Global Language Monitor has listed Vancouver as the fashion capital of Canada in its ninth annual ranking. Debuting at 31 out of 55 (and trouncing Montreal and Toronto), Vancouvers love affair with function over fashion seems to have been overlooked, with credit being given to the citys burgeoning design scene and two dozen well-dressed people. London edged out New York for top of the pile, followed by Barcelona, Paris and Madrid.
The nicest looking Michaels to-date has opened on Vancouvers version of Rodeo Drive. Rubbing shoulders with some pretty ritzy retailers, you can get your craft on at 1022 Alberni and then head over to Tiffany & Co. to buy some diamonds.
According to Retail Insider, after an extensive renovations, The Bays upscale designer mens floor is scheduled to open October 15, featuring a Hugo Boss boutique alongside Burberry, Zegna Sport, Tiger of Sweden, Vicompte A and Buggati to name a few. Located on the sixth floor, the 75,000 sq.ft space will be roughly triple the size of competitors Harry Rosen and Holt Renfrew. TopShop/TopMan is slated to open October 17 in the department stores basement and will be the largest outside of Great Britain.
Speaking of The Bay, American designer (and wife of Damon Dash) Rachel Roy will introduce her latest collection on September 21, between 5:30 - 7:30pm at the downtown location (647 Granville). Her clients include Michelle Obama, Diane Sawyer, Sharon Stone and Penélope Cruz. Guests can enjoy treats and beats, and enter to win a $500 shopping spree.
Holt Renfrews Hot@175 cross-country pop-up tour will park itself at the corner of Cambie and Georgia from September 28 - 30 in celebration of the retailers 175th birthday. Six limited edition sweatshirts designed by graphic artists from around the world will be available for $75.
When Hayley Holroyd was diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma last year, Napoleon Hills Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) was integral to her recovery. Now she is cancer-free and spreading her planet positive message through seven charitable T-shirt designs. The Vancouver-based clothing company currently has a fundraiser campaign going at Indiegogo.com/p-m-art.
Pacific Centres multi-million dollar redevelopment of the former Sears building, to accommodate Nordstrom, starts in November with opening planned for 2015.
