Most of the international chains such as Benetton, French Connection and The Gap are found on Robson Street, mainly between Burrard and Jervis. Granville Street is better for off-the-wall new and used clothing and footwear, while the exclusive designer labels like Chanel and Versace are found on West Hastings. For less expensive but more original clothes 4th Avenue in Kitsilano is a good bet. Aldo, 128-1025 Robson, T 6832443. Sun-Wed 1000-1900, Thu-Sat 1000-2100. 810 Granville, T 6058939. Sun-Wed 1100-1900,Thu-Sat 1100-2100. Fashionable but reliable shoes. The Robson branch has their newest most exclusive designs, the Granville store stocks yesterday’s leftovers at discount prices. Deluxe Junk Co, 310 W Cordova St, T 6854871. Mon-Sat 1000-1800, Sun 1200-1700. One of a handful of stores in Gastown selling funky used and retro clothing. An excellent (if pricey) selection. John Fluevog, 837 Granville, T 6882828. Mon-Wed 1100-1900, Thu-Fri 1100-2000, Sun 1200-1700. Funky, artistic, but not necessarily practical shoes for both sexes. Lululemon, 2113 4th Av, T 7326111. Sat-Wed 1000-1800, Thu-Fri 1000-1900. Unique locally made items that are designed for yoga, but have become incredibly popular here as fashion wear. Object Design Gallery, 2072 4th Av, T 6830047. 1000-1800. A distinctive jewellers, selling mostly silver items, all handcrafted by local artists and very reasonably priced. Pharsyde, 2100 4th Av, T 7396630. Tue-Sat 1000-1900, Mon 1100-1900, Sun 1100-1800. Casual but wonderfully hip clothing and shoes for men and women. Roots, 1153 Robson, T 6848801. Mon-Wed 1000-1900, Thu-Fri 1000-2100, Sun 1100-1900. Stylish casual wear, including clothes suitable for Canadian winters. Official makers of the clothes worn by Canada’s Salt Lake City Olympic athletes.
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