Edmonton shops with perfect gifts for fashionistas

Everyone has at least one lady in their life that loves fashion and has a great closet full of fabulous items. Add to their collection with a gift from one of these fashion-friendly Edmonton stores. Whether you know them well enough to pick out a piece of clothing (size matters!) or simply want to choose a beautiful bag or necklace, they are guaranteed to be touched by your efforts.

By Sydnee Bryant

Poppy Barley

1

301-10359 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1B9

• Phone Number
  • 780-720-0419Primary
  • 1-866-626-2220Tollfree
• Directions

Women across Canada are going nuts for this Edmonton custom shoe company, with pop-ups in Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto. The company, which focuses on creating made-to-measure, ethical footwear, has recently expanded their line to include a few accessories, such as beautiful wristlets. While a pair of Foxhunt boots may be a bit pricey for a gift ($498), their leather wristlets or an upcycled leather tassel necklace make a glamorous, reasonably priced gift. When in doubt, they do sell gift cards, as well.

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Who Cares Wear Ltd

2

11222 Jasper Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5K 2V2

• Phone Number
  • 780-429-2273Primary
• Directions

This clothing boutique has locations downtown and on the south side, giving shoppers plenty of opportunities to check out their amazing selection of clothing and accessories. The long list of brands that they carry includes Barefoot Venus, House of Harlow, Mackage, Trust Fund Beauty, Alice and Olivia, J Brand, and Elizabeth and James. They offer personal shopping, so the expert staff can help you find the ideal scarf, bag or pair of shoes for your chic sister-in-law.

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Kate Spade

3

2850-8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4J2

• Phone Number
  • 780-341-0361Primary
• Directions

The arrival of a Kate Spade store at West Edmonton Mall is one of the best things to ever happen to fashion gals in this city. Their website includes a gift guide, with price points of under $200, under $100 and under $50, making browsing a breeze. The store is beautifully organized and not at all cluttered, making shopping in person easy, as well. Pick out a polka dot clutch, whimsical apron, wine tote, cocktail shaker, shiny business card holder or fun travel mug for a gift your pals will always cherish.

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Jacek Chocolate Couture

4

10140 104 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1A7

• Phone Number
  • 780-705-9927Primary
• Directions

Yes, it’s a chocolate shop but it’s still a fabulous place to pick out a gift or two for the fashionistas on your Christmas shopping list. The concept behind Jacek is linking chocolate with couture and fashion by naming each decadent chocolate bar after a famous fashionable figure in history, such as Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy or Audrey Hepburn. They even have a Christmas-themed “The Claus” bar, which is white chocolate infused with peppermint oil and pieces of candy cane. Santa Claus may not be a traditional fashion icon but he is well-known for his outfit, right?

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Shades Of Grey

5

10116 124 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5N 1P6

• Phone Number
  • 780-756-5199Primary
• Directions

Located on 124 Street, this chic clothing boutique is a wonderful spot to pick up a beautiful sweater or bag for your fashion-loving sister. They also sell jewellery and a few random (but awesome!) products, including gorgeous water bottles from S’well and Bubi, plus Joco cups. I’ve found some of my favourite pieces of jewellery here, including a beloved rose gold love knot bracelet from local designer Orange Avocado.

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Red Ribbon Gifts Inc

6

B-12520 102 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5N 0M3

• Phone Number
  • 780-454-4336Primary
• Directions

This eclectic shop is a fun place to browse through and pick out gifts – the hardest part is resisting picking up a few things for yourself! They carry a great mix of clothing, accessories and footwear. Their jewellery – particularly the gorgeous Mantraband bracelets in gold, rose gold and silver – make beautiful gifts. Another fabulous find is the stunning spirit animal necklaces from Jaeci, featuring round metallic discs with cut outs of animals, such as cats, foxes, owls and dogs.

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Oak & Fort Corp

7

19-5015 111 St Nw, Edmonton, AB T6H 4M6

• Phone Number
  • 780-433-6911Primary
• Directions

Based in Vancouver, this cute store has opened a location in Southgate Centre. Their website helpfully offers a gift guide organized into price categories (under $200, under $100 and under $50), making it a breeze to narrow down your selections. Or, you could browse in person and peruse their collections of scarves, jewellery, hats, shoes, belts, outerwear, dresses, jumpsuits and more. Their clothing is designed to be timeless and not focused on trends, making it an ideal gift for the friend who appreciates quality.

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Workhall Boutique

8

B-10137 104 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0Z9

• Phone Number
  • 780-705-0244Primary
• Directions

This unique shop houses work done by a community of local designers. They sell clothing for men and women, as well as jewellery. You’ll find stuff here that you literally can’t find anywhere else, including gorgeous necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets, all perfect gifts for your favourite fashion-forward friend who already owns “everything.”

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Sydnee Bryant is a writer with a coffee addiction and a weakness for cats. Formerly YP's Edmonton City Editor, Sydnee loves browsing farmers’ markets, trying new restaurants and shopping for the latest beauty trends. She avoids winter sports but embraces Edmonton’s many summer festivals.

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