Where did you get those shoes?

Although it's always fun to shop while we are travelling, we think that Vancouver has a lot to offer in terms of fashion and boutique shopping. Here's a list of some of our favorite spots around town.

 

Gravity Pope-2205 W.4th. Ave.

-Casual and ultra-trendy shoes for men and women: John Fluevog, Blundstone, Audley, Kenneth Cole, Birkenstock and more.

One of a Few-354 Water Street

-Sitting on the edge of Vancouver’s storied Gastown is One of a Few, the brainchild of retail wunderkind Michelle Rizzardo. Formerly of The Block (which is, incidentally, just a hop, skip and a jump from One of a Few), Rizzardo brings a bit of charm and whimsy to this cobblestoned corner with a unique and artful selection of clothing and accessories.

 Eugene Choo-3683 Main Street

-drenched in style for both men and women

Komakino-882 Homer Street

-a stripped-down, tautly edited “guerrilla” men’s fashion store

Barfoot Contessa-3715 Main Street

-Betsy Johnson, Nougat, Blushing Design

Stéphane de Raucourt-1067 Robson Street

-fashion-forward footware with elegance and simplicity

Narcissist-3659 Main Street

-contemporary women's clothing boutique

Intervenus Footwear-1072 Mainland Street

-Frye Boots, Camper, Lacoste, Converse

Misch-2960 Granville Street

-high-fashion women's clothing from emerging designers from L.A. and New York

Vasanji-1012 Mainland Street

-Like Art Vandelay, Vasanji is an importer of sorts. Bringing Euro wear, as well as Canadian fare, to Van garment groupies, Vasanji trades in dust-your-shoulder clothing with a young-ish bent

Dream Apparel-311 W. Cordova

-this crowded boutique carries a great selection of up and coming designer's fashions

The Front-3746 Main Street

-clothing consignment, raiding the attic you always wish you owned