Monthly Archives: September 2012

Goorin Bros’ – Bold Hatmakers

The only place you need to go for a new hat. This weekend I visited Goorin Brothers in Yaletown to find myself a good new hat.  I’ve recently started losing my hair, so my collection of hats is starting to … Continue reading

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Style on the Street – Sunday Funday pt 3.

These guys looked great together, and their wiener dog was pretty awesome too. Everyone is trying to get a few more days of shorts and summer style in before the weather turns.  I really like all of the shades of … Continue reading

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Sunday Funday pt 2.

Camouflage is making a comeback this Fall …and if you want to get in on the trend, heading to the mall is not a great idea. What you want to do is go find yourself an army surplus store, which … Continue reading

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Style on the Street – Sunday Funday pt 1.

They were shooting a film in Gastown, and I think this fellow might have been an extra. Either way, his look was effortless, and well put together. It’s like a tailored utility look. Another potential extra from the movie shoot, … Continue reading

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Style on the Street – Friends from Boys’co

I ran into another friend in town today, Yohji, who’s a stylist at Boys’co on Robson.  Aside from one hell of a greasy mustache, Yohji does a great job crafting his style. Modern grunge I would call it.  The boots, … Continue reading

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Style on the Street – Gastown (with well dressed friends)

I ran into my friend Hunter in Gastown today, and my god he’s a stylish man. Hunter was a runway model in Europe, and now resides here in Vancouver.  This man has more steez than you. End of story. Bookmark … Continue reading

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Style on the Street – Burrard

Look at that bag. That thing is fucking beautiful.  I love tan leather duffel bags, but holy hell they’re usually really expensive. Aside from the bag, I love this guys oversized heavy knit cardigan, his cuffed grey chinos and desert … Continue reading

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Style on the Street – Camo on Robson

This is a perfect example of how camo is coming back this fall. Pick one piece, match it with something contrasting (preferably dark) and you’re good to go.  Her choice of dark blue skinny jeans and ankle boots works perfectly.  … Continue reading

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Style on the Street – Gastown

I saw this young woman getting a juice from one of the many food carts here in Vancouver. I love her oversize scarf that’s almost like wearing a second shirt. The distressed military boots and skinny jeans look great, and … Continue reading

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Thrift Shop

Ben Haggerty aka Macklemore is about to release his latest album The Heist, which includes this gem of a track “Thrift Shop”.  This makes me want to hit a Value Village. Enjoy! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on … Continue reading

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Favorite Looks & Future Trends

I’ve been building a look book over on Looksoup.com of styles, trends and street wear that I love.  Some of what I’ve curated might end up in VeloModa as well. Here are a few of my favorite looks from the … Continue reading

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Style on the Street – Robson

I ran into this fellow on Robson St, and as soon as I saw him coming, I loved the way he made a simple colour blocked outfit work. I don’t think this picture does him justice, but his look made … Continue reading

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Style on the Street – Downtown Vancouver

I caught one of the many students passing through downtown, on his way home from classes it would appear. He seemed pleasantly surprised that I wanted to take his picture. He had a next-level preppy thing going on, so I’m … Continue reading

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Style on the Street – Big Tiny Smalls.

Varry White, Big Tiny Smalls, a man that goes by many names (but it seems rarely the one he was born with) is seldom seen without a camera.  I was browsing his Instagram feed today and came across this great … Continue reading

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Style on the Street – The Rumpus Room, Main St.

Today went headed down to Main St to visit the Rumpus Room for their one-year anniversary.  This was the second time we’d been there this week, and this time on top of the huge portions of delicious food, there were … Continue reading

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