SHOPPING: MAY 2008


   

BEST BUYS
Fancy That

Flirty frocks, sparkling rocks, and shiny locks.

PLUS: The May Shopping Diary.

 



STORE REVIEWS

   

VANCOUVER SHOPS GUIDE
Vancouver's Best Shops

The ultimate shopping guide for fashionistas, techies, kiddies—and your little dog, too! Plus: Find a Vancouver store by category or neighbourhood. *New stores and neighbourhoods added monthly

 



RECENT ARTICLES

BEST BUYS
Hot Stuff

Welcome spring with seductive swimwear, bejewelled skin care, and slick footwear.
 
     

BEST BUYS
Neighbourhood Profile: Gastown

New arrivals from Denmark, Holland, Japan (and Gwen Stefani) share the stage with local designers making it big.

Plus: March Shopping Diary
 
   

BEST BUYS
Neighbourhood Profile: Kerrisdale

Oakridge Centre is becoming the centre of attention for luxe retailers and savvy shoppers

Plus: Jan/Feb Shopping Diary

 
   

BEST BUYS
Holiday Gift Guide 2007: Sources

Something for everyone on your list, from the design maven to the sports enthusiast to the tech geek—and the kiddies, too!

 
   

BEST BUYS
Neighbourhood Profile: South Granville

Straddling its tony past and chainstore-friendly future, South Granville still shines with its one-off boutiques. By Rebecca Philps

 
   

BEST BUYS
Neighbourhood Profile: West Point Grey

Sleepy West Point Grey, all tree-lined streets and mom-and-pop shops, has a few fashion-forward surprises. By Rebecca Philps

 
   

RETAIL
Attention Shoppers

Holt Renfrew is betting a bundle that its splashy new digs will attract a broader customer base. By Rebecca Philps (Published: June 2007)

 
   

BEST BUYS
Some Like it Hot

Sexy shades, cocktail-party essentials and other bare necessities to kick-start summer. By Rebecca Philps (Published June 2007)


 
   

BEST BUYS
Colour Coded

Bright baubles and pretty plates. By Rebecca Philps (Published May 2007)


 
   

BEST BUYS
Smart Spaces

The challenge of living small is made easier with beautifully designed, multi-functional furniture and decor. By Rebecca Philps (Published April 2007)


 
   

BEST BUYS
Run on Down

Spring brings a new, celeb-endorsed local label, and fresh digs for Cartier and Nike. By Rebecca Philps (Published March 2007)


 




SUBSCRIBE TO VANMAG
SAVE 55% OFF NEWSSTAND


GIVE A SUBSCRIPTION

NEW!
BACK ISSUES &
SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS


CUSTOMER CARE









 

 

ABOUT US | CONTACT US | PRIVACY POLICY | PAST ISSUES
ADVERTISE WITH US

All Rights Reserved © 2007
Copyright Vancouver Magazine
and Transcontinental Media.