Shopping

(Full Disclosure: I wanted to test drive the Jetta Turbo Hybrid so badly, that I had my friend take me all the way out to a Richmond industrial park to beg and plead with the folks at VW Canada to let me take one out for a week long spin. Thankfully, they said “Sure! Why not?”)

From Thursday, March 28 to Sunday, March 31, a designer clothing sample sale will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Richmond offering discounts of up to 80 per cent off. You’ll be able to find both men and women’s collections including brands like Superdry, J Brand, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Nudie, PRPS, True Religion, G-Star, Rich and Skinny, Juicy Couture and many more.

Crate and Barrel has opened their doors to Vancouver at Oakridge Centre.

Vancouver Airport Authority is planning to develop a luxury designer outlet centre on Vancouver International Airport (YVR) land in partnership with London-based developer McArthurGlen Group, Europe’s leading owner, developer and manager of designer outlets.

As I walked down Robson Street I saw two outrageously fashionable folks and had to chase them down. So today, we present you with Vancouver’s very own Desiree Mark and Mr. Risky. The two of them were actually filming Desiree’s audition for the MuchMusic VJ contest. Check out Desiree’s profile and video, and you’ll see her sporting her amazing street style at familiar locations, such as English Bay and Robson Street. Check out the clip shown below. 

Coastal Contacts Inc., the parent company to Canadian e-retailer giant ClearlyContacts.ca, will open its first physical location this spring. The store will be located in downtown Vancouver on Robson Street, the city’s premiere shopping district.

Good news to all student fashionistas! From March 8 to March 24, Topshop/Topman at The Bay will be offering a 20 per cent discount for those with a valid student ID. This promotion has come at a good time because Spring is just around the corner and it’s the time to shop for some warmer weather clothes. Enjoy!

Located on West 41st in Vancouver’s Kerrisdale neighbourhood, the newest Canucks Team Store will be open seven days a week. The grand opening is slated for March 16, 2013.