Journal

This is our favourite season with so many fashion possibilities. We thought you would you like to see what's coming next from the Diane Kennedy design studio. We are thrilled about the new prints and textures of fall.  Capes are back in a big way....

We are living in very, very strange times… but some of the things we’re experiencing have the ring of familiarity.Remember when you went to college or university and gained the “Freshman 15”? By the time you went home for Thanksgiving,...

The first time I ever set eyes on Shelly was in a photo posted on Facebook by a local plus size store. Shelly was a popular shopper there and I have a memory of staring a very long time at...

Photo: Bud Hensley (Bud's Hummingbird Photography) From the quick vrooom of their flight to their chitter chatter in the trees, one quickly learns to recognize when hummingbirds are near. For many years I've deliberately planted tubular flowers to attract these...

You may remember a recent blog, about a certain Well-Dressed Climate Scientist...Well, we were curious to hear more from her, so after a few friendly e-mails, we asked her how we can "do better" for our earth. And so, she...

Shipping Even during these times that require extra care, we are, as always, processing your orders in a timely fashion (usually the day after your order is received, or the next day). Once your order is processed, a tracking code...

As a brand dedicated to producing garments as eco-friendly as possible, it's a blessing that we are based in one of the most sustainable cities in North America. It's no surprise that Vancouver is filled with people mindful of our environment and it's...

A mystery most stylish is afoot at Diane Kennedy - So we're packing our bags! (in more ways than one...) Come the end of June, our East Vancouver doors will close and our operations will be moving to New Westminster....

Thank you to everybody that purchased a mask from us. :) Our 100% cotton masks are completely ready to wear. However, if you want to take them a step further, Diane takes a moment to explain the extra built-in features you can...

As we adjust to the "New Normal", we realize the importance of strengthening our economy through our local businesses and industries. When you wear a piece from us, we're proud to say that it is truly “Made In Canada”. There...

I came home from work today and told my son: "Mom's a little grumpy right now, you might not want to be around me."My son says: "Mom, maybe you should buy some shoes" (True story)All cheekiness aside, this weekend is...

We've all had more time to reflect on what is most important in our lives; whether that be love, our businesses and careers, or simply the whole big picture in general. It may not be Thanksgiving just yet, but now...

They say a woman is like tea - you won't know how strong she is until you put her in hot water. Our designer, Diane, has been aptly proving this the last few weeks; working like a whirling dervish; singlehandedly overseeing all shipping,...

We thought you might enjoy seeing something we've never shown you before...our original Spring catalogue. It's not normally something we do. Because we release it so far in advance, things get deleted or changed. It's the catalog we create to show our retail stores so...

During these most uncertain times, we have made the decision to move forward with our usual bi-weekly public Studio Shops. Our last one for this month will start tomorrow (Friday, March 20th) from 2-7pm and ends on Saturday (March 21st) from...

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass. - Desiderata, Max Ehrmann Here at Diane Kennedy, I have an amazing team and...

Thank you to everyone who completed the survey; we greatly appreciate your feedback. Although my Spring 2020 collection is currently in production, I'll do my best to include your ideas for future seasons. In fact, I'm working on the Fall...

In order to best provide you with what YOU think are the most flattering and stylish designs, we'd love to hear your opinions, please. It's survey time! As an added incentive, at the end of the survey, you'll receive a 20% off discount code to...

Often my designs evolve out of need. In this case, my specific want of a sleeveless top that could also be worn as a vest. Many women critical of their arms avoid showing them; I just don't feel the same way. In...

With 2019 nearing its end, the team here at Diane Kennedy wanted to send a most heartfelt thank you for your support. It has been another amazing year for Diane Kennedy; we are so proud of our continued commitment to...

Every year, the team here at Diane Kennedy looks forward to the Fall season, in part because our city holds a very special 4 day event. We are thrilled to be participating (instead of attending) in this year's annual 23rd Eastside...