Journal

Diane first fell in love with this mandala print with delicate gold edging and has been hooked ever since.  Her design inspiration was kindled by innovative 1950's designer, Alfred Shaheen, whose introduction of metallic cotton prints took the fashion world by storm. Together...

It's Leah writing the blog this week and we've got updates for you! Diane and I thought you would like to know what's going on at this end of things. We are operating at full steam ahead here; Diane has...

Isn't it always fun to have a look behind the scenes, into places no one usually gets to see? I thought you might enjoy an unedited glimpse into what’s actually happening in my design room right now. I almost feel like...

One of my greatest joys is gardening with beautiful flowers. After a long winter I'm always outside seeking the earliest blooms. The fresh pink buds of the viburnum, the brave snow drops and crocuses pushing through the ground all catch...

Styling yourself with a new look is super easy with an A Capella Cape. Here are 5 style tips showing how easily it blends with your existing DK wardrobe. We're calling these five completely unique looks Classic, Fun, Monochromatic, Transitional and Casual style. Classic...

At a time when we’re all stuck at home concentrating on staying healthy (both mentally and physically), a little fantasy can go along way. I have personally been enjoying the most splendid new series on Netflix called Bridgerton. Filmed at multiple locations...

THANK-YOU for your support of small and local businesses over big box stores. You are making a difference. It's true that you can help them out without spending any money by quickly 'liking' and 'following" and commenting with 3 words (or more) on their social media posts or ads on Facebook and Instagram. This really helps get them exposure.

 

Thanks for sending in your questions! Diane opens up about what she's doing next, her design process and your most wanted new items. I always appreciate when you take the time to give me feedback. By sending in your wishes and...

`If you came over to my place to hang out during the fall I would offer you a warm cup of homemade Chai Tea. We would sit by the fireplace, listen to the rain pouring outside, catch up and nibble on banana bread...

It's Leah writing the blog this week, and I want to share with you why Diane's pants are the best pants you'll ever wear.  Did you know that Diane Kennedy's pants are the most reordered item we sell? Ladies buy two at...

Inspiring fabrics are a source of immense joy to me. Fabrics bring life to the patterns I design and each is chosen especially for the feeling and drape; they are an essential part of my process from concept to completion. Lately, I’ve been inspired by the work...

Diane Kennedy customers will recognize Leah Tuttle from our website and social media – she certainly features prominently. What you may not know is that Leah is our sales agent and has been for nearly 12 years. She knows the DK brand inside...

Is there any part of our lives that hasn't been impacted by COVID-19? How we work, play and function have changed very much in the past six months, and we've realized that many of these differences will be around for...

September is my favourite time of the year and here's why. There is something strange and magical about the light of early fall. Those late summer yellows and oranges clashing with magentas and purples suddenly look right in the garden.  It's...

Here at DK, we believe in living life in full colour, and we particularly love purple!Purple is often associated with royalty, affluence, luxury, and magic. Scientifically speaking, purple has the strongest electromagnetic wavelength, being just a few wavelengths up from...

One of most familiar faces of the Diane Kennedy brand is my silver-haired muse, Viola Evans.  Viola wears the Screen Playsuit and Perfect Top. This ageless beauty became a model in her early fifties! She was “discovered”  while working at an...

The care of your beautiful Canadian made garments couldn't be easier! Whether you're a first-time or a long time customer, here are a few tips that will help you keep your bamboo and cotton garments looking their best. Hang 'em up! ...

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...

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 was kind enough to share some of her tips on how we...

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...