Pretty things. Rugged things. Tasty things. Everything鈥檚 yours for the taking at Portobello West鈥檚 Shop Local Fall Market.
If spring is about cleaning house then September is surely about repopulating those empty cabinets, cupboards and closets with things you鈥檒l never want to get rid of! Now, that can be a lot harder than you鈥檇 think, especially if you鈥檙e looking for men鈥檚 clothes and accessories. Sure, pants, shirts, meat and potatoes鈥� It sounds easy, but when you鈥檙e dealing with simple items, they need to be just right.
Whether you鈥檙e a self-proclaimed sartorialist, a dapper foodie, or are looking for a gift, is the go-to place for locally made, high-quality goods that will suit all the men in your life (including you). Here are a few of the debonair items to look forward to:
1. (Hybrid Messenger Bags)
Form meets function with Dig Leather鈥檚 handsome full size hybrid messenger/ laptop/ brief case bag. These bags are hand stitched with 5-6 oz chrome tanned leather, which means it will literally last forever. Timeless, masculine and fashionable, this is the perfect addition to any man鈥檚 daily arsenal.
2. (Socks)
For those with a fashionable instinct. Wolf Clothing鈥檚 socks are for those looking to impress, but not show-off. The brand鈥檚 aesthetic is bold, colourful and fun, all of which is underscored by a 176 needle-count and 80% combed cotton blend. They鈥檙e incredibly comfortable and perfect for those on the hunt for an elevated personal touch.
3. (Spirits)
Perfect for a man with great taste and penchant for simplicity. Dragon Mist Craft Distillery is a BC-based distillery that鈥檚 making some seriously tasty spirits. Dragon Mist Vodka and Mist Baijiu are made with wheat grown in Dawson Creek, and pure Canadian glacial water, while their Gin incorporates west coast botanicals鈥� that鈥檚 literally it.
4. (Family Clothing and Decor)
Get the whole family on-trend! Carter + Me is a lifestyle brand for kids and their parents. Their design-forward graphic t-shirts are as funny as they are fashionable. Consider this first phase of your kid鈥檚 still evolution. There鈥檚 still stuff for Mom and Dad too!
5. (Pickles)
A聽slow food revolution of little pickled pleasures. Barrelhouse Brine Pickles are locally grown, locally made and locally owned. Whether you鈥檙e topping a burger, pairing with some charcuterie or eating straight out of the bottle, their about as macho and delicious as a snack can be.
6. (Accessories)
Watershed Wax Company is a lifestyle brand dedicated to extremely durable and functional goods. Handcrafted in Squamish, their line includes canvas bags, utility rolls, canvas bags and growler holders. Their non-toxic wax will develop a well-worn and rugged patina that will change with each use and adventure, year after year.
Looking for more? Portobello West鈥檚 Fall Market happens September 16-17 at the Creekside Community Recreation Centre in the Olympic Village. For more information, visit or follow them on , and .
