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More of a lifestyle than a boutique, One of a Few is a lot like realizing your dream could be a reality. Since opening their doors in 2005 in Vancouver’s Gastown neighborhood, it's been a must on every city shopping tour. You’ll find new labels and artists to love on each visit, including their own in-house label of elevated basics. Plus, owner Michelle Rizzardo is a mother of two, a pioneer in Vancouver's growing fashion scene and one of the coolest women we know.
The sister duo behind Building Block joined forces in 2011 after feeling the need to escape their respective design silos. Kimberly Wu was designing cars in Tokyo and Nancy was designing for Nike before they moved to Los Angeles to start their own line of minimalist accessories. Their simple, geometric bags feature unexpected elements like rubber tubing, wooden balls and brass rods for distinctive styles that are quirky, yet totally timeless.
