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

Remembering Holly Haliburton, Dec. 13, 1917 to Feb. 17, 2013

My mother, Holly Haliburton, was a big part of my store. Long-time customers will remember her because she worked in my store for 30 years. Until five years ago, when macular degeneration robbed her of her eyesight. She did spend … Continue reading

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New Desigual coat and some handpainted shirts for spring at Angel Vancouver

Here is a stylin’ new Desigual coat for women for this spring. A trench raincoat that is water resistant — good for a light rain — designed by Christian Lacroix for Desigual. It has a removable lining, so could be … Continue reading

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New Geisha, Dog & Cat leggings by Celeste Stein, & new Desigual scarves

Some colourful new Desigual scarves  just arrived for spring at the Angel Vancouver store. We also have a new shipment of Celeste Stein leggings, including some with cats and dogs printed on them, others with flowers, angels and geisha girls. … Continue reading

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Desigual unveils new video for spring 2013 collection

Barcelona-based fashion house Desigual has produced its sexiest video ever for its spring 2013 collection. Click here to watch the extended video. The company’s tag line this season: Sex, Fun & Love. And the video is certainly sexy. It includes … Continue reading

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Special of the week: Electric Love coat by Christian Lacroix for Desigual at Angel Vancouver

Here is our special of the week: A classic  red-and-black Desigual coat designed by Christian Lacroix. It’s called Electric Love, has some nice details and is available in various sizes. It is almost an Art Nouveau print with gold printed … Continue reading

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What they’re wearing in Paris and Madrid during fashion week…

Click here to see what they are wearing off the runway during fashion week in Madrid, and here to see what they wearing on the street in Paris. Angel Vancouver carries Desigual, one of Europe’s coolest clothing lines, which is … Continue reading

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What they’re wearing on the streets during Milan fashion week

Click here to see what people are wearing on the streets of Milan during fashion week in the heartland of the Italian couture scene (photos by WWD). Angel Vancouver is a boutique clothing store in Vancouver, Canada, that offers vibrant … Continue reading

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A short history of Gastown: The birth of Vancouver, Canada

This is one of the earliest photos of Gastown, taken in 1886 in Maple Tree Square in the town of Granville (now called Vancouver). Locals called it Gastown because the first saloon was started by Jack Deighton, known as “Gassy … Continue reading

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The music of Desigual’s spring-summer 2013 collection, now at Angel Vancouver

Above is the Desigual video showcasing its spring-summer 2013 collection, which we already have at Angel Vancouver (a second shipment will arrive soon — stay tuned to this blog). The video is set to a song called Last Night was … Continue reading

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A new Desigual women’s blazer jacket, skirt and coat now at Angel Vancouver

The Desigual blazer jacket and coat are made of a warm wool blend. The jacket, called Parisina, matches nicely with the Desigual dress, called Sicilia; this would be a good ensemble that you could wear to the office with a … Continue reading

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