tlc* magazine - issue.01 march 2009
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TLC* is a progressive fashion and style magazine that challenges the ordinary. We are dedicated to promoting and inspiring the people of This Little City - VancouverTRANSCRIPT
FASHION& BEYOND
FEATURESDIMA LOGINOFFMONO CLOTHINGHOT PANDA
MAR.09FREE
This Little City - VancouverTLC*
1.Thierry Lasry “Velvety” $389. 2.Mosely Tribes “Lyndel” $229. 3.Thierry Lasry “Insomny” $389. 4.Cutler+Gross “0891” $589.Bruce Eyewear. 219 Abbott St. Gastown. www.bruceeyewear.com - 604.662.8300
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This Little City - VancouverTLC*TLC* Vancouver is a fashion and style magazine that challenges the ordinary. We are dedicated to promoting and inspiring the people that make This Little City happen. TLC* Vancouver is published 6 times a year and can be found free at select boutiques, book stores, cafes, spas, hair salons and hotels in Vancouver.
TLC* Vancouver is associated with ThisLittleCity.com If you are interested in having your products featured in TLC* Vancouver, feel free to sign-up and publish your stuff on ThisLittleCity.com
CONTENTS.04.FINDS - Fashion finds by FARANAK.
05.FEATURED - Heather Martin. MONO Clothing.
06.FASHION - “Fresh Start” Fashion Story.
12.LOCAL - Unique local works, products and shops.
13.GLOBAL - Unusual global concepts and objects found in other little cities.
15.FEATURED - Dima Loginoff. Interior Designer.
17.FEATURED - Hot Panda. Music.
19.SPOTTED - Grace Kids.
20.FASHION - “Red Coloured Stars” Fashion Story.
CONTACT.FASHION. [email protected]. sign-up and upload your products / designs to ThisLittleCity.comGENERAL. [email protected]. [email protected]. TG Brady. [email protected]
COVER.Photography. TREVOR BRADY. Styling. FARANAK. Model. LAURENCE - Richard’s International Models
Model. Caroline - LIZBELL Agency. Wearing a handcrafted lace slant jacket by MONO Clothing.
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Laurie. $79by Nine West
“Still searching for your geeky-chic shoes? Well it’s time to be channeling your inner ‘Dynasty’ and discover yourkitsch but cool catch of the day” Laurie by Nine West.
www.ninewest.comSearch: Laurie
Big Heart Zip Clutch. $795Marc Jacobs Collection
“Add some sweetness to your Spring wardrobe. Here is reminder for those of you who are still looking for the perfect clutch to wear day or night. I heart Marc!” Big Heart zip clutch, by Marc Jacobs collection.
www.eluxury.comSearch: Big Heart Zip Clutch
Denim Dress. $100by Boutique
“An obvious choice for the season, a fabulous assemblage of ruffles and rock chic. It’s sexy, slinky and denim!”From Boutique collection - Topshop.
www.topshop.com Search: Denim Dress By Boutique
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FPYRAMIDE POINTUE. $700by Alex & Chloe
“Here is the ‘stud’ I’ve been looking for all my life!Cheers to one of the most coveted jewels of the season that is everything but recession friendly”.Medium pyramid incurvee earrings 14K gold.
www.alexandchloe.comSearch: Pyramide
FINDSby FARANAKClothing, accessories, knick knacks, absolutely everything is on our radar. Faranak will always have a collection of fresh original treasures that can be found locally or from around the globe. Yes, we travel relentlessly to find you the very best available anywhere!
Followers can now keep up to date in ‘This Little City’ of ours!”
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MONO CLOTHINGStory by Lucy HyslopPhotos by Zoe Bridgman
In the achingly high-octane world of fashion, Mono Clothing’s Heather Martin is that rare creature: the reluctant fashionista. She may sell nationally and internationally (New York City, Portland, Toronto), garner much attention (she’s been chosen for collaborations with novelist/artist Douglas Coupland and designer Yumi Eto, as well as Vancouver’s Movers and Shapers show in 2008, Lifetime Collective streetwear company and One of a Few’s Michelle Rizzardo), and inspire the next generation (she went from student to teacher of design and textiles in the same year at Vancouver Community College), but it’s all just a happy by-product of her main love. “Art absolutely fuels the clothes,” the 31-year-old stresses over a brew of Bougainville at Gastown’s Farfalla tea rooms near her Railway Street studio. “I find inspiration from my art projects and installations to build the clothing collection; I really enjoy textiles, so turning these creations into clothes is just a natural path.” Never, she adds of Mono’s formation in 2005, did she think she would be ‘in fashion’. “I love clothes, but so much of fashion is so fast and so misguided,” opines Martin, who sells locally in such stores as The Block and Eugene Choo, “and I really didn’t want to play that game.” In not playing, however, this self-styled free spirit and her brand of thoughtful, well-engineered, wearable sculpture have wooed a loyal following, all keen to see Interlacing Opposing Thoughts, this spring’s new
collection – or “capsule series” as she likes to call it. The intricate handmade pieces luxuriate in a “delicate roughness” – strips of ripped fabric, for example, or raw, distressed edges turned into a beautiful lace (prices range from $100 for a scarf to $600 for a jacket). “I was very excited to be working with opposing thoughts – black or white, natural or grey, darkness versus lightness – and the idea of those intermingling with one another,” says Martin, who first started to make her own clothes while working in retail in her 20s (she originally moved here – “for a boy and a change of scenery” – from Toronto). “The shapes are comfortably fitting but there’s still a sexiness to them.” It’s a point not lost on Jennifer MacKay, owner of The Block. “Heather makes clothes that on first impression may be tricky,” she says, “but you put them on and they fit so well and look so good, that they are actually easy.” They are also all designs that possess not only a distinct lack of colour (“I try to explore colour, but I always go back to muted ones – I guess it’s my comfort zone,” Martin comments) but, most notably, are the very antithesis of fast fashion. “Her in-depth exploration and recreation of raw materials into unique textiles make each piece a unique heirloom,” enthuses Jane Cox, the creative director of Vancouver’s Cause+Affect Design company and the force behind Movers and Shapers. “Heather is definitely one of Vancouver’s more serious fashion designers.” Not that Martin – who’s prone to self-effacement – would brand herself as exceptional. “There’s definitely an energy happening within fashion right now that is quite similar to what I am doing, so I am not so out there,” she says, making reference to Sweden’s
Sandra Backlund and Belgian-born Natalia Brilli, “but I feel that in a city like Vancouver it maybe does stand out.” With klieg lights shining more brightly in recent years on a parade of less-typical creative performers worldwide (think: actor Tilda Swinton, and contemporary visual artists Vanessa Beecroft and Shirin Neshat – all of whom she admires), it feels like Heather Martin’s time really is now. “I appreciate that there’s a bit of isolation, a bit of stillness in these artists,” she says. “They are just who they are.” And she, it must be said, is confidently just who she is.
Mono Clothing207 – 339 Railway St.www.monoclothing.ca - 604.568.0651
Mono is sold in Vancouver at;The Block. 350 W. Cordova St. Gastownwww.theblock.ca - 604.685.8885Eugene Choo. 3683 Main St.www.eugenechoo.com - 604.873.8874
In Toronto at;Distill. 55 Mill St. The Distillery Districtwww.distillgallery.com - 416.304.0033Finn Boutique. 1 Yorkville Ave.www.finnboutique.com - 416.961.0101Fawn. 967 Queen St. - 647.344.4703
In Edmonton at;Nokomis. 10318 82 Ave.www.nokomisclothing.ca - 780.432.7462
In NYC at;Debut. 298 Mulberry St.www.debutnewyork.com - 1.212.343.2717 Forest. 242 W. 10th St.www.forestnyc.com - 212.255.7573Portland’s Stand Up Comedy.811 E. Burnside St.www.shopstandingup.us - 1.503.233.3382
Interview with Heather at;Farfalla. 57 E. Cordova St. - 604.215.8707
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STARTphotography. TREVOR BRADYfashion direction. FARANAKmodel. LAURENCE - Richard’s International Modelsmakeup. KARIN SHOJI - MikaOlivia Makeuphair. CHRISTOPHER DEAGLE - Moodsphotographer’s assistant. BARTEK KANIAstylist’s assistant. PATRICK KRIZproduction assistant. ALYSON STRIKE
FRESH
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Green pleated pants. $59. H&MGrey silk top. Lanvin. $1295.Cardigan. Manoush. $127. One of a FewClutch. Donna Karan Collection. $1295. Holt RenfrewShoes. Marc Jacobs
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Hunt and Gather dress. $145. mooncruise* galleryNecktie necklace. Ports 1961. $225.Marc Jacobs open toe flats. $370. Holt RenfrewTights. Stylist’s own
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Chloe dress. $615. Holt RenfrewRose necklace. Lisbeth. $89. One Of a Few
Marc Jacobs Mouse Toe flats. $230. Holt RenfrewPolka dot tights. Stylist’s own
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Green pleated pants. $59. H&MT-shirt. Velour. $125. One of a Few
Polka dot sweater vest. Sass & Bide. $169. One of a FewNecklace. Burberry. $995. Holt RenfrewShoes. Marc Jacobs. $375. Holt Renfrew
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Top. Cheap Monday. $45. Nouvelle NouvelleSkirt. Marni. $1295. Holt RenfrewVintage flower hat. $8. UsedBeige ankle boots. FarylRobin. $88. Urban OutfittersLove Medal Broach. Talia Alexander. $80.
TLC* LOCAL to see your product featured here, submit it at ThisLittleCity.com
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Log Bowls. small $131. large $143.Provide. 529 Beatty St. www.providehome.com - 604.632.0095
Hetkia Small Tray. 27 x 20 cm. $25.Marimekko. 1233 Hamilton St. Yaletown marimekkovancouver.com - 604.609.2881
AUM Large Duffle. $300.Red Flag Design.www.redflagdesign.ca - 604.681.0531
Daisy Basket. $175.Chachkas. 2423 Granville St.www.chachkas.ca - 604.688.6417
Vintage Channel Bag. $200. Used House of Vintage.831 Granville St. 604.694.0322
Lile Gray Scarf. $65.Mooncruise*. 235 Cambie St. Gastown www.mooncruisegallery.com - 604.685.9575
NAVA Desk Clock. $160.Vancouver Special. 3612 Main St. www.vanspecial.com - 604.568.3673
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Amos & Oli. each $110. Occupied. 221 Abbott St. Gastownwww.occupiedshoppe.com - 604.605.3322
WeSC oboe. $65. bongo. $95.Eugene Choo. 3683 Main St.www.eugenechoo.com - 604.873.8874
To see yourproduct here?
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Black Oval Chair.Synthesis Studio.www.synthesisstudio.net - 604.215.1433
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TLC* GLOBAL go to ThisLittleCity.com to see more global picks.
‘ISIS’ folding chair. $560.Jake Phipps. UKwww.jakephipps.com
G-Shock Watch in Pink. $140. Revolve Clothing.www.revolveclothing.com
Lost & Found Stool.&made. London. UKwww.and-made.com
Girl. Limited Edition Art Cushion. $56. Jules. UKwww.clickforart.com/artist/Jules/
Magno Wooden Radio. $305.Singgih Kartono. designpublic.com/shop/singgih-kartono
The Numberd’. $135.Stampd’. LA. USAwww.digitalgravel.com
Status Sunglasses. $253.Grey Ant. LA. USAwww.revolveclothing.com
Pochette Silver Shoulder Bag. $60.Ecoist. www.ecoist.com
GLO-BAL
Penguin Sparkling Water Maker. $245.Williams-Sonoma. USAwww.williams-sonoma.com
Lichas Bangle. $215.Lazerian. Manchester. UKwww.lazerian.co.uk/prod-lichas.php
To see moreglobal picks
go to
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Nelson Sofa. Starts at $2,150. Low-profile, retro sofa with the benefits of modern construction. Fully customizable. Eco-friendly, down wrapped cushions, kiln-dried solid wood frame. Available in fabric & leather.Fullhouse Consignment. 1445 West 8th Ave. www.fullhouseconsign.com - 604.733.7789
Monolith Dresser. $3,960.Solid rift cut white oak and select veneers.Ornamentum. www.ornamentum.bc.ca - 604.215.7444
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Pelletier Dress. 100% Cotton. $216.Available in Blue Micro Stripe, Black and Blue & White Railroad Stripe.Dace. www.dace.ca - 604.694.2442
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DIMA LOGINOFFStory by Ron Coldham
For those of us who grew up prior to the end of the Cold War, Russia’s post modern cultural contributions appeared to have consisted of little more than shitty cars, skinny ballerinas and mobbed-up hockey players. Oh yeah, and Yakov Smirnoff.
Years later it would become very apparent, however, that our comrades to the east weren’t the only ones to fall prey to the close-minded propaganda of the era, as the end of Communism has helped reveal - or, perhaps more accurately, stimulate - one of the most burgeoning art scenes around.
It looks as though there might be more to the whole story than just Tolstoy and Tchaikovsky after all.
Enter the latest chapter in the Great Bear’s book of creative genius: designer extraordinaire Dima Loginoff.
Born in Moscow in 1977, Loginoff has been expressing his brilliance through design for as long as he can remember.
“Even as a child I was intrigued with design,” recalls Loginoff. “I guess I was into very strange games for a little boy. For example, I would design my own play shop. I would create my shop
windows, signboard, etc. Every detail of interior design and style was very important when I was playing. I took it very seriously. While other boys were enjoying football, I was playing STYLE.”
Though his skills on the football pitch may have suffered during these formative years, his soon-to-be recognized artistic brilliance did not.
Loginoff went on to graduate from both the International Design School in Moscow, as well as Britain’s RHODEC International, earning a reputation at both institutions as a rare and gifted artist. One look at his prolific output over his relatively short thirty-one years, and there can be little doubt that Loginoff is in possession of an innovative talent, most aptly expressed through unique inspiration.
“This might surprise you, but while designing I almost always recall historical periods through my work. I have a link to history in my head and it’s very important for me. This thin connection between my art and historical eras - which I try to make not so ostensible - is the real aesthetic of my design, I guess. Design is a big, theatrical play and my mission is to involve you in it.”
Loginoff’s motivation and approach are as refreshing and original as the designs which they inspire. And while his fame
and popularity have exploded on the pop-culture front (since its emergence a short time ago, Loginoff’s website has received hundreds of thousands of hits), it would appear the critical acclaim has been just as bountiful. Loginoff’s designs have already garnered a number of prestigious awards, including Best Designer at 2006’s Design Debut competition, as well as second prize at the 2008 International Design Awards in Los Angeles (for his Curl My Light lamp).
But one can not help but feel that the awards and attention do not mean near as much to Loginoff as the knowledge that with each new creation he continues to grow as an artist.
“I am happiest when I can open unknown sides of myself while designing,” the young artist confesses. “Fashion and design are pure art for me. I can do anything. Everything is allowed. I’ll almost never put any limits on myself when I am designing. And I can realize any crazy dreams from my mind.”
Loginoff reflects for a moment, as if thinking back to that young boy playing “style” back in Cold War era Moscow.
“I can do anything.”
www.dimaloginoff.com
DIMALO GINOFF
Happy Chaise Longue. Plastic and chrome-plated steel concept chaise longue.
Cut Chair. Plastic concept chair.
Curl My Light. The table lamp does not hide what is inside its plastic body.
Trunk Lamp. Suspension LED concept lamp made of glass and looks like an elephant trunk.
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Poppy Buttons. each $2.95.Re-opening 1 Apr. 318 Homer St. Gastown.www.buttonbutton.ca - 604.687.0067
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Colleen. $198. Claudia Schulz Hats.www.claudiaschulz.com - 604.417.9996
Vintage Egg Chair.Designed by Arne Jacobsen. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen. May 1965 Edition.Metropolitan Home. 217 W.Hastings St. 604.681.2313
The Penniless Fashionista. www.pennilessfashionista.comAvailable at Fine Finds - 1014 Mainland St. Yaletown. www.finefindsboutique.com - 604.669.8325.
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HOT PANDAStory by RC Joseph
Typically, new magazines have relied on some big star to feature in their kick-off issue - Marilyn Monroe in that first Playboy; John Lennon in Rolling Stone.
We here at TLC* would never employ such cheap tactics in order to grab your attention. TLC* is all about delivering the new and daring, not overstating the common and obvious. Hence, our first music feature is not comprised of some aging rock star or sagging diva. We have more respect for our readership.
So allow us to introduce Hot Panda, this season’s most fashionable pop upstarts.
Since coming together in 2006, guitarist and vocalist Chris Connelly, multi-instrumentalist Heath Parsons, drummer Maghan Campbell, and bassist Keith Olsen have been concocting some of the freshest sounds to tickle the airwaves in ages. Recently signed to Mint Records, this Edmonton-based quartet’s latest release, Volcano… Bloody Volcano! (the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2007 EP Whale Headed Girl), has garnered comparisons to everyone from Talking Heads and Roxy Music to Cibo Matto and Grandaddy. Recorded with producer Ryan McVeigh at Mid Ocean Studios in Winnipeg, the brilliant, hooky goodness of Volcano… Bloody Volcano! has Hot Panda poised to knock the indie world on its collective ass.
Luckily, TLC* was able to catch up with drummer Maghan Campbell before the musical fisticuffs ensue:
TLC* - Not having an easily categorized sound obviously makes it easier to evolve as a band. Was the unique sound of Hot Panda intentional, or just something you stumbled upon?
Maghan Campbell - We were trying to
be a Beatles cover band. Just kidding. No, we all like really different stuff, so there are a lot of influences in play. We’re never afraid to try anything, that’s why there are so many different styles on the album.
TLC* - Which do you enjoy more, the studio or the road?
MC - They’re very different animals. The studio is really creatively fun, but being cooped up like that and listening to things over and over made me a little batty. I definitely came home from Winnipeg with a few screws loose. The road is great because it’s always a big adventure and a big question mark: Whose floor shall we be sleeping on tonight? Will people even come to the show? What sandwich will I get from Subway today? But no, the road’s great. I come home with a few screws loose every time we go on tour too, but in a different way.
TLC* - Downloaded music: Buy it or steal it?
MC - Buy the stuff you love, steal things that are only ok.
TLC* - What is your favourite album of the last six months?
MC - Maybe The Bicycles’ Oh No, It’s Love. We went on tour with them recently and we’re still always singing their songs in the van. It’d be hard to just pick one thing though- like I said we all like very different stuff.
TLC* - Which dead rock star do you most resemble and why?
MC - Buddy Holly, because once I had my fortune read and was told I would die in a fiery plane crash.
TLC* - If you had vanity plates on your car, what would they say?
MC - 2PAC4EVA (for obvious Tupac-related reasons).
TLC* - This is a fashion magazine, so let me ask you one fashion-based question: Aliens have taken over the planet. Tomorrow everyone in the world will be forced to wear the same outfit. What will you wear on this, your last day of fashion freedom?
MC - A silver jumpsuit. I would try to score brownie points with the aliens so they don’t incinerate me!
Chances are the aliens will be smart enough not to incinerate a band this talented, no matter what they are wearing. A Hot Panda is great; a burnt panda is of no use to anyone.
Hot Panda perform April 4th atThe Media Club, Vancouver.
www.hotpanda.cawww.myspace.com/hotttpanda
HOTPANDA
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Giselle. $155.Modern satin print shift dress with chiffon sleeves. Narcissist. 3659 Main St. www.narcissist.com - 604.877.1555
Lucky Charms Necklace by Toodlebunny. $195.Favourite. Lonsdale Quay Market. 2nd level.www.favouritegifts.ca - 604.904.8840
Allison Wonderland Skirt. $134.Dream. 311 West Cordova St. Gastown. 604.683.7326Little Dream. The Net Loft. Granville Island. 604.683.6930
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TLC* SPOTTED These kids at grace-gallery. 01.27.2009 - www.grace-gallery.com
Emilia. StylistCardy - Old Navy. Skirt - Vintage. Tank - Bolivia.Shoes - Office, London.
Emma. HairdresserScarf and hat X-mas present. Shorts - Kensie.Green sweater - Joe Fresh. Wellies - Canadian Tire.
Kim. Fashion DesignerAll by KDON, her own designs.Boots - Trippen.
Josli. Project ManagerShoes - Vintage. Skirt - H&M. Top - ZARA. Scarf - vintage. Leg warmers - self made!
Jeffrey - Model / ActorHat - Marc Jacobs. Jeans - Naked and Famous.T-shirt - Opportunity Workshop. Cardy - Club Monaco.
Debbie. ActressScarf - Madewell, NYC. Dress - Zara. Purse - vintage.Shoes - ALDO.
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COLOUREDphotography. BRENNDAN LAIRDstyling. TOYO TSUCHIYA - JUDY inc.makeup. JENNY KANAVAROS - JUDY inc.hair. TANIA BECKER - NOBASURAmodel. NEELIA - LIZBELL Agencyphotographer’s assistant. RONNIE ABELADA
REDSTARS
Cream racer back tank. Mellinda-Mae HarlingtenBlack leather neck piece. Mono
Red hoop earrings. Stylist’s own
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Cropped jacket. Mellinda Mae-HarlingtenCream tank top. Mellinda-Mae HarlingtenDraped pants. Jason MatloBlack oversized necklace. Natalia Brilli. Gravity Pope Tailored GoodsBlack leather heel. Georgina Goodman. Gravity Pope
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White button up shirt. DaceSilver silk bow tie. Stylist’s ownBlack shorts. Mellinda Mae-Harlingten
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Fetu Bracelet. $182.By Metal Pointu’s. Made of pewter with a layer of silver and bronze. Made in France.Mukado Jewelery. 3288 Main St. www.mukadojewelery.com - 604.874.3887
Presse Laptop Bag. $270.Nylon and leatherMooncruise* Gallery. 235 Cambie St. Gastown. www.mooncruisegallery.com - 604.708.5486
Treena Jacket. $250.Be who you really are from inside and out. Love, laugh, play and wear Red Jade.Hum Clothing. 3623 Main St. www.humclothing.com - 604.708.5486
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