VANMAG.COM MAY 2017 97k The reimagined Coach 1941
Roccasin in pink is par t sneaker,
part slipper and all homage
to the ultimate exploration
shoe. $340, coach.comj Fjällräven, that outdoorsy
Swedish juggernaut, has
always known how to
dovetail rugged with cool,
starting with their first classic
rucksack launched in 1960.
No diff erent, the down-filled
Singi three-season sleeping
bag is built for cold (extra
down on head, core and feet)
and includes leather zipper
detailing and a front pocket
for easy-to-reach items.
$450, fjallravencanada.comNOW
OPEN m As far as knife-making
traditions go, the Japanese
pretty much have the
market cornered on
strength, substance
and style, and this is no
exception. The Aogami
mini-folding knife—in
all its lightweight and
durable glory—makes
short work of whittling
marshmallow sticks. $55,
litchfieldtheshop.com
COS
18 Water St.,
cosstores.com
Why we’re excited: H&M’s high-end-fashion
sister store cracks the Vancouver market
with modern, functional pieces (think a more
tailored Oak and For t, or if Club Monaco went
to Emily Carr). Timeless classics—tops from
$19 to $135, outerwear at $115 to $450—mean
you won’t have to shell out more cash for a new
coat once the trend fades. —Christine Bortolinn This spring, Herschel unveils its new
water-resistant Albert cap in timeless
Realtree, that iconic camo print, for a
Duck Dynasty-meets-Main-Street-hipster
mash-up. $45, herschelsupply.comk Teleport to the woods with
just one whiff —the Woodland
Springs candle by Saje leaves
the concrete jungle behind
with its forest-inspired blend
of essential oils (eucalyptus,
cedarwood, peppermint) in a
soy wax base. It’s a lead-free,
bleach-free and chemical-free
scent—just the way nature
intended. $20, saje.ca