{Aimee Qiu}

Last night was the opening night for artist Aimee Qiu at The Gallery.
Loved it!
These are only a few of her many pieces so I highly recommend checking the rest out

The Gallery is located on 113 - 1013 17 Ave SW

I Just Can't Help Myself!

The Build A Boy Exclusive Jackets are in and this is what they look like for women. The problem I have with these jackets is that they lack a lining in them, however it gives you more room to do whatever you want with them in terms of layering underneath! Love the colours, love the fit!!!


This jacket will be the death of me. I have contemplated hunger over this jacket!

Have You Heard?

If you haven’t heard yet of the Gallery you need to open your ears a little bit more and possibly spend a little bit more time on Facebook or on Calgary Fashion! The Gallery, located on 17th Avenue next to another Calgary Fashion favorite Worth is one of the few Calgary independent boutiques to pop up in the last year.


Calgary boy, Aaron Ellard, went after his dream and opened up the Gallery a few months ago. He brought to Calgary's stage a fresh concept, pairing art with street fashion. Similar to El Kartel on Robson Street in Vancouver, The Gallery not only sells street wear you can’t find anywhere else in Calgary but it also features local artists once a month with an opening show.

Since launching on October 4th, Ellard has held a grand opening party, two art shows featuring Darcy Obakata and Nicholas Guzman and a one-night charity fundraiser, Art & Sole (scroll down to see Kim’s photos of the PF Flyers designed by 25 Calgary artists).

“For the most part I like to stay local,” Ellard explained. “If anybody wants a show they can come bring me their portfolio.” Currently the Gallery is booked up until May, but Ellard is open to hosting a one-night show, similar to Art & Sole.

The Gallery’s main line is Upper Playground and its branch off lines fifty24sf, superFishal, Estevan Oriol and 12 Grain. Recently, Ellard picked up local designer, Erin Williams Build a Boy Black Sheep collection which is exclusive to The Gallery. (Click here to see photos on the Gallery’s Facebook group page)
Along with Williams, the Gallery carries local brand Light & Soul Apparel. For the Gallery’s next event, Light & Soul is taking over New Year’s Eve to host a party featuring local DJs, artwork and cheap drinks. “These guys they have artists that design for them so their art is going to be up. They’re releasing their new line for a few new items for the winter and the upcoming spring,” Ellard said. Tickets can be purchased at the store for $20.
Like Worth and other Calgary shops, it’s great to see places like the Gallery bringing fresh lines and supporting local talent. I personally get excited knowing the story behind the t-shirt I just bought, having the hot new purple vinyl wedge heels or one-of-kind sneakers. It’s places like these that open your eyes to how cool Calgary really can be if you just pay attention.

Art & Sole

25 artists came together in Calgary 2 weeks ago to help raise funds for the Urban Youth Worx project. The event was hosted by The Gallery on 17th Ave and brought Calgary's hippest crowd together. Local favorites, such as David Brunning, Tele Ascenio and others were among the crowd showing off their designs. Aaron Ellard, owner of The Streetlife and Styles Gallery has been meaning to do a show of this kind for a long time and the decision to donate the funds to the Urban Youth Worx was a conscious decision "They are a good fit for an event like Art & Sole, they're an organization that gets youth involved in the community and one of the ways they do that is painting murals around Calgary and doing traffic signs for school zones and such." The event was a success and the shoes are now on display for the rest of the month and the beginning of the new year. The different shoes are being auctioned and are going at a rapid pace. If you're still on the hunt for that one of a kind present for a friend or a loved one, check out the one of a kind kicks @ The Gallery (113-1013 17 Ave SW).

More photos @ Calgary Fashion Facebook.
For more on The Urban Youth Worx visit their website HERE

** News:
Van Charles winner of the Art and Sole competition will be showing at The Gallery in the New Year

Check out his winning shoe below, a personal favorite of mine from the competition!!

Wishlist Favourites

This jacket has been on display at The Gallery for December. It's a leather John Varvatos Military Style Jacket...The fit is perfect, now if only I had $600.

Check out The Gallery @ 113 - 1013 17 Ave S.W.