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How to Wear a Bandana for Women - 5 Ways

As is the case with making a margarita, there are multiple fun ways to wear a bandana for women. Truth is, there really is no limit to the uses of a good Canadian made bandana, both functionally and fashionably, but we thought we'd highlight our top 5: Tie your bandana around your head as a thick headband with the knot up top to give you a bit of that peasant girl look; add a touch of attitude to complete the look. Wrap your bandana around your wrist to add an instant jewelry-like accessory. Wear your bandana as a neckerchief, or cravat, which can actually keep you warm, or soak up your sweat, which comes in handy whether you are a...

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ACE Hotel + Cursor & Thread

We've had a personal and professional relationship with The ACE and many of its amazing staff for over a decade now, so we were thrilled to be able to collaborate with them on Neckties & French Knots for the opening of their amazing New Orleans Ace Hotel this Spring! The ACE changed the hotel industry, and managed to offer the perfect combination of comfort and cool with the friendliest staff you're likely to meet, which is a tall order, but a welcome one when away from home.  We've enjoyed the whole process from the very beginning and loved joining forces and comparing notes. We were lucky enough to see our wares in action first hand recently and couldn't have been more proud to...

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Limited Edition French Knot Bows for Team Canada

We almost couldn't break away from watching replay's of Sophie Schmidt's goal against England, to share this with you, but we managed after 100 replays. What a goal! Check out Sophie here with fellow awesome Teammates Erin McLeod and Kaylyn Kyle in her new Give & Go French Knot by Cursor & Thread and Canada Soccer Collection by Peau De Loup, ahead of their opening match in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup. 

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French Knots for Team Canada at the FIFA Women's World Cup

We're so proud to be providing Canada's Women's National Team with Limited Edition French Knots as part of their 'off the field' uniforms, with the wonderful people at Peau De Loup! As keen soccer fans, and proud Canadians we couldn't have dreamt of a more exciting opportunity. These women have been working most of their lives looking towards this event, and to have The FIFA Women's World Cup in their home country must be a dream come true, not to mention thrilling for the fans! Peau De Loup has been working closely with The Canadian Soccer Association and asked us to look at developing a new French Knot for their Canada Soccer Collection, and we jumped at the chance. The team will be wearing...

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