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in 1891 tretorn was founded by henry dunker in helsingborg, sweden, setting the stage for one of the most enduring success stories born from the late industrial revolution. dunker's devotion to both business and his "extended family" of employees is legendary. well ahead of his time, he offered his work force free health care and instituted day-care and a kindergarten on-site. not surprisingly, this foundation of good will and good work continues to bear impressive results.

rich in heritage, tretorn's past is important to what the brand is today. From the early days as a tire maker to its glory days as the shoe of choice for avid tennis players, the past provides an authentic framework for everything that defines tretorn. and it is with this foundation that tretorn ensures its commitment to high quality rubber manufacturing for generations to come.

our sell through on tretorn is always exciting and fast. heading into the last weekend before school starts for 2010 we were thrilled to see boxes & boxes of tretorn boots come through the doors at still life this morning. we're offering our girls two styles to head back to school with: the classic skerry vinter in a sassafrass brown (more burgandy than brown) as well as the beautiful and tall skerry reslig in an autumnal olive. still open until 8pm on fridays we'll be open regular store ours throughout the long weekend.

rvca mens & womens fall styles have arrived strong at still life boutique. the california skate/surf/fashion brand always fills out our racks nicely with well-priced, well-designed casual streetwear for our victoria friends & family.

the women's side shapes up with some beautiful muddy blues, browns & merlots balanced against muted greys & mauves. a great break of drapey casual tops as well as cute fit sweaters & tops with collegiate inspiration make going back to school affordable & well-styled. for the men we've continued with a killer selection of the rvca aritst series graphic tees, a great long sleeve polo with woven neck detail, a wool bomber jacket, khaki field jacket and the classic romero jean in both denim and a brown stretch corduroy.

offering the perfect footwear for the modern young urban man, clae shoes have found a home at still life boutique over the past year and we're happy to have the autumn/winter 2010 selection now available in store.

we always have a tough time when it comes down to placing orders for clae as the entire line is always so good. we end up having to look at what are our obvious, undeniable favorites and regrettably trim the rest from the list. this autumn we're fully stocked in four styles ranging from low to high tops with both suades, nubuck leathers canvas and wools making up our first fall drop:

• with a simple yet elegant design that defies definition with each step, the ellington (in walnut suade & brick) delivers sophistication without pretension. built on a solid yet subtle rubber sole that brings flexibilty and comfort, the ellington is a celebration of both style and substance.
• explore the world around you in the rugged, yet refined character of the khan (in grizzly nubuck leather). robust, pull up bootleather and a versatile, removable ankle strap are ready for anything. built on a modern cupsole construction the khan provides added comfort with a custom footbed and leather lined interior. for work, play, walking, running and everything else you can imagine.
• with its deceptively simple lines and smooth casual styling, the mcqueen (in charcoal grey wool) is the anti-hero shoe. it revisits the classic desert boot, but aids and assists both the great escape and the getaway with its custom footbed and modern rubber sole. crafted in fine wool with unexpected details the mcqueen epitomizes the quintessential cool of the west. put pedal to the metal and speed through a sea of sand.
• like a brother to the ellington, strayhorn (in black) delivers a seemingly basic form with quiet confidence in shape and function. these mid-tops lend an air of charm with a splash of sophistication without missing a beat.

OH-MY-GOODNESS! we are happy to announce the much-anticipated arrival of native shoes autumn/winter 2010 to still life boutique!

these injection-molded eva shoes were the most talked/tweeted/buzzed about brand in las vegas last week when matt, kim & jordan hit the tradeshows & streets. desired & designed in vancouver our good friend damian has hit the nail on the head by turning classic modern footwear silhouettes into the perfect west coast shoe. spring/summer 2010 was the first season native shoes were available anywhere, and after blowing up online across north america, europe and japan, they weren't available anywhere!

native shoe's motto is keep it lite and that's exactly what they're doing moving forward with their second season. offering new colourways for their instant-classic styles the jefferson, the miller and the corrado, the name of the game with native shoes is colour. autumn/winter 2010 sees native shoes introduce a couple of brand new styles including the much-hyped fitzsimmons street-hiker boot! this thing is sick: impossibly-light eva molded to replicate the classic urban hikers of the 1970's these boots come laced up with a neoprine socky in the boot for total water-wearability.

easy to walk, beachcomb, bike or swim with, native shoes were made for coastal climates like victoria & vancouver, so come down to still life boutique this weekend during the johnson st fest and keep it lite with native shoes for fall.

comune was formed from the idea that there will always be people in the world who not only embrace the rawnes and imperfections of everyday life but use it to creative push the boundaries of what's possible in skateboarding, fashion, art and music in their own way. comune's goal is to provide clothing that reflects such a lifestyle of carefree idealism and to support the people that choose to live it.

autumn/winter 2010 marks the debut of comune in victoria at still life boutique. we're really excited to fill up an entire display rack with a full offering from the california post-skate/fashion brand. from affordably-priced denim and chinos to clean (though detailed) chambrays, shirts & jackets, comune fits in well at the shop offering a modern fashion look at a killer price point. we're excited to start seeing our men's side fill out as fall fashion continues to arrive at the shop, with more expected throughout this week leading up to the begining of september.

here's a preview of the fantastic range of items being offered by our dear friends at nudie jeans co for fall/winter 2010. by the looks of it we'll be seeing some rich, dark, heavy-dyed denim, garments & accessories from the swedish jeans company to take us into the cooler months.

typically at still life we stick to the classic, raw/untreated denim that nudie does so well - but after seeing some of these options back in january in nyc and checking them out again here styled and layed out in a proper collection, the washed out/treated offerings are looking mighty tempting! matt & jordan have been rocking their treated/washed out nudies a heap this summer and the look is dead on.

stay tuned for more aw2010 previews on the blog and on our facebook page.

ps: happy canada day

ken diamond consists of our vancouver friends ken diamond and jolene eeuwes. ken began to work with leather in the late 90's and established ken diamond in 2003. jolene has a background in couture fashion and joined the company in 2007. together the pair creates simple, high-quality leather goods with classic designs, made entirely by hand in their vancouver studio. they view leatherwork is a dying art, and work tirelessly at keeping the traditional craft alive while using modern techniques to keep their works simple and minimal.

we are very excited to finally offer ken diamond pieces at still life. the only brand worth cutting into the well loved still life front desk for. these pieces need to be seen, so come down and check out in the new display. custom orders are available on a limited basis.

inspired by classic, casual silhouettes, but made with the lightest and most comfortable material available, native shoes are the best of both worlds. footwear for the future done in the style of everything we've ever loved about shoe design. you can slip them on for a quick stroll, throw them into your backpack for a day at the beach or keep them on hand for après. our aesthetic is relaxed, flexible and active. native shoes is footwear for anybody, anywhere, anytime.

we've just received our second batch of vancouver's native shoes for summer 2010. now available at still life we're offering the jefferson (in india blue, jiffy black and shell white) the miller (in jiffy black, pigeon grey and torch red) and the corrado (in buccaneer brown and shell white).

danish brand matinique, established by niels matinsen in 1973, has been creating traditionally-inspired menswear with modern fits for almost 30 years.

split into two distinct divisions, matinique offers casual male styling with their blue label, and more formal menswear with their classic black label. with a distinct focus on tailoring & fits, matinique has been known in the past as matinique: the shirt maker - but spring/summer 2010 at still life sees matinique offering timeless classics including basic chinos, shirts and blazers as well as killer linen shorts and tees.

currently in the process of expanding worldwide, matinique traveled all the way to new york for spring/summer 2010 with spanish model and tom ford muse, jon kortajarena.