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Local Clothing Line Launches Its 2023 Edition Collection Honouring the Late Artist George Elliott
/PTBO Northern Originals/Flavour has launched new designs to their clothing line with the catchphrase “I’d rather be in Peterborough” in collaboration with the children of late artist George Elliott.
PHOTO COURTESY OF AARON ELLIOTT.
The clothing features the classic catchphrase ‘I’d Rather Be In Peterborough,’ with designs featuring a collage of local landmarks. They include the Clock Tower, Pagoda Bridge, Lift Lock and more.
“The decision for The George Elliott Collection to collaborate with PTBO Northern Originals was an easy one to make,” said Aaron Elliott, George’s son. “We’ve known Mike and Shelby since they opened Flavour at its original location and later they lived next door to our parents which helped foster a friendship that has lasted for over two decades.”
The phrase came from the mid-70s when the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce called local artists and marketers to create a new brand statement for the city.
George’s phrase after being accepted became the moment that launched his art career. Since his passing at the age of 81 in 2020, all of his art were sold by his children on social media through ‘The George Elliott Collection.’
The clothing is available online for purchase or in-store at Flavour located at 383 George St. N.
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Local Clothing Line Launched In Honour of Late Artist George Elliott
/PTBO Northern Originals/Flavour has launched a clothing line with the catchphrase “I’d rather be in Peterborough” in collaboration with the children of late artist George Elliott.
Paul (left) and aaron Elliott (right) and sister Andrea was tasked to sell all of George’s art (and still has some art left) through social media after his passing in 2020. Photo courtesy of Aaron Elliott.
The brand sells stickers, hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts that contain the signature catchphrase and art of the Peterborough Lift Lock or Market Hall Clock Tower.
“The decision for The George Elliott Collection to collaborate with PTBO Northern Originals was an easy one to make,” said Aaron Elliott, George’s son. “We’ve known Mike and Shelby since they opened Flavour at its original location and later they lived next door to our parents which helped foster a friendship that has lasted for over two decades.“
Photo courtesy of Aaron Elliott.
The phrase came from the mid-70s when the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce made an open call for local artists and marketers to create a new brand statement for the city.
George’s phrase after being accepted became the moment that launched his art career. Since his passing at the age of 81 in 2020, all of his art were sold by his children on social media through ‘The George Elliott Collection.’
The clothing is available online for purchase or in-store at Flavour located at 383 George St. N.
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Clothing Store 'The Neighbourhood Vintage' Opens Its Doors in Downtown Peterborough
/Wearing classic gear is becoming hip in Downtown Peterborough as Vintage retail clothing store The Neighbourhood Vintage opened for the first time on Friday afternoon.
“This is a shop space, where we can all be in the store together with our items, and a place for people to come try things on and see things and touch things instead of just buying them online, which is how most of us were initially selling,” said Jacquelyn Craft, owner. “Earlier in the spring, I decided to pursue it and actually look into making it official, starting a real business. That’s where the idea for The Neighbourhood Vintage came about.”
Along with other vintage vendors in the Peterborough area, Craft had been discussing opening a physical space to sell their clothing for years.
The Neighbourhood Vintage carries items from eight vendors including Craft’s own brand, Minty Vintage.
Clothesline Is Opening a Retail Location In Peterborough
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The Canadian Diabetes Association operates the Clothesline campaign—which asks Canadians to consider donating gently used clothing, electronics and small household items to them that they're getting rid of.
"One hundred percent of net proceeds raised by Clothesline directly support the Canadian Diabetes Association and world-leading diabetes research, education and advocacy."
There are currently 13 red donation bins around the city to collect used clothing, but sometimes people use them as a dumping ground for everything they are trying to part with.
Instead of dropping large article items at the bins (which isn't their purpose), you will now be able to take them to the retail location at 638B The Kingsway (just West of the Parkway), where they will sell mostly large article items and other goods.
The Grand Opening will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 7th, and to kick off the retail location, they are having a themed sale "Christmas in August" where you can purchase an artificial Christmas tree for $5.
Clothesline will be open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 pm. and Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is cash-only during the initial opening until a debit machine is installed. Clothesline will hold items if prepaid, and will charge a $50 flat rate to deliver items within city limits. You can drop off items—which must be in good condition and sellable—or call Clothesline for pickup (see what Clothesline will pick up here). For futher info, call them at 705.741.2155.
You can follow Clothesline on Facebook and Twitter. Learn more about the program here.
[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]
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