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C and G finalized the press release for the Peatree event on July 17-18 and sent it off to a couple editors this afternoon...completely fueled by caffeine, the upcoming Los Rastrillos show at the Waverly, Mos Def's new album Ecstatic, and corn nuts. Here's what was sent off to the papers!!

Peatree Bob Apparel is a local clothing company with vintage and handmade pieces for men, women, and children. After a successful online sample sale in early spring, Peatree Bob Apparel is holding an outdoor public event on July 17-18, including live musical entertainment. The event will feature a new line of t-shirts, debuting an original collection by New York painter Andrew Birk (www.andrewbirk.com). Works by local young artists will be on display for purchase.

Peatree Bob Apparel was founded by Camila Sanchez and Gillian Staples in 2005, at the ages of 16 and 15. While still at Georges P. Vanier, they completed a fashion merchandising program at the Art Institute of Vancouver where the idea of Peatree Bob began to develop. Gillian and Camila were drawn to the idea of starting a company that offered one-of-a-kind clothing pieces that used no new resources in their production. As part of their current work with Peatree Bob Apparel, they regularly act as stylists, photographers, and creative directors for photoshoots with local models.

Gillian will be moving to New York in the fall to continue an internship in fashion photography, while Camila will be attending UVIC in the fall to finish her pre-med degree in biochemistry.

For more details on the July 17-18 event, visit the Peatree Bob Apparel blog at www.peatreebob.blogspot.com or email peatree.bob@gmail.com.