About

Made in Vancouver

Rain jackets that carry history, celebrate culture, and protect the planet - crafted with fabric that gives plastic a second life.

Sustainability

Plastic Bottles, Reimagined

Every Hogan's Alley jacket is made from recycled PET plastic - the same material in water bottles and food containers. Instead of ending up in landfills, oceans, and waterways, that plastic becomes the fabric you wear.

~27
Plastic Bottles
Diverted from landfills and waterways per jacket
187
Jackets Made
And counting - each one handcrafted in Vancouver, in limited runs
~5,049
Bottles Saved
Total plastic diverted from polluting our environment

Every material in a Hogan's Alley jacket is sourced from the Greater Vancouver Area. We built our supply chain within driving distance of our studio - because keeping it local means keeping it accountable. The recycled polyester performs just as well as virgin material: water-resistant, breathable, and built to last.

Shell Fabric

Recycled Poly Spandex Two-Way Stretch + DWR

88% Recycled Polyester, 12% Spandex • 110 gsm

88% RECYCLED

Lining

Recycled Fleece-Back Softshell

Face: 94% Recycled Poly • Back: 100% Recycled Poly • 320 gsm

~97% RECYCLED
OEKO
OEKO-TEX Standard 100
DWR
Durable Water Repellent
FSC
FSC Certified Supply Chain
Greater Vancouver Supply Chain All materials sourced within the Lower Mainland, BC
The Collections

Stories Behind the Prints

Each print collection tells a story - drawing on African heritage, urban life, and shared rituals. Explore the inspiration and meaning behind our designs.

Libation print collection

Libation

"Pour One Out"

Celebrating the calabash gourd and the sacred ritual of gathering.

Learn the story →
Money print collection

Money

"Make It Rain"

Honoring the cowrie shell - Africa's original currency.

Learn the story →
Sanitation print collection

Sanitation

"Clean Sweep"

Celebrating the invisible labor that keeps cities running.

Learn the story →
Transport print collection

Transport

"Keep Moving"

Inspired by the colorful VW Beetles of 1970s Lagos.

Learn the story →
Chidi creating artwork Chidi artwork detail Libation print detail
The Artist

Joel "Chidi" Sydenham

Visual Artist & Creative Partner - London, UK

Chidi is a British-Nigerian visual artist and poet whose work explores the connections between all living things. His art is deeply influenced by his cultural experiences and his belief in an underlying unity between all things in existence.

"The intention with everything I practice is to uplift people, build social bridges, and remind everyone that there is endless beauty within them."

We work closely with Chidi to develop the themes behind each print collection. His vision aligns perfectly with ours: celebrating interconnectedness, honoring cultural heritage, and creating work that uplifts. Our repeating patterns pay homage to traditional African wax prints while bringing them into a contemporary Canadian context.

Influences from Chidi's Work
Connected Series Divine Feminine Natural Mystic
Explore Chidi's Art →
The Maker

Crafted by Hand in Vancouver

Local Atelier Partnership - Vancouver, BC

Every Hogan's Alley jacket is constructed by a small, independent atelier right here in Vancouver. We chose to work with local tailors from day one - not overseas factories, not mass production lines. Real hands, real craft, a few kilometres from where we design.

Our production partner isn't just a manufacturer - they're a true collaborator. From pattern development to final stitch, they've helped us refine every detail, test durability in Vancouver's relentless rain, and push the standard of what a rain parka can be. Supporting local makers isn't a marketing line. It's how we build.

  • Expert pattern development and prototyping
  • Rigorous durability testing for all-weather performance
  • Design consultation and technical refinement
  • Premium construction with meticulous attention to detail
  • Vancouver-made - supporting independent local makers
Vancouver atelier craftsmanship Local Vancouver workshop
The Founders

Three Friends, One Vision

We're three millennials who immigrated to Canada in the mid-2000s and became fast friends. Together with our artist Chidi, we draw on inspiration from our experiences back home to create prints that celebrate African heritage in a Canadian context - paying homage to traditional wax fabrics through bold, contemporary patterns.

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Founder Name

Co-Founder

Drawing on experiences from Mali and France, bringing a unique perspective on pattern and design to the team. Passionate about bridging African and Canadian fashion cultures.

Mali → France → Canada
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Founder Name

Co-Founder

Born in Nigeria and raised between cultures. Brings expertise in operations and a deep connection to West African textile traditions and their contemporary evolution.

Nigeria → Canada
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Founder Name

Co-Founder

Also Nigerian-Canadian, focused on brand development and customer experience. Believes in fashion as a form of cultural storytelling and community building.

Nigeria → Canada

"We love bringing contemporary African fashion to a Canadian context - creating rain gear that's as bold as the cities we live in."