Category Archives: STREET WEAR

The Making of an S&R Denim Co Jacket

A brief look inside S&R Denim Co production.. People often question why our products cost more than a garment made overseas, and hopefully this will give a little insight into our investment in each piece of clothing we produce.   This … Continue reading

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S&R Denim Co Fall/Winter 2014

This week we are having a launch party here in Vancouver to celebrate the release of our Fall/Winter Mens and Womens denim collection. We have been working on our new denim jackets and vests, and our mens oilskin canvas motorcycle … Continue reading

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Generic Surplus – Los Angeles

I just discovered this new footwear brand out of Los Angeles, and I really love their new spring footwear, so I thought I would share a few of my favorites from their new collection. Founded in Los Angeles as an … Continue reading

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50 Shades of Yohji – Day 5

iPhone be damned, today’s outfit is actually all black, but it came out with blue tones. Anyways, here’s day 5 of the Yohji project. T-Shirt & Jacket: All Saints | Cardigan: J Lindeberg | Jeans: Diesel | Shoes: Florsheim | … Continue reading

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50 Shades of Yohji – Day 4

It’s day 4 of the 50 Shades of Yohji project. Ta-da! Leopard print shirt and collar chains: Top Man |  Denim Jacket – BLK DNM | Vegan Leather hoodie: American Apparel | Jeans: Comune | Shoes: Florsheim Bookmark on Delicious … Continue reading

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Punk Rock Thug Life

Today I started a concept art project with my friend Geordon of Ill Gotten Reign.  Classic punk denim vests, combined with imagery from other genres, in this case, original hip hop. It all started with Geordon and his N.W.A vest…with … Continue reading

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50 Shades of Yohji (Day 2)

It’s day two of the Yohji project. All Saints boots, Comune jeans, Diesel leather jacket, Goorin Bros hat, All Saints Cardigan, Diesel Black Gold Shirt. People seem to be enjoying these 50 shades of Yohji posts, so he and I … Continue reading

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Vogue 1988

Vogue is known more for couture dresses and European catwalks, but in November 1988, Anna Wintour decided to put model Michaela Bercu in a pair of Guess Jeans and a Christian Lacroix sweater on the cover. This was the first … Continue reading

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Nick Wooster, Style Icon

Not to be cliche, but Nick Wooster is a bad-ass. The don of mens street style, Nick Wooster has been in the fashion game for the last 25 years.  From his position as fashion director of mega-brand Neiman Marcus, to … Continue reading

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Search & Rescue Jeans

Just a little update on my denim design work. This is pair number two. Getting better, but not quite there yet. Still need to make a bunch of changes to the fit, but my construction techniques are getting better. Once … Continue reading

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STYLE BUTCHER T-SHIRTS!

Show your love for the Butcher! So stoked! The t-shirt designs from Artist/Tattooist Garret Egles are finally here, and we’re going to take a pre-order for anyone that wants one! Only $20! Get on it!! Just leave a message on … Continue reading

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Search & Rescue Denim Brand

I re-started a project this week.  I’ve always wanted to design and sell my own denim brand, so I got out all of my old sewing equipment and design materials, and started working on some new denim designs. I headed … Continue reading

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Around the web this week.

It’s Friday night, it’s been a long week. Jill and I have a few bottles of wine going, and I’ve got a big article for the Style Butcher coming out next week,  so I thought for today’s post I would … Continue reading

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DIY Galaxy Print Shirt

Galaxy prints have returned from the past… and are showing up all over the place in Fall fashion this year! I really like this trend, so I thought I’d make my own galaxy print t-shirt and hoodie, and put together … Continue reading

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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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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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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 – 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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Autumn by DAS MONK

New gear from DAS MONK! This Autumn T-shirt Collection is currently available online and features the global art of Tim Laing (UK), Sam Chirnside (Australia), Mark Soesantyo (Indonesia), Synckop (France), Elton Caetano (Brazil) and the team here at Studio DSMNK. Titled OUT … Continue reading

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LookBook x Dr. Martens #FIRSTANDFOREVER Pt. III

Style blogging website Lookbook.nu and Dr. Martens sent longtime lookbookers Shea Marie, Unyime Akpanudosen, Tahti Syrjala, Edward Honaker, & Lua P. a pair of Docs for them to style and asked them to share a personal memory of a first … Continue reading

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