Gabriel Conroy of Shawnigan Lake is the designer of Hemp and Company Originals and also designs his own line, Gabriel. His Eco Raincoat in 100% recycled waterproof polyester is Island made (Hemp and Company, regular $495, January sale price $349); Dress by Ruelle (Not Just Pretty, $130); Ralph Lauren gloves (Hudson’s Bay, $52); Kamik black shine rain boots (Footloose Shoes, $65); Jak’s Purse (Heart and Sole, $80); Rain hat by Baronesse Ashley of Vancouver (Roberta’s Hats, $45); Lulu Guinness umbrella (Hudson’s Bay, $35)Gabriel Eco Raincoat (Hemp and Company, $495); Rain hat by Baronesse Ashley of Vancouver (Roberta’s Hats, $45); Lulu Guinness umbrella (Hudson’s Bay, $35)Be Sweet eco-friendly mohair tube collar shawl, knit in South Africa ($139) and Shauna top in gunmetal ($119), both available at Leka Boutique; Velvet by Graham & Spencer grey jeans (Tulipe Noire, $190); Rains Mac coat (Rainbird Boutique, $125) Kamik rain boots (Footloose Shoes, $58)Fay dress (museclothingcompany.com, $199); Hatley Red and Blue Polkadot rain coat (Hatley, $169); Ralph Lauren knit gloves (Hudson’s Bay, $52); Smartwool socks ($25) and Kamik rain boots ($58), both available at Footloose Shoes; Fulton Contessa umbrella (Hudson’s Bay, $35)Velvet by Graham & Spencer striped shirt ($158); Velvet by Graham & Spencer grey jeans ($190); Palpo red leather belt ($63); Echo scarf ($96), all available at Tulipe Noire; Yarmouth yellow rain jacket by Helly Hansen (Capital Iron, $89); Kamik black shine rain boots (Footloose Shoes, $65)Recycled polyester rain “poncho” by Nau design (Hemp & Company, regular $285, January sale price $150); Fulton birdcage umbrella (Rainbird Boutique, $30); Ralph Lauren gloves (Hudson’s Bay, $52)
Thanks to the town of Sidney, Donna Petrie of Distinctly Sidney, Pier Bistro and Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa.