Visit this great new fashion boutique in Gastown for original garments created by talented new Canadian designers; high-quality fabrics and attention to design are the hallmarks.

Organically-inspired decor serves as a backdrop to high-end men's and ladies apparel that's softly architectural. Despite strong rock-and-roll connections (Creative Director Treana Peake's husband plays in uberCanuck band Nickelback), pieces are elegant enough to be office-worthy, but with a double life of after 5 fun that plays by harder-partying standards. Microfine jerseys elevate common... more

A pretty bag without functionality is about as useful as Paris Hilton on community service. Enter Obakki’s little number. Long straps mean it goes from shoulder to hand exactly the way Coco herself wanted it, and the cell phone and iPod pockets mean no digging. (Added value: the lining is a muted soft green so you won’t lose anything in the black abyss.) Fashion by Genevieve Graham and David... more