Edmonton shops that support local designers and WCFW
Western Canada Fashion Week features shows from local and international designers, plus emerging talents. From September 15 to 24, 2016, fashion shows will take over the Arts Barns in Old Strathcona. Whether this influx of chicness inspires you to buy pieces from local fashion brands or shop at stores that support WCFW, you’ll be sure to end the week a little more stylish than you began.
Bamboo Ballroom The
8206 104 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T6E 4E6This Alberta-based store (there’s also a location in Calgary) carries collections from multiple local designers. They stock items from Amor Jewellery, Axis Mundi Artistry, Cinder + Smoke, Cloud + Lolly, Eve & Enoch, Heirloom Vintage, Larque, Karma Victoria, Kiko, KimDer Handbags, Majesty Industries, Plum Tips, Saraswati, Sessa Wearables, Smithstine Copper Design and more. Among the local brands they promote are Serendipity by Kelsey McIntyre and Suka Clothing, both of which have previously appeared at WCFW. Everything they carry is fun and funky, so you’re sure to find a new favourite piece of clothing here.
Workhall Boutique
B-10137 104 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0Z9Workhall Boutique is the brainchild of Edmonton designer Nicole Campre, who sells her own pieces, as well as those of other local designers in the store. In fact, they only carry pieces from designers and brands based in this area, so, if watching the shows at WCFW inspires you to add more locally designed pieces to your closet, this shop is a great place to start. They stock beautiful, well-made pieces of jewellery and clothing. Plus, the designers usually do small production runs, meaning whatever you purchase will be fairly unique!
High Grade Clothing Co.
2414-8882 170 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4M2This store, located inside West Edmonton Mall, carries a lot of well-known brands for men and women. During their past shows at WCFW, they’ve presented collections from Diesel and Diesel Black Gold. If you want to buy pieces from brands such as Elizabeth and James, Fidelity, G-Star, Adidas and Brave Leather, as well as the aforementioned Diesel, but want to support a local store, this is a good place to do so.
gravitypope Tailored Goods Edmonton
10414 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 2A2Design goddess Malorie Urbanovitch is based in Edmonton but boasts a global following. She’s always a major pull at WCFW, and her designs never disappoint. If you like what you see during her show, her high-end pieces, including coats, dresses and skirts, can be found at Gravitypope Tailored Goods and online at her website.
Helm Clothing The
10145 104 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T5J 0Z9This high-end menswear store, located on the historic 104 Street Promenade downtown, is known as one of the best places to buy a suit in the city. At their previous WCFW shows, the store has presented collections from Ralph Lauren Menswear. If the gorgeous male models wearing stunning designer suits intimidates you, you’ll be glad to know that there are plenty of pieces in the store for “regular” (albeit fashion-forward) men, as well.
The Briefing Room
10151 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z5The Briefing Room’s show at WCFW always causes a stir, simply because of the nature of what they sell. The store carries men’s underwear, swimwear, loungewear and accessories, including socks, shaving products, wallets and ties. While they don’t carry locally designed underwear, they are one of the best independent shops for men in the city. The Briefing Room is usually part of WCFW’s Whyte Avenue retail showcase, featuring shops from the iconic shopping district.
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