Mixed Media Events is an event production company specializing in art-based corporate team building, special occasion and private events. Once a month they host a ticketed “Studio Sessions” event where attendees are provided with a blank canvas and all the painting supplies they need to create a piece of art.
In 2014, the brand made its Canadian debut, choosing Vancouver as its first Canadian city in which to open a stand-alone retail location. Shoppers like myself were intrigued by the Fjällräven brand, with its exotic Nordic ‘umlauts’ over the A’s, and its little Arctic Fox logo which seemed to suddenly show up on colourful backpacks all over the city.
Among other developments in this up-and-coming Burnaby neighbourhood, commuters along Lougheed Highway have certainly noticed that Whole Foods Market has been under construction, indicating that something
Vancouver’s Cursor & Thread specializes in producing a unique line of fashion accessories that have fallen somewhat by the wayside in recent times: suspenders and bowties.
Vancouver’s Karma Athletics Opens at Oakridge Centre, with a focus on made-in-Vancouver women’s fitness apparel for yoga, run, spin and dance.
Introducing RYU, a “new” brand opening its first flagship location in Kitsilano on West 4th Ave. In the extremely competitive fashion industry, one area of apparel is outpacing the rest: fitness apparel. This is particularly relevant to Vancouver, as we are a city known for our Westcoast dedication to living a healthy, active lifestyle.
Since 2008, Vanessa has kept her readers and followers ‘in the know’ on local happenings, facilitating for the discovery and support of brands, businesses, and experiences available in Vancouver. Vanessa combines her expertise in living a modern Vancouver lifestyle with a approachable relatability that inspires her followers to think – hey, if she can do it, I can too!
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