Hemlines: Canadian lingerie brand La Vie en Rose turns 30

Montreal-based lingerie purveyor La Vie en Rose is celebrating 30 years in the intimates business.

“I’m sincerely moved when I think of where we started and where we are now,� Francois Roberge, president and CEO of La Vie en Rose, said in a news release. “These days, reaching 30 years in business in the retail industry is an achievement in itself.�

The brand, which operates 176 stores in Canada, will mark the milestone with the release of a special collection.

“With the anniversary collection, we wanted to please our customers by offering them the staple styles they love while surprising them with a modern and sensual update,� John Izzo, vice-president of design and product development, said in a news release.

The new collection will include 15 new styles ranging from bras, to nighties — and almost everything in between.

To learn more, or to shop the collection, visit Lavieenrose.com.

Indochino moves to Yaletown

Indochino has left Gastown — for Yaletown.

The bespoke menswear brand has vacated its original shop in favour of a 4,000-square-foot shopping space — complete with a “groom’s lounge� where husbands-to-be can shop and be pampered.

“The number of men we’re suiting up has been gaining pace and we’ve now outgrown our Gastown location� Kyle Vucko, Indochino’s CEO and co-founder, said in a news release. “This city has supported us since the beginning and we want to thank our local guys for helping us grow to where we are today with our best ever store that will offer men an awesome suiting experience that we hope will inspire them to dress their best everyday.�

The new Indochino showroom is located at 1014 Homer St. To learn more, visit indochino.com/vancouver.

Vancouver salon The Attic becomes Kao Canada academy

Kitsilano salon The Attic Hair Studio is marking its first anniversary with a big announcement.

The salon, which is located at 2108 W 4th Ave., recently announced its new status as a western Canadian academy for the Kao Canada brand.

“We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of the education field, with four educators working in our salon we are constantly evolving new techniques and working as a team to create one-of-a-kind styles,� salon co-owners Kara Gilbertson and Shelby Turner said in a news release. “The key to being the best is always learning and being open to new ideas … and we are proud to offer our salon to Kao as an academy location for Western Canada.�

The Attic will also host renowned stylist Derrick Zeno Aug. 23 and 24 for an industry training seminar dubbed an Extreme Colour Camp by Goldwell/KMS California, for local stylists to advance their skills in the art of hair colouring.

The camp runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tuition costs $500.

To learn more, visit Theattichairstudio.com.

Canadian jewelry designer Jenny Bird creates line for Indigo

Shopping for Jenny Bird jewelry can now be done at the same place as you pick up your favourite books, magazines and home decor items — Indigo.

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