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#3: The Social Risk of Personal Style
There’s a quiet moment that happens before you wear something intentional for the first time. You stand in front of the mirror, turning slightly left, then right, wondering if you’ve crossed an invisible line between self-expression and spectacle. It’s not that you don’t love what you’re wearing, you do, but there’s a flicker of hesitation that asks: Is this too much? We live in a time where visibility feels riskier than ever. An interview I recently watched captured somethin
Chantal Duval
Feb 152 min read
#2: Too Old For What, Exactly?
Watching people challenge fashion norms has always fascinated me, not just aesthetically, but emotionally. Fashion has a way of reflecting how our priorities shift over time: what brings us joy, what feels fulfilling, and what is simply practical in a given moment. There’s one phrase I hear that consistently stops me in my tracks: “I’m too old for that.” It’s a popular saying, casually delivered, and I’m never quite sure what someone means when they say it. Is it self-depreca
Chantal Duval
Jan 143 min read
#1: Not The Story I Expected To Write
Have you ever had your Runes read? It’s similar to Tarot in that it is used as a divination tool, however I would venture to say it is more direct in its delivery. This December post isn’t about fortune-telling, though. It's about staying open to what the world is trying to tell you, and it’s my way of introducing myself through this new platform. The Start When Welded Hanger moved into its cozy 240 sq/ft retail space on the infamous Whyte Ave in Old Strathcona, I knew magic
Chantal Duval
Dec 15, 20254 min read
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