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I would love to sit down right now with a panel of consumerism specialists. There is a gap, or massive sinkhole between what we say we believe and what we actually do when we pull out our wallets. We say we want to do better. And then life happens, the price tag wins, and we move on. Fashion sits right at the center of that tension, and I think it is one of the most interesting and honestly uncomfortable things happening in consumer culture right now. What would the perfect w

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

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

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