3 cool fashion collaborations from Vancouver brands

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The products: Roots x Section 35 | Jillian Harris x Smash & Tess | On x Loewe | Blue Ruby x Cause We Care Foundation

Why we love it: The fashion collaborations are coming fast these days. And we’re here for it, especially when said partnerships feature local names.

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Indigenous fashion designer Justin Jacob Louis has partnered with Canadian brand Roots to create a capsule collection of pieces said to be inspired by the Cree community, Indigenous craftsmanship, and the designer’s background in sports.

The collection features a few clothing pieces, including a hoodie and Louis’ spin on the iconic Roots varsity jacket, as well as a curated selection of leather goods.

“The most rewarding part of this process, and any design experience I’m involved in, is being able to watch something you conceptualized in your mind physically come to life,” Louis, the founder and creative director of Section 35, said. “I hope this collection is something that resonates with people and that everyone appreciates the thought and craftsmanship that went into the creation of the collection.”

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B.C. lifestyle influencer Jillian Harris has teamed up again with Vancouver-based brand Smash + Tess, this time to create a cute summer capsule collection.

Dubbed the Boardwalk Collection, the release features a sweet shorts romper and the perfect summer maxi dress, each design available in a selection of prints and in sizes 3XS to 4X.

In other fashion collab news (while not local but still buzzworthy) athletic wear brand On has teamed up again with Spanish fashion house Loewe to release a fitness-fashion collection for men and women.

The release, which includes outerwear, tees, sweaters and more, was designed to merge ‘high performance’ with ‘high fashion.’ Footwear fans will be pleased to note the On x Loewe collection also includes a new version of the popular Cloudtilt sneaker.

And Vancouver-based foundation Cause We Care has released its latest collection with Blue Ruby jewelry, adding to the pair’s 11-year strong partnership that has raised more than $1 million for local single mothers and their children.

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Titled Reimagined Classics, the collection features 14-karat gold fill and sterling silver bead bracelets and necklaces along with blue crystals and gemstones. Full proceeds from the sale of the designs, which are priced from $45-$225, go to Cause We Care and its programs.

The price: Assorted

The retailers: Roots | Smashtess.com | On.com | Blueruby.com

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