WOMEN’S TAILORED SUITS: ADD ELEVATED VERSATILITY TO YOUR WARDROBE   When it comes to making strides in your career, having the right wardrobe can be your secret weapon. Confidence and sophistication go hand in hand, and nothing quite exudes these qualities like a beautifully tailored women’s suit.    Today, we're diving into the world of luxe tailored and ponte suits, showing you how pieces in these materials can elevate professional and casual outfits alike. We’ll go over the fabrics, give you some styling inspiration, and make a few recommendations from our new collection of suits and blazers.     UNDERSTANDING LUXE TAILORED AND PONTE FABRIC   What is ponte? It's a thick knit fabric that holds you in while letting you move. This best-seller is an investment in both style and longevity, proving sophistication doesn't have to come at the cost of comfort. With various textures and colors to choose from, this fabric lets you express your unique style with ease.      But what makes our collection truly exceptional is our unique luxe tailored fabric, offering density, durability, and an elegant drape that's second to none. It’s a denser, woven cloth in a rich synthetic blend that provides just the right amount of stretch.    BUILDING A VERSATILE WARDROBE WITH TAILORED WOMEN’S SUITS   The strength of a two or three-piece tailored suit comes in its ability to elevate your look i …

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO WIDE LEG PANTS   Let's take a walk on the wide side Wide leg pants are making a welcome return. After nearly a decade of skinny jean dominance, we can finally open our minds to a wider range of possibilities. While slimmer fitting slacks definitely deserve a place in your wardrobe, more flowy fits are now also considered fashion forward.      Giving your legs more room to breathe won’t just give you more physical freedom of movement, you’ll also be able to maneuver trends and looks with more versatility.      In this blog post, we’ll cover popular types of wide leg pants, and help you explore ways to wear them with style and confidence.   Wide Leg Pants History: Not A New Trend History repeats itself, and fashion is no exception. The style cycle of slimmer tapers to more relaxed fits oscillates from decade to decade. But one could argue that wide legs are more timeless since they were the first pants women sported.     Bloomers, puffy pantaloons that actually started out as undergarments, were the first socially acceptable pants for women to wear. From there, suffragettes, Hollywood, emerging trends and social movements made it more acceptable for women to wear traditionally masculine clothing, including pants. Legendary designer Coco Chanel is credited with more broadly popularizing them, and she often wore pleated wide leg pants herself.    Luckily, women now have …

FROM THE BEACH TO THE BOARDROOM: EXPLORE THE RELAXED VERSATILITY OF THE BOYFRIEND BUTTON-UP Looking for a top that works in almost any situation?     Something that’s casual but classy, relaxed but dressy, elegant but effortless?     Meet the secret style weapon you’ve been waiting for: the versatile and fashionable women’s button-up boyfriend shirt.     Whether it's pinstripe, polka-dot, pastel, plaid, or plain white, these oversized tops are a staple that can be worn year-round.     However, during summer it can be an essential piece. These relaxed button-up shirts will keep you breezy and cool everywhere from the beach to the boardroom, especially the cotton and linen varieties.    This article will help you discover different ways to style this super versatile item, whether it’s your own or you’re borrowing his.  Boyfriend Fashion: What Is It and Where Did It Come From      The term is used when women incorporate traditionally masculine, more loosely fitting or oversized pieces into their own outfits.      But what's the story behind the term "boyfriend"? It probably playfully refers to when women borrow clothing items from their boyfriends or partners. That might be why it’s usually applied to more casual clothes like jeans, shirts, and sweatpants that women might throw on after a sleepover.     Legend has it that Maril …

RICKI’S OPENS NEW CONCEPT FLAGSHIP STORE   We are excited to announce the grand opening of our new flagship store in Langley, BC. It is the first location to feature a new concept and elevated experience for our customers. Shoppers can expect a brand-new space with warm colours, wood textures, and soft lighting, creating a more enjoyable and contemporary ambiance in which they can explore our curated collections. This new concept will eventually be implemented at other stores across the country, with renovations beginning in the coming months.  The boutique-like atmosphere at the Willowbrook Shopping Centre in Langley, BC has already attracted hundreds of customers since opening last week.   RICKI'S REDEFINED: VIP EVENT   We held an exclusive VIP event to unveil the new concept on August 2. Special guests were invited to experience the new store, including Leslie Rossi, Rina Samantha, and Wander With Mary, who all tried out items from our new collection.      They shared their finds on Instagram and enjoyed refreshments provided by local businesses Lee’s Donuts and Not Too Sweet Craft Soda.      We were also happy to welcome our employees and their families to the event, like Ricki’s president Dave Nerada who gave out personalized notes with gift cards to our VIP guests.    Ricki’s Redefined: Official Opening   On August 3, we officially opened the new store concept to the publ …

RICKI'S FEATURED IN ELLE CANADA: A FASHION MILESTONE   RICKI’S COOL-WEATHER STAPLES. Fall is here and it might be time to do a little wardrobe refresh. Don't worry, the Elle Canada Magazine is here to help. Check out their Ricki's recommendations gracing the pages of the October issue. In case you missed it, here's a quick rundown. We're super excited to be featured in this iconic magazine, and we hope you'll check out the curated collection of products Elle says are great for fall fashion, from sweaters to slip dresses to accessories that go with them, check out Elle Canada's October 2023 issue (Pg.41, Edition No.235).      HERE ARE THE ITEMS FEATURED IN THE 7 FASHION ESSENTIALS FOR FALL 2023 IN ELLE CANADA MAGAZINE. INTRODUCING RICKI'S SLOUCHY BLAZERS: WHERE STYLE MEETS COMFORT It’s our latest fashion masterpiece, the Ricki’s Double Button Relaxed Blazer in Luxe Tailored, effortlessly merges style and comfort. This versatile blazer with two front pockets, double-button closure, and a single back vent is expertly crafted from soft, breathable fabric. Pair it with a timeless Talia Fitted Collared Shirt or the Maxwell Wide Leg Pleated Pants for an office-ready ensemble.   ELEVATE YOUR STYLE WITH TAILORED TROUSERS: PANTS THAT MEAN BUSINESS  Our Maxwell Wide Leg Pleated Pant in Luxe Tailored embodies timeless style with its elegant drape and flattering silhouette. Sporting jetted pockets, belt loops, faux back pockets, mi …