Opening its doors Jan. 5, Cabin Collective is a new locally owned enterprise selling a range of Revy branded apparel and accessories.
Owned by Kris Lakatos and her family, the business has been in the works since last summer. Lakatos, who works in Mackenzie Village’s sales and marketing, is thrilled to see the store come to life so early into the year.
“We’ve hired a really strong team of women who are super personable and community driven,” she said. “It was great to build a team that I was confident in to portray our core values.”
Cabin Collective apparel aims to capture the spirit of Revelstoke. Its first collection includes locally made t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies and accessories like caps, beanies, goggles and gloves. All apparel features the iconic Revy logo licensed from the Tourism Board.
“We appreciate the collaboration with the Tourism Board,” Lakatos said. “We know tourism is such a driving force for local businesses and we want to support that.”
Featuring the logo on their goggles means Cabin Collective, and Revelstoke more broadly, can be promoted on slopes all across the world.
“We know that we’re an international hub, both for tourists, but also locals travelling abroad. It’s really fun to bring our little town and the Revy logo all around!”
A standout feature of this collection is the inclusion of graphics by local artist Jess Leahey, an art series she calls ‘repetition tiles’. The series has previously been showcased as part of the Peekabooth for the Luna Festival, and in Art Alleries’ Sundial exhibit.
“Jess is phenomenal, we really wanted to bring her graphics to life and send them home with tourists, or with locals who proudly wear the Revelstoke logo on the day-to-day in our town.”
This collection is just the beginning for Cabin Collective, with the shop planning to extend its range in the spring and summer. The team welcomes feedback from the community; youth apparel and matching sweatpants to accompany their high-quality hoodies are two suggestions they would love to accommodate.
Though still in its early days, Cabin Collective is already catching the community’s attention. The shop has a prime location in the heart of Mackenzie Village, drawing visitors on their way to and from the ski hill, and those staying in the village.
It also receives significant foot traffic from those living in surrounding neighbourhoods, and Lakatos emphasised the key role Revelstoke locals play in promoting Cabin Collective.
“While [neighbours] may not contribute to our overall sales, they’re still important in terms of our marketing,” Lakatos said. “They’re really the word of mouth and the driver in our community.”
Lakatos has big ideas for the future of Cabin Collective. She hopes the shop can have a broader community impact, and for the space to eventually be used to host events showcasing local initiatives – in particular local films.
“There’s so many unique, cool young filmmakers and I would love to have Collective be that forum and space for young artisans,” she said.
“I think the film industry is so important and supports our tourism sector by capturing our community, the stellar athletes and the beautiful location. Those are people that we want to support on the ground.”
Drop by Cabin Collective in Mackenzie Village to explore their collection and meet the friendly team. Opening hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday.
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