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BY TEENA LEGRIS AND NINA BRYK
EDITOR’S PICK
ROUNDABOUT ROUTES
TO REWARDING RETAIL
SCENE IN THE CITY
DOWNTOWN
Winnipeg’s downtown remains the heartbeat of the city and
is a growing hub of locally-owned, fashion-forward retailers.
Step away from the hustle of Portage Avenue to Neeta Gupta.
This downstairs jewellery boutique displays artisanal pieces
designed with precious gemstones and diamonds in a former
bank vault. For the best in professional men’s clothing, get
fitted at the upscale EPH Apparel (pictured) where suits
are tailored for every body type and budget. On the second
floor of Portage Place, H’Attitude has heads covered with an
impressive collection of lids with attitude including summer
fedoras and fashionable rattan straw hats. Eye the best in
premium vision care and head south to Book Optical to
browse the selection of trending frames and bold sunglasses.
Women seeking elegant designer gowns and bridal attire
can head west to the luxurious Stella’s Bridal and Evening
Collections where experts will find, fit and accessorize for
every special occasion.
Righteous retailers may be found off-the-
beaten track at specialty shops that are
worth a little hunt.
Boost cosmic energy at breathtaking
Shakti, where starlight lanterns twinkle over
an assortment of crystals, beads, imported
clothing and trinkets - ideal for jewellery
creation, meditation and home adornment.
B-194 Osborne St, 204-415-3338, Map 1: S-3
Venture to the whimsical Wolseley
residential neighbourhood to a quaint
fragrance boutique, La Parfumerie
(pictured). This colourful hideaway
specializes in “nothing perfume” with
customized scents made with quality
essential oils, without alcohol or animal
products. Among a wide selection
of beautifully handcrafted perfume
necklaces, whirling dervish pendants are the
perfect refillable vessel. 145 Evanson St,
204-475-4895, Map 2: D-3
A wide and impressive collection of
raw edge furniture, often made from
one single slice of wood, awaits at Blue
Moon. This furniture warehouse space
in the east Exchange District showcases
artisanal pieces from near and far that
are truly majestic. 109 Pacific Avenue,
204-452-7096, bluemoonfurniture.ca,
Map 1: N-4
Little Italy’s answer to luxury goods is the
affordable So Over It Shop. A step above
street level, the boutique receives daily
pre-loved items and vintage classics of
top designer brand clothing, footwear and
accessories. 5-703 Corydon Ave,
204-298-1184, Map 1: T-3
MANITOBA MEMENTO: VEGNOLA
The power of clean, delicious and nutritious foods is the founding principle of Winnipeg’s
Good People Foods company. The Vegnola granola melange is packed with superfood seeds
and nuts, infused with natural colour of veggies, herbs and spice and made without the
addition of artifi cial sugars or preservatives. The versatility of each blend satisfi es a variety
of health needs including vegan diets; and adds the right amount of sweetness and crunch
to trail mix, smoothies, and energy balls. Vegnola‘s savory sweet carrot, black pepper and
turmeric blend was awarded Best New Product in Manitoba at the Food and Beverage Industry
Excellence Awards in 2017. Available at a variety of stores including Red River Co-op, or visit
goodpeoplefoods.com
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