The new Barbour shop opened today at Leadenhall Market in London also known as Diagon Alley for those Harry Potter enthusiast.

The shop looks great and has some of your favorite Barbour pieces.

Barbour Shop
31 Leadenhall Market

Tucked away in the heart of a neighborhood undergoing a renaissance of sorts, Boutique Archive is located at 318 Villeray in Montreal.

This is Sebastien Burns, owner. He opened Boutique Archive along with his girlfriend after a stint as marketing director for Insight Clothing gave him the impetus to set up shop and carry some of the brands he’d encountered during his travels. He decided to settle in Villeray because he is one of its native sons, having been in the area for over 15 years before coming back to open his retail space.

Seb explained to me that his main influence comes from the traveler lifestyle, as exemplified by California beach bums and Australian surf culture. We spoke at length about the importance of narrative and how more and more everyday people are concerned with telling a story, whether their own or the story of the shirt on their back. Narrative and quality are the main criteria in selecting which brands and pieces make it to Seb’s shelves. One of the brands I discovered at Archive that caught my eye was Deus Ex Machina, from Camperdown, Australia. The founders were surfers that built and repaired vintage motorcycles, revamping them and getting them back on the road, where they belong.

Another noteworthy feature is that all fixtures and wooden panel installations were done by Seb himself. Respect this man’s integrity.

Boutique Archive also carries women’s clothing and accessories, as well as handpicked vintage selections in back of the store.

Other lesser-known brands that can found at the shop include Something Else by Nathalie Wood, The Critical Slide Society and Raen Optics.

A special thanks to Seb for opening his doors to us and Mariel Rosenblüth Photography.

I’m really happy to see my city get creative with its retail Landscape. A new shop just recently opened called Savoie Fils and it is pretty cool. The shop’s owner Matt is a purist and has good taste. The shop is just filled with things that he loves.

Check it out when you get a moment.

251 Rue Saint Viateur Ouest

A Kind of Guise opened its first brick and mortar retail shop in Munich, Germany. It so amazing to see brands take their brand to the next level.

About three years ago we started our first project. Now – after all your lovely support – we are very excited to announce our first physical A Kind Of Guise Flagship Store in Munich.

We are looking forward to displaying our own collection, including store-exclusive editions, alongside a special selection of other brands.

WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie have opened a new retail concept in Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. The only retail concept in the airport, WANT PASSPORT is an extraordinary store and represents an important story about the progression of the Canadian retail and fashion industry.

Carrying exclusive products, some of which are not available anywhere else in the country, WANT PASSPORT is both a design destination and a landmark of Canadian ambition.

I had the opportunity to visit the shop yesterday and it is superb and excellent. You can experience the shop when landing at the airport or a smaller version of the shop and experience in the Porter Lounge area when departing Toronto.

More pictures to come as they become available.

Billy Reid (http://www.billyreid.com) is happy to announce the opening of their first store in Austin, Texas. The store located at 1122 West 6th street officially opens this Friday August 31st. Billy Reid continuously aims to create stores that embody not only the brand’s authentic lifestyle, but that also reflect the community it is set in. Antique furnishings and rustic wood tables are set against bright white painted walls, with eclectic sculptures from artist Butch Anthony hanging above.

Billy Reid Austin
1122 W. 6th Street
Austin, TX
512-354-1884

I finally had the chance to check out Ronnie Fieg’s retail location called KITH. The shop is really dope and houses some of your favorite footwear brands. Not to mention that he also has a Nike tier 0 account. The shop feels very friendly and has a real nice vibe to it. If you are ever in NYC make sure you check out the shop on Broadway.

644 Broadway (at Bleecker St.)
NY, NY 10012
646-648-6285

Kith & Kin. That means friends and family. Kith also means to make known or become known in Old Scottish. When I began thinking about the concept of the store I wanted to keep things tight. I tried to create a friendly and personal environment with the highest quality footwear and attire for any occasion. I want people to come into the store and leave with a dope pair of shoes, and a feeling that they are a part of something special. My crew has been with me since the beginning and understand the importance of building relationships with each new face that walks through the door. “Just us,” that’s the idea. I want to make everyone that works in the store, purchases something in the store, or walks through the door, feel like they belong, and feel like family. My friends are my family. This is KITH. RF

Back in October we ran into the guys from Saturdays Surf in Japan and they told us that they were about to open up shop in Japan. Happy to finally see this shop come to fruition. If can’t make your way out to Japan make sure to check out their NYC location.

I got invited to visit the newly establishment Eyewear & Optician company Tina Catherine. The spot is in the heart of New York City’s Chelsea neighbourhood where they house some of the best eyewear brands, such as Thom Browne, Dita, Persol and Oliver Peoples. They also offer full optician services which is great if you ever need to get your eyes tested and fitted for some new frames. The shop is operated and owned by some real cool young guys who understand brands, fashion and style. Make sure to check them out when you are in NYC.

Tina Catherine
188 8th Avenue New York, NY 10011, United States
(646) 370-4524

Check them out and tell them that I sent you!

Thank for the love guys!

The guys over at INQMND shot some beautiful pictures of the new Haven Shop in Toronto. The pictures are nice but does not do the shop justice. The product assortment is kind of ridiculous. I felt like I was in Japan the way everything was so carefully curated. Congrats to the Haven boys for bringing great retail to Toronto.

HAVEN Toronto
145 Berkeley Street.
Toronto, ON