Victoria is chock full of great independent boutiques and Yates Street is home to a brand-new shopping destination: The Butchers Hook.  The small, minimalist shop opened on October 21 and stocks great menswear and womenswear labels including Vancouver’s own (212), pieces by ex-Obakki designer Genevieve Graham, hand-knit scarves by the Canadian Sweater Co., my larry. neckwarmers, LnA, Wrath Arcane, and EVENAGAMBA.  Dave Wallace, also an Obakki design alumni, owns the shop with model/girlfriend Lauren and plans to offer his own upcoming collection in the store in the near future.

Their goal is to carry only local labels by this upcoming Spring – preferably local to Victoria, but at the very least Dave wants all lines to be BC-designed.  So a note to all you fashion designers looking for retailers for your SS09 pieces, get in touch with Dave or Lauren and show them your stuff!

The Butchers Hook is at 535 Yates St. in Victoria, BC.  Call at 250.384.0327.