| Vancouver | SHOPPING, DINING, ENTERTAINMENT & MORE |
| Vancouver | SHOPPING, DINING, ENTERTAINMENT & MORE |
Crossing names off your holiday shopping list is a cinch—and a delight—thanks to Portobello West Fashion + Art Market (Nov. 30, Dec. 13 to 14; listed below). The European-style event sees over 100 local designers and artists showcasing their chic creations, including ceramics, knits, jewellery, handbags, candles and children’s gifts. –Rosemary Newton
Gastown is Vancouver’s original downtown neighbourhood, but don’t let the old-world charm fool you; it boasts some of the city’s hottest shopping.
1. Inform Interiors sells contemporary furniture and accessories from around the globe.
2. At Koolhaus, find decorative, Canadian-made pieces for the modern home.
3. Peruse handcrafted jewellery and Cowichan knit sweaters at Hill’s Native Art.
4. Send your heart aflutter with well-tailored, fashion-forward clothing at sister stores One of a Few and Two of a Few, conveniently located side by side.
5. Local shoe designer John Fluevog recently set up shop in a glass-ceilinged space, the perfect backdrop for his stylin’ soles.
6. Modern Kid carries cool clothes and toys for babies to six-year-olds.
–Jennifer Patterson
Posh posteriors look even better in Lucky Brand Jeans. The label has been spotted on the bottoms of Jessica Simpson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hilary Swank, Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, Will Smith and Jim Carrey. Locals wanting to emulate the celebs are flocking to the new Lucky location on South Granville. With high ceilings, natural light and big change rooms, the store offers a shopping experience worthy of Hollywood. –Sheri Radford
Keen to hit the slopes in the season’s hottest ski and snowboard gear? Head to the 1700 block of West 4th Avenue. Just east of Burrard Street, this area boasts a clutch of shops—including Westbeach, Pacific Boarder and Comor Sports—that sell skis, boards, boots, bindings, poles and apparel. –Rosemary Newton
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