Athena Atelier
8 E. Cordova Street
Tel: 604-345-3715
www.athenaatelier.com
Its almost impossible to find accessories that are handmade from scratch, however, Athena Atelier is an exception. Talented designer and artisan, Athena Theny, creates high-end leather accessories that is handmade from beginning to end using ethically sourced rawhides. You can also find Athena’s unique handcrafted jewellery collection of pendants made from animal castings.
Board of Trade Co
206 Carrall Street
www.boardoftradeco.com
Board of Trade Co brings some of the hippest fashion for men and women to the neighbourhood, carrying a well-curated selection of style-forward designs by both independent designers from all over the world and right in our backyard. Menswear by London Alexander, wool accessories by Hendrick Lou’s, and handmade jewellery by Wasted Effort, are a few local lines to lookout for.
Dream
356 Water St
Tel: 604-683-7326
www.dreamvancouver.com
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Dream Boutique is a stylish haven carrying strictly local designs, a majority of which are manufactured in British Columbia. A visit to Dream is a great way to shop for one-of-a-kind clothing, jewellery, and accessories; and discover collections from emerging designers in the city, such as K. Bower, Allison Wonderland, Jessie Turner, and Justine Brookes, to name a few.
Motherland
466 West Cordova St.
Tel: 604-681-0780
www.motherland.biz
Motherland brings locally-made menswear at a reasonable price. What is unique to Motherland is their store brand, National Standards, a line of mens shirts made with quality cotton/canvas. The designs, patterns, and samples are made in-house, with 95% of designs manufactured in Vancouver.
New World Designs
306 W. Cordova St.
Tel: 604-687-3443
www.newworlddesign.ca
Retro fashionistas will have a strong appreciation for New World Deisgns. This store houses a stellar collection alternative, pin up, rockability fashion including vintage-inspired dresses, corsets, shoes. Along with brands like Pin Up Couture and Stop Staring, New World carries their own in house designs inspired by 1950s silhouette and the Mad Men television series.
Nouvelle Nouvelle
209 Abbott Street
Tel: 604-682-2234
www.nouvellenouvelle.com
Nouvelle Nouvelle is all about cool, contemporary fashion with one-of-a-kind details. This boutique carries stylish items from up-and-coming international brands, and handcrafted fashion made by independent designers in Vancouver including Wasted Effort jewellery by Karen La, Hidden Spectrum fashion by Amy Sky, and Ora Bags by Randi O.
One of a Few
354 Water Street
Tel: 604-605-0685
www.oneofafew.com
At One of a Few, you will find a great selection of thoughtfully curated womens fashion that is classic and uniquely feminine. There’s a good variety of young and established brands from around the world, including handmade accessories by Vancouver designers Catherine Hartley, Isabelle Dunlop, Andrea Wong, and Lisbeth.
Ric Yuenn
315 West Cordova Street
Tel: 604-685-8378
ricyuenn.net
Photo credit: Gus Fosarolli
For an original dress to call your own, stop by Ric Yuenn. Ric Yuenn is a talented custom dressmaker based in Gastown, with a specialty for creating original dresses with a hint of vintage inspiration, suited for casual or very special occasions. You can shop a selection of already-made dresses and receive complimentary tailoring, and the perfect fit.
The Block
350 West. Cordova St.
Tel: 604-685-8885
www.theblock.ca
The Block carries classic, wearable styles for men and woman, with a good mix of quality fashion by well-established global brands and local designers. There’s plenty of locally-made items to be found, including handmade leather goods by local artisans Erin Templeton and Ken Diamond.
