If the mention of Alexander McQueen and Prada sends your heart palpitating, make your way to Leone—celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Peruse the multi-level 2,320-sq-m (25,000-sq-ft) space on your own or book a personal shopping appointment. Upstairs, splurge on high-end fashions for the whole family, then head downstairs to the edgier L2 Leone for [...]

The Bay continues to delight both fashion fiends and collectors with the reimagined Hudson’s Bay Company Collection. An item sure to tempt history buffs is the historic-looking charter scarf (pictured, $125 each). Every one of these silk kerchiefs features an intricate sketch of Canadian history on an archive scroll—textbooks be damned—and comes in warm yellow, [...]

The holidays are over, but your expanded waistline—thanks to the extra slices of pumpkin pie—doesn’t seem to be in a hurry to disappear. Stick to your new year’s resolution and fight the fat with a class at The Bar Method. Each hour-long class uses techniques from yoga and Pilates, along with the ballet barre, for [...]

Seductive Montreal-based lingerie company Grenier is sure to get any woman, and man for that matter, grinning from ear to ear. Their romantic line of corsets is the perfect little something to slip into to make even the most mundane of evenings special. The intricate lace detailing, detachable garters and front hooks make these bodices [...]

Our winters are beautiful and blustery. Embrace style and comfort with a contemporary toque, beanie, cloche or cap from any one of these fine Winnipeg boutiques. At Academy Road boutique Moulé (pictured), find a rich selection of fur, suede and leather ear-flap and aviator caps for both sexes by Winnipeg-based company Crowncap. Urban hipsters will [...]

Home of the Festival du Voyageur, St. Boniface is the historic hub of the Franco-Manitobain community. Today, it’s a thriving restaurant and commercial district where shoppers find unique products in neighbourhood boutiques. At Bijou, silver, gold and platinum necklaces, bangles, earrings and other sparklers—many made by the owner—dazzle crowds. At Wayne Arthur Gallery, browse paintings, [...]

Writer Melissa Schilz heads out to Dalhousie Street for an interview with Mika Lemm, the mastermind behind one of the city’s hot spots for second-hand shopping. Searching for the perfect vintage shop can get tedious, especially if you’re new to the city. But look no more, the secret is out: Dalhousie Street is home to [...]

Looking to indulge in a sweet treat that won’t add to your calorie count? Then unwrap Candy, the latest fragrance from luxury goods label Prada. The ever-so-appropriately named perfume mixes white musk top notes layered upon a sensual vanillic base, culminating in a warm crème caramel scent that is seductive and playful. The bottle is [...]

Kitschy kitchen gear, hand-crafted, made-in-Winnipeg dolls and funky and fabulous stationery are just a few of the things that have made The Paper Gallery the go-to gift and greeting card store for 35 years. Personalized customer service keep shoppers coming back season after season. Owners Anne and Itzik Joudan (pictured)—who know many customers by name—are [...]

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 [...]