You know that blogging is moving up the ranks in style and trendiness when the Canadian retailer Aritzia’s in-house brand “TNA” gets its own blog. Check out their blog which will feature the latest news on TNA products, ”behind the scenes” photos (including the construction of the newest TNA store in Toronto’s Eaton Centre), and a whole bunch of other stuff.
The concept behind Shop Cocoon (3345 Cambie Street @17th Avenue) is simple. Artists and designers lease shelf space from the store and are also required to work a minimum number of hours behind the counter each week, allowing them the opportunity to showcase their emerging brands without having to undergo the costs of starting up their own shop. The brands available at Shop Cocoon will not be unfamiliar to Vancouverites who are interested in the local and independent designer scene. From Tyte Lids to Filou Designs, these clothing and accessories have frequented the likes of Portobello West, Spend on Trend and more!
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On Thursday December 4, from 11am to 9pm, save up to 30% off the entire shop for their friends and family sale. Goodies will be served.
Gastown is having an XMAS SHOPHOP on Thursday November 27th from 5pm to 10pm.
Bundle up and come join us in Gastown for some early Christmas sales from some of Vancouver’s most unique clothing retailers. Follow the map, and walk around to the participating stores to enjoy a complimentary beverage and the best deals of the season.
An interview with owner Sara Au Yeong of the newly opened Jules & Eve boutique.
A new Kerrisdale boutique is opening this weekend! Inspired by the classy fashion of Gossip Girls, with hot designers from stylish capitals including NY and LA, this is your chance to be one of the first customers to visit Jules & Eve (2009 West 41st Avenue)! Also, print out the below invitation for a 10% discount on clothing and accessories. I’ll be there – will you?
While people elsewhere were lining up to purchase World of Warcraft’s expansion pack, young fashion-savvy consumers in downtown Vancouver lined up to H&M’s release of their collaboration with Rei Kawakubo’s Comme des Garçons. Available at only a few stores (only a half-dozen out of the hundreds of H&M locations in the States, and only three in Canada), Vancouver was blessed with the opportunity to host this event.
Comme des Garçons has been around for roughly 30 years and has been known to create extremely avant-garde fashion; pieces you can barely wear, much less justify the purchase for the average consumer. Jackets easily run upwards of 4 digits, and their wallets, lovely as they are, start at the 200-300 level. At their level of design, their pieces should be treated more as an art piece than as everyday wear that you can take to the office or the street.
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