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Umeboshi is hiring!
May 14 2012 @ 9:00:00 AM

We are currently seeking a unique individual to join Umeboshi. The position we are looking to fill is for a part-time sales associate. We're seeking a mature, professional, motivated and friendly person to join our team. You must be available on weekends and have some flexibility with your schedule. The ideal candidate would be someone who's interested to grow with our small business.

Qualifications/attributes we're looking for:

- an extensive background in customer service with 2 years of retail
experience preferred

- astute, high attention to detail

- have an eye for design and an appreciation for craftsmanship and quality

- have passion for our product and keen to learn the history/product 
knowledge of the heritage brands and designers we carry

- ability to convey maturity and sophistication through voice tone and mannerisms

- eager to engage and connect with our customer while building long term relationships

- a strong work ethic and a positive, friendly, approachable disposition is essential

- willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities



Compensation is competitive based on experience.


If you are interested in this position and available to commit to a long-term position, please come by the shop with your cover letter and resume during business hours, Monday - Friday. We would like to meet you in person. Please note that we will only be able to follow-up with those who have been selected for an interview.


Thanks so much. We are really looking forward to meeting our new team member!


    Happy Mother's Day!
    May 10 2012 @ 12:00:00 PM

     

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    Mothers are so wonderfully precious in our lives. They fill us with joy, support our endeavours and know that a kiss on the forehead is just what we need when we fall and scrape our knee. Giving thanks to those who nurture us is just as significant as the love they shower us with, so don't forget to show your appreciation for that unique person in your life, whoever they may be. 

    Here are some lovely gift ideas to help you show how much you care.

     

     

     

     

     

    kora bangles

    Kora - Ruma Bangles - rose $48 each (also in canary, jade, cobalt and natural)

    skinny belt

    The Stowe - Skinny Belt - whiskey $75

     

     

    market bag

    The Stowe - Market Bag - natural and biscotti  $175

     

     

     

     

     

    mini move on

     

    Jas M.B. - Mini Move On - black  $345

     

     

     

    Happy Mother's Day!


     

     

    Dieppa Restrepo For Men!
    May 4 2012 @ 12:00:00 PM

     

     

     

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    Dieppa Restrepo takes traditional gentlemen's styling and modernizes it with saturated colours and clean, crisp lines. Classic leather desert boots and streamlined oxfords are the "quintessential grown-up sneakers" and perfect for an easy summer look. 

     

     

     

    lupe veggie tan side

     

     

    lupe veggie tan back

     

     

    Lupe - veggie tan  $365

     

     

     

     

    lupe black side

     

     

    lupe  black back

     

     

     Lupe - jet black  $365

     

     

     

     

    cali grey

     

     

    cali grey back

     

     

    Cali - dark grey  $265

     

     

     

     

     

    cali brown side

     

     

    cali brown back

     

     

    Cali - brown  $265

     

     

     Hand crafted in Mexico

     

     

    Umeboshi Celebrates Earth Day with Cydwoq
    April 20 2012 @ 12:00:00 PM

     

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     Tourist - (men's)  $325

     

    Also just arrived...styles Arrow, Decade and Hook for women!

     

     

    With Earth Day around the corner and new arrivals just hitting the shelves from Cydwoq, we thought we'd take the opportunity to highlight Cydwoq's environmentallly friendly approach to design and business practices.

    "From a young age, Rafi was taught by his father to appreciate the quality and artistry of vegetable-tanned leathers. To this day, these early lessons have stuck as rolls and rolls of the best Italian hand-painted leathers line the walls of the CYDWOQ factory. Natural choices dominate the “ingredients” of our products. In shoe construction, the uppers are hand-lasted to the leather insoles using water-based, biodegradable glues. Once inspected, the shoes are packed in our distinctive cotton bags and recycled cardboard boxes.

    Most shoe companies make only the uppers and get the components from third parties. At CYDWOQ, our factory manufactures the complete shoe with 90% of the components (e.g., heels, insoles, outsoles, wooden soles) constructed in-house.

     We take inspiration from nature, and our efforts to preserve and protect the environment are our way of returning the favor"

    This approach is not only integral to creating such beautiful and unique footwear, but is easier on the earth and leads to happier, healthier employees.

     

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    Handcrafted in California

     

     

    Behind the Scenes: Product Shots
    April 16 2012 @ 12:00:00 PM

     

     

    Most of the Spring & Summer stock has now hit the shelves! This is great news for all of our local customers who are able to drop by and see our curated selection in person. For our loyal online shoppers we are working hard to get those product shots up and ready for the website.  With so many vibrant colours and breathtaking silhouettes this season, you'll be in for a treat well worth the wait!

     

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    Watch this space as we post all of this season's selection!

    New Arrivals: Filippa K!
    April 12 2012 @ 12:00:00 PM

     

     

     

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    The Filippa K philosophy is based on the values Style, Simplicity and Quality.  By combining timeless simplicity with a contemporary edge, Filippa K offers a style for people living modern busy lives, seeking clean design, wearable and combinable clothes with best quality.

    Fillippa K Claudia

    Claudia taupe $249

    Fillippa K Carmen

    Carmen taupe $225

     

     

     

     

     

    Filippa K Della

    Della tan/gold $249

     

     

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