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- 2010-09-01 - OPENING RECEPTION of Porcelain Dolls by Tani Hamagishi-AllenYou are cordially invited to attend the opening reception of PORCELAIN DOLLS, an exhibition of the latest works by TANI HAMAGISHI-ALLEN, presented by BOUCHERAT GALLERY. The show opens this FRIDAY, SEPT 3rd, from 7-10pm. It will run until OCTOBER 10th. Please join us at the opening reception, meet the artist, and enjoy the loveliness of REGALIA BOUTIQUE. Link... 
- 2010-08-27 - Allow me to introduce... roselea designs.Lets extend a great, big, warm welcome to a new designer whose pieces are available in Regalia Boutique. roselea designs Each piece from roselea designs is handmade by Michelle Woods. She grew up in Nelson, BC and has always been inspired by nature and art. Her skills working with leather were taught to her by her grandmother. These teachings afforded her with the means to make the bags that she always dreamed of. Each bag is unique, and generally customized to what the buyer wants. Nature is one of the greatest sources of inspiration behind roselea designs, as evident by the intricate detailing in each creation. Whether the design elements contain floral, foliage, or feathers, these bags make a statement without being flashy. Woods just recently began introducing earrings constructed of leather into the line. Using the same natural colours and overall theme they illustrate a vision with consistency. Each pair is hand carved creating wearable art that is never the same. 
- 2010-08-20 - If you haven't checked out our selection of jewellery and apparel by K.KOOL. Please do.K.KOOL represents the creative genius of Victoria native, Kaylea Reeve. Her pieces are a fusion of new and old making each creation an original. One of the signature looks that K.KOOL offers is the traditional dreamcatcher with a contemporary spin. They are bright, bold and classic, yet still embody a feeling of true vintage. K.KOOL designs have been particularly centred around jewellery, offering an array of necklaces and earrings, but have also expanded into fashion apparel. Regardless of the selected media, the line is thematically unified by a fresh and innovative sense of using classic pieces and presenting them with an undeniably modern twist. K.KOOL is currently delving into the depths of fashion by exploring the possibilities of clothing design to be launched soon. 
- 2010-08-06 - Off the Grid ART CRAWLWith the heat of the summer coming full swing a city wide art crawl is upon us. Join local galleries as the city comes alive for an evening of gallery hopping installations and performances. This year will be bustling with 15 local galleries as well as independent projects by Anna Banana, Marcel Andreas Reimer, and Studio 1219. The Off the Grid map and program will guide residents and visitors alike to a variety of exhibits at participating galleries, publicly accessible studios, and various sites throughout the city. As an official en mass open house event, these exhibits are on offer for a free late night viewing. The event will wrap up at Open Space (510 Fort St.) from 11p.m. to 1a.m, with a special meet and greet, and live music by Listening Party. There will be a free shuttle bus driving between 5 of the major stops on the crawl every 45 minutes - enough time to check the jive and catch the next the cruiser to the next Hot Spot! Go to the Open Space website for details or come by Regalia (or any of the other venues) and pick up a map. Link... 
- 2010-08-03 - This Little City | fashion. design. all things uniqueAwesome shots c/o Jordan Insley! Using a few beautiful things from our shop, Jordan's photos appeared in ThisLittleCity.com this week. For more about the designers: visit Morena Clothing & Bonspiel Creation Link... 
- 2010-07-30 - ANIMAUX designs will make you smile!New pieces from ANIMAUX designs arrived this week and they are lovely! Victoria local, Tiffany Goebel, is the creative mind behind ANIMAUX designs. Her collections range from the delicately charmed to the intricately beaded, drawing attention to her preferred design mediums, chain, beads, and charms. She has spoken of her design process as one which is heavily influenced by the desire to create unique pieces of jewellery that blend femininity with edge. Many have said that her jewellery also seems inspired by the west coast. Her use of materials such as seed beads, feather charms and stone chips are suggestive of this association. She reflects upon her style as one that is constantly changing. She feels it is greatly dependent on the happenings of her life. As a result, an ANIMAUX design defies a singular description. Instead, it invokes an array of nuances unique to each piece. Visit us at Regalia Boutique to claim one for yourself! Link... 
- 2010-07-17 - We love Georgina Baker & the new jewellery she has sent us.We just got new pieces from Georgina Baker. Her jewellery designs that incorporate sterling silver dining utensils provide an elegant reinvention of an inherited collectable. Georgina Baker jewellery is inspired by the trinkets and collectables of a by-gon era; a time of detail and femininity, costume jewellery and functionality. Growing up in a family of girls, Georgina learnt from a young age the need for women to surround themselves with objects that speak about identity and personality. Georgina is a trained silversmith and has worked in fashion jewellery for seven years. Take a look at more of her collections on her website, www.georginabaker.co.nz ... Link... 
- 2010-07-16 - "Paul's Tomb: A Triumph" by FROG EYESThe latest album by local indie rock band, FROG EYES, is now available in the store. We have the vinyl double LP ($25 +tax) and the CD ($12 +tax). On April 26, 2010, Frog Eyes released their fifth full-length studio album, Paul's Tomb: A Triumph, in the UK. It was released a day later in the US. It is the band's first release on Austin, Texas/Bloomington, Indiana indie label Dead Oceans. Frog Eyes is a Victoria-based band led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Carey Mercer. Drummer Melanie Campbell and Carey are married, and are Frog Eyes' only two permanent members. We also have a selection of their previously released albums in stock as well! or
- 2010-07-03 - WE WANT YOU to bring in your preloved designer clothing & accessories to REGALIA BOUTIQUE!!We are continuously adding to our consignment clothing line, heirloom. If you find yourself with clothes that sit in your closet but never get worn (we all have those!) we would be happy to add them to our collection of consignment items and sell them for you. We are currently seeking clean, gently used items for men & women. This includes clothing, bags, purses, shoes, accessories, and jewellery. Simply bring in your laundered clothes and we'll go through them with you. We'll steam them, price them fairly, and pay you each month for everything we sell. We'll give you 50% of the sale price in cash, or 60% in credit that you can use anytime at our store. 
- 2010-06-29 - Ohhhh CANADA DAY HourrrsPlease make a note in your date book as the shop hours will be slightly different on Canada Day: 10 - 4pm Regular summer hours (10-6pm) will resume on July 2nd. Just in time for our OPENING RECEPTION, from 7-10pm, of Thread&Paint Revolution brought to you by Lara Scarr and Boucherat Gallery @Regalia Boutique! Follow this link for more info about the show Link... 
- 2010-06-26 - Opening Reception for Thread&Paint Revolution: An Arty Event by LARA SCARR & BOUCHERAT GALLERYREGALIA BOUTIQUE will be hosting the opening reception for the upcoming exhibit by BOUCHERAT GALLERY. JULY 2 7-10PM We are all very excited to introduce the latest feature artist, Lara Scarr. Her most recent works, from the series titled Thread&Paint Revolution, will be on display in the shop JULY 1-31st. Stop by and take a looksy! We are open daily 10-6pm for your shopping and art admiring pleasure. ARTIST BIO Lara is a recent Bachelor of Arts graduate from Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo. Her academic focus was a combination of psychology and visual arts. She currently works out of her home studio, located in Yellowpoint, British Columbia, producing an array of mixed media pieces that involve texture, collage and colour washes. This exhibit marks Lara's debut to the Victoria arts community. It will be a culmination of her latest works from the Thread&Paint Revolution series which are an exploration of complimentary and contrasting media. Each piece attempts to draw attention to the contradicting effect of soothing traditional textiles and unsettling figurative images, reticulated within a labyrinth of thread and paint. For further information about her latest work and past exhibitions follow this Link... 
- 2010-06-02 - NEW NEW NEW!!!We are officially open in Fan Tan, and the store is everything we've hoped for and more! We have some beautiful art on the walls courtesy of June Tae-Kyung Yeo, and new merchandise going out on the shiny new shelves and racks every day. The basics have changed, so for your shopping convenience, keep in mind : New address: 16 Fan Tan Alley (next to Heart's Content) New Phone Number: 250-595-6709 New Hours: 10am - 6pm, EVERYDAY!!! We'll be posting a bunch of pictures on our facebook group from the reno if you want to see what we did here. Thanks to all the super-star helpers who got the doors open, you're great! Link... 
- 2010-05-28 - Metal Kites & the PhonemesWe're celebrating Regalia Boutique's move into the alley with a concert in the studio upstairs. Our friends from Toronto are in town to bring the music. Awesome folks, food and drinks downstairs in the new store, Great music. Tickets are $10, available in advance as of Saturday May 22nd at Regalia Boutique's current location on Pandora. Super limited space, so reserving in advance is recommended. The Phonemes Myspace: www.myspace.com/thephonemes Website: www.thephonemes.com video: http://www.southernsouls.ca/thephonemes.html The musical project of Magali Meagher, the Phonemes’ sinewy lyrical imagery finds purchase in simple, melody driven songs and layered rhythm. Sometimes with a band and sometimes with only her own two wings, Magali has sung her way across North America and Europe with Owen Pallett, Bob Wiseman, Basia Bulat, Laura Barrett, The Hidden Cameras, Forest City Lovers and others, backed up American indie icon Daniel Johnston on drums, starred in The Rat King rock opera at New York's international Fringe Festival, opened Kids in the Hall Scott Thompson's "Scottastrophe" tour as well as composed music for a handful animated films. Magali's song "April, let's send his colleagues an e-mail" appears on this year's Friends in Bellwoods compilation to benefit the Toronto Daily Bread Foodbank. Magali is also a member of the wildly popular, Weezer approved band Sheezer with Dana Snell (The Bicycles, Gentleman Reg), Laura Barrett, Robin Hatch (formerly of Sports, the band) and lead guitarist Alysha Haugen. The Phonemes latest recording released on Blocks Recording Club "There's something we've been meaning to do" was recorded by Efrim Menuck (A Silver Mt. Zion, Godspeed you black emperor) at thee mighty hotel2tango (Arcade Fire, Vic Chesnutt) and features ubiquitous wunderkind Owen Pallett (Final Fantasy). Magali is working on a second full length recording entitled “The Vanishing Point” to be released in 2010. Metal Kites www.myspace.com/metalkites video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVFXejU6NfQ Despite the laws of physics, John Tielli's Metal Kites have taken flight. This unusual and beautiful feat was accomplished with the aid of male and female voices, guitars, synths, drums and an assortment of unconventional sounds including tapping, howling, clanking, thumping, swishing, and the melancholic cries of a theremin. These textures along with haunting melodies and dreamlike stories of spiritual and intellectual awakening bring to mind the subconscious explorations of influences such as The Pixies, the Talking Heads, Bob Dylan and film maker David Lynch. Each Metal Kites song seems to create a little world of it's own with unexpected twists that keep you hanging on to every last word and note. If the listener hears similarities in the timbre and last name of the lead singer to Martin Tielli of Rheostatics that's because John Tielli is Martin's younger brother. If the listener hears some similarities to the Arcade Fire, that too would make sense, given that John's previous influential, Ottawa based indie rock outfit, Clark the band included two members of that band back in the early to mid 2000's (Tim Kingsbury and Jeremy Gara). Incidentally, not long before becoming indie rock icons, the Arcade Fire actually opened for Clark the band on two occasions. Clark the band released 2 critically acclaimed CD's. Of Clark the band's 2005 release “The Woods”, Exclaim! Magazine announced: “truly special...a stunning achievement” and the Ottawa Sun declared: “it’s among the most sublime collection of brilliant, utterly unique pop music you are ever likely to hear.” In 2002 Clark the band was one of 3 finalists for CBC's “Big Break Contest” and subsequently appeared on ZED TV. Since moving back to his hometown of Toronto in 2006, John Tielli who is the lead singer and primary songwriter of Metal Kites has taken up the theremin and seems to have made a special bond with the unusual instrument. *I know the links don't work, I'm figuring it out! sorry! 
- 2010-04-08 - Announcing Regalia : Heirloom! Now accepting your consignment.Regalia Boutique will now carry fine, second hand clothing and collectables to go with our selection of clothing and jewelry from local designers. What we're looking for: Recent mens and womens clothing in good condition- brands like Nudie, Ben Sherman, Vivienne Westwood, True Religion, Mexx, Marc Jacobs...anything that's too good for the thrift store. Shoes, purses, jewelry and accessories as well. In May, we'll be expanding to make room for art books, designer household items, and other uncommon treasures. Simply bring in your laundered clothes and we'll go through them with you. We'll steam them, price them fairly, and pay you each month for everything we sell. We'll give you 50% of the sale price in cash, or 60% in credit that you can use anytime at our store and others. We're going to celebrate with some great prizes and a party- we'll announce all the details next week. Invite your friends. Let us know what you think. Go through that closet. Join the facebook event. Thanks! 
- 2010-03-30 - New stuff! No foolin'.We have Bonspiel. We have LOOT by Stina B. in Ottawa (check out her fancy store, the Workshop. If you like Regalia, you're bound to like them too. We have new designer, Mi Designs, earrings & pendant, leather & feather, together, FOREVER!!! And lots of TEA & HOT CHOCOLATE from Earth's Herbal. C'mon down!!! 
- 2010-01-21 - Art for HaitiWe at Regalia want to aid the Haitian relief effort. Our resident artist/dollmaker Rev is donating 100% of the sales of seven new pieces to the YéleHaiti relief agency, directly assisting the survivors of the earthquake. Rev says "It is of the utmost importance that people understand the history of the poorest and most African nation in the Western hemisphere. Haitians declared their independence from France only 28 years after the U.S. broke off from England. In 1804, the loss of Haiti by France was an embarrassment to Napoleon. In his anger, he sent his colonial officers to fire bullets at the noses of characteristically African sphinx throughout Egypt. The loss of Haiti meant loss of Western economic power for France." Rev also views Haiti as a spiritual force tightly connected to the Yoruba in Nigeria. "Many Western people still don't get Voudun (voodoo), they think it's about sticking pins in dolls and cracking eggshells. This tragedy is an opportunity for people to understand why Haiti is such a dichotomy of spiritual richness and brutal economic poverty. For me, as a descendant of Jamaicans, I honor my nation's part in liberating Haiti in the late 1700's because it was a Jamaican spiritual leader named Boukman who appointed Toussaint L'Ouverture as the leader of Haiti's independence movement. Haiti scared the shit out of European colonial powers. Haiti is proof that spiritual unification can work miracles. Please visit www.yele.org for more information about the agency, and Haiti's ongoing struggle. The dolls will be on display in our window for the next two weeks. Images will be posted soon! 
- 2009-12-13 - Holiday hours!It's that time again, and we have prepared a bevy of beautiful creations for you and yours, local shopping hasn't been this easy since the last recession craze! New to Regalia: Pirates Dreaming - cutlery-inspired rings, the perfect companion to your new Georgina Baker pendant. Elif Saydam - knitter extraordinaire, we have cowls and cute little felt brooches inspired by constellations. RECORDS - we now stock a wonderful selection of really affordable vinyl, selected by local deejay St. Christopher. Visit discogs.com for his more collectible picks under the account Thisisdisco. GIFT CERTIFICATES - don't know what to get? Get one of these! We have also adjusted our hours to accommodate maximum shopping time: Monday Tuesday, Wednesday: 10am-6pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 10am-7pm Sunday : 11am-5pm We'll be open Dec. 24th until 4pm, CLOSED Dec. 25th, and open Dec. 26th from 11 to 5. See you soon! 
- 2009-11-05 - Morena clothing is here!I am so excited to announce the arrival of Morena Clothing to the shop! Designer Marcy Ross has been one of my fave's for years now, and Morena is one of the most recognizable and admired lines on the west coast. Marcy is the best at combining classy shapes with earthy touches like fur and feathers. Come down to the shop and see! Or see the link below for the Morena website and a preview of the clothes. Also - we're now taking registration for two X-mas markets: the Rock and Roll Market happening Saturday, Nov. 28th at Logan's Pub, and the Arts & Crafts show, that we are organizing in conjunction with Boucherat Gallery in Fan Tan Alley on Friday, Dec. 4th. Good things! Link... 
- 2009-10-21 - Georgina Baker RulesFancy jewelry is such a treat. I recently brought in a line by a new Canadian import from New Zealand, Georgina Baker. She's based in Surrey BC now and has chosen Regalia as her shop in Victoria and we are darned pleased about it! Make sure to visit her website for a preview of her work: georginabaker.co.nz. Then come down here and try it on. Also new in the shop: By Vanya's amazing hand-sewn creations are evolving in wonderful autumnal ways. We also recently took in about 50 new Rev dolls, so if you ever wondered what they are for, now is the time to find out. Link... 
- 2009-10-01 - You want the HammondMegan (our girl Tuesday & Friday in the shop) is selling the Hammond organ that has been living in Regalia since the spring. It's in great shape, has a rotating Leslie amplifier inside, and screams like an angel. The right front leg needs a little love, but really easy fixing. Call us if you're into it! She is asking $275 for it. I'll even plug it in and let you try it if you're serious. *update* - sold! To the Bonspieler! Have fun, Ellen. 
- 2009-09-24 - Rifflandia! Deals! Bučan Bučan!!!Hey everyone! It's RIFFLANDIA weekend, so you best be getting your wristband before it's all sold out. Two important related topics: 1. We are part of the Wristband Connect, which means customers with a wristband will get a 15% discount on all our cds and albums, Bonspiel Creation goods and any orginal art you buy over the course of the fest (24th to the 27th). How awesome! 2. My band Bučan Bučan (Victoria's best 14 piece gypsy marching band) is performing tonight at Market Square 3 TIMES!!! in between the other bands, so we'd love to see you. Our demo cd is now available at Regalia, and we have buttons too!!! AND you'll get a discount on them with your Rifflandia wristband. You see how all these things are connected? It's great. Visit the Rifflandia website for more info on the festival: Rifflandia.com And listen to Bučan Bučan on our Myspace Page! : Link 
- 2009-09-09 - Not just a designerEllen Box - the one woman show behind Bonspiel Creation - was lucky enough to attend the Marilyn Manson concert in Victoria last night. I am very jealous, but she was kind enough to write a review on her blog, so I am sharing it here. Thanks Ellen! Link... 
- 2009-09-03 - Happy SeptemberWho knew it was going to be fall so soon? We have a few new goodies in the shop, including new Bonspiel changepurses, multipasses and cloth shopping bags, a few new clothing pieces by Vanya, and some cute new Dirty Girl bicycle mugs. We have two new jewelry suppliers to brag about this week: Kate Koreski - her work is pictured here - working in leather and satin making cute chunky jewelry in lots of great colours. She is from Tofino, and spends her winters in Chile making her beautiful accessories. Also new, Sheed-o. The multi-talented Mashed Hooshemand creates these delicate and playful felted pieces. She is a teacher at Knotty by Nature on Government, among other things. 
- 2009-07-12 - Boucherat GalleryMy partner Bill and I are happy to announce that our art gallery, 16 1/2, has earned a new life on the ground floor of Fan Tan Alley, and we have dubbed it the Boucherat Gallery, after the woman who financed the building in 1912, Marie Boucherat. Yesterday was our first official day open. We have curated an exhibit "the First 50" that includes many artists that we have exhibited in the past, to celebrate our first 50 shows curated in Fan Tan. There are already some exciting shows planned for the gallery, and we hope you'll come down and visit the new space! check the website for more details. Link... 
- 2009-06-23 - Rev Doll WindowRev has taken over our window display with a new bushel of visionary woven art dolls, incorporating words, woods and found objects into his display. So far, everyone has stopped to have a look, some are intrigues, other intimidated, but the installation is effective in it's ability to pique interest and raise questions. Rev's work has been a fixture in Victoria for nearly a decade now, straddling the line between arts and crafts and tricking us into thinking they are both. We're threatening to build him a website. 
- 2009-06-17 - Tani Hamagishi : genius artistTani Hamagishi's art is currently hanging in the shop, and we are loving it! Please stop by and check out her collages if you have a chance, they are very beautiful and feminine. Tani hails from Nanaimo, and in addition is also an accomplished photographer, among other things. Check out her website for more info: http://tani.carbonmade.com/ Link... 
- 2009-06-04 - Thursday - NewsdayHere is a quick news bite for you poor souls who visit this hollow website devoid of information - we're working on it!!! New stuff: Ceramics by Gabrielle Burke (vancouver), Ladies clothing By Vanya (new label!), Limited Edition photo book by Big Tiny Smalls. News: Your favorite screen-printed political commentator has undergone a label name change. Tsunami is now La Lucha. This translates to "the fight" in Spanish. Designer Vrinda Conroy chose this name to illustrate the metaphorical fight against benign politics, and the physical exertion she enjoys as an avid kick-boxer. Congratulations neighbours! Sam Boudoir has recently taken over Sideshow Boutique! Floating Gold Iceberg, a local co-operative design label, just opened their flag-ship store on Pandora - across the street from us. Way to go, ladies! 
- 2009-01-30 - Cool Stuff makes up for Lame updatesHey everyone, I can't believe how bad I am at updating this thing. I think that is what new years resolutions are for, so let's take advantage of Chinese New Year, which started this week! We are fully recovered from christmas, and now have new stock from Jade Fish, Bonspiel, Trapper Jane and Shandy's Candy. I'd also like to announce our newest supplier! Boudoir's Bedroom is creating fabulous hair pieces, brooches, earrings and rings that make you feel all dressed up. Every piece is made by pin-up girl Samantha Boudoir, with vintage pieces for that extra-special touch. We will be filling the coffers with Valentines-themed gifts in the coming weeks, including the sought after Earth's Herbal natural sex products, Squeeze Me accordion-wear undies for guys and gals, and other treats for you or your sweetie. Also, don't forget, this Sunday Feb. 1st in Chinatown is the Year of the Ox parade and dragon dance, a perfect day to come down and visit! More news soon! stay warm, the flowers will be here soon. best, Kirsten 
- 2008-12-06 - Christmas Shopping Time!We have so much new stock in the shop, I can barely keep up! Since our grand opening on the 22nd (thanks to all those who attended our fun party!) we have introduced many lovely products to the fold. We now have items from Shyness and Bloom, the lovely and multi-talented Rachel Boult makes pretty much everything! We currently have some of her sweet little kitty friends, and baby onesies. venacava (aka Liz, part of the Regalia staff) has rustled up some sweet new friends: mystery awaits you, or perhaps a small friend, to hold in the palm of your hand on a cold winters night. Not to mention archival prints of brand-new drawings, also available on magnets! Stocking stuffers for the hard to shop for? -DVD's by Brian MacDonald, including Video Art Therapy #1. -Rev dolls for those moments when fur and buttons are the only things that feel real -two new releases from Anteism Publishing, "Finding Joy", a collection of Luke Ramsey's drawings (check out his site at islandsfold.com) and "brain trust" by Peter Thompson and James Kirkpatrick. And more! More news to follow! Thanks for reading! Kirsten
- 2008-11-11 - THANK YOU!Welcome to the new website! I am very pleased with it so far, as much as I am pleased with the new shop! Everyone has been very encouraging and lovely through the entire transformation, and for that I am incredibly grateful - most especially for those of you who volunteered your time and able bodies to give us a hand. We wrenched those doors open November 8th, and there is no time to waste - let's have a party! I'm planning the "Coronation" (read "grand opening") for Saturday, November 22nd. We'll be revelling from 1pm on to 7pm, and maybe later, who knows? But we will be inviting the press and all our dear friends to celebrate with us, so if you haven't had a chance to see the new shop, this is the perfect excuse to come down. And for those readers that find themselves outside of Victoria, Here are the reno photos I promised! best, Kirsten | ||||||
