This centuries-old style never gets old. Pure silk in huge bursts of color? Possibly the best clothing tradition ever.
For a textile feast, look through Rokko Fabrics or Guru Bazaar on Fraser Street. Delicious.
Someone get this man a cigarette boat! I’m 100% sold on head-to-toe white, especially with the added zing of a sequined tee. “You made an old man very happy,” he said as I walked away. You made me happy, sir! Your style’s a total blast.
My alternative title for this post: Miami Zappa.
There is so much to say about this woman! The skirt was a dress she wore in the ’60s. She converted it to a skirt because she doesn’t like to go sleeveless anymore. At 78, she’s a retired geological engineer and an art lover who weaves tapestries in her spare time. She finds store-bought clothing hard to fit, so she makes her own. She has a city home and country home (teeming with tapestries) and she takes her creative cues from the Coast Mountains. Phew, what a stylish and interesting character!
This isn’t exactly street fashion but I had to capture the imperial splendor on display here. The day was a scorcher and these gentlemen, wrapped in layers of gilt ribbon and red cloth, attracted a small crowd on Granville Street. These Ottoman outfits inspired much Turquerie in 17th century Europe. Dazzling!
My heart leaped at the sight of this woman! She looks so relaxed and gutsy at the same time. Bold lipstick, bold specs and bold toes combined with a subdued gray outfit — it’s the perfect mellow-bold mix.
Not to play favorites but she was one of my best subjects yet. At the end of our session, we had a should-we-hug-or-should-we-handshake moment. We hugged!
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This woman was an Avon Lady in the late ’60s. With the iconic pink smock and a case full of talcs, she kept housewives dewy-fresh! Her bob with fringe is my favorite hairstyle for white-haired women. I’ve seen it a few times now and it’s a winning coif for sure.
This is the way the umbrella was meant to be used: as a quaint little hideaway on a hot summer’s day. Looking gorgeous for her 78th birthday lunch, this woman shared a fashion tip with me. When someone disapproves of your style, push on! Just say to yourself, “To heck with it,” and go about the business of looking good.
So, so tender. This woman was visiting her husband in the hospital on Father’s Day, so she decked out in head-to-toe purple to cheer him up a bit. Purple = passion!
Everyone looks like a starlet under the glow of the neon bowling pin on Commercial Drive. This woman is one of the senior contributors to Lester’s Army Magazine and we were out to celebrate the magazine’s third issue. Congrats Lester!
This woman is waiting for her ride outside the VAG, looking sharp in an all-black pantsuit. Her hot pink frames, shirt and color-block scarf are the sartorial equivalent to my favorite type of woman: bright, fun and a little sassy.