Listed are some of the coolest independent shops in Vancouver.
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Alife
In Alife, the full breadth and depth of the Alife brand come to life. While their shoe line is widely available in hip boutiques across the country, their other products are not. The spacious,...
Dream
Reader Suggested: Dream Apparel and Articles for People, known as Dream to most of their devoted regular shoppers, has been showcasing local designers from Vancouver since 1993. Little Dream, a smaller version of...
Dutil Denim
Reader Suggested: Dutil Denim is a unique all-denim store concept. The small space is filled with denim: rolled, folded, hung, stacked, and even bailed to create more shelving space. They offer an array of denim...
Enflux
Reader Suggested: Enflux, the modernist lifestyle store, carries Georg Jensen living and jewellery as a core product. It's well known for excellent customer service. Uou can find nice and unique gift selections...
Eugene Choo
Reader Suggested: Eugene Choo specializes in Canadian designers (Mercy, Comrags, Dust, Sunja Link) and a few select international labels (APC, Freitag, Rogues Gallery) all displayed in an airy cottage like setting....
Freshman
Reader Suggested: I really love the new store Freshman in Vancouver. Their store inspires me to remain hip, urban yet mature. They carry the quality lines of brands that are more functional. If fashion makes a...
Goodfoot
Goodfoot set a new standard for sneaker shopping in Toronto and has now taken the show on the road. Shop the coolest, most-exclusive sneakers in a dramatic, artful environment.
Gravity Pope Tailored Goods
Reader Suggested: The store is the most beautiful street level boutique in western Canada. It was designed by Canadian interior designer Peter Turner, and is furnished with antique store fixtures from Paris, New...
Headquarter
Reader Suggested: We are the first stores in Vancouver BC and in Mexico City that mix sneakers, toys and streetwear. We carry brands like Surrender, MHI, J-Money, SSUR, Nike, Visvim, Medicom, Kaws, etc.
Illustrated Example
Reader Suggested: Illustrated Example is a 1 stop shop for Vancouver's contemporary casual man. Stocking clothing from the likes of Acne, A-Z collection, Maharishi, Rag & Bone and Surface to Air along with...
Inform Interiors
Inform is that rare furniture store that pays homage to the past and looks toward the future. The past in this case is the iconic mid-century modern pieces in new production runs. This includes...
Jonathan + Olivia
Reader Suggested: A great store for men and women with hard to find (in Vancouver) labels like Acne jeans and collection, Opening Ceremony, Filippa K, F-Troupe, Les Prairies de Paris, Martin Margiela Ligne 6,...
Lark
Reader Suggested: Lark has brands that are really hard to find like Yoshi Kondo and Frank Leder, and they also have heritage brands that are iconic in the countries they come from like Saint James, Barbour and...
Little Dream
Reader Suggested: Dream Apparel and Articles for People, known as Dream to most of their devoted regular shoppers, has been showcasing local designers from Vancouver since 1993. Little Dream, a smaller version of...
Livestock
Reader Suggested: Livestock is Vancouver's sneaker store. They have an great selection of shoes from Nike, Adidas, Vans, New Balance, Ice Cream, A Bathing Ape, Mad Foot, Etnies +, Puma and Creative Recreation,...
Roden Gray
Reader Suggested: Roden Gray is the newest addition to the ever growing historic Gastown area of Vancouver. Roden Gray specializes in brands catering to the niche high-end market such as, Comme des Garcons, Filson,...
Subdivision
Reader Suggested: Subdivision is the newest addition to Vancouver's streetwear scene. The store has a very underground feel partially because it’s literally underground. The overall vibe is great and the staff...
Voltage
Reader Suggested: Voltage has a huge selection of t-shirts from labels like Threadless, Johnny Cupcakes, Gama-Go, and tokidoki along with a Vancouver's largest collection of designer toys from Kidrobot,...
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350 Water Street
Vancouver BC V6B 1E2
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-685-6400
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-7
Tags: streetwear
311 West Cordova Street
Vancouver BC V6B
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-683-7326
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-6 Sat-Sun: 11-6
Tags: local designers, women's accessories, women's clothing
303 West Cordova Street
Vancouver BC V6B 1E5
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-688- 8892
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6pm Sun: 12-5pm
Tags: denim, men's clothing, women's clothing
4385 West 10th Avenue
Vancouver BC V6R 2H6
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-222-9009
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 11-5pm Sun: Closed
Tags: design, good for gifts, home accessories, jewelry, modern, tableware, textiles
3683 Main Street
Vancouver BC V5V 3N6
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-873-8874
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
Tags: men's accessories, men's clothing, women's accessories, women's clothing
851 Hornby Street
Vancouver BC V6Z 1T9
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-687-3626
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6
Tags: denim, men's accessories, men's clothing, streetwear, t-shirts
36 Powell Street
Vancouver BC V6A 1E7
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-806-3613
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-8
Tags: sneakers
2203 West 4th Avenue
Vancouver BC BC V6K
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-731-7647
Tags: men's clothing, women's clothing
1232 Burrard Street
Vancouver BC V6Z 1Z1
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-688-0406
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-8
Tags: sneakers, streetwear, toys, urban vinyl
227 Carrall Street
Vancouver BC V6B 2J2
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-685-1435
Tags: men's accessories, men's clothing
50 Water Street
Vancouver BC V6B 1A1
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-682-3868
Hours: Mon-Fri: 10-6 Sat; 10-5:30 Sun: 12-5
Tags: europe, furniture, home accessories, lighting, modern
2570 Main Street
Vancouver BC V5T 3E4
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-637-6224
Hours: Mon-Fri: 11-7 Sat: 11-6 Sun: 12-5
Tags: men's accessories, men's clothing, women's accessories, women's clothing
2315 Main Street
Vancouver BC V5T 3C9
Site: Official Site

Phone: 604 879 5275
Hours: Mon-Thur: 11-6pm Fri + Sat: 11-7pm Sun: 12-5pm
Tags: men's accessories, men's clothing, men's shoes, women's accessories, women's clothing, women's shoes
1666 Johnston Street #130
Vancouver BC V6H 3S2
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-683-6930
Tags: local designers, women's accessories, women's clothing
239 Abbott Street
Vancouver BC V6B 2K7
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-685-1433
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-8
Tags: sneakers, streetwear
231 Cambie
Vancouver BC V6B 5A4
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-689-7302
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-5
Tags: men's accessories, men's clothing
Unit2 306 Water Street
Vancouver BC V6B 1B6
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-662-8518
Tags: streetwear
4346 Main Street
Vancouver BC V5V 3P9
Site: Official Site

Phone: 1-604-709-8214
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-8 Sun: 12-5
Tags: toys, t-shirts, urban vinyl