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Angel is Vancouver's first Desigual boutique. We've been in business since 1978.

New Desigual for men for 2013 fall-winter

We’ve just got an early shipment of Desigual for men for fall-winter 2013, including a new coat called “Fonk” with a zip-out wool lining, a denim shirt called Stars Spangled and a polo called Marbello (see photos below). We’ll have … Continue reading

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Canada’s former Gov.-General is an Angel customer (with video)

The former Governor-General of Canada, Michaelle Jean, popped into Angel Vancouver this weekend while in Gastown. She bought one of my hand-painted items for a family member — I can’t say what it was because it might be a surprise … Continue reading

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First of Desigual collection from fall/winter 2013 has arrived

We’ve just received our first shipment from the Desigual fall-winter 2013 collection. Below is a sampling of the new arrivals for women and kids, including new styles designed by Christian Lacroix.  The new fall 2013 men’s line are expected to … Continue reading

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Final Desigual summer 2013 clothes have arrived at Angel

We just received our final shipment of Desigual clothing from the sping-summer 2013 collection, including many new items we’ve never had before at our store, Angel Vancouver. We’ve posted photos and prices below of some of the new arrivals. And … Continue reading

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Angel celebrates 35th Anniversary with a 35 percent off sale

I opened Angel in 1978 on West Fourth Avenue, beside the Jerry’s Cove pub. Angel later moved to West Broadway, spent 17 years on Robson Street and then moved 15 years ago to No. 2 Powell Street in the Gastown … Continue reading

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What they are wearing on the streets of Milan

Men are wearing lots of hats on the streets of Milan this year, some traditional, some not. White pants with a jacket always looks snappy, as does a white jacket with a dark blue shirt. Men wearing suits and shoes … Continue reading

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Getting semi-naked for Desigual (with videos) アジアで初開催! ついに東京上陸!

Desigual, the Barcelona-based clothing line, offers a promotion at some of its stores around the world: Free clothes for the first 100 people who show up at a semi-naked party. We can’t afford to make the same offer, but here … Continue reading

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This week’s special: Desigual mini bag for men (with three cycling videos – one with a bear)

We’re offering 30 percent off this week on the Desigual mini bag for men. It’s a great bag for cycling or walking the Stanley Park seawall. It can fit an extra pair of shoes, your wallet, phone, and a water … Continue reading

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An amazing murmuration (with video)

A flock of starlings is called a murmuration. When threatened by a predator such as a hawk or falcon, the flock seems to move as one to fend off an attack, which is truly a sight to behold, as these … Continue reading

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A Mustang shirt for a Mustang Sally weekend (with three videos)

All weekend I’ve had the song Mustang Sally echoing in my brain. On Saturday night, we went to celebrate a friend’s birthday at Salmon House on the Hill in West Vancouver, which has great food, a spectacular view of Vancouver’s … Continue reading

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