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I WISH THEY MADE THIS FOR GIRLS Vol.10 | Charlotte

Vincent — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:34:27 +0000

“The amount of times I’ve actually heard a girl say “I WISH THEY MADE THIS FOR GIRLS” when looking at boys’ clothes goes beyond memory. From that quote, I’ve begun a little Photo Series project with some of the most gorgeous women in my life. Done right, the series should have that inexplicable umph most guys feel when waking up and seeing a girl in his t-shirt and boxers. Dressed in my clothes, they will, one by one be featured on the blog.”

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Charlotte – Visvim 101 Jacket / Muji T-shirt / Goro’s Pendant and Ring

check out her photoblog here: charlotteratel.tumblr.com

Manitobah | The Storyboot | Part 1

Vincent — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:24:02 +0000

The previous post was a prelude to a more extensive and in depth look into a project that I am proud to be documenting. I could start by writing about the company, give a generic introduction to the project and call it something abhorrent like “Canada’s best kept secret”, fortunately that’s not how we do things around here; I will however, retrace my day spent with members of the Cree Nation in Norway House, a small rural community north of Lake Winnipeg. Enough. Let’s flip the cover. Sometime last week, I was flown out to Winnipeg along with a few other media-related invitees to meet Sean McCormick, founder and CEO of Manitobah Mukluks (more on Sean & Manitobah Mukluks in Part 2 of the Visual Essay).

The first thing I noticed is a contagious passion and sympathy in regards to the dying tradition of aboriginal art. In fact, Aboriginal art does not receive the recognition nor value it truly deserves especially when we think of the numerous companies mass-producing replica moccasins and mukluks, selling them dirt cheap, making it impossible for the aboriginal community’s lack of brand identity to compete and market their goods in a postmodern shopper’s world… Which brings us to the matter at hand; Sean has developed the Storyboot project in which Manitobah Mukluks commissions aboriginal craft-artists to hand cut, sew & embroider Mukluk boots in the method they were always meant to be made. Not only is it a means to revive the art but also as a way to give back what is deserved to the native community.

The premise of our journey was to visit Norway House and meet one of the artists contributing to the collection of one-off’s. We were lucky enough to have time to roam around the town which gave us a glimpse into the social imperfections making the Storyboot project that much more relevant when in situ.

At last, we get to observe each needle and thread meticulously puncture the freshly smoked deer hide; it’s a visually mind-numbing experience similar to watching the timelapse of an architectural build site. We sat in the room for a while, asked her questions about her past, about the community but most importantly about the art of handcraft and how it is bringing the Cree nation together.

This isn’t nearly the end of our journey nor is it the conclusion to my visual essay. We have yet to see the arms holding up the curtains, the people sweating to make project’s like this possible, a less romantic but equally pertinent side of the company. Hold tight we’ll wrap up the dichotomy in a few days.

Packed

Vincent — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:19:21 +0000

My buddy Adam started a new content based website (IAMPACKED.com)… not exactly breaking new grounds. Geared toward travelers, it’s more of a refreshing twist to the “whats in my bag” flux. It’s nice to see what people like mr. Gibbs and mr. Marshal pack as their travel essentials. Go submit!

Here’s my submission:

I WISH THEY MADE THIS FOR GIRLS Vol. 9 | Masha

Vincent — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:00:12 +0000

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Masha – Arc’teryx Veilance Jacket / Visvim Striped Oxford Shirt

Visvim Lhamo Folk

Vincent — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:17:18 +0000

These Lhamo Folks belong to my brother; he’s a master at capturing texture and details in his photos… We’re cooking up a new project together, hold tight.

Room Scents

Vincent — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:29:18 +0000

I am a sucker for anything that has to do with room scents. I find it to be a fundamental detail most people forget when designing a space. I am most efficient when I work with the soothing smell of a good candle. These are a few of my favorites: wtaps Agape air refreshener, visvim Blaise Mautin room spray, retaw Clooney candle & supreme incense. Honorable mentions to Baxter’s Black Jasmin candle, and A.P.C.’s Fleur D’Oranger candle.

Lost Shots From Japan

Vincent — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:55:15 +0000

Lost Shots II

Vincent — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:14:51 +0000

off to JFK

Vincent — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:33:55 +0000

Apologies for the lack of updates for the passed month, but I promise there alot of great things to come…notably some of the actual work I did in Japan…

It’s always a pleasure to go to New York; I’ll be there til monday for a very exciting project – more on that later… Those who have my contact info, let’s grub.

Visvim Canvas Bifold Wallet

Vincent — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:33:22 +0000

F/W 2010 – from FIL Kyoto