Roots x DouglasCoupland at the Rotman School of Business

The University of Toronto's Rotman School is hosting a talk about Design Thinking in Action. Rotman's Dean, Roger Martin will lead Roots co-founders Michael Budman and Don Green, as well as artist/author Douglas Coupland through a discussion about their most recent collaboration Roots x DouglasCoupland.

When: September 14, 2010 4:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
Where: Fleck Atrium (ground floor) Rotman School of Management, 105 St. George St., Toronto

Pre-registration is required and you can sign up online at www.rotman.utoronto.ca/events by Sept. 14 at noon.

Registration fee is $49 + HST per person; for Rotam and UofT alumni the registration fee is $39 + HST perperson.

New York Times + Roots + Colette = Future World

The New York Times featured an article about the partnership between Roots and famed Paris retailer, colette. The article includes a great description of the Roots x DouglasCoupland Collection, which colette will be carrying starting September 7, 2010. The Collection, "stems from the Canadian writer's interest in the way that electronic media have connected the far-flung provinces of his homeland," states the article.

The New York Times feature went online August 26, 2010 and was in the print edition on August 29, 2010.

Read more about the Roots partnership with colette.

Roots Goes to France!

We're pleased to announce that renowned Paris boutique colette will be carrying our limited-edition RootsXDouglasCoupland collection to sell in its store this September!

In case you aren't familiar with this collection, we recently collaborated with prominent writer and visual artist Douglas Coupland on a range of items from apparel, accessories, leather goods to design items, furniture and original art.

Best known as the internationally bestselling author of “Generation X”, “All Families Are Psychotic”, “JPod” and for his art creations, this is the first time Coupland has designed fashion wearables.

“colette is at the cutting edge of modern culture, fashion, design, music and art,” says Coupland. “What an honour to be invited there to see the view - and maybe also be a part of the view as well.”

“We’ve had a great reaction to the collection from both our regular and new customers,” says Don Green, Co-founder of Roots. “We are excited that our efforts have attracted the interest of colette and we’re looking forward to being sold in their shop.”

The theme of the RootsXDouglasCoupland Collection is “Canada Goes Electric” and brings together Douglas Coupland’s recognizable artistic perspective with the Roots reputation for quality goods and craftsmanship.

“When I received an email from Douglas Coupland, I couldn’t believe it,” says Sarah, creative director & buyer of colette. “When I saw he did this collection with Roots, I still couldn’t believe it. It’s too good to be true!!!”

The Roots x Douglas Coupland collection is available only for a limited time in Canada at selected Roots stores and online at www.roots.com.

Learn more about Douglas Coupland

About Douglas Coupland and his work

Experience the Collaboration: RootsxDouglasCoupland

Watch the Videos: From Concept, to Design, to the final unveiling of the RootsXDouglasCoupland Collection

RootsXDouglasCoupland Launch Party

RootsxDouglasCoupland: Behind the Scenes

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. 

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
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.

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.

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.

Click here to see the full Lookbook.

Want more Roots info for Fall?

The Latest Accessory: The Infinity Scarf

Exploring Our Roots: Video

Roots Introduces Jeans by Jean Touitou

CityLine Does Back-to-School with Roots

Roots was featured on a back-to-school segment CityLine did with Nathalie Atkinson of the National Post on August 18. A selection of leather satchels were featured on the segment. 

Click here to watch the full video. (Roots appears around the 29:25 mark)

Best Travel Job Ever: And the Winners Are...

The winners of Flight Centre's The Best Travel Job Ever have been announced.

After his trip to Europe, Sam, from Vancouver was one of the winners of the Best Travel Job Ever!

After traveling to Peru, Mike, from New Maryland, New Brunswick was the other winner of the Best Travel Job Ever!

Both Mike and Sam have won another trip to an exotic location from Air Canada and Intrepid, a $2000 cash prize, an HD video camera upgrade and gear from Henry's Photo-Video-Digital and a $500 clothing shopping spree from Roots!

Thanks to everyone who voted and participated and congrats to Mike and Sam on a job well done.

It's Our Birthday!

Thirty-seven years ago today, the first Roots store opened it's doors in mid-town Toronto, Canada selling negative heel shoes. On that first day, Co-Founders, Michael Budman and Don Green sold seven pairs of shoes. 

Since then, Roots has become one of Canada's most iconic brands known and respected around the world. 

The web team would like to congratulate Don and Michael and wish Roots a very happy 37th birthday!

Shipping Offers on NOW!

We have a couple of great shipping offers happening right now at Roots.com and there's something for everyone! Canada

Get free standard shipping* on any order size for the rest of August.

International

Get $40 flat rate shipping** when you spend $50+ for the rest of August.

USA

Get free standard shipping*** when you purchase a select leather bag.

*Canadian shipments only. Offer is not redeemable for cash, nor is it valid for any previously purchased merchandise. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions or offers (unless otherwise specified). Offer ends Sept 1, 10am ET.
**International orders. When you spend $50 or more, get $40 flat rate standard shipping. Offer is not redeemable for cash, nor is it valid for any previously purchased merchandise. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions or offers (unless otherwise specified). Offer ends Sept 1, 10am ET.
***Receive free standard shipping on any order size with purchase of select leather bags. Bags included in promotion are marked. Not redeemable for cash, nor is it valid for any previously purchased merchandise. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion or offers (unless otherwise specified). Applies to U.S. shipments only. Limited time only.

Free Standard Shipping* on Select Leather Bags

 
*FREE STANDARD SHIPPING
Receive free standard shipping on any order size with purchase of select leather bags. Bags included in promotion are marked. Not redeemable for cash, nor is it valid for any previously purchased merchandise. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion or offers (unless otherwise specified). Applies to Canadian and U.S. shipments only. Limited time only.