If you’ve taken a stroll down the alley behind our Edmonton store recently, you might have noticed an angelic upgrade. In partnership with Edmonton Mural Fest, we’ve added a new piece of divine art to the neighbo(u)rhood!
Gracing the concrete walls of Fluevog Edmonton is an Angel rocking classic Fluevog footwear: the Original Angels Crown Derby and the 7th Heaven Curtis, with the Swordfish Hi Cubist Cupcake raised skyward.
With the return of the iconic 1990s heritage line, the Original Angels, to Fluevog in Fall/Winter 2026, Creative Director Arabella Barros thought it was the perfect time to connect heavenly souls with heavenly soles.
To bring the celestial vision to life, Fluevog Edmonton manager Signe Yerxa immediately spotted Josh Harnack on the festival’s artist lineup. “His artistry style was the most Fluevog to us! It just made sense,” Signe says.
For Edmonton artist Josh Harnack, the mural was a full-circle moment. “My connection to Fluevogs began in 2012 when I moved to Vancouver and stumbled upon the store in Gastown. I was blown away. Fast forward to 2018, I had moved back to Edmonton and purchased my first pair... to this day they are still my favourite. I wear them when I want to feel fancy and confident,” Josh shares. “So when the Edmonton Mural Festival told me that Fluevogs had requested me as their artist, it felt like a match made in heaven. I am so proud to have created the mural for the store.”
Photo credit: Clare Gibson
Painted over nine days using bucket paint for a hand-brushed finish, Josh’s creation coincided with the bustling Edmonton Fringe Festival. “It was visible from the main Fringe grounds and had a great sightline for thousands of people,” says Josh. “Everyone who walked by cheered me on the whole way through.”
Edmonton’s Fluevogers are thrilled with the dazzling addition to their hometown store. “Everyone absolutely loves it,” Signe adds. “The alley has never looked better.”
Next time you’re visiting Old Strathcona, slip into your favorite Vogs, wander around back, and snap a photo with our new Original Angel!