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Oak + Fort
June 7, 2011
Gastown boutique Oak + Fort opened quietly this past winter amidst the madness of Boxing Day sales. Edmonton-based owner Min Kang made the transition from online retailer in order to bring her personal aesthetic to a Vancouver market; the pared-down space shows off the clean lines and soft, wearable fabrics that characterize the eponymous line (a collaboration between local and Korean designers who oversee production in Korea). Also on display are funky necklaces, earrings, and leather accessories, many designed in house. Oak + Fort offers affordable basics like the Oval Tunic ($88)—an exaggerated oval silhouette with side-seam pockets—without sacrificing luxury or design innovation.
