Earlier this September marked the grand opening celebration party of Vancouver’s latest fashion venture, The Board of Trade Co. Nestled on the edge of up-and-coming Chinatown, with neighbors such as The London Pub and Rhada Yoga, The Board of Trade adds a fashionable touch to area.
The highly anticipated opening of the Topshop capsule at The Bay was today, showcasing “fashion’s favourite season” with its Topshop Autumn/Winter 2011 collection.
Skoah Spa in Yaletown has moved two doors down to 1007 Hamilton Street. The public is invited to attend an open house on Wednesday September 14 for treats and cocktails. Drop by and learn more about Skoah’s “personal training for your skin” customized facial plans and try out skincare products at their spatique.
The Bay will be unveiling a Canadian Tosphop capsule within the Vancouver region in mid-September, finally giving us Vancouverites a sneak peek at the latest Topshop collections. The Topshop capsule will be the first opportunity to shop from a temporary, curated selection of the UK-based brand as permanent flagship locations continue to be announced across the country.
This August, German jeweller Thomas Sabo opened its 4th Canadian shop in Vancouver’s most luxurious mall, Oakridge Centre. Founded in 1984, the brand is internationally known for their sterling silver jewelry, watches, and their latest beauty line.
For the current collection, pendants and charms are crafted to an Asian theme. You can find of lanterns, dragons, and daggers in the Rebel at Heart line, along with pandas and fans in the seasonal collection. And true to allowing creative expression for each customer, most pendants are sold separately for individual mixing and matching.
Over the years, the market has evolved to bigger venues, attracted more vendors and attendees, and has become a non-profit to better serve its mandate of supporting artists in the community. Founder Carlie Smith says, “Our biggest goal now is to really be there for artists and designers and the community. So we really want everyone to get more involved with the market.”
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