by Jenny Bachynski | Calling all designers. Apply to be part of the Gather Pop Up Shop that will be taking place in downtown Vancouver July 27-29th. Shoppers, be prepared for local designers’ work, creative workshops, motion art installations and lots of other fun things.

The photo above is a closer look at Leo, the new shop on West 4th.

Girls is the new HBO show written and directed by its star, 25 year old Lena Dunham. It follows a group of 20-something women in New York and the adventures that follow. Check out Vogue to dress the part.

Get your creative juices flowing by sharing your artwork and design a Fluevog Ad. Prizes and street cred will follow (if you win).

In honour of Vancouver finally getting a J. Crew, I’ve picked out a hat, dress and scarf for summer.

Are you a photographer with $50,000 to drop on a new camera? If so, I would suggest the special edition Leica M9-P for Hermès. The process video is so beautiful…

Any Scout brides looking for a locally designed dress? Jason Matlo is about to present his most recent bridal collection at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia.

Totally loving Obakki’s dreamy Spring/Summer 2012 behind the scenes video (above). See the full collection here. The Eugenia dress and the Cabane sweater are perfection!

Have you ever wondered what you would look like in your significant others clothing? Local photographer Hana Pesut can cure that curiosity for you. Check out her inspiring photo series called Switcheroos, featuring a ton of cool locals.

MEANWHILE, ON THE STREET THIS WEEK…

Elizabeth and Ariel from East Van | Loved seeing these two side by side. One lady in very feminine attire and the other in a very menswear inspired outfit. Great contrast.

Erika from downtown | Great little details. Pop in the pink flat and just the right amount of subtle leopard print.

HTC boots at Libertine on South Granville.

Jonathan from Chinatown | The hat, the shorts, the glasses…he just screamed summer. I couldn’t resist.

Sam from Fairview | Showing off a great way to transition your trench coat into summer.

Sandi from North Van | I spotted her from a couple blocks away. Everything was amazing. Subtle leopard print popping up again…

Maki from the West End | The perfect minimalist.

Sheryl from East Van | Comfy yet polished. The red lips finish the look of beautifully.

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Jenny Bachynski is the Style Editor of Scout Magazine. Raised in Alberta, she packed up her bags in her teens and headed to Vancouver to pursue further education in fashion design. In 2009, she started her own small business Jenny Andrews Recycled Leather Goods, as well as her blog Jenny Loves. Thereafter, she discovered that one of her greatest joys was stumbling upon beautiful and interesting things, and sharing them with anyone who would listen.

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by Jenny Bachynski | Chinatown’s Erin Templeton is having a spring cleaning sale tomorrow, Thursday, May 24th (4pm to 8:30pm). Expect amazing deals on vintage, sample bags and accessories. Joining the sale will be local designers Allison Wonderland, Anita Sikma Jewellery, daub + design. Click here for the full skinny.

by Jenny Bachynski | Leo, a new multi-brand men’s and women’s boutique, has just opened up at 2072 West 4th Ave (formerly Maude Salon). It’s a retail import from Calgary (the original opened in 1997).  A quick pass revealed a shop of curated directional designer labels. Stay tuned for some photos of great summer finds…

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The Vancouver Club is located at 915 West Hastings Street in Vancouver, BC | 604-685-9321 | www.vancouverclub.ca

The GOODS from The Vancouver Club

Vancouver, BC| With the week coming to a close and the impending holiday weekend on its way, there has been no better time to unwind. Bring your girlfriends and join Blush Occasions for an evening of fashion this Friday evening at The Club. It is a great opportunity for the girls to get together, relax and enjoy a fabulous evening out. Sip sparkling wine and nibble canapes while viewing some of Vancouver’s most beautiful dresses, including fashionable gowns for galas, grad, weddings, parties and the red carpet. Whether you’re looking for a designer wedding gown or the perfect LBD, this private show will have what you are looking for. Stars and celebrities alike have graced the Red Carpet in Romona Keveza’s Luxe Evening Collection. Fashion forward graduation dresses from Nicole Miller or La Femme will be donned, and for the soft romantic, silk crinkle chiffon gowns by Amsale will grace the catwalk. Further details after the jump…

Find that fabulous dress or gown for your next special occasion or upcoming party. Be inspired by collections by Theia, the evening wear collection inspired by the Greek Goddess of light. See dresses by Carmon Marc Valvo, a New York based Women’s Fashion Designer of Couture, Collection, CMV, Swim, Fur, and Fine Jewellery. Think local, and take in the latest designs by Paris-based Canadian fashion designer Tara Jarmon and more.

Whether it’s sleek and sophisticated or classically elegant, prepare to see an amazing selection of gowns and dresses. The fashion show starts at 7 p.m., followed by a 3 course dinner by The Club’s Chef Sean Cousins.

For inquires, please call the front desk at (604) 685-9321.

Details

915 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C. | V6C 1C6 Canada
Telephone: 604-685-9321
Web: www.vancouverclub.ca
Email: concierge@vancouverclub.ca

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Key People and Positions

General Manager: Philip Ireland
Executive Chef: Sean Cousins
Sous Chef: Robbie Robinson
Head Bartender: Jonathan Richard
Sommelier: Martha McAvity

About The Vancouver Club

Established in 1889, The Vancouver Club has deep roots in this young, vibrant city. The Club is a place to dine, play, relax and connect with other professionals who are shaping the very fabric and creative energy of the West Coast.

Led with expert passion by executive chef Sean Cousins, the kitchen emphasizes award winning regional cuisine that interprets tradition through modern techniques. Ingredients are sourced from incomparable local suppliers: Fraser Valley duck breast, Haida Gwaii halibut and Okanagan goat cheese mingle with bio-dynamic hen eggs and Salt Spring Island lamb. The Rooftop Garden boasts seasonal plantings, edible flowers, hard-to-source-herbs and four types of savouries that make their way from soil to plate.

The Club is one of the largest wine buyers in B.C., passing this influence on to members through volume, service and exclusive prices unmatched by local retailers. Whether it’s a case of full-bodied Malbec or a taste of the 16-year-old special Club bottled scotch, the $2 million-dollar wine cellar can satisfy every palate.

In the culinary heart of The Vancouver Club, the bright, airy Atrium is ideal for a sunny lunch, while the moodier main Grill seduces with warmth and modern style. Bar III is an inviting place for poker, cocktails and conversation. It’s tough to imagine a more stylish hideout, tucked in the heart of this busy city.

Members and guests are people from industries of every stripe, from diverse local companies and young creative organizations, to global ventures and multinational NGOs. The atmosphere inside The Club’s 100 year old walls is welcoming, diverse and approachable.

Now in its third century, The Vancouver Club remains rooted in the foundations of the city. It’s a place where global business meets rich local culture and tradition blends seamlessly with innovation. For members and their guests, The Club is a storied hideaway amid a lively urban setting.

Great news for Vancouver fashion lovers! Eugene Choo has opened a new store – dubbed Eugene Choo Annex – right next to the original shop at 3697 Main. From our inbox:

The annex will feature a wider selection of shoes, bags and accessories than the original store, allowing [owner Kildare] Curtis to bring in smaller, harder to find shoe labels to compliment Eugene Choo’s growing stable of great quality shoes.

Look for new labels such as: A detacher, The Office of Angela Scott, Le Botte Gardiane and Armando Cabral alongside Belle by Sigerson Morrison, New Balance and Florsheim.

Even though he has more space to play with, Curtis wants to keep the selection tightly curated. “I really wanted to focus only on the shoes I know my customer will love. I don’t want them to have to wade through hundreds of shoe styles to find the one pair worth having. We wanted to take the guesswork out. Every pair of shoes are shoes that I, or a member of the staff, picked and would wear ourselves.”

Eugene Choo Annex carries shoes, bags and accessories for both men and women and is located at 3697 Main Street.

It’s not yet two days old, so go take a look, try on some shoes, and tell Kildare (interview) that we say hi.