Gastown has quite the history. This is where Vancouver was born. We all know about old Gassy Jack. And the steam clock is a constant reminder that once upon a time in the 70’s, this weird and wonderful little place redefined itself, and once again, rose from obscurity into a bright shining star. Today …
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Name: Shea Lindenberg Title: Western Canada General Manager Business: Australian Boot Company Social: @australianbootco What do you do and how did you get here? I’ve been with the Australian Boot Company for 5 years as their Western Canada general manager. In the fall of 2014, I left my home in Manitoba to live in Vancouver. …
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Spring is here. Time for basking in the sun, decluttering the house, hiding chocolate eggs (then finding them and eating them), and shopping. Get the latest on new arrivals to Gastown here before your size in that perfect jumpsuit sells out. There’s lots more to come, so stay tuned as we bring you plenty …
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It is of paramount importance to have a quality denim jacket in your wardrobe. When you find the perfect fit, it’s like having a new best friend; you just kind of want to do everything together, all the time. Gastown has some solid places to find really good denim. Here’s a list that we know …
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If there is one guarantee in life (when living in Vancouver), it’s the rain. Love or hate it, eventually you’ll have to venture outdoors. Perspective is a wonderful thing, allowing many different views to arise while looking at a single source. Is a relentless, heavy downpour a blessing or a curse? Is the …
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It’s the day after Christmas and by now you’re probably relaxing on the couch with the Yule Log flickering away on Netflix, nog in hand, surrounded by friends, family and plenty of gifts. But wait….there’s more?! Yes! It’s Boxing Day in Gastown! And it comes but once a year. 2018’s last day of shopping …
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BODE Trunk Show Now open at 51 Powell Street, Vancouver Until December 22, Neighbour presents a new collection launch by New York-established, American designer and textile antiquarian, Emily Adams Bode. Recent runner-up of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, the eponymous Bode label has ascended to the forefront of contemporary American fashion, by focusing on unique historical methods …
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Shopping for her this Christmas? Dare you?! But of course you will, and can, in Gastown. In this lovely little gift guide, we’ve selected but only a light flurry of suitable gifts for the love of your life, for your friend, or perhaps for mumsie. As always, the neighbourhood glistens like the first snowfall …
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Instagram: @streetscout Meet Sabrina Fenster. Fashion photographer, blogger and traveller. She’s doing a takeover of @mygastown, capturing the vibe, people, and style trends that can be seen on the streets of Gastown. We asked her to share with us a little about what makes her tick, the influences that colour her creativity, and what …
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There are any number of excuses to go shopping: nothing to wear, looking for a gift, or out of boredom. Shopping for fall needs no defence. Peering into your wardrobe, suddenly all those lovely summertime pieces seem out of place, almost like fashionable has-beens from a time that once was. Our wonderful Gastown retailers …
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