Vancouver Designers
Vancouver is home to some of the best local designers in the world. Make a day out of this and visit all these haute couture spots. You will be sure to leave with an empty wallet.
Shops That Sell Local Designer Fashions
Portobello West
1775 Cottrell Street (map)
Rocky Mountaineer Station
12$1 - 7$1 PM Every last Sunday of the Month
portobellowest.com
Similar to the weekend markets in London, UK, Portobello West is A venue for local designs, you can find unigue fashions and jewellery at the Rocky Mountaineers Station south of Terminal Aveune, behind home depot., featuring over 100 designers and live music from 5$1 to 6$1 pm at the front of the station.
Shop Cocoon
3345 Cambie St (map)
778.232.8532
Free Customer Parking at Back
www.shopcocoon.com
You can find the hottest emerging fashion designers and labels under one roof at Shop Cocoon.
Room 430
430 Homer St (map)
604-806-0255
www.honeylovecouture.net
Hip, unique local designs, all displayed in a white-brick-walled space and most made on-site by the owners.
Yumi Eto
Suite 305, 1008 Homer St (map)
604.689.8320
www.yumieto.com
Fashion Designer Yumi Eto marries traditional couture and modern manufacturing to take her collection to the next level.
Catherine Regehr Inc
111 - 1529 West 6th Ave (map)
604-734-9339
catherineregehr.com
Bridal and evening wear.
Bian Variani
www.bianvariani.com
Men's fashion
Dorothy Grant
757 West Hastings St (map)
604-681-0201
www.dorothygrant.com
An exceptional blend of traditional Haida art and modern fashion.
Thomas Lynch Fashions
604-807-9099
www.thomaslynchfashions.com
Men's and women's wear that would turn heads.
Nancy Lord
4-1666 Johnston St (Granville Island) (map)
604-689-3972
www.nancylord.com
Internationally known fashion designer, designs simple, elegant and sophisticated men's and women's clothing in unparalleled fabrics. She also makes custom clothing.
Roxanne Nikki
604-689-5996
www.roxannenikki.com
The Bauhaus Of clothing design, trendy, urban, and hip.
Zonda Nellis
2203 Granville St (map)
604-736-5668
Contemporary clothing and accessories for knowledgeable women with international taste and flair.
Obakki
44 Water St. (map)
604.669.9727
www.obakki.com
A homeground for budding fashion designers. Dedicated to showcasing fresh talent and highly original collections from various designers.
Wear Else
2360 W. 4th Ave (map)
604-732-3521
www.wearelse.com
Trends come and go each season, check out the Wear Else stores for the latest fashion footwear and handbags.
Atomic Model
1036 Mainland St (Yaletown) (map)
604-688-9989
www.atomicmodel.com
Atomic Model exemplifies the very being of style and attitude.
Circle Craft
1666 Johnston St (Granville Island) (map)
604-669-8021
www.circlecraft.net
Circle Craft Co-Operative features the work of over 200 craftspeople from across British Columbia.
Dream 311
311 West Cordova St (Gastown) (map)
604-683-7326
Big-name designs can be found anywhere, but this little shop is one of the few places to show early collections from clothing to jewelry of local designers.
Liquid
2050 West 4th Ave. (map)
604-737-1600
An eclectic & funky women's clothing store, specializing in Vancouver designers.
Point in Time
1302 Victoria Drive (map)
604-255-8407
Eugene Choo
3683 Main St. (map)
604.873.8874
www.eugenechoo.com
Clothes for art hipsters, smart girls and guys in big chunky glasses. Featureing Canadian designers, indies and established lines, plus select accessories, reworked vintage and Euro styles.
