So long, and thanks for all the fish.

Last day today, so bittersweet. Thanks everyone, it’s been a slice.

Do you like hot dogs? Beer? Cheap, awesome stuff? Me too! 
Come say goodbye to Mr. Lee’s this Saturday. 

Shop’s open at 11, grill gets goin’ around 4pm til late. Bring cash for stuff.

SALE!!

The tales are true, Mr. Lee’s is closing it’s doors at the end of July.

Everything is on sale 25% or more (except coffee and chocolate). If you’ve ever had your eye on our lovely furniture or decoratives, now’s the time to come say your piece. We’ll probably be having random dance parties and bbq’s throughout the month as well, so come have fun and buy the stuff you’ve had your eye on before it’s all gone.

Aprons for Gloves tryout day

CLICK ME TO DONATE!

Hi friends!


I’m typing very slowly at the moment, my arms are very sore. I’m currently in the midst of a very rigorous boxing training schedule for a charity boxing event coming up. 

The Astoria Boxing Club was recently and unfortunately forced to shut it’s doors. The Astoria was a very old boxing club, a Vancouver institution, located in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. If you aren’t familiar with the Downtown Eastside, it is considered one of North America’s poorest and most drug-addled neighbourhoods…it’s also where I live! I’ve watched so many young people waste away in my time here. A big part of what made the Astoria such a special place is their willingness to train anybody, regardless of financial circumstance if they are willing to work. They have offered countless underprivileged kids a place to go, mentorship, discipline, and a wonderful supportive community…things so essential to uplift kids in a bad situation. Dave the head trainer will even call their schools and parents to ensure they are keeping on the up and up during down time. I feel really passionately about what a good environment this is for kids to have available instead of the other more apparent options on the streets of the DTES.

It would be such a shame to see this place fade away, so a group of us are training hard to have a fight night so we can raise money to build these guys a new gym.

Help keep my training going, please throw a donation down. Any little bit helps, small contributions add up. These are all tax deductible- does your boss have too much money that he needs help with? Please pass this around.

Here is some info on the charity that’s been set up in order to do this: http://www.apronsforgloves.com/

Or if you would like to donate with a cash or cheque, please call or email me at the shop and I’ll let you know the best way to do that. (604) 417-3996/ mr.leesgeneralstore@gmail.com


Lots of love and thanks,
~Molly

PS If you live in Vancouver, fight night will be July 25. Come watch me lay it to someone. Otherwise, the fights will be streamed live on the internet. 

The new issue of Kinfolk has arrived. Whose hungry? I sure am. 

HARDING & WILSON BOWTIES, with Pendleton Wool now in the shop

If your hair/beard is needing some TLC we brought this in for you. Olo’s Argan Oil Hair Tonic has a unique cedarwood + rose scent. One or two drops is all you ever ever need. Unlike many other “argan” oils, Olo’s tonic has no silicon or other short cuts - this product is just simply Argan oil (from the kernels of the argan tree in Morocco) and our good friend Vitamin E. It’s seriously amazing.

If your hair/beard is needing some TLC we brought this in for you. Olo’s Argan Oil Hair Tonic has a unique cedarwood + rose scent. One or two drops is all you ever ever need. Unlike many other “argan” oils, Olo’s tonic has no silicon or other short cuts - this product is just simply Argan oil (from the kernels of the argan tree in Morocco) and our good friend Vitamin E.

It’s seriously amazing.

New Hours

Hi Everybody, 

For the next little while the shop will be closed on Sundays and Mondays.

As you know, the Belmont downstairs now takes appointments, but we being the appointment-takers are going to be away on Mondays for the next little bit. Please call ahead to book with Rich on Mondays, and if it’s already Monday and you want a cut, pop in to chat with the man directly.

Mr. Lee’s will be back to seven days a week after a little rest, and when the winds turn warmer. Don’t fret friends.

See you soon.

~M

It only took about 2 years but Mr.Lee’s General Store has finally hung a sign outside the shop. But hey! it’s better late than never. 

It only took about 2 years but Mr.Lee’s General Store has finally hung a sign outside the shop. But hey! it’s better late than never. 

barbering live at squamish via BWG mag

barbering live at squamish

via BWG mag

The line we’ve been most excited this season has finally arrived! 

“Dehen persevered and continues to provide crafted product, still made in Portland, Oregon, often on machines that are older than the people that operate them.

In addition to manufacturing product for well known brands in the US and Japan, Dehen has stayed true to its roots – manufacturing custom jackets and sweaters, outfitting cheer squads across the US, and working with the 2nd and 3rd generations of family businesses that have grown up relying on Dehen.

At Dehen, we feel it is important to know where you came from in order to know where you’re going. We came from a place where history, integrity, and excellence matter – not fads, gimmicks, or quick fixes. Our story is a source of pride that sets the bar for us as we continue to grow.

William Dehen first built his business by knitting unique heavyweight wool sweaters that withstood the test of time.  Today, well into its third generation, the Dehen family is still committed to the tradition of manufacturing distinctive apparel, using time honored methods and the highest quality materials.  Dehen has survived market crashes, world wars and fashion fads, and continues to provide both brands and consumers with quality product, honestly made.”

What you need to know is that the quality of these motorcycle sweaters, the jacket-fit cardigans, and the varsity jackets is amazing…and they look so goddamn tight. UNREAL. Really.

Come see and feel these in person. I’ll be in sweatpants listening to wu-tang all day. It’s a party.

Chocolate. Really good chocolate. Ethical, really good chocolate.

Also, the single origin bar from this farm is lovely. Nice, licorishy notes.

Pendleton robe with leather carrier. Now in the shop, for easy toting. We also have in a few leather carriers on their own, if you’re already a Pendleton blanket owner who would like one. Just ask us!

Pendleton robe with leather carrier. Now in the shop, for easy toting.

We also have in a few leather carriers on their own, if you’re already a Pendleton blanket owner who would like one. Just ask us!

more Mast Brother’s now in the shop, lots more!!!

LOCATION
109 East Broadway, Vancouver BC
( map )

CONTACT
mr.leesgeneralstore@gmail.com,
(604) 568-7103

TWITTER
@mrleesstore

HOURS
Mon-Wed 11-6, Thur-Fri 12-7
Saturday 10-6, Sunday 12-6

THE BELMONT BARBERSHOP
www.thebelmontbarbershop.com