3/50 Project: Adhesif Clothing

We've posted before about the 3/50 Project to support local businesses. We'd love it if Green Earth Organics' members would send us information about their favourite local, independently-owned stores and restaurants. If you would like to share your hidden gem, please email info@greenearthorganics.com with about 200 to 300 words, including their address and their website if applicable, and let us know what name you'd like on the article. We deliver as far out as North Vancouver, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, and all points in between, so please feel free to share your favourites outside of Vancouver too.

Adhesif Clothing by Melissa

The Adhesif Clothing Company store is a bit off the beaten track, being a couple of blocks below Broadway on Main Street (at 2202 Main), set apart from both the SkyTrain traffic and the boutiques that populate south of Broadway. But if you're an eco-conscious fashion-lover, or have one on your Christmas list, this is a place to check out.

Melissa Ferreira, the Vancouver designer behind the label and store, was inspired through her work as a buyer in the vintage clothing industry. Melissa takes vintage clothing and re-makes them into eye-catching creations. All of these one-of-a-kind items are produced in Vancouver, making them ecologically and socially sustainable.

I went into this store to find a birthday gift for my sister and found lots to choose from. With the help of the very nice lady behind the counter (who realized very quickly that I am out of my element when it comes to fashion), I selected a reversible "suit wrap" scarf, made of suiting material. Other items that I considered included an adorable hat that was aviation-inspired, some fingerless gloves (a big seller for them), and some very unique jewelry pieces.

You can get some idea of what they make by looking at the website, but I think seeing the pieces in person was much better. Since most items included multiple fabrics and incorporate techniques such as applique, the textures of the pieces was part of the charm for me.

Since each item is unique, sizing will vary. I think that if I wanted to get anyone one of the sweater-jackets, I'd probably go with a gift certificate. If you are buying for someone else, the accessories are a safer bet. Either way, Adhesif is a nice way to add some eco-friendly fashion to a loved one's closet, or to your own.