Selection Galore When Shopping Local Makers

We recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by the Georgia Straight in their "Best of Vancouver" edition, talking style and a bit about the who and what we love in Vancouver and the handmade scene...

It was such a nice opportunity to talk about the fashionable people & hotspots in Vancouver we're crushing on but it was really hard to decide with there being such a huge amount of talent to choose from in our own backyard. To see more about this article follow link below...

http://www.straight.com/life/425471/bov-style-2013-style-insider-melissa-ferreira-spills-top-vintage-secrets

In the Adhesif Clothing shop, for example, we not only carry our own in house label of original, upcycled pieces but we also carry the work of over 30 other local designers. One of the designers we promoted in the Georgia Straight article is also one of our best selling  jewelery makers...

Sweet Harriet (above) uses vintage and antique components (i.e: her vintage lockets are the most popular in the Adhesif Clothing shop) comprised of whimsy. A special stylistic finish is then applied like patina, or hand painted details as well as vintage imagery coated in resin for a long lasting quality.

In fact many of our other jewelery makers are using vintage & found objects to create their handmade treasures. Designers like Bueno Style and Type B  create pieces that have a heartbeat & tell a story...

(Above Bueno Style) 

(Above Type B)

Ok, so to be fair now that Fall is totally upon us and we're still dealing with the big "F-word" after a long lovely summer here in Vancouver...I have to remind you the the holiday season is fast approaching us...
(Duuuhn duhn DUhhhhN)

Hey hey hey! I know what you're thinking! Don't worry! We got all your trinkity gift giving needs covered here at Adhesif Clothing that won't break the bank. All of our handmade jewelry, for example is priced under $40 and our beautiful one-of-a-kind accessories start at as low as $10, like the Type B studs above and mini leather coin purses $16 by Patina below...

...and gorgeous art calendars by April Lacheur of Yapes Paints for only $20 (below)

Art books & select prints by Nicholas Tay $20 (below)...

 

We also have some wonderful designs by my FAVE Montreal designers Cokluch (they are our only out of town designers) Laurie & Christine are the fab duo behind Cokluch producing edgy yet very polished designs. The kind of vibe that oozes from every corner of Montreal...

Select designs by Cokluch found at the Adhesif Clothing Shop and we are the only suppliers of this brand in Vancouver currently.

There is also the refined leather work of Bronsino Designs by Vancouver designer Denise Wilson. Her leather, wrap obi belts are by far our best selling accessory in the Adhesif Clothing shop. Made from high quality, buttery, Italian leather like lambskin, goatskin and calfskin and drool worthy colors. With 4 different styles to choose from it's no wonder we re-stock weekly...

Bronsino's multifunctional "Prague Bag" available in both new and reclaimed leathers, very limited edition pieces available.

Just and FYI for all the lads in your life...now your sweetypie, pops or hubby can have something extra special too this holiday season! Adhesif Clothing has men's design for you this Fall-Winter, but hurry, quantities are very limited...

 With so much to show and tell here from the Adhesif Clothing shop and so little time we would highly recommend a visit in person at our flagship location 2202 Main Street (corner of 6th Ave). 

I always joke with my clients how our shop is like a vortex of time...everytime your turn around you see something different. There are litterally hundreds of one-of-a-kind treasure to be found and all from your own backyard!

Ahhhh the beauty of handmade :)

Visit our newly redesigned website below for more info on our current and upcoming collections

http://www.adhesifclothing.com/

Also don't forget to catch Adhesif Clothing at these fun and FABULOUS upcoming holiday markets with even more to choose from!

Thanks for supporting local and the handmade revolution!

Hope to see you there xo

Circle Craft Christmas Market 2013

November 7th to November 11th

Wed – Fri {10am–9pm}, Sat {10am–7pm}, Sun {10am–5pm}

Vancouver Convention Center West

1055 Canada Place,Vancouver, BC  V6C 0C3

www.circlecraft.net

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Make It – Edmonton 2013

@ The Enjoy Centre

101 Riel Drive. St.Albert

Alberta’s independent art, fashion & craft extravaganza is back for 4 days! Mark your calendar!

Thursday, November 21

10am to 9pm

Friday, November 22

10am to 9pm

Saturday, November 23

10am to 6pm

Sunday, November 24

11am to 5pm

http://makeitproductions.com/edmonton/ 

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Shiny Fuzzy Muddy 2013

Saturday December 14th {11am–9pm}

Sunday December 15th {10am–7pm}

A finely curated collection of work that is complementary and stimulating for us and for our visitors!

Heritage Hall

3102 Main Street,Vancouver, BC

shinyfuzzymuddy.blogspot.com

Adhesif Clothing Swings into the Roaring 20`s

The designers job in never finished!
We`re always at least a season ahead of the season we`re in.
With that being said even though it`s summer we are neck deep in fall & winter production.

Every season we create a brand new collection that usually consists of 8-12 new designs. Our new Fall-Winter 2013 collection is already getting huge applause from our fans...

                                     

This season even the boys in your life can get their paws on select designs found in our shop and upcoming  holiday markets like the `Django Pistols Jacket`above which is a reworked piece consisting of a vintage plaid flannel and denim sleeves.

This season see`s a collection with a little bit of punk and a little bit of a 1920`s vibe.

Edgy but chic as seen in the pieces like 

the `Janedoll Sweater`& `Jazzbell Jacket` below...

Now just like any other artist I`m usually never satisfied with what I create and am constantly seeing ways to improve my designs...but this particular season makes me feel alright. 

The collection is inspired by the roaring twenties, a line reminiscent of Les Années Folles. It was a decade of jazz, prosperity, and redefined womanhood - Especially designs like the `Ritzgerald Dress`my personal fave from this season...

The `Ritzgerald Dress`is a shift dress made from a plush stretch velvet. There`s pockets, an elasticized waist, the cutest puff sleeves and the most darling hand crocheted vintage doily in the collar.

Practical, functional and without sacrificing flare!

Ladies who lunch will love the Mrs. Grundy Dress & made from reclaimed suiting and a forgiving stretch cotton/lyrca on the back and sleeves as (seen above).

As well as the Gam`s & Gladrags high waist suit pants.

Dress the pants up or down depending on what you pair the pieces with. 
I for one like to put a spin on a polished piece by throwing on my fave beat up, 

vintage rock shirt for a street chic vibe (seen below)

The stretch High Hat Turban...sure to add some serious style points to any outfit!

Men will love the `Dag Daddy Blazer`& the `Hammersmith Hoody`! They will be all like `Dag son...that`s one fresh jacket`...

Aaaaand then when you take off your jacket you`ll be wearing the `Dapper Dan Sweater`and your friends will be all like SNAP...those threads be jivin! 

Sigh...you`d be the bee`s knees...the cat`s meow, the talk of the block...you catch my drift 

Last but not least my 2 best sellers currently.

The Circle Blouse with a vintage doily in the collar and the `Ravish Ramone Blouse. Both drapey blouses with a shawl like look. A one size piece that`s looks flattering no matter what your body shape...

The `Ravish Ramone`Blouse...

So jump, jive, and wail into the glamour of the 1920's, modernized with
a twist of punk, courtesy of Adhesif Clothing's Fall/Winter 2013
collection, made from opulent, up-cycled materials like stretch
velvet, lace, and hand crocheted vintage doilies.




Check out video footage of our Fall-Winter 2013 Collection on the runway of Vancouver Eco Fashion week below...

http://new.livestream.com/livefmg/efw/videos/17310400
The Adhesif Clothing flagship store is located at 
2202 Main Street in Vancouver, BC.
The select pieces are also available at boutiques across North America 
and online at
http://www.etsy.com/shop/adhesif 


This November & December you can find Adhesif at these  holiday markets; 
-Circle Craft www.circlecraft.net
-Shiny Fuzzy Muddy http://shinyfuzzymuddy.blogspot.ca/ 
-Make It in Edmonton http://makeitproductions.com/ 


For more information on events and collections, visit our website at 
http://www.adhesifclothing.com


Photography by Jennifer Picard http://www.jenniferpicardphotography.com/