The Vancouver Fashion and Art Market Society (VFAM) is the not-for-profit society that runs Portobello West. What does it mean to have a market that is run as a not-for-profit? Well, we have a distinct mission that is government approved. VFAM’s mission is to provide a venue for artisans to show and sell their work; facilitate and assist […]
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Gatley is a hidden gem on Commerical Drive. “Gatley is the best place to wander in accidentally and leave with your new favourite item!” says customer Marisa Pahl. “It is beautifully curated, fun and functional with a thoughtful, eco-aware and socially conscious edge.” The boutique stocks all kinds of lovely local brands like Portobello West accessory vendors
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If wholesaling is one of the goals for your business, Portobello West is a great place to meet buyers. At the spring market PUKAlily was scouted by Two of Hearts boutique. To make this happen to you, you have to be ready. Here are few keys things you’ll need to make it in the world of wholesaling. Lookbooks-
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Granola Girl makes breakfast delicious. The local brand of cereal, good enough to eat on its own or as a sprinkle atop yogurt, was a Portobello West regular back in 2010. “I started small and humble. I sold granola samples at local markets [like Portobello West],” says Granola Girl founder April Tioseca Bellia. “I knew people
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Portobello West is excited to announce its newest bonus market in West Vancouver. Portobello West [Van] will happen the last Sunday in September at the West Vancouver Community Centre (2121 Marine Dr.). The space can hold 40 vendors and the rumour is it’s a great place to access the West Vancouver shopper who isn’t inclined to cross
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Everything about Rachel Rainbow is cute! Her product, her display and even the designer herself fits the description. When you are creating product for girls three and older, you should overdose on sweetness. Created for pretending, Rachel Rainbow’s colourful accessories feature unicorns, mushrooms, flowers and fairies to set every little girls’ imagination on overdrive. Hand crafted by designer
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After four years, it is time for Portobello West to say a fond farewell to Niki Picco! Niki began volunteering with the market while a design student at Kwantlen. When the market manager role became vacant, she was the obvious choice. She continued to attend school full time while managing the market, dealing with the board, and making improvements like the
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Long before Portobello West, customers could shop locally designed product at Dream in Gastown. Dream Apparel and Articles for People has been showcasing local designers since 1993. The shop, currently located at 45 Water Street inside Eyeland and in the Net Loft on Granville Island, is a treasure trove of everything you need to dress local from dresses
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Blushing Designs turn on the Vancouver Fashion Week runway was cheered on by a crowd of supporters for the designer of the brand, Shelley Klassen. After she took her bow and collected up all the pretty dresses and separates she returned to being mom of three kids. In the seven years since Blushing Designs last showed at Portobello
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It seems like every social media post Firefly Notes designer Sandy Bahrich writes is hashtagged Portobello West. She is on the board for the not-for-profit fashion and art market so that might explain it. But it’s more than that, “I do a lot of markets around Vancouver and really
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