Fall was made for fashion and next Thursday, Oct. 16, the stylish set will gather for the semi-annual Gastown Shop Hop. With 44 shops and 15 restaurants in the mix this season, expect to discover why Gastown – where independent boutiques line the streets, bringing exclusive labels and local designers together to create a distinct shopping destination – was named one of Complex magazine’s 50 most stylish neighbourhoods in the world.
Hosted by these same boutiques, the event celebrates the start of the biggest season of the year with music, treats, and special promotions.
For one night only, retailers will open their doors until 9pm to showcase their latest looks. Think eyewear, accessories, and shoes, as well as home décor.
You can choose your own adventure – stop by your favourite shops or follow the Shop Hop map, found at participating retailers. Shop the in-store specials and receive dining vouchers to satisfy your appetite at the end of the evening in some the area’s best restaurants.
Store entrances will be marked with gold balloons.
Particpating shops:
Alfie Italia, Angel Vancouver, Army & Navy, Artemisia, Artina’s Jewellery, Aveda Institute Vancouver, Bailey Nelson, Bruce Eyewear, Community Thrift & Vintage, Complexgeometries, Dutil, Dream, Ego Closet, Eyeland Framemakers, FortKnight Boutique, Hitz Boutique, Honey Gifts, Inventory, John Fluevog, L’Atelier Home, Litchfield, LYNNsteven, M0851 Vancouver, Menu Skateboard Shop, Meuse Boutique, Mi Kemistry, Meadow Gifts + Apparel, Motherland, Neighbour, New World Design, Niftydo, Nika Design, Nouvelle Nouvelle, Oak + Fort, Old Faithful, One of a Few, Orling & Wu, Ric Yuenn, Roden Gray, Rowan Sky, Stussy, Tait Boutique, Tees.ca, and The Block.
Participating restaurants:
Bambudda, Blacktail Florist, Clough Club, The Diamond, Greedy Pig, Irish Heather, Lamplighter Pub, Lily Mae’s, Nicli Antica Pizzeria, Peckinpah, Pourhouse, Revel Room, Salt Tasting Room, The Old Spaghetti Factory, and Water Street Cafe.
