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Thank Heavens for Canadians . This summer has been a trying time for us retailers. However thanks to a few dedicated locals and a whole gaggle of lovely Canadians it appears the end is in sight. Apparently fashion and good manners are imbedded into our neighbors from the north at birth. They know all the good brands and aren't always hammering us for discounts etc. So the next time someone with a Alberta license plate is slowing you down , be nice they could be headed to Hub.

Cardigan again

Still valid. If you couldn't pull the trigger on the cardigan look last season? The time is now. YMC designed this cotton striped little beauty $138 at Hub now. Just do it man.

Committed

My faith was restored a little about fashion in our town. I saw this guy at The Clubhouse last night. Nailed it ! 1960's British invasion Jeff Beck style with a dash of Dweezil Zappa. Great shag haircut, open poly shirt sans muscles. Black skinny jeans and beat up python boots. Carve out an identity for youself even if it's a spin on someone elses.

Phoenix fashion weak

Left: From the Sky Harbor collection. Sleeveless faded tee by Hanes beefy collection, khaki shuffling short (model's own). Over the calf black nylon "Takin' care of business socks" Gold toe. Black Croc knock offs (price upon request). Hub celebrates 20 years in January. Amazing!

Fashion dues

Everyone seems to think that going on buying trips is a glamorous event. Buffets of seafood and scantily clad models feeding you grapes as you spout out huge orders to little Europeans with clipboards, hanging on your every word. " Jes ees an fantasteek viseon ju hav"
As the next big trade show approaches I embark on my 30th year of buying. The MAGIC show now covers an area the size of Paradise Valley. Grouped in areas of contemporary to department store crap. Aisles of knock offs or lines inspired by brands you are already sick of with names like Blue Religion. A never ending barrage of blue this and couture that. Too much of too much. Then its lunchtime, where is the buffet? Wait, there is a line for sandwiches. I will have the dehydrated turkey please on packing foam with a mustard stain and a Mr. Pibb. That will be fourteen bucks the parolee says at the counter. Then off to appointments. Don't get me wrong there are great moments when you stumble on a real jewel or get a tip on someone with an amazing line off property. I once bought a line out of the back of a cargo plane. By the end of three days or so you are weighted down with look books orders and paperwork hauling around tons of images that will wind out in the recycling bin. The one thing that seems strange is that is a great deal of really bad fashion to be seen, buyers and sales reps shooting for the new thing. There is no industry like it. And truth be told I guess I love doing it.

Warm regards

Fall is on it's way. Really. You need to start thinking about some new things. Give away that leather varsity jacket with the eight ball on the back. The time is now, selection is good and the mall is still fairly quiet. Sure you may have to wait a little bit to wear it. Face it, all good things are worth waiting for. This week new arrivals from Diesel, Nudie, Kai- Aakman, and John Varvatos have arrived. It will get cool. Will you?

CHEEP CHEEP CHEEP

Sale prices are down again as the sale merchandise dwindles down. Take advantage but don't get used to it.

Diggin the trench

London , New York or Poughkeepsie , the trench coat always adds an element of mystery and interest. World traveler? Sleuth? Ex Scottland yard?

We love this Diesel womens trench that just rolled in to Hub like a fog. Invest $280 in a wardrobe must have that has never really gone out of style. You can wear it to cover up those jeans that you need to replace . But that's a whole other story.