Still Life first opened their doors on Victoria, BC’s historic Johnson Street in 1984. The boutique quickly became a shopping destination, attracting customers with their unique selection of vintage clothing and indie labels. Matt and Kim Jensen took the ownership reins in 2007, breathing new life into the business and offering a more modern POV. Curated with a laidback edit of clothing, accessories and housewares, this iconic shop is now nestled amongst a growing community of like-minded, locally-owned stores in Victoria and opened a second location across the water in Vancouver.

First Rite was launched in 2015 in San Francisco, CA by designer Nikki Garcia. Years of working in all aspects of the industry from retail to small label and corporate design finally converged into the idea of a better way, a smaller footprint, a more hands on approach, personal relationships, and an involvement in the process from raw material to finished product. The result is an ongoing series of interchangeable pieces and sets designed from all natural fibers that fit effortlessly into any wardrobe and outlast seasonal trends. Our wovens are made in Los Angeles, CA using fair wage and labor practices, and our knitwear is made by a woman owned and operated workshop in Lima, Peru.