New for this season are several chino options from West Is Dead. Admittedly, we slept on posting these to the blog, but here they are in all 4 colourways. A slim tapered ‘Chino’ fit is mixed with Yellow, Ash Grey, Charcoal, and Beetle Red tones.
This company is all about authentic American craftsmanship while also emphasizing function in the entirety of their collection. The brand is also partnered with the Intertribal Buffalo Council, which is a conservation group that protects dwindling buffalo populations in parts of the US.
New in-store in Vancouver are two pairs from Chicago-based Henry & Belle. The established American label unveiled a set of stretchy pastel coloured denim for this season and of course we did not hesitate to bring a few in. Two colourways in Vermillion and Cobalt are available in the ‘Super Skinny Ankle’ fit which sits low on the hips.
Katayoon is rocking a pair of Nudie’s TLJ’s in Stretch Indigo, and has been doing so for the past two years straight. With only one wash, these Nudie’s have transformed into a pair we could only ever dream of owning. They have been repaired once in the back and she’s left a tear in the knee (how punk of her).
Front View
Before the wear and wash
This is what they once looked like. The Tight Long Johns are a unisex jean, super skinny and with 2% Lycra. Try it out ladies… we have tons of raw options with stretch in the store.
As part of the Vancouver Sun’s new music project The Gastown Sessions, dutil. Vancouver had the pleasure of having the Canadian Folk Rock band Great Lake Swimmers play in store last week. The band played the single from their new album New Wild Everywhere, set to be released tomorrow, April 3rd, 2012.
Triarchy, one of dutil.’s newest denim brands, was featured on last night’s episode of America’s Next Top model. The brand was exclusively launched at both Toronto and Vancouver locations last season. The Vancouver sibling trio started out with strong core styles for both men and women with inspiration taken from architecture, motorcycles, and equestrian styling. After seeing their Spring collection at Toronto Fashion week this month we can safely say there is lots more good stuff to come. Keep an eye out for high-waisted pop colours and exciting metalics. And if you missed the episode last, night check it out online!
This newest addition to our roster of Australian denim just arrived in Vancouver. Neuw Denim has captained a style that revolves around what the brand calls ‘Vintage Revision’. The concept involves updating vintage styles with hand repair work and tailoring to reveal a set of uniquely styled garments. The Belgian city of Neuwlandstraat served as inspiration for the label’s name when it was established in 2005. Come by the shop to check out the men’s and women’s styles offered up. For men, several iterations of the skinny ‘Iggy’ fit are available in Black Stone, Raw Stretch, Wheat, and First Year Wash. Ladies can choose between the ‘Razor Skinny’ in Black Market and the ‘Marilyn High Skinny’ in Opus Blue, Mustard, and Berry (in order below).
Recently Vancouver received a new shipment from Ksubi. Included were three new slim-fitting styles – the low rise ‘Skinny Pins’ in Brenda Blue and mid rise ‘Super Spray On’ in Tight Ass Indigo are offered up for the ladies, and one style taking the form of the ‘Van Winkle’ in a Dull Metal wash thus far for guys (in order below). While we are still expecting more for spring/summer from the Australian brand, these three styles certainly don’t disappoint. Allowing this release to stand out are several details including subtle screen-printed branding on the rear knee and signature star stitches above the right-hand back pocket. Stay posted for more from Ksubi later in 2012.
In light of the premier release from dutil. Records coming up shortly, we are very excited to announce an in-store performance by Canadian folk rock band Great Lake Swimmers alongside the Vancouver Sun for Gastown Sessions. After concluding several stops across Canada, the group plans to drop by dutil. Vancouver briefly before embarking on the European leg of their tour. A short set list is slated for around 1:30 tomorrow on March 27th, but make sure to arrive early and browse our spring/summer collections. For a better idea of what to expect, check out the video below!
Also, stay posted for updates on dutil. Records. We have been accepting submissions, and will be making more information available shortly!
New in the Vancouver shop from Adriano Goldschmied are some fresh washes for summer. Men’s and women’s styles are available in this selection of lightweight faded denim from the American label that emphasizes refined fits and quality washes. For men, offered up is ‘The Dylan’ fit in a 7 year wash in a coated grey colorway while ‘The Dwight’ fit in a 20 year wash is available for women. We are always impressed by the quality of the washes from AG – stop by the store and check them out for yourself!
Is it a design piece? Is it a candle holder? Or is it a coaster to place a glass of your favourite red wine? It’s all of the above, and it’s called the “dutil./cube”.
