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» Shedding light on Vancouver’s smaller brands

Matthew Fraser
Editor-in-Chief

 

hough Vancouver may be best known for its outdoor beauty and expensive real estate, the province is no slouch when it comes to fashion. In many ways,
it is the very outdoors that BC is best known for that help drive the provinces fashion creations. A recent example of this is the collaboration between
Vancouvers’ own Tentree and National Geographic.

There are of course the big names: Lululemon birthed the yoga pant and arguably activewear trend, thusly opening the door to a million and one
imitators. SAXX took the high-end menswear world by storm by revolutionizing boxers, while Arc’teryx helped make the Gore-Tex hiking jacket a
HYPEBEAST mainstay. Aritzia is the local fast fashion powerhouse, while Reigning Champ is Canadas’ best answer to Supreme. But Vancouver is home to
more than just those big and internationally famous brands.

Okakie

After founding her first
brand in WORKHALL,
Vancouver based Nicole
Campre collaborated with
her husband in 2017 to

form Okakie (pronounced
Hugakiyé), a Dene word that
means ‘to paddle’. Paying
homage to the First Nations
peoples and named after

her grandmother, Okakie
specializes in women’s

wear for all occasions; with
everything from bodysuits to
knitted cardigans, Okakie is
sure to have something for all
seasons and styles.

Dayton Boots

Founded in 1946, Dayton Boots is
amongst Canadas longest running
(pun intended) apparel houses.
With its 75-year history, this boot co
has earned the right to sell t-shirts
say: “We helped your granddad get
laid. So basically, you're our fault.”
Though their prices are no joke,
their proven pedigree isn't either.

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Studio A-OK
Let’s say you wanted to let everyone know
youre a Vancouver stoner without telling
anyone youre a Vancouver stoner, what would
you wear? Chances are whatever it would

be is exactly what Studio A-OK sells. Billing
themselves as a: “Cannabis accessories brand
and creative studio... operated out of a city
known around the world for its weed culture,”
the vibes are self evident when you wear a
branded hat or “I saw bigfoot” tee. Plus, their
multipurpose home décor will surely keep the
good times rolling.

 

Illustration by Athena Little

Native Shoes

Ata much more student friendly budget there is Native Shoes. With a keen focus

on light weight and waterproof shoes, this Vancouver shoe co is a must have for

the long rainy season. If the brands funky colors and designs don't impress, their
dedication to recyclability will. The brand has aimed to make sure that 100% of their
shoes can have a second life after wear by 2023. To do this, they have made all their
shoe’s recyclable and partnered with Canada Post to allow free returns to facilitate
the reuse of their products. From hiking and urban wear to playground material and
insulation, Native Shoes are built for long lasting fun and enjoyment.