Journal

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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 (new colours coming soon) This ageless beauty became a model in her early fifties! She was...

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...

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....

Out of respect and solidarity, we would like to use our public platform to reaffirm our values and share our support for the Anti-Racism movement.Diane Kennedy is an inclusive company, not only dedicated to endorsing the rights and respect of women and...

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...