VA2007 - Shopping - Bag It

The Maku Artifacts collection by Columbian-born designer Juana Samper is a study in organic textures featuring bamboo, cowhide and a tagua seed toggle. $180.

Available at
the designer's studio
778-232-4274

Little known fact: the word "yoga" actually means "accessorizing," at least in Vancouver. See Lululemon's Lush Tote, $59.

Lululemon Athletica
1148 Robson St., Vancouver
604-681-3118,
and various others

We chose the "pink regatta" fabric for the Claire bag from Ellis Designs because we wanted to feel pretty. It worked. $65.

Whole Foods Market
Village at Park Royal,
925 Main St., West Vancouver
604-678-0500

Trying to fill Azool's white corduroy, leopard-lined carryall will challenge even the most dedicated shopaholic. $300.

Jeweliette
692 Seymour St., Vancouver
604-687-5577

Ubagz designer Dana Huhn's '60s lawn-chair motif fabric on this tote is perfect for recreating your favourite Marlo Thomas moment. $45.

Shop Cocoon
3345 Cambie St., Vancouver
604-669-8433

Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB)'s alternative to "paper or plastic" is just plain stylish. $38.

One of a Few
354 Water St., Vancouver
604-605-0685

We assume Gaya named this the Booty Bag because it can hold all your treasures. Or maybe it was its ample bottom. $199.95.

Obsessions
595 Howe St., Vancouver
604-684-0748