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Retail Spotlight: Roden Gray

A good store is as strong as the brands it carries. Still, not every retailer is lucky enough to offer a wide variety of top names when they first start out. That is, unless your rep is like Rob Lo, co-owner of Vancouver’s one-stop shop Roden Gray.

As the former manager and buyer for Bruce and Richard Kidd, Lo was responsible for stocking labels like Ksubi, YMC, and even Supreme. After Richard Kidd closed their doors in 2007, Rob and his partner David Fernandez continued the legacy by taking that same fine brand selection to Roden Gray.

Inside the gray walled interor, RG has something for everyone. This fall, the fashion-forward boutique will carry a mix of American, Japanese, and European imported styles. Comme des Garcons Play, Wings + Horns, Swear footwear, and vintage watches by Rolex, Omega, and Panerai will be amongst the bevvy of quality products. See more photos of RG after the jump.

Kreesha Turner Visits Complex

Outside of Kardinal Offishall, we’ve never cosigned too much talent from north of the border. But after jazzy pop singer Kreesha Turner recently paid a visit to the Complex office, we can’t front—Canada is looking pretty damn good.

Kreesha—a warm Alberta native with Jamaican roots and a million dollar smile—broke through in the U.S. earlier this year with her single “Bounce With Me,” which was featured on shows like Entourage and Gossip Girl. Now she’s gearing up for the September release of her debut album Passion, boasting collaborations with songwriter Harold Lilly (Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson) and producer Devo Springsteen. Listen to Kreesha’s new single “Don’t Call Me Baby” and watch her in the “Bounce With Me” video below.