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Hot Shopping: GapKids Meets Diane Von Furstenberg

Couture for cuties: GapKids has partnered with designer Diane Von Furstenberg

Winning fashion collaborations, usually limited to the over-20 crowd, have a new audience in newborns, tots and tweens, thanks to GapKids’ recent collection for girls by Diane von Furstenberg. Little ladies—and their parents—go gaga for age-appropriate sundresses, capri pants and espadrilles, along with a too-cool-for-school seersucker blazer, emblazoned with badges and crests (pictured). Available in select stores starting Mar. 15.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Shopping: A Whole Lotta Charm

Main Street's much&little. Photo by Tracey Ayton

Head to East Vancouver for one of the city’s newest destined-to-be-popular shops, Main Street’s much&little. This super-cool store entices visitors with an ever-evolving mix of clothing, housewares and accessories, ranging in style from old school to modern. Bird whistles? Check. Soy candles? Check. Wooden watches and hand-sewn wallets? Check and check.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Shopping: Another Dream Team-Up at H&M

Marni for H&M (photo by Magnus Magnusson)

On the heels of its sold out collaboration with Versace, Swedish retailer H&M has teamed up with Italian label Marni for its next coveted launch. Fashionistas are already talking about camping out the night before the March 8 debut of this line by Marni founder and creative director Consuelo Castiglioni. The designs highlight elements of her signature style, including graphic prints, colour blocking and textured materials for women, and subdued prints, contrasting details and classic silhouettes for men.

Hot Shopping: Look Fit and Fine in lululemon

The newly renovated lululemon store in Westboro.

Yoga lovers, runners, and anyone who is looking to stick to their New Year’s resolutions should make a beeline for lululemon. This Canadian store made a name for itself with athletic apparel for men and women that is both fashionable and functional. Head over to the newly renovated Westboro location to stock up on hot products like the “Destined for Greatness Duffel,” the breezy “No Limits” tank, and other great gear for your sweaty pursuits. Two locations, 340 Richmond Rd., 613-761-1839, and Rideau Centre, 50 Rideau St., 613-230-6633.

Hot Shopping: Eileen Fisher Opens in Vancouver

Cashmere poncho by Eileen Fisher

Feminine Charm

The latest shop to join the boutique-filled neighbourhood of South Granville is Eileen Fisher. This opening marks the first Canadian store for the New York–based fashion company. The concept has always been the same: simple, high-quality women’s wear. For winter, look for holiday-ready dresses, structured coats and flattering sweaters (including the turtleneck poncho in merino cashmere, pictured).—Jennifer Patterson

More information:

EILEEN FISHER 2721 Granville St. 604-733-5225. www.eileenfisher.com

Hot Shopping: Outerwear by Icebreaker

Cascade full-zip jacket by Icebreaker

Woolly Warmth

Brave the elements with a piece from Icebreaker, a New Zealand label that makes stylish and sustainable merino wool clothing. The store carries everything from tops and leggings to socks and outerwear in a range of wool weights. Clothes are breathable, fast-drying and machine-washable. New this season is the RealFleece collection of soft mid-layers (including the Cascade Full Zip, pictured).—Jessie Colgan

More information:

ICEBREAKER 2089 W. 4th Ave. 778-329-2710. www.icebreaker.com

Hot Shopping: OLEANA Wool Blankets

Wool blankets by OLEANA, at Urbanity

NORDIC CHIC

When the weather outside is frightful, curl up with a super-soft blanket by Norwegian company OLEANA. These bright throws are made of merino wool (pictured) or alpaca and reference both Nordic culture and the Silk Road in their patterns. Stop by Urbanity to find OLEANA blankets, knitwear, silks and coats to perfect your Scandinavian style.—Kristina Urquhart

More information:
URBANITY 2412 Granville St. 604-801-6262. www.urbanity.ca

Hot Shopping: Designer Labels at Leone

Versace men's bag, at Leone

Fashionable Finds

Dior and Prada and Miu Miu, oh my! Find it all, plus runway-ready styles by labels such as Alexander McQueen and Roberto Cavalli, at Leone. The designer emporium stocks apparel and accessories for women, children and men, including this dapper Versace bag (pictured) for the stylish guy on your holiday gift list.—Kristina Urquhart

More information:

LEONE Sinclair Centre, 757 W. Hastings St. 604-683-1133. www.leone.ca

Hot Shopping: 2011 Where to Shop Awards Whistler

We asked. Where readers voted. Here are your top spots to shop.

Whistler Village photo copyright Hartemink/Dreamstime.com

Apparel
Roots.

Honourable Mentions
Lululemon.
Hatley Scoops.

Fine Art
Mountain Galleries.

Honourable Mentions
Adele Campbell Fine Art Gallery.
The Plaza Galleries.
Black Tusk Gallery.

Outdoor Gear
The North Face.

Honourable Mentions
Affinity Sports.
Escape Route.

Souvenirs
Cows Whistler.

Honourable Mentions
The Trading Post. 604-938-6204.
Sea to Sky Souvenirs. 604-932-3201.

Spa
Scandinave Spa.

Honourable Mentions
The Spa at the Four Seasons.
Vida Spa.

To vote for next year’s winners, visit www.where.ca/whistler.
To see Vancouver’s winners, visit www.where.ca/vancouver.

Hot Shopping: Versace at H&M

Bright prints are a hallmark of Versace, which collaborates on a collection with H&M in November

Flamboyant Fashion

Swedish hot shop H&M takes us on a trip to Italy with its most recent designer collaboration: Versace. And this iconic fashion house isn’t playing it safe; it’s opened up the vault and brought back to life some signature outrageous prints (including the silk bustier and trousers, pictured). For men: fitted jackets with elaborate gold detailing and green leopard print, and studded leather pants. For women: silk and leather mini dresses, and two-tone leggings. Line up with the legion of devoted fans and collectors for the collection launch on Nov. 19.—Jennifer Patterson

More information:

H&M

Pacific Centre, 609 Granville St. 604-692-0308.

Coquitlam Centre, 2929 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam. 604-945-2781.

Lougheed Town Centre, 9855 Austin Ave., Burnaby. 604-420-2470.