[An edited version of this interview first appeared in Issue 12 of The Fluevog Post (Spring/Summer 2019)]
Wayne Parrish, Fluevog Victoria Manager
Years with Fluevog: 1.5
Where are you from?
Calgary, Alberta
What were your first pair of Fluevogs?
Camouflage printed CBCs
Describe Victoria in a nutshell:
Victoria is a charming and friendly city with a strong sense of community. Victorians love the outdoors, drinking craft beer and lining up for brunch.
Victoria favourites for:
Food: Sen Sushi and Brasserie L’Ecole
Music: Lucky Bar & Logan’s Pub
Sightseeing: Inner Harbour, Chinatown, Beacon Hill Park & Dallas Road
Something that would surprise people about Victoria:
Victoria has the second highest number of restaurants per capita in North America, second only to San Francisco.
Favourite part of working for Fluevog?
My clients and colleagues
What is your favourite Fluevog store (other than your own)?
Vieux-Port! Montréal holds a soft spot in my heart and the Vieux-Port store is a stunning addition to St. Paul street.
Something that would surprise people about you:
I’m shamelessly addicted to ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and I know a thing or two about ‘smizing’ and ‘lookingbeyondthecamera’. I am ready for my editorial debut.
Strangest pronunciation of Fluevog you’ve heard?
On a couple of occasions, I’ve had a client start to pronounce Fluevog but give up halfway through. It usually starts with a ‘Flugh’ and trails off into a faint whisper ‘vaughh’.
