Open for Business!
Posted by Minphis | Filed under Custom Design, Lookbook, Media, Mens, Unisex, Womens
We decided to open the store a few weeks early so people can order before the fall rush. Look around to see our new designs and collaborations.
Special thanks to the following for helping us with our photoshoot this year.
Shugo Takemi - photographer
Riko Higashida - stylist
Lynn Steven Boutique - location shoot
Viberg Boots - footwear
Merina Matsumoto and Mathew Braun - models
Skull Skates and Granted
Posted by Minphis | Filed under Custom Design, Mens
We are very proud to say that we have produced 2 styles of sweaters for the Vancouver based iconic skateboard brand Skull Skates. These 2 styles come in very limited numbers and can be purchased here .
Skull Skates began in April of 1978 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. It’s founders were the Ducommun brothers (Rick- who has skateboarded since the mid sixties and Peter (P.D.)- who began skateboarding in 1972). To this day Skull Skates has is still going strong in skateboard/skimboard scene. Their style has been influencing skaters and skateboard culture to all the corners of the world.
You can find anything from Skull skates clothing, shoes, longboards, skimboards bicycles and of course skateboards at their Vancouver headquarters store or you can purchase online.
“Skating since you were in your Dad’s nut sack”- Skull Skates.
All I have to say to that is sweet.
PD of Skull Skates wearing both versions below.
Sitka and Granted
Posted by Minphis | Filed under Custom Design, Mens, Unisex, Womens
We are proud to release a collaboration project with a local Canadian surf brand, Sitka . The unisex sweaters include the “howling wolf” design in different colourways.
These sweaters can be purchased online here or at your nearest finest Sitka retailer.
Sitka:
The name Sitka derives from the mighty Sitka Spruce, a tree naturally drawn to the rugged shorelines of Western Canada; our family grew from the same endeavor.
The seed was sown in the Fall of 2002 when two Canadian surfers, Andrew Paine and Rene Gauthier, with their shared passion and vision for making surfboards, decided to take their hobby out of the garage and offer a fresh possibility to the local surfing population.
While surfing always has and will continue to be the heart of our brand, Sitka’s nexus has expanded to encompass all of the elements that inspirit the lifestyle of our family – surf, skate, music, art, culture and travel
Granted designs Don Cherry sweater for WORN Fashion journal
Posted by Minphis | Filed under Custom Design, Media, Mens
Granted was requested by WORN Fashion Journal to contribute to their Don Cherry fashion article “Cherry picking”. Don Cherry is an opinionated, controversial, and best of all, sartorially splendid Canadian icon. WORN Fashion Journal invited six artists and designers from across the country to reinterpret his image, garnering results that may rival Don’s wardrobe in their diversity.
Inspiration behind this sweater was the iconic chunky knit sweater of the Canadian West Coast. The dog pattern was modeled after Mr.Cherry’s late dog Blue that was featured in many early “Rock em’ sock em” videos. The overall colourway was taken from the days of his coaching years with the Boston Bruins. His nickname “Grapes” is placed on the back like a hockey jersey.
WORN Fashion journal discusses the cultures, subcultures, histories, and personal stories of fashion. We strive to embody a place between pop culture magazine and academic journal that opens new avenues in art and fashion theory by hovering where these two ideas intersect, connecting with fashion scholars and artists.
You can find an issue of WORN Fashion journal here or take a look at their blog .
Official Release of the David Suzuki Sweater!
Posted by Minphis | Filed under Custom Design, Unisex
Three years ago the David Suzuki sweater started off as a concept project to see if the details of a person’s face would show properly on a knit swatch. Our knitter’s skill had to be tested as some of our Granted sweaters were going to be quite detailed in the future. One of our designer’s had an idea to knit up a Canadian icon and we all decided that David Suzuki’s face would make for an interesting knit. After weeks of tweaking, we finally had a design we were happy with. We waited anxiously as the knitters finished up the swatch (pictured) and the knit sample turned out better than planned. The next step was to make it into a sweater, we added Douglas Firs on the front and a simple motif… the sweater was finally complete! From there we posted it on our blog site not knowing the excitement it would bring and soon after we heard from the David Suzuki Foundation!
Today we are proud to announce that we will be selling the OFFICIAL David Suzuki sweater with partial proceeds going directly to the David Suzuki Foundation . This is your chance to own a unique piece of Canadiana. These sweaters will be produced in limited numbers and available only through our website.
Our new shopping cart will be up and running in August but you can pre-order now by emailing us at mail@grantedclothing.com
David Suzuki, Co-Founder of the David Suzuki Foundation, is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster. He is renowned for his radio and television programs that explain the complexities of the natural sciences in a compelling, easily understood way.
Collaboration with Japanese private label Warehouse
Posted by Minphis | Filed under Custom Design, Media, Mens
Granted has collaborated with Japanese private label brand called Warehouse.
Warehouse is famous for their collaboration with the Lee jeans brand and their contemporary American work wear style. Warehouse is currently sold in their private stores all over Japan ( 8 locations in total).
Our collaboration incorporates their vintage taste while still keeping with the Granted look. The shop staff at Warehouse have put their own styling with these great looking hand-knit sweaters. Here’s their stylish website and blog.
Official David Suzuki Sweater Auction
Posted by Minphis | Filed under Custom Design, Media
Going once, going twice…
Many of you have asked about this sweater. Now it is finally available to the public at the Official David Suzuki On-line Auction.
This limited edition David Suzuki sweater, up for auction now, is one of only 12 personally autographed by Mr. Suzuki himself. Proceeds of these sweaters will be going to support the David Suzuki Foundation.
Grant Lawrence, not phased by the summer heat
Posted by ahirano | Filed under Custom Design
Catch Grant rockin’ the CBC Sweater at folk festivals across Canada this summer. Grant, veteran Canadian radio personality and lead singer for the Indie band The Smugglers, has been officially given props for being able to control his body temperature!
“A little too warm to wear today but I will take photos of me wearing it at the folk fests across Canada this summer for you! This is by far the best sweater I have ever owned. Everywhere I go, I receive compliments, whether I’m in the middle of nowhere or in the middle of the city. I love my quintessentially Canadian Granted sweater”.
– Grant Lawrence, Host, CBC Radio 3
David Suzuki Autographed Limited Sweater!!
Posted by Minphis | Filed under Custom Design, Promos and Contests
The award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster, Dr. David Suzuki, was so impressed by the detailed intarsia-knit portrait we created for him, that we are working with the David Suzuki Foundation by donating a Suzuki sweater. This signed sweater will be auctioned off at Vantage. All proceeds go to the foundation. Please stay tuned for the auction date.
“We Canadians tend to take energy for granted …” – David Suzuki
Four Horsemen - Mohican Feathered Skull Sweater
Posted by Minphis | Filed under Custom Design
The guys at Four Horsemen have done it again. Always pushing the skills of our highly trained knitters and making uniquely eye catching designs.
This sweater comes in 3 different versions and can be found here at the Four Horsemen retail store in Victoria, B.C. This high end store also carries brands such as A.P.C., Stussy deluxe, Reigning Champ and many others.
If you are interested in making some custom designed sweaters for your store please contact us.
