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Legends of autumn outfitting, Penfield was established in Hudson, Massachusetts in 1975. Penfield garments are designed to stand up to the demands of the New England climate, sheltering you anywhere the wind blows or rain falls - making the brand a perfect fit for the wet western shores of Victoria, British Columbia.

All ready arrived and selling through at both Still Life For Him & For Her, a second delivery from the outdoor legends at Penfield has arrived to keep you accessorized as the early autumn turns to late autumn and eventually to winter. As tough and rugged as their outerwear, Penfield Accessories For Him & For Her will help to keep your heads, necks and gear dry and warm throughout autumn and winter 2011. We've received Penfield autumn tuques, scarves, backpacks, satchels and caps - available at both Still Life For Him & For Her. Click through the images above to see what's arrived.

Also available now at Still Life For Him: The Penfield Ottawa Multi Pocket Parka in Cobalt Blue. The Ottawa is the perfect choice for serious outdoor exploration. Functional details, breathable yet resistant fabric and plenty of room for storage make this jacket a great all-rounder. Featuring a fully adjustable peaked hood, waist cinch and a double closure front storm flap, The Ottawa provides comfort in a number of situations. The seven front utility pockets provide plenty of storage, while a large poachers pocket on the back is perfect for those bulkier items.

Just in time for a spell of bad weather, Penfield has arrived at Still Life For Him & For Her this weekend. Legends of autumn outfitting, Penfield was established in Hudson, Massachusetts in 1975. Penfield garments are designed to stand up to the demands of the New England climate, sheltering you anywhere the wind blows or rain falls. Penfield garments are made by people who know and love the outdoors. Fashion, function, practicality and durability are the key elements incorporated into every design they manufacture. Penfield will protect you in a variety of weather conditions, and give you years of superior performance. Reasons like these have made Penfield an ideal fit for Victoria, BC and specifically all of us at Still Life For Him & For Her. Always a strong line of garments For Him this time of year, we're happy to introduce some pieces For Her to stay sheltered from the Vancouver Island storms.

We've received coats, shirting and accessories from each of the three divisions within the Penfield family that represent the brand in it's entirety. The Penfield Classic line has been relied on since 1975 for performance, quality and reliability in a wide range of conditions, a fusion of fashion and function, that is not out of place wherever you choose to take it. The Penfield Trailwear label was created in the 1970's - it is a range that symbolizes the heritage and quality of those early years and the spirit of what Penfield still stands for. With an emphasis on contemporary design the Penfield Black Bear Collection offers a mix of technical and premium fabrics on classic Penfield silhouettes alongside more fashion forward styles.

Flip through the images above and to the right to see all Penfield Autumn 2011 styles currently available For Him & For Her. With the weather hinting at a turn for the colder & wetter, don't sleep on some of these outerwear styles as we've all ready seen some get snapped up this weekend.

as a spring deluge of rain continues to coat the garden city with water - we're seeing a lot of tourists & victorians alike scampering from awning to awning along johnson street trying to keep dry on their way to still life. so we thought we'd list a few basic spring essentials for living in victoria: once you've understood the benefit of a waxed jacket or well-made rubber boots, rainfall warnings will be an invitation for adventure, rather than a suggestion for reclusion.

waxed cotton, as the name suggests, is a cotton impregnated with a paraffin based wax, woven into the cloth, originating from the sailing industry in scotland. early mariners noticed that wet sails were more efficient than dry sails, but due to their weight slowed the vessel down. from the 15th century, mariners applied fish oils and grease to their heavy sailcloth, out of the worn remnants of which they cut waterproof capes to keep themselves dry (the precursor to the classic fisherman's slicker). the result was efficient sailing with dry, lighter sails in wet weather, and drier sailors.

this spring at still life we have a variety of waxed cotton outerwear from some of our strongest brands for both the men & women of the harbour city hoping to stay dry on these wet, west coast days. all these coats are lightweight for spring, but treated with similar paraffin based waxes to keep rain away through the remainder of the spring:

• penfield (hudson, massachusetts) - named after the birthplace of the penfield label, their hudson wax cloth is a densely woven fabric with a blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton, making the material not only windproof but also extremely durable. the surface is water-repellent whilst still allowing for breathability and moisture wicking. available for spring: the women's anoka overcoat in heritage blue, the men's sconset khaki trail jacket & the men's hooded lockwood field jacket.
• fjallraven - (örnsköldsvik, sweden) - clothing, outerwear and even tents are produced using a fabric from fjallraven called g-1000. the densely woven fabric (65% polyester, 35% cotton) makes the material windproof, 'mosquitoproof' and extremely hard wearing. thanks to impregnation from fjallraven's greenland wax (a beeswax/paraffin blend) it is also extremely water resistent. the high-strength fabric wicks moisture effectively away from the body and is ideal for an active outdoor life. available for spring: the men's oban jacket in light green.
• ben sherman (brighton, england) - drawing inspiration from the functional utility of the scout movement and blending it with the collegiate aesthetic of early 60's americana, ben sherman spring 2011 offers a 'blue collar twist on practical preppy' with their waxed cotton anorak. dark navy with white ties & leather detail, the nautical-inspired anorak features an 'emergency orange' vest lining for added warmth in the cold wet, easily removable when moving into warmer spring and summer months. available for spring: the men's waxed cotton anorak in navy.
• dunderdon (gothenburg, sweden) - since 1997, dunderdon has been sweden’s most innovative workwear company. Founded by carpenter per-ivan hagberg, the mission at dunderdon has always been to create clothing for craftsmen who appreciate superior construction and smart design. with a strong history of wearable, functional working garments, dunderdon waxed outerwear are some of our strongest and most coveted. available for spring: the women's lj65 compact twill waxed spring parka in burnt orange, the women's lj21 compact twill long hooded waxed jacket in navy and the men's j64 waxed canvas carcoat in dark navy.
• tretorn (helsingborgs, sweden) - in 1891 tretorn was founded by johan dunker, setting the stage for one of the most enduring success stories born from the late industrial revolution. dunker’s company produced 39,000 pairs of rubber boots in 1892 - just two years later, the number rose to 206,000. almost overnight, everyone from villagers to military personnel were wearing tretorn rubber boots, and the quality of tretorn footwear is recognized as the best in sweden, denmark and germany. available for spring: women's skerry rain boots in yellow and navy, men's skerry rain boots in olive and men's strala short rain boots in black.

if you're a victoria local, you know the rain doesn't last for days on end. so as soon as you can find a break in the weather, sneak downtown and visit us at still life to get you outfitted for the rain in style.

a hotly anticipated arrival today at still life with boxes & boxes of massachusetts' own penfield rolling in through the doors at 551 johnson street. in a retail fashion industry teaming with fashion brands trying their hand at buzzword styles like "rustic", "outdoor" & "americana" we find solace with penfield in that they're a rustic, outdoor, american brand that has been producing wearable, quality garments for the past 35 years. not looking to bank on current trends, penfield fires on all cylinders season after season and results in tight, affordable collections that are both extremely wearable and ideal for victoria, british columbia and our outdoor adventure lifestyle and climate.

after just 3 seasons carrying penfield at still life, they're seasonal deliveries have quickly become some of our most sought after garments with the men of victoria thanks in part to the brand's extremely dependable nature. moving into spring 2011 we see the arrival of classic penfield polo & tee shirts, perfectly executed chambray & hickory striped shirting, strong knitwear in cardigans & hoodies & hudson waxcloth outwear from the brand with pair of rugged backpacks & laptop bags.

not a brand that tends to stick around on the still life shelves for too long, selling through units even before the garments have been priced, penfield is here just in time for these last few days of spring break 2011.

established in massachusetts in 1975, penfield has built a reputation for making extremely high quality jackets, fleece and outerwear. penfield garments are designed to shelter you from the storm anywhere wind blows of rain falls, so their new england design applies perfectly to our wet west coast climate.

autumn 2009 was the start of still life's relationship with the massachusetts-based brand and we've been going strong with a variety of styles through the seasons since. their on-point workwear styles that are the genuine article rather than an attempt to cash in on modern trends give their pieces the authenticity that we appreciate. our first batch of penfield for autumn 2010 sees the arrival of some strong chambray shirting, styled knit hoods, rugged accessories and the kasson waxed field parka with hood and hunting pouch (waterproof & ideal for vancouver island).

penfield moves fast through the doors at still life, so give us a ring if there's something you're expecting and we'll see what we've still got.

this sunshine - seriously! can you believe it!? 18°C in the victoria inner harbour in the middle of may. absolutely perfect!

our post this morning gave any victorians visiting the mainland this beautiful weekend a destination to visit and items to seek out, but what about all you CRD faithful staying in the garden city catching all the sun this weekend? we've got ideas! this weekend will definitely be dominated by visits to the beachfronts and parks in and around the capital region, and a certain swap meet that you will most definitely find mr matt and mr jordan of still life scouring in the early hours of sunday morning.

we wanted to outline some of the essential summer pieces we've got in store right now that will ensure a weekend getaway/hideout in style. for our girls we've got a great batch of bensimon sneakers to dress with your summer dresses or cropped summer jeans. our lily & jae spring collection is looking incredible with some of the new pieces jude delivered last week, and topped off with a cute brixton summer hat her denim dresses are adorable. our still life men have their pick of the litter with the amazing pieces we've got available moving into the warmer months. a full selection of ray-ban sunglasses to keep your eyes hidden behind their dark shades while you're at the beach, and fjällräven backpacks that can fit beachwear, beers, and all your other secret stuffs while you're riding around town on your bike wearing your official new summer shoe from native.

we'll be spinning our favorite new records over the weekend from jonsi (go), broken social scene (forgiveness rock record), lcd soundsystem (this is happening) and sharon jones & the dap kings (i learned the hard way) so come down and say hi if you're staying local this weekend!

spring has officially arrived at still life with the arrival of american outdoor brand, penfield. we had a successful first season with penfield in autumn and the spring collection is guaranteed to perform well for us in an outdoor climate like vancouver island. 

established in massachusetts in 1975, penfield has built a reputation for making extremely high quality jackets, fleece and outerwear. penfield garments are designed to shelter you from the storm anywhere wind blows of rain falls, so their new england design applies perfectly to our wet west coast climate. 

as the weather improves in victoria we're getting outside more and more: dog-parks, hiking trails, beach adventures & bike rides take up most our free time these days. if you're looking for some inspiration to get you out of the house, into some penfield spring gear and into the wild, check out our friend tj watt's vancouver island photography at utopiaphoto.ca.