New Desigual for men for 2013 fall-winter

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This is the Bleached Me men’s shirt by Desigual, one of the coolest shirts ever made.

We’ve just got an early shipment of Desigual for men for fall-winter 2013, including a new coat called “Fonk” with a zip-out wool lining, a denim shirt called Stars Spangled and a polo called Marbello (see photos below). We’ll have more from Desigual’s men’s line arriving next month.

Angel Vancouver has the largest selection of Desigual clothing in Vancouver for men, women and kids. Click here to have a look at more of Desigual’s spring/summer 2013 collection we have in stock at our store.

Angel Vancouver continues its 35 percent-off sale this week on select Desigual items to celebrate our store’s 35th year in business. We have new arrivals for women and kids of Desigual fall-winter 2013 clothing.

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we might be able to order it in and ship it to you.Desigual.swiss.pants.$174

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This is Desigual’s men’s shirt called Bleached Me for fall-winter 2013.

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Desigual.Napolean.Tshirt.men.$99

Desigual Napolean T-shirt, $99.

Desigual.Marbello.polo.men.fall.$114 Desigual.Stars.Spangled.shirt.men.fall.2013 Desigual.Fonk.jacket.fall.winter.2013.angelvancouver.com

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Angel Vancouver is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. Our store is on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, which is where Vancouver began. The photo above, taken in 1886, shows the location of our store.

Today’s video features an Archie Bell & the Drells song called The Tighten Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agclATD-zX.

Yes, that is the Three Stooges at the start of the video, which features three twirling girls from the 1950s.

Click on angelvancouver at the top of page to see earlier posts.

Desigual’s slogan this season is La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool)!

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Canada’s former Gov.-General is an Angel customer (with video)

former.governor_general_michaelle_jeanThe former Governor-General of Canada, Michaelle Jean, popped into Angel Vancouver this weekend while in Gastown. She bought one of my hand-painted items for a family member — I can’t say what it was because it might be a surprise gift.

Mme. Jean is a beautiful woman who was dressed in a blue jacket from Ottawa, much like the one she is wearing in the photo at left. She obviously has great taste. She was Canada’s Governor General from 2005 to 2010. She is currently UNESCO Special Envoy for Haiti. She was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and immigrated to Canada with her family in 1968, fleeing a dictatorial regime.

A former journalist who had her own TV show in Quebec, she spent her early career actively involved in establishing a network of emergency shelters for battered women in Quebec. She also runs the Foundation Michaelle Jean, whose aim is to  “equip disadvantaged youth with the tools and drive to ignite change in their communities through the arts.”

Meanwhile, Angel Vancouver continues its 35 percent-off sale this week on select Desigual items to celebrate our store’s 35th year in business. We have new arrivals from the Desigual spring-summer 2013 line that came last week, and we have also received an early shipment of Desigual fall-winter 2013 clothing.

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we might be able to order it in and ship it to you.

Angel  also specializes in custom hand-painted shirts. We ship worldwide.

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Angel Vancouver is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. Our store is on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, which is where Vancouver began. The photo above, taken in 1886, shows the location of our store.

Click on angelvancouver at the top of page to see earlier posts.

Desigual’s slogan this season is La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool)!

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First of Desigual collection from fall/winter 2013 has arrived

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“Itsthename” dress by French couturier Christian Lacroix for Desigal
Fall-winter 2013 collection.Now at angel vancouver 

We’ve just received our first shipment from the Desigual fall-winter 2013 collection. Below is a sampling of the new arrivals for women and kids, including new styles designed by Christian Lacroix.  The new fall 2013 men’s line are expected to arrive soon, so stay tuned — there’s still more to show you in the coming days.

Angel Vancouver has the largest selection of Desigual clothing in Vancouver for men, women and kids. Click here to have a look at more of Desigual’s spring/summer 2013 collection we have in stock at our store.

Angel is also having a 35 percent-off sale this week on select Desigual items to celebrate our store’s 35th year in business.

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we might be able to order it in and ship it to you.

Angel  also specializes in custom hand-painted shirts. We ship worldwide.

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Angel Vancouver is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. Our store is on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, which is where Vancouver began. The photo above, taken in 1886, shows the location of our store.

Click on angelvancouver at the top of page to see earlier posts.

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Desigual “Serena” dress. $154. Fall-winter 2013 collection.

Desigual.TS.Dolly.$99.fall

Desigual “Dolly” T-shirt. $99. Fall-winter 2013 collection.

Desigual.TS.Selene.$99.fall

Desigual “Selene” T-shirt. $99.

Desigual.Arth.dress.$174.zip.front.fall

Desigual “Aretha” dress. $174.

Desigual.Betty.dress.$134.fall

Desigual “Betty” dress, $134

Desigual.Poxia.dress.$164.fall.2013

Desigual “Poxia” dress, $164.

Desigual.Mummy.shirt.$99.fall2013

Desigual “Mummy” shirt, $99.

Desigual.TS.Turquosh.$114.fall2013

Desigual “Turquosh” T-shirt, $114.

Desigual.Farsi.skirt.$104.fall2013

Desigual skirt, $104.

Desigual.Ocala.skirt.$144.fall2013

Desigual “Ocala” skirt, $144.

Desigual.Anna.Laura.sweater.$124.fall

Desigual “Anna Laura” sweater. $124.

Desigual.Eleonor.sweater.$114.fall2013

Desigual “Eleonor” sweater, $114.

Desigual.Lesga.sweater.$99.Keso.leggings.fall.women

Desigual “Lesga” sweater, $99, Keso leggings.

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Desigual “Itsthename” dress by Christian Lacroix for Desigual.

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“Alma” T by Christian Lacroix for Desigual.

Desigual.Arth.dress.$174.zip.front.fall

Desigual “Aretha” dress. $174.

Desigual.TS.Yanra.$99.fall2013

Desigual “Yanra” T-shirt. $99.

Desigual.Marbello.polo.men.fall.$114

Marbello polo shirt for men, $114.

Desigual.Lesliette.sweater.$144.fall.2013

Desigual “Lesliette” sweater, $144

Desigual.kids.Tshirt.fall.$54.and.kids.leggings.$39

Desigual kids T-shirt ($54), leggings ($39).

Desigual.kids.fall.TS.Acevedo.$64.and.Karak.leggings.$39

Acevedo T-shirt ($64), Karak leggings ($39).

Desigual.Napolean.Tshirt.men.$99

Desigual “Napoleon” T-shirt for men, $99

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Desigual backpack for kids, fall 2013

Desigual.TS.Romina.$94

Desigual “Romina” T-shirt, $94.

Desigual.Galactic.dress.$119.and.Desigual.scarf.$44

“Galactic” dress, $119, Desigual scarf, $44

Desigual.Mummy.shirt.$99.fall2013

Desigual “Mummy” shirt, $99.

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Warhol-style Marilyn by Lacroix for Desigual

Desigual.kids.Eklons.dress.fall.$74

Desigual kids “Eklons” dress, $74.

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Desigual “Night Mary” top, spring 2013.

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Desigual “Bleached Me” men’s shirt for fall 2013.

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Desigual Fonk jacket, fall.-winter.2013.photo by angelvancouver.com

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Desigual Stars Spangled denim shirt, $144, from fall-winter 2013 collection. The bottom right-hand corner says “One World.” photo by angelvancouver.com

Desigual’s slogan this season is La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool)! Desigual.logo.3.La.Vida.es.Chula-2013

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Final Desigual summer 2013 clothes have arrived at Angel

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The Frambuesa jacket by Christian Lacroix for Desigual, $184.
This is the back (see front below) Photo by angelvancouver.com

We just received our final shipment of Desigual clothing from the sping-summer 2013 collection, including many new items we’ve never had before at our store, Angel Vancouver.

We’ve posted photos and prices below of some of the new arrivals. And the first shipment of Desigual fall/winter 2013 will be arriving this week, so stay tuned for a preview of the new stock — we’ve got plenty of new dresses, skirts, sweaters, coats and leggings for women, plus shirts, jackets and long-sleeved T-shirts for men.

Angel Vancouver has the largest selection of Desigual clothing in Vancouver for men, women and kids. Click here to have a look at more of Desigual’s spring/summer 2013 collection we have in stock at out store.

Angel is also having a 35 percent-off sale this week on select Desigual items to celebrate our store’s 35th year in business.

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we might be able to order it in and ship it to you. We ship worldwide.

Angel  also specializes in custom hand-painted shirts.

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Desigual “Lysithea” jacket from summer 2013. $264.
Photo by angelvancouver.com

Angel Vancouver is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. Our store is on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, which is where Vancouver began. The photo above, taken in 1886, shows the location of our store.

Desigual’s slogan this season is La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool)!Desigual.logo.3.Desigual.TS.Romina.$94 Desigual.SongforYou.dress.$184.right.with.Angel.handpainted.shirt Desigual.Alberto,mens.shirt.$104 Desigual.Toni.shirt.$104 Desigual.TS.Fun.$79.summer2013 Desigual.Galactic.dress.$119.and.Desigual.scarf.$44 Desigual.Alice.dress.Lacroix.$184.angelvancouver.com

Desigual.Monkey.Tshirt.$94.summer2013 Desigual.Azelea.pants.brocade.texture.$124.summer2013 Desigual.Morgade.skirt.$134.summer2013 Desigual.Villanova.coat.$299.summer2013 Desigual.TS.Fun.$79.summer2013 Desigual.Aretha.dress.$129.summer2013 Desigual.Frambuesa.jacket. Desigual.scarf.Cuadros.Colores.$44.summer2013 Desigual.Collage.scarf.$44.summer2013 Desigual.Buenos.Aires.raincoat.$279.summer2013 Desigual.Morgade.skirt.$134.summer2013 Photo by angelvancouver.com Desigual.Farsi.skirt.$104.fall2013 Desigual.2.Colores.dress.$144.summer2013 Desigual.Airies.sleeveless.dress.zips.up.$169.summer2013Desigual.Amanda.Cirque.dress.$109.summer2013 Desigual.Aretha.dress.$129.summer2013

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Angel celebrates 35th Anniversary with a 35 percent off sale

Lion.1I opened Angel in 1978 on West Fourth Avenue, beside the Jerry’s Cove pub. Angel later moved to West Broadway, spent 17 years on Robson Street and then moved 15 years ago to No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada.

To celebrate 35 years in business, we’re offering 35 per off of these items (see photos below, some of the stock on sale) by Desigual, the Barcelona-based clothing line. Included in the sale is the Desigual mini bag for men, which is great for cycling or walking. Now on sale for $65.

Angel was featured earlier in the Vancouver Observer.

Angel Vancouver has the largest selection of Desigual clothing in Vancouver for men, women and kids. Click here to have a look at more of Desigual’s spring/summer 2013 collection we have in stock at out store.

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we might be able to order it in and ship it to you. We ship worldwide.

Angel  also specializes in custom hand-painted shirts. We ship worldwide.

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Angel Vancouver is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. Our store is on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, which is where Vancouver began.

Desigual’s slogan this season is La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool)!Desigual.Caza.Ann.jacket.$219DesigualLittleQueen.$79.and.matching.Silence.skirt.$74Desigual.TS.Mattea.$69Desigual.BCN.Tshirt.Ciudadana.outsideDesigual.BCN.Tshirt.Ciudadana.N Desigual.BCN.Tshirt.Ciudadana.C

Desigual.Tiffannelle.dress.$124 Desigual,Manolo.Flowers.Tshirt.$74 Desigual.Ter.dress.for.kids.11.12.$89 Desigual.Iscosic.top.$99 Desigual.burlington.patch.dress.$169 Desigual.logo.3.

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What they are wearing on the streets of Milan

WWD.taw-milan-day105Men are wearing lots of hats on the streets of Milan this year, some traditional, some not. White pants with a jacket always looks snappy, as does a white jacket with a dark blue shirt. Men wearing suits and shoes without socks is becoming common not just in Milan but also London, New York and Vancouver, at least for summer.

Wearing stripes and polka dots shows real confidence in your style. And at least one man was spotted in Milan wearing tights (see photo below). All the WWD photos are here.

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Angel Vancouver has the largest selection of Desigual clothing in Vancouver for men, women and kids.

Click here to have a look at more of Desigual’s spring/summer 2013 collection we have in stock at out store.

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we might be able to order it in and ship it to you. We ship worldwide.

Angel  also specializes in custom hand-painted shirts.

To see earlier posts, click on “Home” above.

Gastown.Maple.Tree.Square.VPL66673Angel Vancouver is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. Our store is on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, which is where Vancouver began.

Desigual’s slogan this season is La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool)!

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Getting semi-naked for Desigual (with videos) アジアで初開催! ついに東京上陸!

desigual.seminakedDesigual, the Barcelona-based clothing line, offers a promotion at some of its stores around the world: Free clothes for the first 100 people who show up at a semi-naked party. We can’t afford to make the same offer, but here is a photo and two videos of the recent semi-naked event in Tokyo and then another that says it’s Tokyo, but it’s in Europe:

Here’s another video showing what it’s like cruising through Tokyo on a “mother’s bike” (mamachari) — they have up to three child seats on the bike and that’s how they get their kids to school:

Angel.photo.from.thefraserWe’re feeling a special connection to Japan this week because Angel Vancouver is featured in the local Japanese magazine, The Fraser, which you can read here: ガスタウンでハンドペイントファッションが有名な35年の老舗店

Angel Vancouver has the largest selection of Desigual clothing in Vancouver for men, women and kids.

We’re offering a free pair of Desigual mini speakers, which are for an iPhone or iPod, with a purchase of $200 worth of Desigual clothing.

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We also have Desigual computer tablet covers, a Desigual laptop bag that can be worn as a backpack, Desigual headphones and Desigual market-size shopping bags.

Desigual.Bombay.shirtClick here to have a look at more of Desigual’s spring/summer 2013 collection we have in stock at out store.

If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we might be able to order it in and ship it to you. We ship worldwide.

Angel  also specializes in custom hand-painted shirts.

Gastown.Maple.Tree.Square.VPL66673Angel Vancouver is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. Our store is on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, which is where Vancouver began.

Desigual’s slogan this season is La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool)!

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This week’s special: Desigual mini bag for men (with three cycling videos – one with a bear)

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This is the Desigual mini bag for men, which is great for cycling and a hike around the Stanley Park seawall. It’s on sale  for $70 — 30 per cent off the regular price.
Photo by Desigual.

We’re offering 30 percent off this week on the Desigual mini bag for men. It’s a great bag for cycling or walking the Stanley Park seawall.

It can fit an extra pair of shoes, your wallet, phone, and a water bottle, or a bottle of wine. It has a single strap that can be slung over one shoulder or worn cross-body style if you’re on your bike.

The regular price is $99. It’s now on sale for $70.

Desigual.mini.shoe.bag.for.men.31X5617_2000_DAngel Vancouver has the largest selection in the city of the Desigual clothing line from Barcelona: for men, women and kids.

We’re offering a free pair of Desigual mini speakers, which are for an iPhone or iPod, with a purchase of $200 worth of Desigual.

Angel  also specializes in custom hand-painted shirts. I paint both the front and back of shirts. Call (604) 681-0947 or email me at jackie@angelpaint.com

Angel Vancouver is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. Our store is on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, which is where Vancouver began.

Coastal-Crew-by-Dan-BarhamAnd here’s a cool video that shows what Vancouver mountain bikers do in the woods:

You can also watch a bike ride from the top to the bottom of Whistler Mountain (with a bear crossing the trail at 9:56):

Then there’s this amazing bike tricks video in Scotland by Danny MacAskill:

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An amazing murmuration (with video)

A flock of starlings is called a murmuration. When threatened by a predator such as a hawk or falcon, the flock seems to move as one to fend off an attack, which is truly a sight to behold, as these two young women witnessed on the River Shannon in Ireland:

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A Mustang shirt for a Mustang Sally weekend (with three videos)

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The perfect Desigual shirt, called Mustang, to wear while singing Mustang Sally.

All weekend I’ve had the song Mustang Sally echoing in my brain. On Saturday night, we went to celebrate a friend’s birthday at Salmon House on the Hill in West Vancouver, which has great food, a spectacular view of Vancouver’s harbour and had Checo Tohomaso performing in the Coho lounge, where we ate.

Checo got us up dancing and singing some great Motown hits, like Mustang Sally, Brick House, Earth Wind & Fire, and Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean.

Checo, for those who don’t know him, used to sing and play keyboards with Marvin Gaye’s band and the Commodores. He’s a great singer and performer. He pre-programs his electronic keyboard, which allows him to get up and dance with everyone on the dancefloor. He also got an audience member on the dancefloor (holding a sleeping child) to sing Billie Jean. It was funny and fun while everyone was busting out their dances moves.

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Here is my friend Chris wearing his Desigual Marilyn shirt that he got for his birthday

Checo grew up in Hawaii, where his band Nova played at Barack Obama‘s junior prom in 1978 at Punahou School. Today, he is an incredibly positive performer who believes in the healing power of soul music. He is the director of the Victoria Soul Gospel Choir and below is a sample of his performing energy leading Vancouver’s VOC Sweet Soul Gospel Choir:

Here’s Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell doing their 1967 duet, Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, singing in front of a phone booth at what looks like Expo 67:

And finally, here’s a couple of Texas guys, Michael Henry & Justin Robinett, doing a duelling drums/piano version of Billie Jean:

Angel Vancouver carries the Desigual clothing line from Barcelona and has one of the largest selections in the city for men, women and kids. We’re offering a free pair of Desigual mini speakers, which are for an iPhone or iPod, with a purchase of $200 worth of Desigual clothing. This offer is available for a limited time.

Angel  also specializes in custom hand-painted shirts. I paint both the front and back of shirts. Call (604) 681-0947 or email me at jackie@angelpaint.com.

Angel Vancouver is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. Our store is on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, which is where Vancouver began.

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