August 31, 2010

Best Selling Items: Tamara Jersey Dress

Yesterday, our best selling item was the Tamara Jersey Dress. This dress is great for at least three reasons:

1. Super soft jersey material

2. Easy to dress up or down

3. Will easily fit into both your summer and fall wardrobe

Tamara Jersey Dress, $68
This dress comes in three great basic colours as seen above and is easy to layer, match and wear. It's sure to become a go-to piece in your closet!

We have new women's items coming every day. So check back frequently to get the best selection of colour and size.

Get more new arrivals news from Roots:

New Arrivals: New Rustler Colours

Coming Soon: Midnight Blues

The Roots Fall 2010 Lookbook

August 27, 2010

New Arrivals: Rustler Colours

There have been a couple of new bags pop up on Roots.com this week. We've got three great new colours in the Rustler family! More styles will be arriving soon in these great new colours!

Megan Bag in Deep Purple Rustler Leather, $218 Megan Bag in Deep Purple Rustler Leather, $218

Flat Saddle in Khaki Green Rustler Leather, $158 Flat Saddle in Khaki Green Rustler Leather, $158

August 26, 2010

Coming Soon: Midnight Blues!

We, at Roots, are so excited about our next collection of leather bags for the Fall 2010 season! Made from 100% Italian Prince leather, the Midnight Blues Collection will be available in late September.

Below is a sneak preview of one of the bags from this new collection: the Toronto Tote in Midnight Blue. Stay tuned to Roots.com, Roots Canada Facebook and The Buzz as we continue to preview the bags and announce it's launch.

Toronto Tote in Midnight Blue - Coming Soon

Everyone Loves Roots Fall 2010 Collection!

The Roots Fall 2010 Collection is getting lots of attention from Canadian fashion bloggers from coast to coast!

Demi Couture Fashion Blog from Vancouver, featured a great article about our great Fall lineup. Demi Couture blogger, Victoria Potter admitted to not being the world's biggest fan of Roots until this collection. 

Click here to read Demi Couture's feature on Roots We're glad we could change your mind Victoria!


Click here to read the full feature on Demi Couture.



Urbanbloc, a Toronto-based blog, featured the new Explore our Roots Fall Collection video on their blog and Click here to read the full article on Urbanbloc
wrote a lovely article to accompany it.

We're very proud of our latest collection and the campaign that accompanies it. Thanks to Gloria Chik for the great article!

Click here to read the full article on Urbanbloc.

Click here to read the full article on The Souls of My Shoes The Souls of my Shoes, another Toronto based blog, also posted our Exploring our Roots video today! "I like how the video captures the wild yet serene landscape of the East coast; the setting really compliments the practical and stylish uses of the clothing," said Kimberly Lyn, Souls of my Shoes founder.

Thanks Kimberly for a great article about our latest collection!

Click here to read the full article on The Souls of My Shoes.

August 24, 2010

The Roots Fall 2010 Lookbook!

The Roots Fall 2010 Lookbook is here. Explore our Roots as we showcase 20 looks from our men's and women's Fall Collections in beautiful Trinity Bight, Newfoundland.

Exploring our Roots: Fall 2010 Lookbook
Exploring our Roots: Fall 2010 Lookbook
Exploring our Roots: Fall 2010 Lookbook
Exploring our Roots: Fall 2010 Lookbook

August 21, 2010

Presenting... The Canvas Collection

The Canvas Collection is available on Roots.com now! These bags are perfect for anyone wanting durability and an alternative to an all leather bag.

  Raiders Satchel in Canvas, $258


Raiders Satchel in Canvas, $258

Gretzky Duffle in Canvas, $328

World Traveler in Canvas, $368

August 16, 2010

The Latest Accessory: The Infinity Scarf

The fall accessories are starting to come in at roots.com. While you may not be ready for fall yet, here's a great accessory which works well in warmer weather!

The Infinity Scarf is perfect for adding the look of an extra layer without the extra layer itself.

They are made from lightweight cotton so you can comfortably wear it inside and outdoors. You can wear this scarf long, or double it up. You can drape it over your shoulders or pull it forward for a more slouchy look.

Once the fall and winter come, wear it for warmth under your coat.

Jamie Infinity Scarf in medieval blue, $38 Cameron Infinity Scarf in natural, $38 Nicole Infinity Scarf in charcoal, $30











The Jamie Infinity Scarf (left) is a beautifully woven, cable knit scarf. Wrap this around your neck to accessorize any outfit.

The Cameron Infinity Scarf (centre) is made from 50/50 organic cotton and conventional cotton. It also comes in dark shadow twist and light grey mix.

The Nicole Infinity Scarf (right) is reversible. Get two different plaids for the price of one. It also comes in Damson, a red/charcoal mixed plaid.

Check out some of the other great women's accessories roots.com is carrying.

August 15, 2010

Exploring Our Roots

Watch our latest behind the scenes video of our most recent photo shoot "Exploring our Roots" for our Fall Collection. The video and photos were taken in beautiful Trinity Bight, Newfoundland Canada.


August 12, 2010

Roots Introduces Jeans by Jean Touitou

For more than two decades, A.P.C. founder and designer Jean Touitou has made the kind of 'no show-off' clothes that have defined under-the-radar style. With a near global cult-like following, A.P.C. (Atelier de Production at de Crèation) is headquartered in Paris and operates 35 impressive stores in fashion's most influential centres including New York, London, Tokyo and beyond.

Jean Touitou
Renowned for his relatively modest, well-crafted clothes, Touitou has been described by GQ magazine as 'the coolest man in France.' With a trademark dry wit, he's often outspoken, occasionally outlandish and always masterful at designing clothing you want to wear, not have to wear.

Coveted by denim aficionados/fanatics around the world, A.P.C. brand jeans are the stuff of legend. Their seemingly simple style is actually the product of obsessive, painstaking processes designed to achieve the desired to achieve the desired minimalist look.

We're proud to partner with such an illustrious icon of international style and substance to present these premium Japanese denim, limited-edition jeans designed exclusively for Roots by Jean Touitou. Find our for yourself, nobody does denim like him.

Jean Touitou has designed two styles of jeans for Roots: The straight leg and the slim straight leg. Both are 32" length and a medium rise.

August 09, 2010

Men's Slim Leg Roots Jeans Now Available!

As previously announced, Jean Touitou, founder of A.P.C. denim designed a few styles of men's jeans for Roots. A straight leg, and the newly available, slim leg!

Slim Leg Roots Jeans by Jean Touitou, $98
Thesejeans are a slim straight leg with a mid-ride. They are 32" length and made from premium Japanese denim.

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