More new arrivals: Desigual Spring-Summer 2018

We have more New Arrivals this week from Desigual‘s Spring-Summer 2018 collection for men, women & kids. Below is a sampling of the new styles. Our entire Spring collection is on sale at 20% off, plus save up to 50% on Desigual from previous seasons. And for a limited time, get a free Desigual umbrella if you spend $100 on Desigual kidswear.

Desigual LA-LA FOR YOU exotic white denim jacket with knitted sleeves. $205.95. SS2018. We sold out of this jacket early in the season but now have restocked all sizes.

Desigual LA-LA FOR YOU exotic white denim jacket. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual LA-LA FOR YOU exotic white denim jacket. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual LA-LA FOR YOU exotic white denim jacket. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual ANGELINA dress. $169.95. SS2018. This dress comes in two colours – see the white version below. The print includes flowers from Cordoba, friezes from the Palace of Topkapi, and tiles from Oporto, plus a floral patch with butterfly on right shoulder. A dress with a colourful character and individual style. Composition: 97% cotton, 3% elastane.

Desigual ANGELINA dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual ANGELINA dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual ANGELINA dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual ANGELINA dress. $169.95. SS2018. The print includes flowers from Cordoba, friezes from the Palace of Topkapi, and tiles from Oporto, plus a floral patch with butterfly on right shoulder. A dress with a colourful character and individual style. Composition: 97% cotton, 3% elastane.

Desigual ANGELINA dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual ANGELINA dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual ANGELINA dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual LEYLA dress. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LEYLA dress. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LEYLA dress. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LEYLA dress. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LUANA dress. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual LUANA dress. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual LUANA dress. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual LUANA dress. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual YINY dress with a brightly coloured surrealist print. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual YINY dress. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual YINY dress. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOCAL HERO T-shirt. $75.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOCAL HERO T-shirt. $75.95. SS2018.

Desigual ATTALEA CAPRI 2-in-1 bag. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual ATTALEA CAPRI 2-in-1 bag. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual ATTALEA CAPRI 2-in-1 bag. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual PRINCE messenger bag. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual PRINCE messenger bag. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual PRINCE messenger bag. $105.95. SS2018.

 

Desigual kids SYDNEY T-shirt with reversible sequins. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids SYDNEY T-shirt with reversible sequins. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids SYDNEY T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids SYDNEY T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids SEQUINS T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids SEQUINS T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids FELIX T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids FELIX T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual ANGEL cotton short-sleeve shirt. $135.95. SS2018.

Desigual ANGEL shirt. $135.95. SS2018.

Desigual ANGEL shirt. $135.95.

Desigual ANGEL shirt. $135.95.

Desigual SCOTT short-sleeve cotton shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual SCOTT shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual SCOTT shirt. $125.95.

Desigual SCOTT shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual FIGURE scarf. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual FIGURE scarf, detail. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual FIGURE scarf. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual ELECTRIC PARDUS scarf. $65.95. SS2018.

Detail of Desigual ELECTRIC PARDUS scarf. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual ELECTRIC PARDUS scarf. $65.95.

Desigual ELECTRIC PARDUS scarf. $65.95.

Desigual EQUILIBRIUM scarf. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual EQUILIBRIUM scarf. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual EQUILIBRIUM scarf. $65.95.

Desigual EQUILIBRIUM scarf. $65.95.

Desigual ARTISAN scarf. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual ARTISAN scarf. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual ARTISAN scarf. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual LIPS RECTANGLE scarf. $56.95. SS2018.

Desigual LIPS RECTANGLE scarf. $56.95.

Desigual LIPS RECTANGLE scarf. $56.95.

Desigual LITTLE scarf. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual LITTLE scarf. $65.95.

Desigual LITTLE scarf. $65.95.

 

Desigual PINDAY scarf. $85.95. SS2018

Desigual PINDAY scarf. $85.95.

Desigual PINDAY scarf. $85.95.

Desigual PINDAY scarf. $85.95.

Desigual PINDAY scarf. $85.95.

Desigual KARLIN dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual KARLIN dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual KARLIN dress. $169.95.

Desigual KARLIN dress. $169.95.

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Angel is Vancouver’s first Desigual boutique, offering the latest styles for men, women & kids.  We also have Desigual designed by  Christian Lacroix.

desigual-kiss-fansAngel has the largest selection of the latest Desigual on the west coast of Canada. We ship worldwide, with free shipping in Canada for purchases of $200.  We also offer personal shopping by appointment: Call (604) 681-0947.

The Desigual Fall-Winter 2017 collection is on sale @ 30% off, with up to 50% off Desigual from previous seasons, and the Spring 2018 collection for women is on sale @ 10% off.

Desigual is characterized by its different, optimistic and colorful designs. The company began operating in 1984. La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool) is Desigual’s slogan and way of looking at fashion and life. It’s an enthusiastic, positive and optimistic message that nails its colors to the mast.

Angel is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. carrall&powell.1886We’re  on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, where Vancouver began. The historic photo (left) shows what the location of my store looked like in 1886 (click on photo to enlarge).

Angel specializes in custom handpainted clothing.

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Today’s music is Canadian band Alvvays, who played Vancouver’s Commodore Ballroom this week. The video blends the band into archival footage from Expo 67 in Montreal:

Jazz pianist Cecil Taylor died this week. Not easy listening, but his improvisation pushed the boundaries of jazz. His music was once described as Bartok in reverse:

Cecil Taylor listening to a recording in 1966 with the composer Luc Ferrari. Photo Credit: Laszlo Ruszka/INA via Getty Images

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The Angel Easter Sale – 20% off Spring 2018 collection

The imagery of Easter is confusing. Why is it about Easter bunnies and eggs? Is it about rebirth, fertility, the resurrection of Jesus?

The Ancient Egyptians believed in a primeval egg from which the sun god hatched. An alternative theory, the sun was sometimes discussed as an egg itself, laid daily by the celestial goose, Seb, the god of the earth. The Phoenix is said to have emerged from this egg.  The photo to the left is Palm Sunday in Barcelona, which I took a few years ago while visiting Desigual’s headquarters.

But back to the eggs, bunnies and rebirth. That’s the imagery that the advertising world has given us. Here are a few vintage images of the Easter Bunny and Eggs mythology:

 

 

 

 

 

Angel is having an Easter Sale – 20% off the Spring-Summer 2018 collection, and up to 50% off Desigual from previous seasons (that’s Outlet prices). Here are a few highlights of what we have on sale for  men, women & kids, starting off with some of the new Desigual bags that arrived this week:

Desigual LOLA PACTH CAPRI reversible.bag. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOLA PACTH CAPRI reversible.bag. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOLA PACTH CAPRI reversible.bag. $149.95.

Desigual LOLA PACTH CAPRI reversible.bag. $149.95.

Desigual LIPS CATANIA bag, $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual LIPS CATANIA bag, $105.95.

Zip It! I don’t want to hear about it.

Desigual “Sequins” T-shirt for kids with reversible sequins. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual “Sequins” T-shirt for kids with reversible sequins. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids FELIX T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids FELIX T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids SYDNEY T-shirt, reversible sequins. $65.95.

Desigual kids SYDNEY T-shirt, reversible sequins. $65.95.

Desigual kids SYDNEY T-shirt, reversible sequins. $65.95.

Desigual kids SYDNEY T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual for kids, Spring-Summer 2018 collection, now on sale at 20% off at Angel.

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Desigual ELENA dress. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual KARLIN dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual CECILIO dress. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LEYLA dress. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual ROUSES dress. $135.95. SS2018.

Desigual INNOCENZA jacket. $255.95. SS2018.

Desigual INNOCENZA jacket. $255.95. SS2018.

Desigual INNOCENZA jacket. $255.95. SS2018.

Desigual ECLIPSE cotton jacket with embroidery. $309.95. SS2018.

Desigual ECLIPSE cotton jacket with embroidery. $309.95.

Desigual ECLIPSE cotton jacket with embroidery. $309.95.

Desigual MARTHA long denim jacket. $255.95. SS2018.

Desigual KYLE cotton red denim jacket. $235.95. SS2018.

Desigual FIORELLA cotton jacket. Embroidered with a moto-style zip front. $359.95.

Desigual FIORELLA cotton jacket. $359.95.

Desigual FIORELLA cotton jacket. $359.95

Desigual IZAN shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual IZAN shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual IZAN shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual NICHOLAS shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual NICHOLAS shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual MATTHEW shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desiguak EKAI shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual WILLIE shirt. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LESTER T-shirt. $99.95. SS2018.

Desigual PAUL t-shirt. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual PAUL t-shirt. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual BERTO t-shirt. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual BERTO T-shirt for men with embroidered design, inspired by Arizona. $105.95

Desigual ALBERTO T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual THIERRY cotton bomber jacket. $307.95. SS2018.

Desigual THIERRY jacket. $309,95. SS2018.

Desigual THIERRY jacket. $307.95. SS2018.

Desigual MI GENERATION hoodie. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual MI GENERATION hoodie. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual MI GENERATION hoodie. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual PASSION bomber jacket. $309.95. SS2018.

Desigual PASSION bomber jacket. $309.95.

Desigual PASSION bomber jacket. $309.95. SS2018.

Desigual LA-LA FOR YOU exotic white denim jacket. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual LA-LA FOR YOU exotic white denim jacket. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual LA-LA FOR YOU exotic white denim jacket. $205.95. SS2018.

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Angel is Vancouver’s first Desigual boutique, offering the latest styles for men, women & kids.  We also have Desigual designed by  Christian Lacroix.

desigual-kiss-fansAngel has the largest selection of Desigual on the west coast of Canada. We ship worldwide, with free shipping in Canada for purchases of $200.  We also offer personal shopping by appointment: Call (604) 681-0947.

The Desigual Fall-Winter 2017 collection is on sale @ 30% off, with up to 50% off Desigual from previous seasons, and the Spring 2018 collection for women is on sale @ 10% off.

Desigual is characterized by its different, optimistic and colorful designs. The company began operating in 1984. La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool) is Desigual’s slogan and way of looking at fashion and life. It’s an enthusiastic, positive and optimistic message that nails its colors to the mast.

Angel is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. carrall&powell.1886We’re  on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, where Vancouver began. The historic photo (left) shows what the location of my store looked like in 1886 (click on photo to enlarge).

Angel specializes in custom handpainted clothing.

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Outside our store we often hear this refrain:

Boz Scaggs had been a member of the Steve Miller band. The song was recorded in 1969 in the now legendary Muscle Shoals studio with then 22-year-old guitarist Duane Allman, who later that year formed the Allman Brothers band. He died in a motorcycle accident in 1971.  Also in 1969, Duane recorded The Weight with Aretha Franklin. The same year, Led Zeppelin released two of its seminal Sixties albums, but the most popular song in 1969 was this confection: Sugar Sugar by The Archies….Switching musical gears, this is a Paris duo called The Blaze comprised of cousins Jonathan and Guillaume Alric, who are also filmmakers:

Jonathan explained the meaning of the song: “We all have a place we call home, and we often live far from it. ‘Territory’ tells the story about a young guy going back to his family after a long time. It was, for us, a way to show strong feelings like love, and maybe the arrogance of youth. This situation is never easy — you sometimes have to fight to feel home again, in a place you don’t belong anymore. It’s a strong feeling of joy, and contradiction.”

 

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New Desigual bags at Angel: Spring-Summer 2018

Angel has more than a dozen new Desigual bags from the Spring-Summer 2018 collection, including this reversible shopper called Lola Pacth Capri. It’s a 3-in-1 bag with a smaller bag inside (with a cherries print). It also has a cherries keychain. $149.95.

Angel has lots of new bags from Desigual’s Spring-Summer 2018 collection. Some are tropical, some have red lips and others have embroidered hearts and bluebirds. Some are also reversible bags, with a second bag that fits inside. There are backpacks, shopper-style bags, messenger bags and everything in between. And the prices are  affordable. We believe the bags below, which arrived this week, are some of the best that Desigual has produced since it first started in Spain in 1984:

Spearheading a movement toward a backpack with tropical style. Angel has dozens of new Desigual bags from the Spring-Summer 2018 collection.

One of the new Desigual bags from the Spring-Summer 2018 collection.

 

Desigual VINLAND SEATTLE reversible bag. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual VINLAND SEATTLE reversible bag. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual VINLAND TOULOUSE messenger bag. $85.95. SS2018.

Desigual VINLAND TOULOUSE messenger bag. $85.95. SS2018.

Desigual VINLAND TOULOUSE messenger bag. $85.95. SS2018.

Desigual VINLAND TOULOUSE messenger bag. $85.95. SS2018.

Desigual COREL SEATTLE reversible shopper bag. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual COREL SEATTLE reversible shopper bag. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOLA PACTH CAPRI reversible shopper. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOLA PACTH CAPRI reversible shopper. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOLA PACTH CAPRI reversible shopper, showing other side. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOLA PACTH CAPRI reversible shopper. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOLA PACTH CAPRI reversible shopper. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual ROTTERDAM PINDAY cotton bag. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual ROTTERDAM PINDAY cotton bag. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual TALIA MADEIRA reversible backpack. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual TALIA MADEIRA reversible backpack. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual TALIA MADEIRA reversible backpack. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual TALIA MADEIRA reversible backpack. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual ATTALEA CAPRI 2-in-1 bag. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual ATTALEA CAPRI 2-in-1 bag. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual ATTALEA CAPRI 2-in-1 bag. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual HADES CARACAS bag. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual HADES CARACAS bag. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual AMELIE FORMIGAL messenger bag. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual AMELIE FORMIGAL messenger bag. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual AMELIE FORMIGAL messenger bag. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual AMELIE ROTTERDAM bag. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual AMELIE ROTTERDAM bag. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual PRINCE messenger bag. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual PRINCE messenger bag. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual PRINCE messenger bag. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual PRINCE messenger bag. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual PRINCE messenger bag. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual HANNAH FLORIDA bag, with second bag inside $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual HANNAH FLORIDA bag. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual HANNAH FLORIDA bag. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual FOLDED PARAISO bag. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual FOLDED PARAISO bag. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual LIPS CATANIA bag, $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual LIPS CATANIA bag, $105.95. SS2018.

Zip Lips bag from Desigual. Spring-Summer 2018 collection.

This Desigual DENIM FLOWERS LIMA backpack has a heart, bluebird and flowers.  $149.95. Spring-Summer 2018.

This Desigual DENIM FLOWERS LIMA backpack has a heart, bluebird and flowers. $149.95. Spring-Summer 2018 collection.

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Angel is Vancouver’s first Desigual boutique, offering the latest styles for men, women & kids.  We also have Desigual designed by  Christian Lacroix.

desigual-kiss-fansAngel has the largest selection of Desigual on the west coast of Canada. We ship worldwide, with free shipping in Canada for purchases of $200.  We also offer personal shopping by appointment: Call (604) 681-0947.

The Desigual Fall-Winter 2017 collection is on sale @ 30% off, with up to 50% off Desigual from previous seasons, and the Spring 2018 collection for women is on sale @ 10% off.

Desigual is characterized by its different, optimistic and colorful designs. The company began operating in 1984. La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool) is Desigual’s slogan and way of looking at fashion and life. It’s an enthusiastic, positive and optimistic message that nails its colors to the mast.

Angel is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. carrall&powell.1886We’re  on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, where Vancouver began. The historic photo (left) shows what the location of my store looked like in 1886 (click on photo to enlarge).

Angel specializes in custom handpainted clothing.

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This weekend, the Canadian music awards (called the Junos) are being held in Vancouver. Angel supports Canadian music and musicians but sometimes I’m amazed that I’ve never heard of a Canadian group such as this one – I recently stumbled upon this band from Saskatchewan, The Dead South, and was surprised to learn that this two-year-old video has more than 50 million hits on YouTube:

There was a nice piece in the New York Times today about Canadian singer-songwriter k.d. lang, who played her first Vancouver concert at The Savoy, the now-defunct nightclub that was located above my store (now The Diamond) in Gastown. I was amazed to witness k.d that night (a video from those early days in here). She was the craziest country performer I’d ever seen, with her cut-off cowboy boots, glasses and her swearing that she was the reincarnation of Patsy Cline, who died the day k.d. was born. I later watched her sign her first record contract (aboard a paddlewheeler named The Beaver that was cruising Vancouver’s harbour). She now splits her time living in Calgary and Portland. Kathryn Dawn Lang’s doing a 25th anniversary tour of Constant Craving:

And finally, here’s my favourite video of former Vancouver drummer Charlie Quintana, who died suddenly this week in Cancun, Mexico. His Mexican punk band was chosen by Bob Dylan to make his first appearance in 1984 on the David Letterman show  – a killer version of Jokerman, where Dylan can’t find his harmonica in the right key and leaves the stage, telling the band to keep playing until he can locate it. Charlie flashes an amused smile at his bandmates when they realize they’ve been left alone on stage, playing Letterman. But better yet, ignore the bad video and sound, but enjoy the fact The Plugz got to do this Roy Head song, Treat Her Right, during the Letterman rehearsal:

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New Arrivals: Desigual for kids, Spring-Summer 2018

Desigual kids DROIDE Star Wars T-shirt. $65.95 Spring-Summer 2018 collection.

Desigual’s Spring-Summer 2018 collection for kids has arrved at Angel. The Barcelona-based clothing line has teamed up with Disney and Marvel to produce a number of pop images for the little ones, including Star Wars, The Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America and other superheroes, sometimes on the same shirt.

Using reversible sequins, one of the T-shirts for boys features the Hulk, but when the sequins are reversed by brushing your hand across them, the image changes to Captain America. There’s also another T-shirt featuring a big-mouth hamburger that has a blackboard in the mouth which your child can make his or her own images using chalk, which simply washes out in the laundry, ready for the next creative idea.

Desigual kids XAVIER denim jacket. $149.95.

For boys, Angel has chosen a cowboy/western theme, which utilizes cattle skulls, neck kerchiefs printed on shirts and some iconic imagery of the Wild West, including cacti, teepees and the sandstone buttes of Monument Valley.

For girls, we’ve chosen T-shirts and dresses with images of hearts and stars that have reversible sequins that can change colour with the wave of a hand. We’ve also selected bold-coloured reversible zip-up sweatshirts for girls, ranging in sizes for ages 5-6 up to 13-14, and blue raincoat with big drops of you-know-what.

The kids collection is expected to arrive on Monday March 5, 2018. Below are some of the exciting new styles for kids coming to Angel. Expect the Unexpected this season. Once the kids collection arrives, Angel will be offering 20% off on all Desigual for kids.

Here is the new stock of Desigual Spring 2018 for kids.

Desigual COMIC T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual COMIC T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids POWER reversible sequins T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Back of Desigual kids POWER T-shirt. $69.95.

Desigual kids POWER T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids INCREDIBLE t-shirt. $65.95. SS2018

Back of Desigual kids INCREDIBLE t-shirt. $65.95.

Desigual kids INCREDIBLE t-shirt, detail. $65.95. SS2018

Desigual kids HEROES mashup T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids HEROES T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

 

 

Desigual kids HEROES T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids FREDDIE T-shirt with reversible sequins on surfboard. $65.95. SS2018.

Back of the Desigual kids FREDDIE T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids FREDDIE T-shirt, detail, showing sequins reversed. $65.95.

Desigual kids MARINO polo shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Back of Desigual kids MARINO polo shirt. $65.95.

Desigual kids MARINO polo shirt. 100% cotton. $65.95.

Desigual kids NEGRA T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids NEGRA T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids NEGRA T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids RINGO cotton T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids RINGO T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids RINGO T-shirt, detail. $65.95.

Desigual kids XAVIER denim jacket. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids XAVIER denim jacket. $149.95.

Desigual kids XAVIER denim jacket. $149.95.

Desigual kids BAMBAS nautical cotton shirt. $89.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids BAMBAS shirt. $89.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids BAMBAS shirt. $89.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids MANOLO cotton T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids MANOLO T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids MANOLO T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids LIRIO cotton T-shirt. $59.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids LIRIO T-shirt. $59.95.

Desigual kids LIRIO T-shirt. $59.95.

Desigual kids ANGEL cotton T-shirt. $59.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids ANGEL T-shirt. $59.95. SS2018.

Back of Desigual kids ANGEL T-shirt. $59.95.

Desigual kids MAGIC RAIN jacket with hoodie. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids MAGIC RAIN jacket. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids MAGIC RAIN jacket. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids BOCACCIO reversible sweatshirt. $109.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids BOCACCIO reversible sweatshirt. $109.95.

Desigual kids BOCACCIO reversible sweatshirt. $109.95.

Desigual kids NUEVOMEXIC T-shirt with reversible sequins. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids NUEVOMEXIC T-shirt. $69.95.

Desigul kids NUEVOMEXIC cotton T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids GREEN cotton T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids GREEN T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids GREEN T-shirt. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids BLACK tunic T-shirt. $89.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids BLACK tunic T-shirt. $89.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids BLACK tunic T-shirt. $89.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids RINCMONF dress. $75.95.

Desigual kids RINCMONF dress. $75.95. SS2018

Desigual kids REGINA dress with reversible sequins. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids REGINA dress. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids REGINA dress, sequins reversed.

Desigual kids MONROVIA fuchsia cotton dress. $75.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids MONROVIA fuchsia dress.  $75.95.

Desigual kids MONROVIA dress. $75.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids JEFFERSON floral sleeveless summer dress. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids JEFFERSON dress. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids JEFFERSON dress. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids JACKSONVILLE sleeveless cotton dress. $75.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids JACKSONVILLE sleeveless cotton dress. $75.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids BROCA reversible cotton skirt. $85.95.

Desigual kids BROCA reversible skirt. $85.95.

Desigual kids BROCA reversible skirt. $85.95.

Desigual kids TARTAN cotton T-shirt. $59.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids TARTAN T-shirt.   $59.95.

Desigual kids TARTAN T-shirt.  $59.95.

Desigual kids MONTPELIER dress. $99.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids MONTPELIER dress. $99.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids VIDAL denim coverall shorts with reversible sequin stars. $115.95.

Desigual kids VIDAL denim coverall shorts. $115.95.

Desigual kids YOSHIE oversized boho T-shirt. $59.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids YOSHIE shirt. $59.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids YOSHIE shirt. $59.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids NUAKCHOT dress with fitted waist. $89.95. SS2018

Desigual kids NUAKCHOT dress with fitted waist. $89.95. SS2018

Detail of Desigual kids NUAKCHOT dress. $89.95.

Desigual kids NUAKCHOT dress. $89.95. SS2018

Desigual kids NANAVUT cotton T-shirt with reversible sequins. $69.95. SS2018.

NANUVUT kids T-shirt with reversible sequins. $69.95.

NANUVUT kids T-shirt with sequins reversed. $69.95.

Desigual kids POE sweatshirt. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids POE sweatshirt. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids FLORAL leggings. $35.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids FLORAL leggings.  $35.95.

Desigual kids FLORAL leggings.  $35.95.

Desigual kids CRISTINA baby cotton dress. $69.95.

Desigual kids BRUNA baby dress. 100% cotton. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids BRUNA baby dress. $69.95. SS2018.

Back of Desigual kids BRUNA baby dress. $69.95. SS2018.

Desigual TOMAS baby shirt. $39.95.

Desigual baby Sweatshirt AGATE. $69.95.

Desigual CANDELA baby bodysuit. $65.95.

Desigual AINA baby summer bodysuit. $65.95.

Desigual SILVIA baby reversible pants. $49.95.

Desigual kids ELENA T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids ELENA T-shirt. $65.95.

Desigual kids DROIDE T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Back of Desigual kids DROIDE T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual kids DROIDE T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

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Angel is Vancouver’s first Desigual boutique, offering the latest styles for men, women & kids.  We also have Desigual designed by  Christian Lacroix.

desigual-kiss-fansAngel has the largest selection of Desigual on the west coast of Canada. We ship worldwide, with free shipping in Canada for purchases of $200.  We also offer personal shopping by appointment: Call (604) 681-0947.

The Desigual Fall-Winter 2017 collection is on sale @ 30% off, with up to 50% off Desigual from previous seasons, and the Spring 2018 collection for women is on sale @ 10% off.

Desigual is characterized by its different, optimistic and colorful designs. The company began operating in 1984. La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool) is Desigual’s slogan and way of looking at fashion and life. It’s an enthusiastic, positive and optimistic message that nails its colors to the mast.

Angel is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. carrall&powell.1886We’re  on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, where Vancouver began. The historic photo (left) shows what the location of my store looked like in 1886 (click on photo to enlarge).

Angel specializes in custom handpainted clothing. Most of our kids shirts (below) are by Justine Brown of London, England.

 

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Today’s music is Who Do You Love by Vancouver band Marianas Trench, whose lead singer, Josh Ramsay, lives in Gastown and is an Angel customer. The group decided to take their $50,000 video budget and give it away through random acts of kindness and some charitible acts, including donating to a school music program. A camera crew filmed the four band members around Vancouver while spending time with their families (for Josh, that means his beloved dog). According to drummer Ian Casselman, the band was “trying to inspire people to do good things” – a good message for both kids and parents.

Here’s a photo of the band in front of Haystack Rock at Cannon Beach, Oregon:

 

 

 

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Valentine’s Day gifts from Desigual

Angel has some perfect Valentine’s Day gifts from Desigual for Her, including tops, sweaters, jeans, jackets, hats, umbrellas and more. Make it special for Desigual lovers. Angel has Desigual for men, women & kids. The Desigual Spring-Summer 2018 collection for women is on sale at 10% off. Everything else is 30% off.

Angel is open noon until 6 p.m. on the Family Day holiday (Monday Feb. 12, 2017)

The Desigual FIORELLA cotton jacket with embroidered flowers has arrived at Angel. Was $359.95, now on sale at $324. Spring-Summer 2018 collection.

Desigual AFRICA sweater. Was $165.95, now 30% off ($118).

Back of Desigual AFRICA sweater. Was $165.95, now on sale @ 30% off ($118).

 

Desigual FREYA umbrella. Was $65.95, now on sale at $46.

Desigual FREYA umbrella. Was $65.95, now $46.

Desigual MANDALA umbrella. Was $65.95, now $46.

Desigual MANDALA umbrella. Was $65.95, now $46.

Desigual KYLE cotton jacket. $235.95, minus 10%. SS2018.

Desigual KYLE cotton jacket. $235.95, minus 10%.

Desigual KYLE cotton jacket. $235.95, minus 10%.

Desigual SIGRID dress. Was $269.95, now on sale at $189. SS2018.

Desigual SIGRID dress. Was $269.95, now $189. SS2018.

Desigual SIGRID dress. Was $269.95, now $189. SS2018.

Desigual RAPSODIA BOHEMIA blouse. $149.95, minus 10%. SS2018.

Desigual RAPSODIA BOHEMIA blouse. Was $149.95, now $135.

Desigual RAPSODIA BOHEMIA blouse. Was $149.95, now $135.

Desigual EVARISTO dress. Was $149.95, on sale for $135. SS2018.

Desigual EVARISTO dress. Was $149.95, on sale for $135. SS2018.

Desigual FIORELLA denim jacket, knit sleeves. Was $205.95, now $185. SS2018.

Desigual PERKINS cotton sweater. Was $149.95, now on sale for $135. SS2018. Grey V-neck sweater with floral print and sequin details.

Desigual PERKINS cotton sweater. Was $149.95, now on sale for $135. SS2018.

Desigual FIORELLA cotton jacket. Embroidered with a moto-style zip front. Was $359.95, now on sale at $324. SS2018 collection.

Desigual LOLITA jeans. $189.95, minus 10% = $171. SS2018.

Desigual LOLITA jeans. Was $189.95, now  $171.

Desigual LOLITA jeans. Was $189.95, now  $171.

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Angel is Vancouver’s first Desigual boutique, offering the latest styles for men, women & kids.  We also have Desigual designed by  Christian Lacroix.

desigual-kiss-fansAngel has the largest selection of Desigual on the west coast of Canada. We ship worldwide, with free shipping in Canada for purchases of $200.  Call (604) 681-0947.

The Desigual Fall-Winter 2017 collection is on sale @ 30% off, with up to 50% off Desigual from previous seasons.

Desigual is characterized by its different, optimistic and colorful designs. The company began operating in 1984. La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool) is Desigual’s slogan and way of looking at fashion and life. It’s an enthusiastic, positive and optimistic message that nails its colors to the mast.

Angel is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. carrall&powell.1886We’re  on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, where Vancouver began. The historic photo (left) shows what the location of my store looked like in 1886 (click on photo to enlarge).

Angel specializes in custom handpainted clothing. Most of our kids shirts (below) are by Justine Brown of London, England.

 

 

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Today’s music is a mashup of Everlong by Foo Fighters and What You Won’t Do for Love, a 1978 tune by Bobby Caldwell, performed by 18-year-old one-girl band Elise Trouw of San Diego, who plays all the instruments in this looping session:

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New Desigual for men Spring-Summer 2018

Desigual IZAN shirt. $125.95. Spring-Summer 2018 collection for men.

The Desigual Spring-Summer 2018 collection for men has arrived at Angel, along with the first shipment of Desigual for kids for 2018. Below are some of the new men’s line we’ve ordered for spring.

Angel is having a clearance sale on the Desigual Fall-Winter 2017 collection — up to 50% off.

Angel is the only Desigual boutique in Vancouver with the latest styles. We offer free shipping with purchases of $199 in Canada and the U.S.  We ship worldwide. We also offer personal shopping by appointment. Call store owner Jackie Haliburton at (604) 681-0947.

Desigual BERTO T-shirt for men with embroidered design, inspired by Arizona. $105.95.

Desigual BERTO T-shirt for men with embroidered design, inspired by Arizona. $105.95

Desigual BERTO T-shirt. $105.95

Desigual BERTO T-shirt. $105.95

Desigual PATRICK T-shirt. $99.95.

Desigual PATRICK T-shirt. $99.95.

Desigual ZACHARY T-shirt. $85.95. SS2018.

Desigual ZACHARY T-shirt. $85.95. SS2018.

Desigual ZACHARY T-shirt. $85.95. SS2018.

Desigual ZACHARY T-shirt, grey version. $85.95.

Desigual ZACHARY T-shirt. $85.95.

Desigual STANLEY pants. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual STANLEY pants. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual STANLEY pants. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual SCOTT slim cotton jeans. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual SCOTT slim cotton jeans. $205.95.

Desigual SCOTT cotton jeans. $205.95.

Desigual IZAN shirt. $125.95. Spring-Summer 2018.

Desigual IZAN shirt, detail. $125.95.

Desigual IZAN shirt. $125.95.

Desigual MATTHEW shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual MATTHEW shirt. $125.95.

Desigual MATTHEW shirt. $125.95.

Desigual JOAN shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual JOAN shirt. $125.95.

Desigual JOAN shirt. $125.95.

Desiguak EKAI shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desiguak EKAI shirt. $125.95.

Desiguak EKAI shirt. $125.95.

Desigual WILLIE shirt. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual WILLIE shirt. $149.95.

Desigual WILLIE shirt. $149.95.

Desigual ANDREW white shirt. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual ANDREW shirt. $149.95.

Desigual ANDREW shirt. $149.95.

Desigual NICHOLAS shirt. $125.95. Spring-Summer 2018 collection for men.

Desigual NICHOLAS shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual NICHOLAS shirt. $125.95.

Desigual NICHOLAS shirt. $125.95.

Desigual MI GENERATION hoodie. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual MI GENERATION hoodie. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual MI GENERATION hoodie. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual PASSION bomber jacket. $309.95. Spring-Summer 2018 collection for men.

Desigual PASSION bomber jacket. $309.95. SS2018.

Desigual PASSION bomber jacket. $309.95.

Desigual NATIVE LOVE jacket. $269.95. SS2018.

Desigual NATIVE LOVE jacket. $269.95. SS2018.

Desigual NATIVE LOVE jacket. $269.95. SS2018.

Desigual PATRICK cotton T-shirt for men. $99.95. SS2018.

Desigual PATRICK  T-shirt. $99.95.

Desigual PATRICK T-shirt. $99.95.

Desigual KRISTO shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Back of Desigual KRISTO shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual KRISTO shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual KRISTO shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual GERALD cotton shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual GERALD cotton shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual TERRY linen shirt, contrasting detail inside the cuffs. $165.95. SS2018.

Desigual TERRY linen shirt. $165.95. SS2018.

Desigual TERRY linen shirt, detail. $165.95.

Desigual TERRY linen shirt. $165.95. SS2018.

Desigual ISAMU striped polo cotton shirt in two different fabrics. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual ISAMU polo. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual ISAMU polo. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual NICHOLAS shirt, willow green. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual PAUL cotton t-shirt. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual PAUL cotton t-shirt. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual PAUL t-shirt. $105.95.

Desigual PAUL t-shirt. $105.95.

Desigual CLYDE cotton T-shirt. $85.95. SS2018.

Desigual CLYDE T-shirt. $85.95.

Desigual CLYDE T-shirt. $85.95.

Desigual LESTER cotton T-shirt. $99.95. SS2018.

Desigual LESTER T-shirt. $99.95.

Desigual LESTER T-shirt. $99.95.

Desigual LESTER T-shirt with embroidery, showing detail. $99.95. SS2018.

Desigual XESCO cotton T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual XESCO T-shirt. $65.95.

Desigual XESCO T-shirt. $65.95.

Desigual ALBERTO T-shirt. $65.95. SS2018.

Desigual ALBERTO T-shirt. $65.95.

Desigual ALBERTO T-shirt. $65.95.

Desigual ALBERTO T-shirt. $65.95.

Desigual ALBERTO T-shirt. $65.95.

Desigual PEP cotton T-shirt. $85.95. SS2018.

Desigual PEP T-shirt. $85.95.

Desigual PEP T-shirt. $85.95.

Desigual DIGITAL CUSTOMISATION cotton T-shirt. $85.95. SS2018.

Desigual DIGITAL CU T-shirt.  $85.95.

Desigual DIGITAL CUSTOMISATION T-shirt.

Desigual ANDREW jacket. Vegan leather. $269.95.

Desigual BERTO T-shirt, orange version. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual JOHN cotton T-shirt. $85.95. SS2018.

Desigual JOSE T-shirt. $99.95. SS2018.

Desigual JOSE cotton T-shirt. $99.95. SS2018.

Desigual ANDREW shirt. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual ANDREW shirt. $149.95. SS2018.

 

Desigual GERALD poplin shirt. $135.95. SS2018.

Desigual GERALD shirt. $135.95.

Desigual GERALD shirt. $135.95.

Desigual THIERRY cotton bomber jacket. $309.95. SS2018.

Desigual THIERRY cotton bomber jacket. $309.95. SS2018.

Desigual THIERRY  bomber jacket. $307.95.

Desigual THIERRY bomber jacket. $309.95.

Desigual DENNIS shirt. $135.95. SS2018.

Desigual DENNIS shirt. $135.95. SS2018.

Desigual GERARD shorts. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual GERARD shorts. $149.95. SS2018.

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Angel is Vancouver’s first Desigual boutique, offering the latest styles for men, women & kids.  We also have Desigual designed by  Christian Lacroix.

desigual-kiss-fansAngel has the largest selection of Desigual on the west coast of Canada. We ship worldwide, with free shipping in Canada for purchases of $200.  Call (604) 681-0947.

The Desigual Fall-Winter 2017 collection is on sale @ 30% off, with up to 50% off Desigual from previous seasons.

Desigual is characterized by its different, optimistic and colorful designs. The company began operating in 1984. La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool) is Desigual’s slogan and way of looking at fashion and life. It’s an enthusiastic, positive and optimistic message that nails its colors to the mast.

Angel is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. carrall&powell.1886We’re  on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, where Vancouver began. The historic photo (left) shows what the location of my store looked like in 1886 (click on photo to enlarge).

Angel specializes in custom handpainted clothing. Most of our kids shirts (below) are by Justine Brown of London, England.

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Today’s music is Problems by Vancouver hip-hop artist SonReal  (real name Aaron Hoffman); you’ll recognize some GASTOWN people.

This is a live version of Havana by Cuban-born Camila Cabello:

21-year-old Canadian singer Alessia Cara won a Grammy this week for Best New Artist. I like the message of this song, Scars to Your Beautiful:

Hey kids, see if you can write lyrics like this: Hurricane, live from ’75:

Both amazing talents

 

 

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New: Desigual’s Spring-Summer 2018 collection for women

The first shipment of Desigual’s Spring-Summer 2018 collection has arrived at Angel, Vancouver’s first Desigual boutique.

The first of the Desigual Spring-Summer 2018 collection has arrived at Angel – now on sale at 10% off. Below are some of the new arrivals for women (Angel also has new Desigual for men & kids).

Angel is having a clearance sale on the Desigual Fall-Winter 2017 collection — up to 50% off.

Angel is the only Desigual boutique in Vancouver, Canada with the latest styles. We offer free shipping with purchases of $200 and ship worldwide. We also offer personal shopping by appointment. Call store owner Jackie Haliburton at (604) 681-0947.

The Fiorella jacket (left) has arrived in the first shipment to Angel of the Desigual Spring 2018 collection.

Having a blue tongue is optional for wearing the Desigual Spring-Summer 2018 collection, which combines ethnic influences from around the globe.

Expect the Unexpected from Desigual’s new Spring 2018 collection.

Desigual FIORELLA cotton jacket. Embroidered with a moto-style zip front. $359.95.

Desigual FIORELLA cotton jacket. Embroidered with a moto-style zip front. $359.95.

Detail of Desigual FIORELLA embroidered cotton jacket. SS2018.

Desigual FIORELLA cotton jacket. Embroidered with a moto-style zip front.

Desigual ECLIPSE cotton jacket with embroidery. $309.95. SS2018.

Desigual ECLIPSE cotton jacket with embroidery, zip front. $309.95. SS2018.

Desigual ECLIPSE cotton jacket with embroidery. $309.95.

Desigual ECLIPSE cotton jacket with embroidery. $309.95.

Desigual MY WAY reversible jacket. $255.95. SS2018.

Desigual MY WAY reversible jacket. $255.95. SS2018.

Detail of Desigual MY WAY reversible jacket. $255.95.

Desigual MY WAY reversible jacket. $255.95.

Desigual KYLE red denim jacket. $235.95. SS2018.

Desigual KYLE cotton jacket. $235.95. SS2018.

Desigual KYLE cotton jacket. $235.95. SS2018.

Desigual KYLE cotton jacket. $235.95. SS2018.

Desigual MARTHA long denim jacket. $255.95. SS2018.

Desigual MARTHA long denim jacket. $255.95. SS2018.

Detail of Desigual MARTHA long denim jacket. $255.95.

Desigual MARTHA long denim jacket. $255.95.

Desigual FIORELLA denim jacket with knit sleeves. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual FIORELLA denim jacket with knit sleeves. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual FIORELLA denim jacket. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual FIORELLA denim jacket. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual MARITA dress. $135.95. Spring-Summer 2018 collection.

Desigual NATTY dress. $169.95. Spring-Summer 2018 collection.

Desigual NATTY dress. $169.95.

Desigual NATTY dress, detail. $169.95.

Desigual PERKINS cotton sweater. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual PERKINS cotton sweater. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual PERKINS cotton sweater. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual PERKINS cotton sweater. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual A FINE BALANCE zip-front cardigan sweater. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual A FINE BALANCE zip cardigan. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual A FINE BALANCE zip cardigan. $169.95.

Desigual A FINE BALANCE zip cardigan. $169.95.

Desigual SIGRID dress. $269.95. Spring-Summer 2018 collection.

Desigual SIGRID dress. $269.95. Spring-Summer 2018 collection for women.

Desigual SIGRID dress. $269.95. SS2018.

Desigual SIGRID dress. $269.95. SS2018.

Desigual RAPSODIA BOHEMIA blouse. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual RAPSODIA BOHEMIA blouse. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual RAPSODIA BOHEMIA blouse. $149.95.

Desigual RAPSODIA BOHEMIA blouse. $149.95.

Desigual KENIA dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual KENIA dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual PRUDENCIA dress. $169.95. Spring-Summer 2018.

Desigual PRUDENCIA dress. $169.95. Spring-Summer 2018.

Desigual PRUDENCIA dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual PRUDENCIA dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual CASSANDRA boho T-shirt. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual CASSANDRA boho T-shirt. $105.95. S[ring-Summer 2018 collection.

Desigual CASSANDRA T-shirt. $105.95. SS2018.

Desigual CASSANDRA T-shirt. $105.95. SS2017.

Desigual CONNY striped T-shirt. $99.95. SS2018.

Desigual CONNY T-shirt. $99.95. SS2018.

Desigual CONNY T-shirt. $99.95. SS2018.

Desigual CONNY T-shirt. $99.95. SS2018.

Desigual EVARISTO dress. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual EVARISTO dress. $149.95. SS2018.

Detail of Desigual EVARISTO dress. $149.95.

Desigual EVARISTO dress. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LILIANE cotton shirt. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual LILIANE cotton shirt. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual LILIANE cotton shirt. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual CATHIE blouse. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual CATHIE blouse. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual CATHIE blouse. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual ALUNAS shirt. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual ALUNAS shirt. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual ALUNAS shirt. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual MONTERREY MEXICO blazer. $269.95. SS2018.

Desigual MONTERREY MEXICO blazer. $269.95.

Desigual MONTERREY MEXICO blazer. $269.95.

Desigual LAUPER pants. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual LAUPER pants. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual LAUPER pants. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOLITA high-waisted jeans. $189.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOLITA jeans. $189.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOLITA jeans. $189.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOLITA jeans. $189.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOUANE black denim jeans. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOUANE denim jeans. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual LOUANE denim jeans. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual SYLVETT flared denim jeans. $189.95. SS2018.

Desigual SYLVETT denim jeans. $189.95. SS2018.

Desigual SYLVETT denim jeans. $189.95. SS2018.

Desigual MENDOZA ARGENTINA leggings. $65.95. SS2018.

 Desigual MENDOZA ARGENTINA leggings. $65.95.

Desigual MENDOZA ARGENTINA leggings. $65.95.

Desigual INNOCENZA jacket. $255.95. SS2018.

Desigual INNOCENZA jacket. $255.95. SS2018.

Desigual INNOCENZA jacket. $255.95. SS2018.

Desigual INNOCENZA jacket. $255.95. SS2018.

Desigual ROUSES dress with pinapple print. Angel also has this dress in white. $135.95.

Desigual ROUSES dress. $135.95. SS2018.

Desigual ROUSES dress. $135.95. SS2018.

Desigual LEYLA dress. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LEYLA dress. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual LEYLA dress. $149.95.

Desigual LEYLA dress. $149.95.

Desigual CELESTINO dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual CELESTINO dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual ELENA dress. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual ELENA dress. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual ELENA dress. $125.95.

Desigual ELENA dress. $125.95.

Desigual KARLIN dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual KARLIN dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual KARLIN dress. $169.95.

Desigual KARLIN dress. $169.95.

Desigual LAURENE shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual LAURENE shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual LAURENE shirt. $125.95.

Desigual LAURENE shirt. $125.95.

Desigual ADARA vichy print shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual ADARA vichy print shirt. $125.95. SS2018.

Desigual ADARA shirt. $125.95.

Desigual ADARA shirt. $125.95.

Desigual CICERO dress. $135.95. SS2018.

Desigual CICERO dress. $135.95.

Desigual CICERO dress. $135.95.

Desigual DARIO dress. $125.95. Spring-Summer 2018 collection.

Desigual CECILIO dress. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual CECILIO dress. $149.95. SS2018.

Desigual CECILIO dress. $149.95.

Desigual CECILIO dress. $149.95.

Desigual MATIAS dress. $169.95. Spring-Summer 2018.

Desigual MATIAS dress. $169.95. SS2018.

Desigual MATIAS dress. $169.95.

Desigual MATIAS dress. $169.95.

Desigual ANGY dress. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual ANGY dress. $205.95. SS2018.

Desigual ANGY dress. $205.95.

Desigual ANGY dress. $205.95.

 

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. “Being different is what makes you special,” says non-conformist feminist rapper Destiny Nicole Frasqueri, better known as Princess Nokia, in a new video for Desigual:

Here’s the latest video showing off the Desigual designs by Monsieur Christian Lacroix:

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Angel is Vancouver’s first Desigual boutique, offering the latest styles for men, women & kids.  We also have Desigual designed by  Christian Lacroix.

desigual-kiss-fansAngel has the largest selection of Desigual on the west coast of Canada. We ship worldwide, with free shipping in Canada for purchases of $200.  Call (604) 681-0947.

The Desigual Fall-Winter 2017 collection is on sale @ 30% off, with up to 50% off Desigual from previous seasons.

Desigual is characterized by its different, optimistic and colorful designs. The company began operating in 1984. La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool) is Desigual’s slogan and way of looking at fashion and life. It’s an enthusiastic, positive and optimistic message that nails its colors to the mast.

Angel is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. carrall&powell.1886We’re  on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, where Vancouver began. The historic photo (left) shows what the location of my store looked like in 1886 (click on photo to enlarge).

Angel specializes in custom handpainted clothing. Most of our kids shirts (below) are by Justine Brown of London, England.

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Today’s music is Oh Happy Day by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, recorded in 1969. It was recorded on a two-track machine and was originally intended as a fundraiser for a gospel competition, until a local deejay started playing it and it was released as a single, becoming a surprise hit of the psychedelic Sixties. Hawkins, 74, died last week.

South African jazz musician Hugh Masekala, 78, also died this week. He performed in 1967 at the Monterey Pop Music Festival along with Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, The Who, Janis Joplin, Ravi Shankar, and others. The next year, Masekela’s instrumental Grazing in the Grass was released and hit No. 1 in North America and internationally.

We also recently lost Dolores O’Riordan, 46, the lead singer for Irish band The Cranberries. She died at a London hotel last week but lived part of each year in Canada.

She was pleased that Eminem had sampled her vocals for his new song, In Your Head:

The day O’Riordan died, she was supposed to record a new version of Zombie with heavy-metal supergroup Bad Wolves. The band considered shelving the song after she died, but have now decided to release it and donate the sales proceeds to O’Riordan’s three children:

 

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Happy New Year, 2018

Happy New Year, 2018

Happy New Year, 2018. We’re having a clearance sale on all Desigual — up to 50% off. Here are a few of the Desigual items we have on sale:

50% off: Desigual TATI sweater. Was $205.95, now $103. FW2017.

50% off: Desigual TATI sweater. Was $205.95, now $103. FW2017.

50% off: Desigual MOON coat. Was $425.95, now $212. FW2017. Women’s flared black coat with silver zip, high neck and print sleeves in grey tones.

50% off: Desigual MOON coat. Was $425.95, now $212. FW2017.

50% off: Desigual MOON coat. Was $425.95, now $212. FW2017.

Desigual EXOTIC LAUDIO denim bomber jacket. Was $189. now $94. FW2017.

Desigual EXOTIC LAUDIO denim bomber jacket. Was $189. now $94. FW2017.

Desigual EXOTIC LAUDIO denim bomber jacket. Was $189. now $94. FW2017.

Desigual ARTHUR jacket with hoodie. Knitted sleeves zip off, making it a vest. Was $295.95, now $147.

Desigual ARTHUR jacket with hoodie. Knitted sleeves zip off. Was $295.95, now $147.

Desigual ARTHUR jacket with hoodie. Knitted sleeves zip off. Was $295.95, now $147.

50% 0ff this Desigual AUGUST hoodie jacket. Was $269.95, now $135. FW2017.

50% 0ff this Desigual AUGUST hoodie jacket. Was $269.95, now $135.

50% 0ff this Desigual AUGUST hoodie. Was $269.95, now $135.

Desigual LIVIN hoodie T-shirt. Was $105.95, now $74. FW2017.

Desigual LIVIN hoodie T-shirt. Was $105.95, now $74. FW2017.

Desigual LIVIN hoodie T-shirt. Was $105.95, now $74. FW2017.

Desigual LORENZO jacket. Vegan leather, zip-off hoodie, cotton sleeves with elbow patches. Was $269.95, now $189. FW2017.

Desigual LORENZO jacket. Vegan leather, zip-off hoodie, cotton sleeves with elbow patches. Was $269.95, now $189. FW2017.

50% off Desigual ANGEE sports hoodie. Was $205.95, now $103. FW2017.

50% off Desigual ANGEE sports hoodie. Was $205.95, now $103.

50% off Desigual ANGEE sports hoodie. Was $205.95, now $103.

Desigual SOFT MENDHI poncho. Was $125.95, now $88. FW2017.

Desigual SOFT MENDHI poncho. Was $125.95, now $88. FW2017.

Desigual PONCHO TROY. Was $125.95, now $88. FW2017.

Desigual TROY PONCHO. Was $125.95, now $88. FW2017.

Coming soon: Desigual Spring-Summer 2018 collection

Coming soon: Desigual Spring-Summer 2018 collection. Expect the Unexpected

Coming soon: Desigual Spring-Summer 2018 collection.

Coming soon: Desigual Spring-Summer 2018 collection. Expect the Unexpected

Coming soon: Desigual Spring-Summer 2018 collection. Expect the Unexpected

“Being different is what makes you special,” says non-conformist rapper Destiny Nicole Frasqueri, better known as Princess Nokia, in a new video for Desigual:

Desigual LILLAT T-shirt. FW2017. On sale at 30% off.

Desigual LILLAT T-shirt. FW2017. On sale at 30% off.

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Angel is Vancouver’s first Desigual boutique, offering the latest styles for men, women & kids.  We also have Desigual designed by  Christian Lacroix.

desigual-kiss-fansAngel has the largest selection of Desigual on the west coast of Canada. We ship worldwide, with free shipping in Canada for purchases of $200.  Call (604) 681-0947.

The Desigual Fall-Winter 2017 collection is on sale @ 30% off, with up to 50% off Desigual from previous seasons.

Desigual is characterized by its different, optimistic and colorful designs. The company began operating in 1984. La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool) is Desigual’s slogan and way of looking at fashion and life. It’s an enthusiastic, positive and optimistic message that nails its colors to the mast.

Angel is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. carrall&powell.1886We’re  on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, where Vancouver began. The historic photo (left) shows what the location of my store looked like in 1886 (click on photo to enlarge).

Angel specializes in custom handpainted clothing. Most of our kids shirts (below) are by Justine Brown of London, England.

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Today’s music is New Year’s Day by Irish rockers U2, released 35 years ago this month:

And here’s a new video of a 2015 song by Vancouver’s Bryan Adams, dressed as Elvis (along with his other bandmates). It was filmed in Madrid, Spain. Bryan lives in London now but returns to Vancouver to visit his Warehouse Studio, which is a block east of our Gastown store:

This is a new song by Bryan, Please Stay, with Planet Head people:

And here’s a new song by another Canadian, Vancouver music producer and DJ Taelor Deitcher, best known by his stage name Felix Cartal, who used to live in Gastown. The tune is an EDM version of the 1998 New Radicals hit, You Get What You Give:

The dance version leaves out this lyric that trash-talked several popular bands in 1998: “Fashion shoots with Beck and Hanson/Courtney Love and Marilyn Manson/You’re all fakes, run to your mansions/Come around, we’ll kick your asses!” Marilyn Mason expressed his anger over the lyric. Gregg Alexander, the lead singer-songwriter for the New Radicals, broke up the band at the peak of their success in 1999. He went on to write songs for other artists, including co-writing Santana’s hit The Game of Love, for which he won a Grammy award in 2003 (his pseudonym at the time was Alex Ander). Listen to Gregg Alexander’s demo of the song here. More recently, Alexander co-wrote Lost Stars for the film Begin Again, starring Maroon 5’s Adam Levine and Keira Knightley; the song was in the running for an Oscar in 2015. (Gregg’s live acoustic versions of the song are here and here.) After the movie was released in 2013, Alexander broke his silence and did his first interview in 15 years.

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Merry Christmas, 2017

Merry Christmas to everyone, especially all of our fabulous customers. For last-minute shoppers, Angel is open Christmas Eve, 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. We’ll be closed Christmas Day, enjoying turkey dinner with family and friends. But will reopen Dec. 26 for Angel‘s annual Boxing Day sale — up to 50% off select Desigual, including men’s winter jackets, sweaters and sweatshirts. Our Winter Clearance Sale will continue all this week.

Angel is a Desigual Wow Shop —  the first Desigual boutique in Vancouver. We have the Barcelona clothing brand for men, women & kids. We also have Desigual shoes and boots, plus Desigual umbrellas, belts, and Desigual jewellery.

If you’re headed somewhere warm this winter, we have Desigual men’s shorts and T-shirts, and women’s summer dresses and sandals on sale at 50% off. This “Exotic Laudio” denim bomber jacket is among the items we have on sale at -50%:

Desigual EXOTIC LAUDIO denim bomber jacket. Was $189. now $94. FW2017.

Desigual EXOTIC LAUDIO denim bomber jacket. Was $189. now $94. FW2017.

Desigual EXOTIC LAUDIO denim bomber jacket. Was $189. now $94. FW2017.

Angel has the largest selection of the latest Desigual on the West Coast of Canada.

 

 

 

We ship worldwide, with free shipping in Canada for purchases of $200 or more, plus we offer personal shopping by appointment. Call (604) 681-0947.

Angel is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. carrall&powell.1886We are on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, where Vancouver began. The historic photo left shows what the location of my store looked like in 1886 (click on photo to enlarge).

Angel also specializes in custom handpainted clothing.

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Today’s music is the same as last Christmas: River by Canadian icon Joni Mitchell:

While not a Christmas song, River evokes the spirit of the season. The song is from Blue:

And here’s Vancouver singer Michael Bublé with jazzy versions of Christmas standards, with a new burning-log fireplace video:

You don’t often see Bob Dylan dance, but he did in this polka version of Must Be Santa:

 

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30-50% off Desigual Xmas gifts for Him, Her and Kids

Two days to Christmas! And yes, we’re having a Desigual Boxing Day Sale. Dec. 26, 12- 6.

Only two days left to Christmas. We’ve got lots of cool gifts from Desigual for men, women & kids. Below are a few gift ideas we have in store at Angel.

All Desigual is on sale at 30% off, plus up to 50% off select Desigual, including Desigual from previous seasons.

We’re open 11 to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday Dec. 23, and noon to 5:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Not sure of what to get for a gift? Angel has gift certificates.

Desigual FANMAL dress. $189.95. FW2017.

Desigual FANMAL dress. $189.95. FW2017.

Desigual FANMAL dress. $189.95. FW2017.

Desigual KEROWAC dress. $169.95.

Desigual KEROWAC dress. $169.95.

Desigual ELQUI cotton shirt. $135.95. FW2017.

Desigual ELQUI cotton shirt. $135.95. FW2017.

Desigual ERIKA dress. $189.95. FW2017.

Detail of the Desigual ERIKA dress. $189.95.

Desigual CAROL dress. $169.95. FW2017.

Back of Desigual CAROL dress. $169.95. FW2017.

Desigual VALERY T-shirt. $125.95. FW2017.

Back of Desigual VALERY T-shirt. $125.95. FW2017.

Desigual FLARE SLEEVE dress. $137.95. FW2017.

Desigual FLARE SLEEVE dress. $137.95. FW2017.

Desigual CLAU exotic denim jacket. $205.95.

Desigual CLAU exotic denim jacket. $205.95.

Desigual CARLOS blouse. $149.95. FW2017.

Sleeve detail. Desigual CARLOS blouse. $149.95.

Desigual CLAUDIA denim jacket. $205.95. FW2017.

Desigual CLAUDIA denim jacket. $205.95. FW2017.

Desigual PLANO BAJO T-shirt. $75.95. FW2017.

Desigual PLANO BAJO T-shirt. $75.95. FW2017.

Desigual JANI T-shirt. $125.95. FW2017.

Desigual JANI T-shirt. $125.95. FW2017.

Desigual MARTINIKA BOHO bag. $169.95. FW2017.

Desigual LEON TOGO bag. $149.95. FW2017.

Desigual LEON TOGO bag. $149.95. FW2017.

Desigual VARSOVIA CARIBOU messenger bag. $125.95. FW2017.

Desigual VIENA CALGARY bag. $149.95. Fall-Winter 2017.

Desigual ROTTERDAM CARIBOU bag. $149.95. FW2017.

Desigual RECTANGLE CARIBOU scarf. $65.95. FW2017.

Desigual RECTANGLE CARIBOU scarf. $65.95. FW2017.

Christmas Gifts for Him from Desigual

Desigual ALBERT pullover. $189.95. FW2017.

Desigual ALBERT pullover. $189.95. FW2017.

Desigual MARC flannel shirt. $165.95. FW2017.

Desigual MARC flannel shirt. $165.95. FW2017.

Desigual JULI cotton shirt. $165.95. FW2017.

Desigual JULI shirt. $165.95. FW2017.

Coming soon: Desigual DAVID shirt. $125.95.

Coming soon: Desigual DAVID shirt. $125.95.

Desigual UJAR shirt. $169.95.

Desigual UJAR shirt. $169.95.

Desigual AUGUST zip hoodie jacket. $269.95.

Desigual AUGUST zip hoodie jacket. $269.95.

Desigual man ANDREW vegan leather jacket. $269.95.

Desigual man ANDREW vegan leather jacket. $269.95.

Desigual Christmas Gifts for Kids

Desigual kids EPICURO velour sweatshirt with reversible sequins. $105.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids EPICURO velour sweatshirt with reversible sequins. $105.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids FLARE dress. $99.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids FLARE dress. $99.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids ADIS dress. $89.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids ADIS dress. $89.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids PEP hoodie. FW2017.

Desigual kids OMAR skater T-shirt. Fall-Winter 2017.

Desigual kids SEBASTIAN T-shirt with sequins reversed. $69.95. FW 2017.

Desigual kids SEBASTIAN T-shirt with sequins reversed. $69.95. FW 2017.

Desigual Uagadugu dress. $135.95. FW2017.

Desigual Uagadugu dress. $135.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids Fall-Winter 2017 collection now in stock at Angel, Vancouver, Canada.

Desigual kids WHITEHORSE T-shirt with reversible sequins. $69.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids GEORGIA T-shirt. $69.95.

Desigual kids GEORGIA T-shirt. $69.95.

Desigual kids NET T-shirt with spidy man image in reversible sequins. $69.95.

Desigual kids NET T-shirt with superhero image in reversible sequins. $69.95.

Desigual SPIDY T-shirt. $69.95. Fall-Winter 2017.

Desigual SPIDERMAN T-shirt. $69.95. FW 2017.

Desigual kids BUTTERFLY dress. $95.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids BUTTERFLY dress. $95.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids BUTTERFLY dress. $95.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids FLARE dress. $99.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids FLARE dress. $99.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids JACKSONVILLE dress with reversible sequins. $69.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids JACKSONVILLE dress. $69.95. FW2017.

Desigual kids JACKSONVILLE dress. $69.95. FW2017.

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Angel is Vancouver’s first Desigual boutique, offering the latest styles for men, women & kids.  We also have Desigual designed by  Christian Lacroix.

desigual-kiss-fansAngel has the largest selection of Desigual on the west coast of Canada. We ship worldwide, with free shipping in Canada for purchases of $200.  Call (604) 681-0947.

The Desigual Fall-Winter 2017 collection is on sale @ 30% off, with up to 50% off Desigual from previous seasons.

Desigual is characterized by its different, optimistic and colorful designs. The company began operating in 1984. La Vida es Chula (Life is Cool) is Desigual’s slogan and way of looking at fashion and life. It’s an enthusiastic, positive and optimistic message that nails its colors to the mast.

Angel is located at No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown district of Vancouver, Canada. carrall&powell.1886We’re  on the corner of Powell & Carrall Street in Maple Tree Square, where Vancouver began. The historic photo (left) shows what the location of my store looked like in 1886 (click on photo to enlarge).

Angel specializes in custom handpainted clothing. Most of our kids shirts (below) are by Justine Brown of London, England

Here are two shirts I painted earlier this week for a Vancouver customer who is going on a safari in Africa:

Angel handpainted elephant shirt. 2017.

Angel handpainted elephant shirt. 2017.

Want to paint a shirt for Christmas? Angel also sells its own brand of Angel fabric paint – we have 50 colours and also do custom colours for customers.

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From 1960: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Ella Fitzgerald:

Here’s Swingin’ Them Jingle Bells from 81 years ago by Thomas “Fats” Waller:

Just before Christmas 57 years ago – in 1960 – Berry Gordy Jr. released Shop Around by his first hit-making group, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles:

One of the Miracles, Pete Moore, died last month in Las Vegas. He co-wrote with Robinson two of the group’s greatest songs, both released in 1965 – Ooo Baby Baby, and Tracks of My Tears. The latter song was inspired by the sad clown from the Italian opera Pagliacci, as was the group’s 1970 hit, The Tears of a Clown. Stevie Wonder wrote the music for Tears of a Clown, but asked Robinson if he could come up with some lyrics.

Ten years later, Linda Ronstadt had a huge hit with this version:

 

 

 

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