Fashion

Reason to Love Vancouver #7: Because the  Dominion Building is Always Bumping

These seven shops represent a new wave of fashion boutiques (many vintage-focused) in the 115-year-old building.

By Stacey McLachlan /

The Dominion is a Gastown landmark, and though the 13-storey, Beaux Arts-style tower is more than 115 years old (and no longer the highest building in the British Empire), she’s still full of life. The small offices inside attract a rotating cast of independent businesses and creatives; right now, a new wave of cool-girl fashion boutiques (many of them vintage-focused) are ruling the roost. Here are the collectors and curators calling the Dominion home right now.

Left to right: Elise Valfrey of Le Cellier, Randa Salloum of Collective Will, Alora Horn of Big Al’s Vintage, Mikayla DaCosta of Once Twice Hire, Donna Nguyen of Vintique, Alejandra Rivera of Siista, Alexandra Kardi of Once Twice Hire and Breanna DaCosta Hirjee of Once Twice Hire. Photo by Tanya Goehring

1. Collective Will  Pre-loved pieces hang alongside “re-worked” ones, like cropped vintage blazers.  shopcollectivewill.com

2. Vintique  The cult-fave luxe consignment shop has a big collection of men’s pieces. vintiqueconsignment.com

3. Siista  Latinx-owned and focused on “affordable luxury” with brands  like Favorite Daughter and Em and May. siista.com

4. The Find  Luxury High-end consignment; source vintage Chanel and Valentino here. thefindluxury.com

5. Big Al’s  Vintage An eclectic mix of goodies (fur coats, leather pants, pirate-y tops) and personal  styling. bigalsvintage.ca

6. Le Cellier Handbags, accessories and shoes from big names are the focus; think Prada heels and Ganni flats. lecellier.co

7. Once Twice Hire Rent high-end gowns and slinky dresses for your next big soiree. oncetwicehire.com

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