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 Hand-painted clothing and wearable art |
2 Powell St Vancouver, BC V6A 1E7 Canada +1 604 681 0947 http://www.angelpaint.com |
This 20-year-old Gastown store has seen rock luminaries like Steven Tyler of Aerosmith don its original, hand-painted clothing. The clothing here is brightly painted and totally one-of-a-kind. The kid's gear is especially cute: there are baby sleepers festooned with vibrant tigers, rabbits, and leopards. The kid's shirts are dappled with a myriad of beasts, fruit and other nature. The adult's clothing ranges from bright aprons and men's ties to women's dresses and unisex shirts. Paint supplies and fabric painting classes are also available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Thousands of multi-shaped buttons |
422 West Cordova St Vancouver, BC V6B 4K2 Canada +1 604 687 0067 |
If the only buttons you've been pressing lately are those on your browser, go neo-luddite by visiting this little store. Have an old jacket that needs updating or a new outfit that needs some retro styling? Forget zippers and Velcro; check out this vast selection of buttons in every hue, shape and sheen. Fashion designers, sewers, knitters and craftspeople will love the selection of contemporary, vintage, handmade, and internationally made fasteners. The useful doodads are made from materials like glass, plastic, bone, wood, metal, raffia, and leather. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unique and eclectic |
1075 Robson St Vancouver, BC V6E 1A9 Canada +1 604 688 6417 |
Is this the only place in the world where you can buy an odd-looking vase shaped like a t-shirt? Perhaps not, but you certainly won't find typical gifts and souvenirs here. Located smack in the middle of the bustle of Robson Street, this gift shop is filled with unusual and funky chachkas (meaning "things" in Russian). Find interesting jewelery, art glass, and weird and wonderful versions of other familiar items like watches and pens. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Singular gallery / shop |
1009 Commercial Drive Vancouver, BC V5L 3X1 Canada +1 604 255 8774 |
Kitschy, odd, functional, and locally made art for the home can be found in this east side gallery and shop. Choose from original picture frames, key chains, furniture, jewellery, glasswork, music, and mirror balls. The eclectic selection contains one-of-a-kind creations that make unusual gifts. Proof: one local artist's version of a martini glass is the "Cartini" - retro glasses set atop toy cars. Run by three local artists, this gallery is sure to provide inspiration for the home and mind. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gift shop brimming with treasures |
3600 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6R 1P1 Canada +1 604 739 6887 |
This gift store in Point Grey has a large selection of gift cards, toys, special jewelry, art, stationery, picture frames, home accessories, journals, books, candles, scents, and more. The large boutique also carries special imported items like handcrafted metal boxes from India and hand bound leather journals from Venice. You'll have no trouble finding a gift for anyone on your list. The prices are reasonable. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Diverse Downtown Neighbourhood |
Denman and Davie Streets Vancouver, BC V6G 1Y9 Canada http://www.englishbay.com |
English Bay is one of Vancouver's most diverse neighbourhoods. Located in downtown's West End, it's where the energetic action of Denman and Davie streets converges. The area is a popular venue for outdoor activities like in-line skating, cycling, walking the seawall, running, and jogging. There are bookstores, gift shops, fashion and cosmetic retailers and other specialty shops; and an eclectic fusion of culinary arts and eateries with clientele to match. Some of the city's best dine-with-a-view restaurants can be found here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Uncommon arts |
235 Cambie Street Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5 Canada +1 604 685 9575 http://www.mooncruisegallery.com/ |
Mooncruise, personifies the uniqueness in everything that they have to offer to the buyers. A fashion store and an art gallery that displays the works of local as well as international artists and designers. Visual arts include paintings and photography from around the world. The fashion section has shoes, caps, belts, handbags, wrist bands, furniture, jewelery. A completely unique shopping experience altogether at Mooncruise. Review © 2007, Wcities |
