Destinations Canada Vancouver Things To Do Best Boutiques for Fashion in Vancouver By Dana Lynch Dana Lynch Dana Lynch is a travel expert specializing in the Pacific Northwest who was a lead blogger for Tourism Vancouver and a writer for CNN's Insider Guide. Travel's editorial guidelines Updated on July 1, 2019 Photo: AnthonyRosenberg/Getty Images Vancouver fashion is much more than yoga pants and sports gear. Vital and diverse, the city is home to some of the best fashion in the world -- if you know where to find it. Use this Vancouver Fashion Guide to find the best in fashion for women and men, from cutting-edge independent and local designers to the chicest boutiques, as well as the fashion events that are musts for fashion lovers who want to stay ahead of the trends. 01 of 05 Independent Canadian Designers Canadian Photographer/Getty Images At the very heart of Vancouver fashion lies the local designers and the boutiques that promote them. Stylish and fashion-forward, these boutiques offer fashion lovers a chance to buy unique clothes and accessories while supporting local and independent Canadian designers. While boutiques that carry local designers have shops throughout the city, the highest concentrations can be found on Main Street (Mid-Main) and in Gastown. Designers for Women Jacqueline Conoir in Kitsilano - The flagship boutique for one of Vancouver's most famous local designers Twigg&Hottie on Main Street - Great selection of sustainable fashion Two of Hearts on Main Street Liquid on West 4th Ave Shop Cocoon on Cambie Street Atomic Model in Yaletown Designers for Men and Women dutil.denim in Gastown - Hip denim for men and women Eugene Choo on Main Street Life of Riley on Main Street Portobello West Arts Market 02 of 05 High-End Fashion and International Brands Holt Renfrew Like all great cities, Vancouver fashion has high-end, internationally-acclaimed designers for fashionistas willing to spend big money. Downtown Vancouver's major shopping district--centered around the crossroads of W Georgia and Granville Street--is ground zero for high-end clothes and accessories. It's home to the fabulous fashion-only department store Holt Renfrew and to the Downtown Bay, the only Bay department store in Vancouver to feature The Room, a collection of cutting-edge designer fashion. High-end stores for brands like Versace, Coach, and Louis Vuitton are all within walking distance, too. 03 of 05 Bargain Fashion Inside Vancouver Vancouver fashion doesn't have to be high-end and designer. Fashion lovers can find great steals on new trends at Vancouver locations of Zara, H&M, and Urban Planet, at the Topshop capsule at the Downtown Bay, or browse the racks at the very best vintage and consignment shops. Vintage and Consignment Shops Front & Company on Main Street Mintage on Commercial Drive Community Thrift & Vintage in Gastown 04 of 05 Fashion Events Surrey604 Vancouver fashion events are major industry events, but they're accessible to the general public, too, making it easy for fashion lovers to stay ahead of the latest trends and learn about Vancouver's up-and-coming local designers. Fashion Events Vancouver Fashion Week Vancouver Eco-Fashion Week 05 of 05 High-End Fashion Boutiques KathrynHatashitaLee/Getty Images The best Vancouver fashion boutiques are those whose owners have a remarkable eye for buying unusual world fashion, thus creating their own collection of high-style garments any fashion lover will envy. Shoppers will find the best high-end boutiques in South Granville, Gastown, and Yaletown. Boutiques for Women Misch in South GranvilleBacci's in South GranvilleWear Else in Kitsilano Boutiques for Men Boboli on South Granville Roden Gray in Gastown Boys' Co on Robson Street Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit