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(
www.frontandcompany.ca
;
3772 Main St; 11am-6:30pm; 3)
A triple-fronted store where
you could easily spend a couple of hours, the largest section here contains trendy con-
signment clothing (where else can you find that vintage velvet smoking jacket?). Next
door houses new, knowingly cool housewares, while the third area includes must-have
gifts and accessories such as manga figures, peace-sign ice trays and nihilist chewing
gum (flavorless, of course).
The ideal store to pick up a quirky souvenir for that difficult person back home who
hates maple syrup (does such a person exist ?); make sure you buy something cool for
yourself as well.
MUCH & LITTLE
ACCESSORIES
(
www.muchandlittle.com
;
2541 Main St; 11am-6pm Mon-Sat, noon-5pm Sun; 3)
Proving
that not all of Main St's best boutiques are clustered past 18th Ave, this smashing little
store is a must for artsy, indie types. With a perfectly curated array of superbly designed
but ever-functional household goods, accessories and women's clothing, there's an ar-
tisan flare and a focus on small designers here. Your challenge: to look without falling
in love with something.
The staff is also superfriendly and more than happy to offer tips and suggestions for
that difficult-to-buy-for friend back home.
GIVING GIFTS & COMPANY
ANTIQUES, ARTS & CRAFTS
(
www.givinggifts.ca
;
4570 Main St; 11am-6pm Tue-Sat, noon-5pm Sun; 3)
Despite the
twee name, this pop-up shop-turned-permanent is an eclectic and browse-worthy co-
operative of 11 vendors in five little rooms. From Bakelite antiques to artisan chocolate
bars and handmade kids wear, it's well worth a browse if you're in the neighborhood.
The vendors are changed every few months to keep things lively, so there's almost al-
ways something tempting to buy.
Keep your eyes peeled for vintage postcards of yesteryear Vancouver - then mail
them home to show your friends that the city is still locked in 1947.
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