Sexy one-of-a-kind boutiques, swish upscale malls and glittering flagship stores promise the hottest global brands and cutting-edge couture from hip local designers. Read on for more on our favorite Vancouver style spots.
As a stylish modern metropolis with plenty of luxury to offer, Vancouver has more than its fair share of chic designer shopping.
HOLT RENFREW
Think designer apparel, beauty products and haute handbags for women, and made-tomeasure shirts and upscale collections for men.
This is Holt Renfrew, the preferred shopping destination for international VIPs and celebs such as Vanessa Hudgens, Katie Holmes and her four-year-old daughter Suri (who compared lipsticks on her hand). Holt’s beauty services include beauty workshops and facial and body treatments. In addition, a concierge can find you theater tickets and obtain restaurant reservations, and any of the store’s four personal shoppers will put your wardrobe together. A perfect blend of retail and pampering.
Denise Bateman, Personal Shopping Coordinator
+1 604 681 3121
denise.bateman@holtrenfrew.com
737 Dunsmuir Street, V7Y 1E4
HARRY ROSEN
With two locations in the city, Harry Rosen is Vancouver’s elite destination for men’s fashion.
The Oakridge store boasts the very latest products by Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss, Burberry, D&G, Fred Perry and more. At the Pacific Centre store you’ll find, among others, A.Testoni, Andrew Marc, Arnold Zimberg, Bugatti, Brunello Cucinelli, Ralph Lauren and Versace.
Wes Purdie, General Manager, Pacific Centre boutique
+1 604 683 6861
Pacific Centre, 700 West Georgia Street, V7Y 1E8
Roberto Arduini, General Manager, Oakridge Centre boutique
+1 604 266 1172
Oakridge Centre, 650 West 41st Avenue, V5Z 2M9
ONE OF A FEW
Stand out from the crowd at One of a Few, which is located on a cobbled road in historic Gastown.
Here you’ll find one-of-a-kind stylish clothing and accessories that defy the mass market. Clients include Zac Efron, Jessica Alba, Darryl Hannah and Rosario Dawson. Some of the limited edition clothing is made from natural fabrics and includes goodies such as balloon button-up dresses and Collina Strada leather purses.
Michelle Rizzardo, Owner
+1 604 605 0685
354 Walter Street, V6B 1B2
BEAUTYMARK
Here you’ll find ultra-hip beauty products, makeup and top-of-the-line niche products not readily available in other stores.
BeautyMark is the go-to boutique for “gotta have it” skincare aficionados. Vancouver is known as “Hollywood North” and as BeautyMark is located in trendy Yaletown celebs such as Jessica Alba, Goldie Hawn, Anna Paquin and the Dixie Chicks like to stop by when they’re in town. Expect to find a topnotch team of trained makeup artists on hand for assistance and advice.
Marc Brunet, Owner
+1 604 642 2294
1268 Pacific Boulevard, V6Z 2V1
LEONE
One of the hottest spots in the city for elite designer fashion, Leone is known for its impressive collection of clothing and accessories from top international names, and for providing an outstanding shopping experience for men, women and children, with great service all the way.
Visitors can browse collections from Versace, Miu Miu, Dior, Roberto Cavalli, Juicy Couture, Alexander McQueen and a wealth of others, whether it’s for eveningwear, a smart business suit, the perfect shoes or a sublime new fragrance.
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