Have you ever looked at a room and couldn’t quite put your finger on what was missing? Sometimes a really great rug is the perfect finishing touch for transforming a house into a home and Indo Designer Rugs (620 17th Ave S.W.) is the go-to destination for beautiful, high quality, handmade rugs. Located along 17th Ave …
When it comes to looking good, Sol Optix (628 17th Ave SW) has your eyes covered. Calgary’s go-to dispensing optician in Calgary, Sol Optix has been outfitting faces with prescription eyewear and sunglasses since 1998. Sol Optix understands that your final pick is an important extension of your style and personality. Whether it’s fad or …
For the past few years, Krista Hopfauf has been a consignment store owner of the recently re-branded salvEdge Boutique, and her love of style and fashion has grown alongside her business. She clearly loves what she does, and that love reflects in her personal style choices. She can be found rocking her favourite bomber leather …
She’s passionate about fashion, and it certainly shows. She captures her outfits and shares them on social media on a regular basis, and I’m always excited to see what Charly Goss will be up to next with her personal style – which of course also includes adorable hair and fun makeup. Goss’ passion for fashion …
Alykhan Velji is a serious Calgary success story. You might have caught him on the Marilyn Denis Show or Celebrity Style Story, and the list doesn’t end there. He’s a busy man about town, from working with various clients through his interior design and decorating company Alykhan Velji Designs, to sharing his fashion knowledge and …
When people are stand-outs, it usually goes beyond personal style. Yadira Rose is one of these people. Her energy, positivity and her great fashion sense all work together to create a really interesting individual that I think we would all be lucky to know. What I love most about Yadira’s style is her beautiful, bold …
As a dating coach, Myke Macapinlac is all about giving off the right first impression with his personal style. Practice what you preach, right? His look is put-together, sleek, with a touch of rock and roll. I love the leather jacket, as I think a bomber is the perfect staple for anyone’s closet. Macapinlac pulls …
Cornelia Wiebe, Co-founder and Operator of Leo Boutique (810 16 Ave S.W.), knows a thing or two about style. Founding Leo with her husband Jon back in 1997, they opened their doors on 17th in 2001, and have been offering avenue shoppers stylish sartorial choices ever since. Back in town after a whirlwind trip to …
Mallory Lynn Minerson has called Calgary home for many years. She’s traveled and lived in various cities along the way, and most recently changed addresses and made New York City home. While in between semesters at NYU, she’s back in town for a couple of weeks to visit family and friends. She’s looking forward to …
Long gone are the days of elementary school name calling – sporting glasses has evolved into the making of fabulous first impressions and true character. And finding the perfect pair turns into a treasure hunt at The Brass Monocle (806 16 Ave SW). A shop with a keen eye for innovative design, it’s a pleasure …
When LESS 17 opened their doors a few short months ago, the avenue welcomed a new destination for minimalist menswear. With his extensive background in snow and skate brands, Manager Zev Klymochko is setting the tone for this inspired boutique and lifestyle space, mixing longstanding labels with unique new finds. We caught up with Zev …
Our 17th Ave. Street Style Huntress, Aldona B., winds up 2014 with the very stylish, Bradley Walker. Catch up with Aldona as she and Bradley talk heirloom cuff links, bold plaids, and what makes 17th Ave great. Aldona B: “I met Bradley Walker, principal of Strike Communications Inc., about five years ago and it’s taken me all …
