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Atomic Model
If having the kind of fashion-forward jeans and tops that are currently being paraded along the catwalks and high-end streets of New York or Tokyo appeals, then it's hard to beat this popular designer haunt where the beautiful young people of Yaletown come to spend their allowances. Watch out for the yappy lap dogs of fellow shoppers.
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Bionic Footwear
This little shoe emporium combines form and function with an enticing array of fab footwear for men, women and children who like looks as well as quality. You can slip into pumps, skater shoes or boots from the likes of Camper, Lacoste and Miss Sixty, or check out the small but growing selection of cool bags.
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Burcu's Angels
This outrageous place has been known to rent out its vintage stock to visiting film crews. It's best known for its collection of men's and women's '70s clothing, but there's also a fascinating selection from the turn of the century to the 1950s. Consider donating to the '24-hour free box,' where donated clothes are left outside for anyone who needs them.
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Deluxe Junk
From Victorian-style lace-up boots to a jaunty beret to that rhinestone stick pin you've been coveting - it's all on the racks at this consignment clothing store, as are contemporary skirts, blouses and jeans. Prices slip the longer the items remain on the shelves. A browser's paradise.
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Dream
Dream is one of a cluster of small shops in the area near Cambie St spotlighting emerging young local fashionistas. Hip Japanese girls sift through the hats, T-shirts, thongs, purses, jewelry and other urban funk items for that must-have piece. Surprisingly, prices are not sky high.
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Dream Designs
Visiting greenies will enjoy dipping into this small organic store that sells everything from yoga knick knacks to linen pajamas and hemp bed sheets. Check out the local pottery selection and enjoy a calming chat with the staff about your favorite natural spa treatments.
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Eugene Choo
Behind the double-fronted, blue-painted exterior of this Main St favorite beats the heart of a store that reflects the emergence of this area as Vancouver's hip clothing capital. Once a grungy vintage clothing shop, it's now a hotbed of local designer duds for the city's pale and interesting slim-fit set.
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Europe Bound Outfitters
Among the plethora of outdoor stores clustering for economic warmth around the nearby MEC campfire, Europe Bound offers a more branded approach to its selection, including reliable labels such as Columbia, North Face and Canada Goose. Whether you're looking for winter jackets, hydration daypacks, cycling accessories, maps or travel guidebooks, you'll find most of it here.
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Gravity Pope
This temple of great footwear is a dangerous place to come if you have a shoe fetish - best not to bring more than one credit card. Quality and fashion are the keys here and you can expect to slip into runners, boots and shoes by virtually every leading label and designer from Hugo Boss to Etnies to Stella McCartney. The sales are also great here. If you have any money left, head next door to its new branded clothing store.
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Heavens Playground
Nestled in a new ministrip of urban fashion boutiques including Puma, Adidas and American Apparel, this is the first North American outlet for this ultra-cool Dutch chain that kits out people who want to look hip without looking like they're trying. The hot item here is the Gsus and the Seven Deadly Sins T-shirt.
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Highend Organics
Carrying tons of hemp, recycled and organic fiber clothing, this counterculture favorite is also one of the only places in the city to buy the sought-after Blackspot sneakers produced by Adbusters magazine. Alongside the hoodies, Ts and pants, there's a head-spinning array of bongs, which should please the customs officers when they find one in your suitcase.
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Ht Naturals
Specializing in sustainable clothing that's affordable rather than priced for the rich, men's and women's T-shirts, hoodies, pants and tops (expect to pay from around C$20 to C$60 ) of the classic, everyday variety are sold here. Items are often made from soy, hemp or organic cotton blended with bamboo. The hot item is the Beunostyle ladies' underwear range printed with the phrase 'Eat Organic.'
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John Fluevog
While some of the footwear here looks like Doc Martens on acid or as though it could poke your eye out from 20 paces, many of Fluevog's funky shoes also have a reduced 'green footprint.' Check out the synthetic vegetarian shoes and the completely biodegradable 'Earth Angels' range.
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Kalena's
True to East Van's Italian heritage, Kalena's imports handsome leather shoes and boots from the old country. Men's and women's styles can be had for reasonable prices and there's also a big area devoted to sale items. This is the kind of place you'll pick up a pair of brogues that'll last you forever.
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Lola Home & Apparel
A browser's delight, this pink-hued little nook is a smorgasbord of tea sets, Victorian soap leaves and silk dresses. Resembling a boutique from the Victorian era, it showcases modern-day designers who have incorporated antique and vintage aesthetics into their contemporary clothing lines.
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Lululemon Athletica
A homegrown local store that's reached far beyond its origins (hence the Tokyo branches), Lululemon kick-started the trend for stretchy yoga togs worn by fashionistas who don't actually do yoga that much. Men and women are catered for here; along with the cute pants and tops, the current hot item is the branded tote bag.
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Motherland
Selling cute art-house designer wear for bright young things, Motherland defines Main St's emergence as a fashion center. The clothes - quirky skirts, pants and Ts - are Canadian designed, in-house-made and well-priced enough that even those on student loans can afford them.
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New World Designs
Gothic fetishwear shares rack space with Renaissance ball gowns and brocade corsets here, all of which are a pretty tight squeeze to fit into. Less confining but still a conversation piece are the velvet capes and square-toed witch shoes. Each item of clothing is handmade by the designer-owner.
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Roots
Basically a maple leaf emblazoned version of the Gap, Roots designs athletic streetwear that's unmistakably Canadian; its retro-styled Olympic jogging pants and hoodies are ever-popular. If you can't find this one, there are additional outlets - usually in malls - dotted throughout the city.
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Silk Weaving Studio
Weavers here turn out luxurious, hand-dyed silk dresses, blouses, scarves, shawls, lingerie, belts and hats in a rainbow of colors. Visitors are welcome to wander through the small waterfront studio and watch the weaving process in action. Silk yarns and fabrics are sold, too.
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Smoking Lily
Quirky art-student cool is the approach at this SoMa store, where skirts, belts and halter tops are whimsically accented with prints of ants, skulls or the periodic table. Men's clothing is slowly creeping into the mix, with some fish, skull and bird-sketch T-shirts available. It's a fun spot to browse and the staff are friendly and chatty.
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True Value Vintage
'Value' is a bit of a misnomer since the used duds at this subterranean cave of cool clothing kitsch are sometimes fairly pricey. But if you really need that 1950s bowling shirt or Jimi Hendrix tour hat, you'll pay anything, right? Bargains are to be had on the musty-smelling sale racks.
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Virgin Mary's
Pleasantly jumbled Virgin Mary's carries vintage clothes dating from the 1950s. New and used fashions run the gamut from burlesque-influenced items (such as pasties and bloomers) to 1970s iron-on T-shirts. Highly browsable, make sure there's room in your suitcase before you go mad with the credit cards.
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Zonda Nellis
Aretha Franklin and one of those princesses of Monaco are fans of this Vancouver designer's expensive hand-woven and hand-painted evening wear. Nellis is known for her ability to knead luxurious fabrics into simple styles. She also creates a line of accessories, including gold-embossed cushions, beaded necklaces and velvet scarves.
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