Planet Claire's Blog

Discounted Hugely! Store displays for sale: cabinet, asian shelf, glass shelving, carved asian wall hanging, rolling racks

Planet Claire — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:36:39 +0000

I have a few items for sale that are from my store – I used them for display – and one asian wall hanging, from my home. All of these pieces are in good condition, and are being sold at well below what I paid for them. All measurements are estimation only (I am not overly handy with a measuring tape).

Contact claire@planetclaire.ca; 604.440.6382

1. Large Glass and Wood Cabinet
Beautiful wood (I don’t know what kind) with glass paned doors and sides. Has 4 shelves and a drawer at the bottom for storing things. There is lighting (pot lights attached to the bottom of each shelf) to illuminate display. Can be used for store display (jewellery, ect) or at home (china/etc). One shelf has a crack in the wood, which does not create any structural isssues, and there is some damage to the bottom of one other shelves – can only be seen from underneath the shelf, top of shelf has no damage (hard to describe, I included photos – # 5 & 6). I purchased this cabinet as is, at an antique store, which was reduced from $2000 to $900. I am selling it for ~~$400.~~ $200!!
Measurements: 7 feet tall x 4 feet wide

2. Asian Shelf
Again, not sure what kind of wood, or how old it is. I got this at a vintage asian decor store. It is absolutely beautiful, and has no damage. I paid $600 or $800 (can’t remember) and am selling it for ~~$300.~~ $225!
Measurements: 4.2 feet x 3.4 feet

3. Glass Shelving Unit
Perfect condition, shows no wear. Black glass paned shelves in a silver stand. 4 shelves. I purchased this for $250, selling for ~~$100.~~ $60!!

4. Asian Wall Hanging

Painted black wood, beautiful asian design. I purchased this from Ming’s (when it still existed) for $600. Selling it for ~~$250.~~ $150!!

Measurements: 2 feet x 5 feet

5. Three rolling racks, purchased from Eddies Hangups. Retail for $89 each. Selling for ~~$40/each.~~ $30!!

http://www.eddies.com/t_prod_detail/564/210001/1/10.html

Please come down to view them at 434 Columbia St, at Pender, in Chinatown.

Large cabinet will require 2 strong men to move, and a truck or van of some sort.

Contact claire@planetclaire.ca; 604.440.6382

First 11 purchases get a free giftbag on February 11th

Planet Claire — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 06:28:47 +0000

Because 11 is my favourite number, and it’s February 11th, and its a holiday (Happy “Family Day”)…the first 11 purchases at “Love the One You’re With” Pop-up Boutique will get a giftbag filled with goodies from Planet Claire, Jordan River Soapworks, Daub + Design, OPI, and more!!

We’ve got incredible pricing on clothing, as we are re-locating to Hornby Island and don’t want to pack it all up! Come down for some great deals and sweet gifts.

Featured Pop-up Partner: Daub + Design

Planet Claire — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:40:35 +0000

Click to view slideshow.

Daub + Design is a Vancouver based textile design studio, focusing on hand-dyed, locally produced garments. All items are unique as a limited amount of fabric is dyed and each garment is constructed individually. “Daub” is defined as the act of applying coloring material crudely to a surface. We create fabrics which have an organic element to the structure of their design through various methods of surface design.

Principal Designer, Lexi Soukoreff, has recognized the severe havoc that the dye process can have on the environment. They choose dyes that do not require heavy chemicals as fixatives and limit the amount of dye used in each bath. “Exhausting” the dye bath is one of our principal practices. This means that there is very little dye left in the bath at disposal time and that the fibre is carrying nearly all of the dye. This is important to our process at Daub + Design because this ensures that less water is used in the rinsing process and far less dye goes back into the water system.

Come check out their collection of awesome leggings, underwear, and scarves @ “Love the One You’re With” Feb. 8th-14th!

Tagged: daub + design, love the one you're with, valentine's day vancouver

Featured pop-up partner: Love Medals

Planet Claire — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 18:35:58 +0000

We will be featuring Love Medals at our pop-up shop from Feb. 8th -14, a local Vancouver company founded by Emily Carr graduate Talia Tanaka. She and her company is adorable, and they do cute things like award medals to french bulldogs! What’s not to love?

Watch the video to see why this dog deserves a medal, and find the story on their blog:

http://www.lovemedals.com/blogs/news/6082660-love-medal-of-valour-baby-the-bulldog

See you soon!

“LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH”

Planet Claire — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:21:25 +0000

A pop-up boutique by two upstart women and their labours of love

{Planet Claire Sustainable Fashion & Jordan River Soapworks}

434 Columbia Street (The Chinatown Experiment)

February 8th – 14th
Noon – 8pm (closing party on the 14th, open late)

Treat yourself – or a loved one – to locally made and sourced goods, from soap to clothing, jewellery and art. Each product featured at this Boutique Pop-up is created with love (and a lot of guts, and sometimes blood – it can be terribly gorey).

Cynics, pragmatists and those of unsentimental persuasion, hold your tongues. While Valentines Day seems to elicit shudders or involuntary tics in more people than not, take a moment to breathe…Forget the commercialism, whether you are in a relationship or not, and the societal pressures to prove your undying love with either tacky stuffed animals or extravagant gifts and meals. “Love The One You’re With” is a celebration of Love in all it’s forms; your best friend, your child, your penpal…your french bulldog.

~All purchases come with a complimentary Valentine to give to a loved one, and free wrapping for any gifts~

The week will end with a party on the 14th, from 6 pm ‘till late…with fresh pie from The Pie Shoppe, champagne, and strawberries.

Bring your loved one or come and meet a new one. Canines welcome.

Brought to you by:

PLANET CLAIRE SUSTAINABLE FASHION

Focused on sustainable and ethically produced fashion, Planet Claire carries clothing for both men and women (in sizes 2-22!), including local and international designers, vintage and consignment. You will also find unique jewellery, local visual art, and home decor.http://www.planetclaire.ca/

JORDAN RIVER SOAPWORKS

Artisanal soap and body care products without artificial colors, fragrances, preservatives, and additives. Products are made by hand and in small batches from ingredients like locally harvested seaweed, local beeswax, organic coconut oil, and organic shea butter.http://www.jordanriversoapworks.com/

Featuring:

LOVE MEDALS

We believe the power of love and its ability to bring people together should be recognized, acknowledged and appreciated…And so Love Medals were created, a quietly bold way to say “thank you”.

Love Medals was founded in 2008 by Emily Carr graduate Talia Tanaka, and has grown to include numerous distinct styles of pins, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and an array ofmedals.

Individually designed and hand-crafted in Vancouver, each piece is cast in gold, silver or bronze and only the highest quality materials are used to complement the metals used. Ethical Canadian diamonds and luxurious ribbons sourced from Japan accentuate many of the pieces and we proudly abstain from using animal-based products.http://www.lovemedals.com/

ACME STUDIO ARTISTS

Original art prints by artists from neighbouring ACME Studio Building.www.facebook.com/ACMEstudiobuilding.

THE PIE SHOPPE

The tiniest pie shop in Vancouver! Located on Gore St, right at the edge of Chinatown. The home of Panoramic Coffee Roasters and serves freshly roasted blends and delicious homemade pie.http://thepieshoppe.ca/

DAUB + DESIGN

Daub + Design is a Vancouver based textile design studio, focusing on hand-dyed, locally produced garments. All items are unique as a limited amount of fabric is dyed and each garment is constructed individually. “Daub” is defined as the act of applying coloring material crudely to a surface. We create fabrics which have an organic element to the structure of their design through various methods of surface design.http://daubanddesign.com/

Pics from SOAP (+ secret) Pop Up Shop

Planet Claire — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 01:38:16 +0000

Hiya! Happy 2013! The Chinatown Experiment was fuuun! I met some lovely people, and am now best buds with the maker of my new favourite products; Jordan River Soapworks. We’re doing another in February, just the two of us…with perhaps a surprise guest!

More info on that later, but for now, some photos from last month…

Click to view slideshow.

Thanks to Annik from Coalition Skin for her awesome window pilates!

Tagged: jordan river soapworks, local designers, natural products, Planet Claire, the chinatown experiments, Vancouver fashion, Vancouver Pop Up Shops

Planet Claire at the SOAP (+ secret) pop up shop ~ Dec 15th – 20th

Planet Claire — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 09:41:17 +0000

SEEN IN VANCOUVER #362: What’s Up With The 400 Block Of Columbia In Chinatown?

So there’s this cool thing that’s been happening in chinatown lately. Right beside my studio building, on Columbia St, a row of shops have recently opened. There’s the sweethearts at Duchess Vintage , The Shop, (a motorcycle cafe/clothing/coffee/bike parts/cute puppy combo), Positive Negative Gallery, run by the darling Adam Lupton who’s art and shirt design you may remember from Planet Claire), AND this rotating pop-up shop venue. It’s called The Chinatown Experiment, and is geared towards entrepreneurs who want to test out their ideas before committing to a retail space, or for collaborations between local artists and designers.

Anyone who has been to my studio (where my pop-up shop/studio sales usually take place) will recognize it as being literally a stone’s throw away. Even for me with my pathetic girly arm. I’m pretty excited to be involved in the upcoming christmas pop-up shop. along with 5 other local businesses; Jordan River Soapworks; Sabbatical Clothing (vintage tees, vests, jackets, leathers); Dakini Tidal Wilds (awesome seaweed-infused gifts!); Fawn V (Vintage Specs and Hats); Shoo-Foo (Bamboo Bedding and Linens); and Patch Planters (gifts for the green thumb without a backyard!). Each day of the five day event one business takes centre stage and is the featured partner. The other vendors take a backseat, but still have a presence and their wares available. Planet Claire’s Big Day is Monday, Dec 17th, but you will find me there from the 15th-20th as well.

Click to view slideshow.

Hours are 12-7 everyday, and check the schedule for workshops from the vendors, and a complimentary pilates class (by donation) presented by our friends at Coalition Skin (hearts). Open late for the opening party on Saturday the 15th, expect door prizes and wine – my favourites!

Planet Claire at GATHER Pop-Up Shop July 27-29

Planet Claire — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:24:45 +0000

Where: 1 Cordova St (old Boneta Location) in Gastown

When: Friday, July 27 ~ 5-9pm; Saturday, July 28th ~ 10-8pm; Sunday, July 29 ~ 10-6pm

What: Planet Claire will be showcasing local and international designers (size 2-22!) as well as select vintage and consignment pieces in a full range of sizes. There will also be handmade jewellery, accessories, and casual menswear.

I’ll be be posting a pic a day of a cute, local, unique, and sustainable item that Planet Claire will have there for you, as well as interviews with the other designers/vendors and workshop facilitators. Make sure to join the FB page if you haven’t already: www.facebook.com/planetclaire.clothing. And you can RSVP to the event here: http://www.facebook.com/events/425761744130351/

Hope to see you there, drink in hand!

For more info on the other designers, a list of workshops available, and all sorts of other stuff about the GATHER event, check out their website!

Tagged: gastown blog, gastown pop up shop, gastown shop hop, Gather Pop Up Shop, vancouver designers, Vancouver Pop Up Shops

3 Day Pop-Up Shop in Gastown!

Planet Claire — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:05:45 +0000

Planet Claire is excited to be part of GATHER – the 3 day urban social for shopping, learning & getting together in style.

From July 27th through the 29th, the first annual GATHER Pop Up Shop will take place in the heart of downtown Vancouver. One of Gastown’s most popular destinations, the former Boneta’s, will be home to Gather and fabulously transformed into the next frontier in social shopping.

*Expect an explosion of creativity, community and collections to covet.*

http://www.gatherpopup.com/

why hello there!

Planet Claire — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 08:50:12 +0000

S’been much too long my darlings!

The last 6 months have been a bit of a supernova, but we’re back – bigger and brighter than ever!

We’ve got plans for a 3 day pop-up shop coming up at the end of July, and will be introducing some awesome new designers to you, some local and some international.

The online store will be updated (toot-suite!) with our hand-picked vintage and pre-loved/consignment duds – think designer jeans, barely worn Fluevogs(!), and vintage summer dresses.

More details, photos, and witty remarks coming soon!