Bored?

Here's a cute video to watch:




Matt Costa is an artist we play on our iPod at the store, and he just so happens to be performing in Vancouver at the Commodore on February 10th, 8pm. This is his new single, "Mr. Pitiful", and it has basically been stuck in my head all day, so maybe it can get stuck inside yours instead!

Delux Spring Line - Coming Soon!

If you're one of the many lovely people wondering what will be on the horizons for Edie Hats from Delux, I've just finished scanning the Spring '08 catalog for our Newsletter (sign up sign up sign up!) and our website and have prepared a teaser:



Many of these will come in an assortment of light Summer-inspired colours and all are made of a lightweight fabric. Many of the styles we will be receiving are unisex as well, such as the fedoras.

Shani

High Fashion and Hats

I love Vogue for inspirational purposes. The imagery is always so intentional...meant to be challenging, meant to be inspirational, or even in the case of the advertisements, meant to stand out. I was flipping through the February '08 issue and happened across these full-page ads for Mochino and Mulberry. I love how the Mulberry ad presents a strong look where the clothes and accessories are striving for the same goal. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Mochino pairs unlike garments and accessories.



This just would not have been the same without the military style Fidel cap. It's a perfect example of, "finishing a statement". The blouses look to be Satin, but have a military flare through the use of buckles and hoops. Great eye make-up, great accessories.

Next up:




This Mochino advertisement is awesome because the Stetson seen here becomes more of a prop to the photo than a part of the outfit. When was the last time you saw a Mountie in a sheer voluminous empire waist dress?

Welcome...

To style, fashion and culture central for the Edie Hats "empire"! This blog was established to provide a slightly different angle for our customers -one that inspires and stirs creativity for the accessory-afficionado. Additionally, it will take a look at hats in Vancouver from the perspective of fashion and trend. Culturally, I will be tying this into a wide spectrum of music and other forms of art. My aim for this is for you to be able to sit at your computer with a cup o' whatever 'tis you drink, listen to some chill tunes, check out what is new in the store and abroad in the hat world, and be inspired to play with your sense of style. When you want to make a statement with your outer appearance, it's only right to finish it off with the perfect accessories!

My Background (in case you were interested!)
I graduated from John Casablancas Institute in Gastown, Vancouver in November of 2007, receiving a diploma in their Fashion Arts & Business Program. I've been with Edie Hats since November of 2007. I was invited to do some work on the many Edie Hats e-endeavors and really enjoyed it. Soon I had cooked up my own vision for a blog that catered to a more fashion-slanted aspect, mixed with cultural flare and a few other odds and ends.

Thanks for visiting, do check back soon, and feel free to comment or give feedback on anything!

ps - this blog is still a construction zone! It will be all decked out within no time but until then, excuse the plain-ness!

Shani