Monday, October 31, 2011

Indigo Hands



Nudie Jeans Holiday collection was inspired by the artisans who still hand dye yarns with indigo the way it has been done for 1000 years. These tradesman wear their "indigo hands" as a mark of pride.

The Nudie indigo hands collection includes several innovative dry finishes. Including Thin Finn Liquid Indigo, a flat coated wet feel denim, Slim Jim 46 Dips, a super crispy denim created by dipping the yarn in indigo 46 times and Sharp Bengt Anniversary Wash, whose denim is treated with a laser to produce a pixelated texture.

Check out the pics below and in store now!






     

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Naked & Famous Meet and Greet




Join us on Thursday October 20th for a special meet and greet with Naked & Famous designer Brandon Svarc! 
Brandon will demonstrate the fine art of Denim Origami, give us a preview of upcoming products and share his passion for rare Japanese denim!



Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Bespoken FW11








British brand Bespoken draws on 123 years of heritage in creating it's AW11 collection. 
Founded by descendants of the world famous Turnbull & Asser tailors, Bespoken is a modern take on old world craftsmanship.
This fall's collection was inspired by 1940's naval uniforms and features heavy tweeds, chunky knits and boiled wool.
Check out the video below for more.

     
BESPOKEN // Fall.Winter 2011 from Bespoken on Vimeo.




BESPOKEN Presentation - Making of. from Bespoken on Vimeo.




Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Velour AW11



Velour AW11 has arrived.
Inheritance is the theme this season with a nod back to nostalgia and Swedish heritage.
Velour has inherited a love for effortless style that transcends time. This is apparent in their textured button down shirts, winter weight chino's, luxurious cable knits and tweed blazers that would be as at home in 1940's as today. This fall the colours are inspired by nature, with burnt orange, olive and camel featuring prominently.
Check out the men's collection here and in store now!    




Thursday, September 22, 2011

Pendleton Portland Collection


Pendleton's Portland Collection has arrived.

For those of you not familiar, Pendleton Woolen Mills is a true American heritage brand,founded in 1909 in Pendleton Oregon and still family owned today.

This exclusive capsule collection was created by the Portland based design team of Nathaniel Crissman, Rachel Turk and John Blasioli.
In a recent ELLE magazine, The Portland Collection designers described a visit to the Pendleton Woolen Mills archives:
   
  Escorted through rigid security that included a fingerprint-activated lock and a steel cage door, the trio were ushered into a room filled with hundred-year-old garments that had been frozen and thawed to preserve against moths. “It was a treasure trove of old fabrics, designs and advertisements,” Turk, 30, recalls.  “We just had our minds blown and got all inspired,” says Crissman, also 30, “and went straight to the sketchbook.” 





Friday, September 9, 2011

Libertine Libertine !!


Introducing Libertine Libertine!!
Founded in Copenhagen by friends Rasmus Bak, Pernille Schwarz and Peter Munch Ovesen, this Danish brand "strives to stimulate the creative soul without restrictions".
Notable for their distinctive details, Libertine Libertine puts a playful twist on effortless classics.








Thursday, September 1, 2011

Arc'teryx Veilance



We are proud to welcome Arc'teryx Veilance to Leo Boutique.
Vancouver Canadian made Arc'teryx is world renown for it's outdoor technical clothing, and the exclusive Veilance division is their urban collection. 
By using patented watertight zippers, next generation Gortex and laminated fabrics in a modern classic silhouette, Arc'teryx Veilance has redefined outdoor city gear.






Thvm Atelier

Thvm Atelier has arrived at Leo. 
Founded by husband and wife duo Brian Kim & Olga Nazarova, Thvm is a creative collective based in Los Angeles California. By collaborating with artists, musicians and photographers they have created a denim collection and magazine (Thvm Rag) for like minded individuals.
  







Saturday, August 6, 2011

Naked & Famous AW11





Naked & Famous has dropped!
The 22oz Elephant 2 Selvedge, Left Hand Twill Selvedge and Blanket Lined Denim have just arrived!


AW11 L.A.M.B


AW11 LAMB has arrived!
This fall's collection draws from Gwen's many sides, by referencing six different looks, including Buffalo Girls, London Mods and OC Glam.       
Notable pieces include the "snow leopard" print scarf top and Maxi Coats. 
Check out the following backstage footage and drop by the store to see the new arrivals in person!

      




Saturday, June 25, 2011

Austra - Feel It Break




 Austra's amazing debut EP - Feel it Break- has dropped, and our friends at Vos Factory have been kind enough to send us a few copies. 
We will be drawing three lucky Leo Boutique Twitter followers at the end of the month.
So check out Austra's website here...and then head over to our twitter page and get following for your chance to win a copy!


  

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Charlotte Hosten



Jewelry and accessories designer Charlotte Hosten has just arrived at Leo. Born in Belgium and raised in Montreal, Hosten began designing jewelry at the tender age of 15. Her designs are characterized by a unique mix of textiles and shiny bits. check out the pics below or click the link for more info.








Thursday, June 2, 2011

10 Years in Calgary!

This April marked our ten year anniversary in Calgary! To celebrate this important milestone, we have just completed a remodel which incorporates reclaimed wood and antique elements to create a warm and intimate experience.  
 A big thank you to all of our loyal clientele for your continued support!




 


Saturday, April 9, 2011

What Goes Around Comes Around

What Goes Around Comes Around has arrived at Leo!
World renown for their vintage inspired collections, WGACA references their own extensive archive of rare antique garments to create new classics.  
This seasons collection was inspired by 1970's Paris in all it's bohemian beauty. Read more here. 






Thursday, April 7, 2011

Opening Ceremony SS11 Collection

We are pleased to Introduce the women's Opening Ceremony Spring Collection to Leo!
Inspired by the French Riviera, this spring collection has an effortless feminine quality. 
Check out the pics below.








   

Introducing Beau Coops





Hailing from Australia, Beau Coops is the brainchild of the very talented Carrie Cooper.
 Coops as her friends took to calling her, was the former shoe designer for Alexander Mcqueen, Bernard Willhelm and Ksubi.
With her namesake collection, she has taken a deconstructed aproach, utilizing cutouts and mixed textures with an ultra clean asthetic.
Exclusively at Leo!      

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Beware Wear






Ksubi's Beware Wear collection has dropped!

This seasons collection plays with sheer details by using perforated suede, gauzy knits and see through jersey.

Check out the look book here.

Naked Spring

Naked & Famous Spring has dropped.

Once again the boys at N&F have blown us away with the most innovative and rare Japanese denim.
Also, this season we have introduced the raw leather Card Holder, Japanese fleece Slim Guy Hoody and colored Oxford Slim Guy Shirts.

Check out the pics below and in store now!


 










Saturday, March 5, 2011

Levis X Opening Ceremony

Leo is proud to present the latest collaboration between Opening Ceremony and Levis. This capsule collection includes super light weight chambray jeans modeled after the 1975 505's and chambray popover jacket with hood. Check out the video below produced by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for Opening Ceremony.