Canadian accessories brand releases design dedicated to this Vancouver neighbourhood

The news:Poppy Barley Kits Bag.

What to know: Homegrown accessories brand Poppy Barley has honoured another Canadian neighbourhood with its very own handbag.

Earlier this year, the Alberta-headquartered company released the Annex bag inspired by the Toronto area of the same name. This month, they’ve created a carry-all design inspired by a Vancouver hotspot: Kitsilano.

The Kits Tote is billed as a “versatile everyday companion” that can go from work to weekend. Designed in Canada, the slim-strapped leather tote is made in Mexico.

Featuring a trendy slim-yet-wide silhouette, the softly structured tote bag is sized to fit a laptop computer, features interior pockets for organization and a zipped top to keep items secure. The bag, which is available in black or dark brown, is priced at $385.

In other Canadian retail news, Roots has teamed up with Toronto jewelry designer Lisa Gozlan for a happy collaboration collection.

The release sees Gozlan’s signature happy-faced motifs given a Roots spin on gold-toned bracelets, keychains, and a few clothing garments that establish the official creation of the cheerful Roots Happy Club. The collection also includes a children’s crewneck and hooded sweatshirt design featuring a few of the jewellery brand’s smiley faces, which appear to have quickly sold out.

Priced from $38 to $168, the limited-edition collection is available online and at select Roots and Lisa Gozlan jewelry stores across the country.

Where to learn more:Poppybarley.com.