In 1907 the BC Permanent & Loan Company opened its doors for the first time. The neoclassical building with stained glass atrium, bronze chandeliers, and mosaic tile was bought in 1935 by the Bank of Canada, which added a vault that remains to this day in the grand hall. In recent years, the landmark heritage building has been lovingly restored and returned to the community as The Permanent, an homage to its origins.
It is here that our team collaborated under the watchful eye of our art director to create the Blue Monday Spring 2022 fashion shoot with model Krow Kian. The location and blue hue hint at a retro vibe, buoyed by looks from Alexander McQueen and other designers. This season is a marriage of past and present, projected on a slice of Vancouver history.
Louis Vuitton look.
Gucci look; Tiffany & Co. 1837 Makers black onyx signet ring in 18-karat gold.
Christian Dior shirt, blazer, and pants; Christian Dior sunglasses and Bottega Veneta loafers, both from Nordstrom.
Alexander McQueen look.
Alexander McQueen suit from Holt Renfrew; Tiffany & Co. HardWear graduated link necklace in sterling silver.
Awake NY suit, ERL shirt and Dries Van Noten boots, all from Roden Gray.
Model: Krow Kian for Lizbell Agency. Grooming: Maria Walton for Nobasura. Styling Assistant: Hana Pesut. Photography Assistants: Alex Guiry and Patrick Menard. Digital Tech: Rob Seebacher. Producer: Sean Frith for Field Trip. Location: The Permanent. Read more from the Spring 2022 issue.
