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By Steven Schelling published May 1, 2008
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EXHALE YOGA/DANCE STUDIO
Whip that bikini bod into shape at Exhale, a new yoga, pilates, and dance studio in Yaletown. Early-morning yoga starts at 7:15; frenetic calorie burners like the Burlesque Beauties Dance offer a titillating alternative to your typical spin class. 1083 Cambie St., second floor, Yaletown, 604-689-2446
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ATOMIC MODEL
Model, actress and recording artist Milla Jovovich was a triple threat even before she and fellow model Carmen Hawk teamed up to design a clothing line. Jovovich-Hawk, known for its urban take on country coquette, distills incongruous inspirations like haute couture and bohemian-chic into spectacular little frocks and evening gowns. 1036 Mainland St., 604-688-9989
BARKING BABIES
With an exclusive clothing line from Tokyo and imported Italian leather carriers, Barking Babies is the Fred Segal of Vancouver's pet royalty. Carrying items from Little Lilly, Juicy Couture and PETote products ensuring that pup is fashionably ready for a 5 a.m. walk in the park. The store recently located to bigger (make that thrice-the-size) digs, 1188 Homer St., 604-647-2275
BASQUIAT
Cristina Linden (wife of Trevor) has assembled a roster of exclusive European labels augmented with seasonal American flourishes (we love the swimwear from Las Vegas label Vitamin A) at her gorgeous Basquiat boutique. In a city where it's as hard to score decent men's shoes as it is to score on Luongo, we were particularly smitten by pieces from New York-by-way-of-Paris designer Jean-Michel Cazabat. (The ladies' selection is equally divine.) 1189 Hamilton St., 604-688-0828
BROOKLYN CLOTHING CO.
Besides its impressive selection of jeans, Brooklyn Clothing Co. is home to some of greatest men's street accessories to be found around town, most from local designers. The front counter is jumping with belt buckles made of recycled bike chains, silver jewellery by Deucalion (Pyrrha's men's line), wooden wrist cuffs by Woodever and distressed leather murses (yes, a murse is a man-purse). 418 Davie St., 604-683-2929
