties, if you’re in the mood for an alternative to the ever-popular sequined dress, Erica Lam over at The Style Spy has put together a list of accessories and pieces to replace the annual hunt for the perfect sparkly cocktail dress. Why not try out a pair of leather shorts or a fitted tuxedo jacket instead?

Have you been to Hach on Main Street? Go! The ladies there are super sweet and they stock everything from planners and stationary to shoes and clothes. Check them out at 197 East 17th Avenue and Main.

Finally, something for the guys. Montecristo published an inside look into Vancouver menswear brand, Wings + Horns, leading me to their Spring/Summer 2013 collection. If there’s two things I love it’s local design and menswear. Mix the two together and you’ve got my attention plus it’s got me desperately pining for some sunny weather in the distant future.

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Robyn Yager is the style reporter for Scout Magazine. She runs The Rain Season blog and is enthused by anything out of the ordinary. She loves art, striped shirts, macchiatos, classic literature and picking through thrift stores for unique treasures. Her mission is to inspire Vancouverites in their sartorial choices and to see beauty and style everywhere.

LOOKCITY: “Will Leather Goods” Up From Oregon For A Shop-In-Shop At Main’s “Lark”

by Robyn Yager | Head over to Main Street before Christmas to check out the shop-in-shop collaboration that Lark is doing with Oregon’s Will Leather Goods. It’s a match made in retail heaven. Lark owners Dale and Veronika Baspaly (above) have great taste, and Will Leather Goods is widely known for creating pieces of high-quality, carefully sourced materials and exceptional workmanship. The entire storefront has been renovated to accommodate their messenger bags, satchels, belts, totes, and other authentic leather accessories. How did the partnership come about? WLG founder Bill Adler stopped into the boutique searching for a gift for his wife one day and he and Veronika started chatting about textiles, construction and leather. One thing led to another and boom: new storefront, albeit a temporary one. The shop-in-shop runs through to the end of December, so get in there soon. You might find an awesome Christmas gift for yourself or that special someone who shares your love for stylish and functional things made of leather. My favourite? The leather wallet/tray combo – for the man friend who can’t seem to keep all of this stuff in one place.

Lark | 2315 Main Street, Vancouver, B.C. | 604-879-5275 | www.lark.me

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Robyn Yager is the style reporter for Scout Magazine. She runs The Rain Season blog and is enthused by anything out of the ordinary. She loves art, striped shirts, macchiatos, classic literature and picking through thrift stores for unique treasures. Her mission is to inspire Vancouverites in their sartorial choices and to see beauty and style everywhere.

LOOKCITY: A Half Dozen Easy Presents For Fashion Conscious “Hard To Buy For” Types

by Robyn Yager | With less than two weeks left before Christmas, the panic is starting to nibble. Fret not, though. There is still plenty of time to find the perfect gift for that special someone, even if they are especially hard to buy for. Here are seven suggestions…

For the Man in Your Life Who Returns Everything

He returns or exchanges just about everything you buy him? Will Leather Goods makes amazing, high quality accessories that no man in his right mind would ever turn down. This wallet and tray combination in particular is a perfect way to keep him on track and organized. Loose change? Receipts? Swiss Army Knife? Lint? No problem. Just toss them all into this leather tray and organize everything in the wallet later. Easy.

Will Leather Goods Leather Wallet/Tray - $85.00 available at Lark on Main Street.

For the High-heeled Caffeine Girl with Expensive Tastes

Shoes, coffee, and a bold proclamation of combined affection? This coffee mug says “I love shoes” as much as it says “I love my coffee” but without the shoe price tag. For extra present potency, pair it with a bag of coffee from Revolver and you’re golden.

I Heart Shoes Mug - $12.00 from Front and Company on Main Street.

For the Stylish Locavore

There are people out there who want to express their love for this city without having to sport an oversized Kevin Bieksa Canucks jersey. That’s where Dream in Gastown comes in. They carry lovely accessories and apparel by Vancouver designers, such as this adorable British Columbia ring made from an antique spoon. Love it.

British Columbia ring - $36.00 from Dream Vancouver in Gastown.

For the Little Fashionista

Bloch makes ballet slippers and pointe shoes for elite ballerinas, but they also come have baby ballet slippers for that up and coming shoe lover. They come in a variety of different colours: black, pink, white, and more. My pick? The little sparkly silver ones, of course!

Bloch Ballet Slippers for the baby - $95.00 from The Cross Design in Yaletown.

For the Fashion Loving Book Nerd

Grace: The Grace Coddington Memoir is one of the biggest books to come out this year, according to fashionistas. Grace Coddington began her career in the fashion industry as a model, and through various career changes, began working with Anna Wintour at American Vogue as their creative director. This book chronicles all her experiences and would make for informative reading for anyone including, but not limited to the fashion enthusiast.

Grace: The Grace Coddington Memoir - $45.00 available at The Cross Design in Yaletown.

For the Seasonally Ill-Equipped

Hats are cool. Porkpie, Trilby, Derby, Newsboy, you name it – it’s cool, especially when obtained from a specialty hat boutique, like Goorin Brothers in Yaletown. The Goorin family has been making hats since 1895 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and is currently run out of San Fransisco by the founder’s great grandson. They have incredible hats and the staff in the shop are extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. A hat during the holidays is both practical and stylish, so get one.

Goorin Bros. Gift Certificate - $65 – $150.00 at Goorin Bros. Hat Shop in Yaletown.

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Robyn Yager is the style reporter for Scout Magazine. She runs The Rain Season blog and is enthused by anything out of the ordinary. She loves art, striped shirts, macchiatos, classic literature and picking through thrift stores for unique treasures. Her mission is to inspire Vancouverites in their sartorial choices and to see beauty and style everywhere.

LOOKCITY: Hunting Through The Ten Very Best Vintage & Thrift Stores In Vancouver

by Robyn Yager | I have a soft spot for thrifted and consigned clothing items. There’s just nothing that compares to the thrill of sorting through what appears to be junk and discovering the treasures within. I can safely say that I’m addicted to the hunt. Read on for my picks of the top thrift, consignment, and vintage stores in the city. In no particular order, they are… Read more

LOOKCITY: On Decking Your Closet, Public Tattoo Spectacles And Chinatown Pop-Ups

by Robyn Yager | The Chinatown Experiment on Columbia St. is currently holding a pop-up from military/biker denim designer Cotte d’Arms. If you’re up for some high-quality denim, the shop is around until December 2nd. Keep yourself updated on future pop-ups at the space here.

Was there something weird in the air at the Margiela for H&M launch? I thought so, too. Here’s an interesting retrospective on the questionable designer collaboration.

The photos above…

1. Double denim will always catch my eye.
2. Layering can be essential — leather jacket over an Mexican blanket-detailed cardigan.
3. Twofer. Camel coats are chic and I liked this guy’s modern take on the Cosby sweater.
4. An unexpected bow detail to tidy up a top knot.
5. I have a soft spot for toques. Guy had this bright red beanie paired over a cozy grandpa sweater.
6. This is Martin from Dominion Barbers in Gastown, and I love the bit of flannel peaking out from his leather.
7. Red heeled leopard print pumps — two classic shoe elements combined into one.

Exciting news for Aritzia fans: the Vancouver-based (now international) retailer has launched online shopping for the first time. Their idea combines the Lookbook and the Catalogue, making shopping their online store more intuitive than most others.

On Saturday December 8th, the Museum of Vancouver will be transformed into a real life tattoo parlour. Love you forever: a (pop-up) Tattoo Spectacle is a collaboration between the MOV and Chad Woodley of Sanitary Electric Tattoo. Wherein a select number of individuals will have the chance to be tattooed with designs inspired by controversial Vancouver designer and artist, Tobias Wong. Details here.

We’re doin’ it! RT: #VANCOUVER WOULD BE COOLER IF #171: The MOV Hooked Up With Our Tattoo Artists scoutmagazine.ca/2011/11/01/van… via @scoutmagazine

— Museum of Vancouver (@Museumofvan) November 30, 2012

Scott Schumann is in town on December 3rd for a book signing at Secret Location. Go to their website and RSVP your attendance. In the meantime here’s 50 of the Best Street Style photos as chosen by some of the industry’s elite.  (UPDATE Due to some unforeseen travel delays, the Sartorialist book signing will now be Tuesday, December 4, from 4-7. )

Fall and winter means flannel and plaid. How cool is this coffee bag all decked out in plaid? That’s one bag of stylish Yirgacheffe from Bow Truss Coffee in Chicago.

Calling all Vancouver Fashion Bloggers and fans alike: on Sunday December 9, those adorable girls behind The Style Common are hosting Deck Your Closet, a holiday shopping event at the Four Seasons in Vancouver. Tickets are $10, get them here.

For someone with an affinity for the Canadian headwear staple, I’m officially enthused about the annual craft fair and fundraiser, TOQUE 2012, at Western Front on December 7 and 8. Be on the lookout for publications, cards, textiles, ceramics, jewelry, and chocolate. On the Friday, come thirsty for cocktails and other treats.

Main Street boutique, Lark, has a collaborative shop-in-shop with Will Leather Goods of Eugene, Oregon. The manufacturer is known for their use of high quality materials and excellent workmanship. Lark has undergone an extensive renovation to incorporate this brand into their store and will be available for the entire month of December. Expect some really amazing bags and accessories; Lark knows their stuff when it comes to style.

Finally, here’s a little bit of fashion history for you: 15 Moments in Menswear for Women’s History featuring the likes of Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, and Annie Hall as highlighted by Bullett Media.

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Robyn Yager is the style reporter for Scout Magazine. She runs The Rain Season blog and is enthused by anything out of the ordinary. She loves art, striped shirts, macchiatos, classic literature and picking through thrift stores for unique treasures. Her mission is to inspire Vancouverites in their sartorial choices and to see beauty and style everywhere.

LOOKCITY: Woo To See You Pop-Up & The Language Of Fashion At “Innocent Coffee”

by Robyn Yager | There’s more than meets the eye to Innocent Coffee on West 4th. It’s known chiefly as a tranquil cafe brewing coffees from Origins and Bows X Arrows, but that’s just the main floor. It’s really a two story affair, with the whole second floor dedicated to art exhibitions and other creative ventures. The “Upper Room”, as it is fittingly called, is currently hosting a pop-up shop by Woo To See You featuring items hand-picked by principal aesthetes Hans Woo and Justin Alm. And coinciding with their pop-up is an exhibition celebrating and exploring communication and design through typographic posters. That’s four beautiful things – coffee, fashion, communication, design —  all under one roof until December 1st, 2012. See you there.

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Robyn Yager is the style reporter for Scout Magazine. She runs The Rain Season blog and is enthused by anything out of the ordinary. She loves art, striped shirts, macchiatos, classic literature and picking through thrift stores for unique treasures. Her mission is to inspire Vancouverites in their sartorial choices and to see beauty and style everywhere.

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