Nestled among locally-owned restaurants and cafes in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Vancouver, Much & Little is an understated shop offering beautiful home decor and women's apparel. The items for sale here are chosen because they have a story to tell; you'll find locally made, fair trade, and handmade items on the shelves. They offer everything from ceramics to jewelry to kitchen items. This charming shop is a great place to visit for gifts and more.

H & M, the well-known clothes brand has one of its outlets at The Pacific Centre. The high-end store sells apparels for men, women, youngsters and kids. The collection is made up of clothes and accessories of their own fashion label. Indulge the shopaholic in you here.

Located in historic Gastown, Dutil is a one of-a-kind boutique offering premium denim in both popular and difficult-to-find brands. Whether you're looking for a classic cut or something hip and directional, you'll find them at this jeans mecca. Choose from labels such as Habitual, Rock & Republic, and True Religion, among many others. Vintage Levis are artfully piled among blues from Montreal and local choices Fidelity and Small Town.

Roots is a major retail chain with outlets all over Canada. Established in 1973, it seeks to incorporate the ideal selling basic merchandise that has a classy appearance. This store on Robson Street comprises of men and women's clothing, baby clothing, home products, leather and furniture. Their clothing consists of athletic wear, yoga wear and other accessories. Operational hours of this store vary according to season, contact the management before visiting.

One of a Few is a one-of-a-kind fashion store, which houses designer clothes having a distinct feminine appeal with fine lines and cuts. This boutique offers a wide range of clothes, jewelry, bags and other accessories. J Brand jeans, Shared tees and Sue London's super-comfy ballet flats are a rage, while one can also check out the recycled leather bags and wallets designed by Ashley Watson. Check website for details.

This local boutique chain is a good place to go if you're young, female, and have pockets fat with cash. This trendy store carries the latest styles in youthful clothes, both casual and dressy, as well as shoes, accessories and bags. Talula Babaton, Kookai, Free People and Parallel are just some of the labels available. It's not super expensive, but it's definitely getting up there! It is a Vancouver original with other locations to choose from. Check website for more.

A huge shop, Plaza Escada is spread across over 10,000 square feet (approximately 929 square meters) of shopping space, ensuring that you don't run out of things to buy! From sportswear to shoes and formals, this place has it all covered. Their stuff is high in quality, and the rates are a little on the higher side. Well-worth a visit, but be ready to spend a little more time than you expect.

Max Mara has women's clothing and accessories that are classy and trendy. Choose from a range of coats, dresses or shoes. Whatever you pick, it will scream style and elegance. Check out the collections online to get a fell of what the brand sells.

For a taste of local designers or pieces with European flair, head over to Spank Clothing. Labels like Flo, Togs Design, and the Danish line Numph are good choices for pants and dresses. If you’re looking for outerwear, check out the popular Soïa & Kyo line from Montreal. Spank carries their own line called Lost and Found, and also features a large selection of Matt & Nat bags, as well as their secondary line, Samsara. Don’t miss this one if you’re looking for unique pieces to add to your wardrobe at reasonable prices.

As the name suggests, Plenty does have plenty to be bought! This two-storied shop has lots of women's wear and includes pants, jackets and sweaters. The store has regular sales, where you can get some excellent deals at steal-away prices. A few options for men are also available.

Tenth & Proper specializes in women's attire that is elegant and gorgeous. Simple designs with the best cuts is the principal of the clothes here. The pieces here are all carefully selected in keeping with this very principal of elegance. The material of the clothes are all high in quality and rich to look at.

Garage, located at the Lougheed Town Center, is a part of a chain of apparel and accessories shops ,with over 150 shops spread across Canada and the United States, which specializes in apparel for teenage girls. The shop offers everything from pretty summer dresses to sweatshirts and denim shorts, ensuring that there is something for every taste. If you want to spruce up your wardrobe for the first day of high school, this is definitely a shop you should take a look at.