With the promise of warm weather around the corner, it is time to start thinking spring and summer wardrobes. And as the shoes always make the outfit, what better place to start than your spring footwear?

Vancouver’s local shoe hero, John Fluevog, has got us sorted. His latest collection features pretty pastel colours, cute cut-outs, and handsome heels that will get us through every picnic, garden party, and al-fresco meal our friends can dish out.

Now all we need is the sunshine. —ASI

John Fluevog, 837 Granville St., Vancouver, 604-688-2828 and 65 Water St., Vancouver, 604-688-6228, www.fluevog.com

We profess to be lovers, not fighters, but for a canvas bag from Red Flag Design we’d battle it out.

Best known for using reclaimed sails, the company has branched out, fashioning its latest line out of recycled canvas, the most stunning cut from the marbled green cloth of retired military tents. Both the Shelter bag ($130) and over-the-shoulder Musette ($70) are just the right size for short treks through the urban jungle or day hikes into the wilderness.

Start canvassing your commander for one now.

www.redflagdesign.ca