dumb chauffeur

2010-12-17T13:49:00.001-08:00

I've moved!

www.royliang.tumblr.com

Suit & Leather Fringed Clutches!

2009-12-22T12:26:00.000-08:00

Recently I have been getting a lot of requests for clutches... which evolved into clutches with straps. You gotta trust a girl's opinions and suggestions! So here they are. They are made from vintage fabrics, vintage leather jackets, and vintage suits & ties! I had the frames in my basement for over a year and after wrecking about 6 of them, I finally got the hang of it! They are not easy, but they are a lot of fun!

Windsor Hockey Team Backpack

2009-11-12T12:29:00.000-08:00

Here's a new backpack design... it's slim and meant for a laptop or something not so bulky. As always it's fully lined and comes with adjustable straps. The mylar zipper makes it easy to open/close and it also has a front pocket too which is worked into the original centre front of the jacket. Do you have a hockey jacket at home that you can't wear anymore but want something new made?????

Queens Gym Bag For Gary

2009-11-12T08:33:00.000-08:00

Gary from Toronto wanted his club jacket made into a gym bag but he couldn't find his own but he did manage to get his hands on a size 44 at a second hand store! It was in great condition with lots of leather to work with. When I saw the jacket I couldn't believe how great it was... patches, colour, etc... And I couldn't be happier with the end result!

T of F Leather Bar Wallet

2009-10-27T12:43:00.001-07:00

Simple but effective!

T of F Zippered Wallets & Some New Bear Bar Wallets

2009-10-23T06:57:00.000-07:00

Vintage porn rocks! Vintage porn on Vintage/Retro Fabric is even better!

The Interlake Wallets!

2009-10-22T11:40:00.001-07:00

I've lived in Manitoba for most of my life and I've never heard of Dunnotar until this summer! It's awesome!

It's the "Roy & Richard" wallet... get it???

The Bear Bar wallet! ADIDAS!

2009-10-22T11:26:00.000-07:00

All Day I Drink And Smoke

For all of my bear friends who go to bear bars to smoke and drink.

Some new bags

2009-06-24T12:18:00.001-07:00

First off is the new rifle/yoga mat bag! Great for guys... especially if you plan on doing some yoga while hunting (but not hunting while doing yoga).

Secondly is this "boxy" leather bag with cotton handles. It's all lined and interlined so it's durable and holds a lot.

Winnie... Again!

2009-06-16T08:37:00.000-07:00

2 videos in one! FIRST: Winnie (a/k/a Po Po or my grandmother) at the Govenor House in Winnipeg SECOND: Winnie's b-day party 2009 at Kum Koon!

Winnie... My Grandmother on TV May 27/09

2009-05-29T12:44:00.001-07:00

John McCain in Miami Nov 2008

2009-05-11T09:20:00.000-07:00

I attended a Republican rally in Miami in Nov 2008. It was fun and interesting! Not quite what I expected. I like the "bloopers" sign incident towards the end of the video. There was another guy with a "John MacCain" sign. I think he snuck it in because you're not supposed to bring in any of your own signs. Even the home-made ones were made by Republican volunteers and handed out at the event!

Raf's Birthday Party

2009-01-26T12:08:00.001-08:00

Here's my version of the fun night! It was so nice of the Jackson's to send Raf a singing telegram birthday greeting!

Some new bags!

2008-12-21T19:56:00.001-08:00

Ummm... they were in the snow to test the durability of the fabric... and THEY'RE FINE!

Manitoba American Apparel Tote!

2008-12-14T19:56:00.001-08:00

Hey everyone in Manitoba who has ever felt left out because their home town wasn't listed in a tote bag or anything like that! Here's my version of the American Apparel bag! Um... can you spot the fake?

Louis Riel and Gimli/Winnipeg Beach Pillows

2008-12-09T07:32:00.000-08:00

I showed these Louis Riel and Gimli pillows at the 2007 This Ain't Your Grandma's Craft Sale. Some stores picked up on them and here's an article that appeared in Western Living Magazine in 2008. The Winnipeg Free Press may also include the pillows in an upcoming "off-beat gift guide"!

http://www.westernlivingmagazine.com/IG/winnipeg/index.html

Zhaba Tags

2008-12-02T21:57:00.000-08:00

I've been working on some earring hang tags for my friend Natasha. Here they are so far!

This Ain't Your Grandma's Craft Sale!!!

2008-11-24T06:40:00.000-08:00

It's that time of the year again! Some of Winnipeg's best (the other "best" were the ones who applied but we ran out of space so sorry!...) will show and sell their craftiness!

Date: Sunday Dec 7 2008
Where: The Park Theatre
Time: 6pm to 10pm-ish

For more information including a list and pics and bios from the participants, go to...

http://www.thisaintyourgrandmascraftsale.blogspot.com

HQ Galerie & Boutique in Montreal

2008-11-18T13:53:00.000-08:00

Thanks to HQ Galerie & Boutique in Montreal for making my suit bag part of "Outfit of the week"! If you ever go to Montreal, this store is a must.

Click here for the link to their blog and this specific entry... http://hqgalerieboutique.blogspot.com/2008/11/outfits-of-week-nov-708.html

Swords At Miami Beach

2008-11-13T09:54:00.000-08:00

So you sometimes see interesting things in Miami. I'm not from the USA so I'm not used to being able to buy tasers and swords at the mall.

I was walking by this guy on Miami Beach and he pulled out these two big swords out of his suitcases. I couldn't believe my eyes. He then walked into the ocean, shoes and hat still on, and proceeded to do these ritualistic sword carving type stuff. I'm not kidding! He'd go into the water, then pop out with the swords made in an "X". I got my video camera as quickly as I could and filmed until I was motioned by the police to leave.

What was this guy thinking? First off, they are weapons. The few people around him at this secluded part of the beach had packed up and left. Secondly, he almost gets pushed over by the waves and could have stabbed or cut himself. What do you think?

From Dis To Dat Bags

2008-10-21T13:17:00.000-07:00

I'm an extreme crafter and recycler. Well... kinda. Not always... I guess only when something is extremely cool!

So if any of you guys or gals have stuff in your closet that you no longer use, but can't part with, but wish you could still use it somehow... consider the below.

From Dis...

To Dat (10 hours later)...

If you're interested, please e-mail me at dumbchauffeur@gmail.com.

Note: All bags are fully lined with a heavy duty nylon. They include inside pockets. See other pictures in this blog!

The cost to do this are as follows:

From your own jacket = $250
From my own vintage collection (from vintage stores, internet...) = $325

Also, "suit bags" are available. Bring me your old suits and ties or choose them from my own collection! Make it your own!

These bags have an adjustable strap and have a flap so it is considered a "messenger bag". They also have a magnetic closure and usable pockets on the outside of the bag and on the inside! It fits a lap top as well (up to 15 inches tall and 12.5 inches wide).

From your own suits = $100
From my own collection = $120

Etsy

2008-10-17T22:05:00.001-07:00

Hi there. Here's a little Etsy mini store. If you see anything listed here, you can purchase it now from Etsy!

Havana 2008

2008-10-17T21:39:00.000-07:00

"Nice" video of Rafael and my trip to Havana this past February. It features live music from the streets of Havana, as well as police harassment (seriously!) footage. It's such a beautiful city and Cuba is a wonderful country. We stayed with Rafael's relatives.

Crescentwood Chainsaw Massacre

2008-10-14T18:32:00.000-07:00

Killing is so much hard work! But so rewarding!!!

Wristlet / Fanny

2008-09-11T23:19:00.000-07:00

The reason why I like craft shows and hanging out with my friends so much is because of the collaborations and ideas that come out of those sessions! At a recent craft show, my friends Celeana and Tara asked me to continue on with an original wristlet/fanny pack that I made. They wanted them out of vintage leather jackets. So here's what I came up with! This one is for Celeana.

In case you are trying to figure it out, the clasp can be attached to the zipper pull and it is now a wristlet. Take the clasp off the zipper pull and put it through a couple of front pant loops and attach the clasp to the d-ring and now it's a little fanny pack.

Limited Edition Maiden Manitoba Tee's

2008-08-27T06:43:00.000-07:00

Coming soon!

I Love Marjan Pejoski

2008-08-09T21:17:00.000-07:00

I just had to post my Marjan Pejoski collection of jewelry. They were all purchased at the Kokon To Zai store in Soho, London.
Marjan is famous for his swan dress that Bjork wore to the Oscars in 2001...

New Bags & Pics... FINALLY!

2008-07-19T12:22:00.000-07:00

Some of my new bags made from vintage mens sportscoats!

Mirrors!!!

2008-05-08T06:35:00.000-07:00

Winnipeg is sinking

2008-04-02T15:07:00.000-07:00

Just one of the new man-made lakes in my community.

Camera Bags

2008-03-31T20:44:00.000-07:00

7 inch x 7 inch little camera bag. Check out that original retro light blue/grey fabric with the texture... and four layers of silk screened colours. Fully lined and zippered.

This is the first of a series of three or four of these style of bags.

Flying Angels

2008-03-13T19:40:00.000-07:00

This one now belongs to a local reporter with good taste.

It has a removable liner for her audio equipment : )

Mid-Century Series

2008-03-12T08:13:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love wood panelling? It's a sign of the time and it's back.

Glory Days

2008-03-12T07:56:00.001-07:00

Hi everyone. Here's some pics of my new bags. They're made from vintage jackets. They're one of a kind and a great way to re-live your glory days. I have a collection of great jackets to choose from, or provide me with your own. E-mail me at dumbchauffeur@gmail.com for prices.

My New Sectional

2008-03-07T14:13:00.001-08:00

Okay. The room is obviously not finished yet but I had to share this with y'all. The Marimekko print has to be stretched. The walls have to be painted, and a proper area rug needs to be found. But here it is in the rough!

This Ain't Your Grandma's Craft Sale

2007-12-07T17:44:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone! Thanks for checking this out. Here's some pics of stuff I'll be selling at the 2nd annual This Ain't Your Grandma's Craft Sale being held on Sunday Dec 16 from 7pm-11pm at the Park Theatre in Winnipeg. Lemme know what ya think! Thanks, Dumb Chauffeur

Chris's Pre-Wedding Day Jitters

2007-08-21T22:16:00.000-07:00

So my friend Chris got married this past weekend. Chris and I hung out the night before his wedding. We were making cocktails and listening to Mission Ecstasy by The Horrorist and Chris suggested we had some fun. But fun can sometimes go too far as you will see in the pictures below.

Okay. There's no denying that Chris is a pretty good looking guy. Here he is posing on a mirror. However, he couldn't resist sticking his nose and belly in that stuff (I am so naive I don't even know what it is!).

Chris convinced me to get in some of the pics. I'm pretty shy but I figured that these were pretty good times. Things were beginning to rock.

Oh jeeze. Sometimes we take things to the extreme. Get the f'up man!!!!!!!!!! And what's with that bald spot?

Well Chris did get up... but he didn't get far. I cancelled the taxi and called for an ambulance.

WTF? Scavengers!!!!! I mean, go back to the beach or tree or wherever it is you came from!

By the way, things worked out. Chris made it to his wedding the next day although he was 45 minutes late. He looked great and Chris and Polly make a great looking couple. I wish them all the best!!!!!!!!!

I Like Big Hair

2007-08-04T23:41:00.000-07:00

Thanks for checking out my first blog entry. I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. I was a loser, boozer, and a drug abuser. I stole the TV! But now I've turned my life around and decided to focus on making everything in life beautiful and stylish, and childish.

I am using this space to showcase my favorite photos of my friends, fashions, and travel photos. For those of you who know me, you'll understand...

Can you believe these knock out babes? They were discovered walking the mean streets of Winnipeg... Corydon, Osborne, Roslyn, and Sargent. I call them The Goldie Fawns. It just goes to show that no matter where you're from it can all come together with some big curls and an avant garde stylist.

This is Susie. My friend spotted her on Sargent Ave. Next thing you know she's doing the Hussein Chalayan show. The rest is history.

OMG. Here's Kimberley. This photo was used for a magazine spread called "Trashcona". I wanted the biggest "thought-catcher" possible.

Monique wanted the biggest teased hair ever for the Heatherette S/S show in NYC. It took four stylists and three hours to achieve this look. She even looked better after the after party. We love this look and we love Heatherette.

This is Anna . No, this photo was not from a fashion shoot. When Anna's not modelling, she flies the skies as cabin crew for Air Berlin. Anna just got back from 10 days of non-stop flights around Europe. One day she plans to move back to Berlin but right now she's dating a Manitoba Moose and will likely settle down in his N. Main home.

That's it for now. Thanks for checking in! If you like what you see, come back for weekly updates.

xo Dumb Chauffeur