Shop Till You Drop & Support Local Small Businesses

Spring is on the horizon and if you're ready to update your wardrobe, try these local shops.

Whether you find your spring fashion by shopping online, visiting in person (while adhering to business health and safety protocols), or scheduling a private shopping experience, here are local businesses that would love your support.

For the Fashion Forward

Kelowna is brimming with small, locally-owned boutiques with everything from high-end fashion labels to classic everyday brands. Find the perfect fit for you or your fashion lover friends at one of these shops:

• Boheme Collective on Pandosy Avenue is a “lifestyle oasis” that offers a wide range of footwear, clothing, jewellery, home décor, and beauty and wellness products. Shop online or in-store.

• Morgane in downtown Kelowna offers a personal and enthusiastic styling experience that helps women embrace their feminine style. Visit them in-person during regular hours, or request personal shopping time.

• Strut Footwear & Apparel is committed to bringing beautifully handcrafted footwear and accessories to the Okanagan. Shop online or in-store at their location on Lakeshore Road in the Pandosy area.

• Beach Ave Clothing located on Bernard Avenue downtown is a locally owned women's clothing boutique that has plenty of options to get your wardrobe spring and summer-ready. Check their website to shop online or order curbside pick-up.

• LBV Lifestyle combines the bold and the new clothing and beauty products that will add luxury to your lifestyle. Shop online or book an appointment for a one on one experience in the boutique.

For the Sustainably Minded

Vintage, second-hand, sustainable, and locally made products can be found at a variety of shops in Kelowna. Below is a sampling of what you'll find - everything from hand-crafted jewellery, Canadian art, Kelowna and Okanagan apparel, vintage clothing and so much more.

• Textile Apparel focuses on sustainable fashion that “you will love for years to come” and they take pride in sharing the stories behind the origins of each piece they sell. Shop in-person or order a gift card online.

• Stone Fox Clothing Collective wants each customer to feel like their unique self and offers timeless vintage and retro clothing that is sustainable and affordable. Visit in person or contact them about purchasing clothing you no longer wear and shop online for great vintage finds.

• Karmyc Bazaar's owner whole-heartedly supports shopping local, supporting the arts, and fostering creativity in the community and at her shop in Pandosy Village, you will find all of this combined. Shop online or in-person.

• Kelowna Visitor Centre brings together local products ranging from paintings by local artists, locally made hats and face masks, hand-crafted food products, plus our own Love for Kelowna and Kelowna Vibes apparel.

For the Art Lover

The Central Okanagan is filled with amazing crafts-people and artists. Add to your collection by visiting one of these galleries or gift a beautiful piece from local makers.

• Art Lovers Gallery is a hidden gem in downtown Kelowna featuring works by local artists, as well as the fun and whimsical Art of Dr. Seuss Collection.

• Gallery 421 in the Pandosy Area features fine art by Canadian and internationally acclaimed artists ranging from painting, sculpture and blown glass.

Kelowna Visitor Centre is proud to display a number of pieces from renowned BC artists including:

• Janine Lott is a member of the Okanagan Syilx Nation that began working with gourds in 1998. Since then she has pushed her creativity towards the interesting shapes and sizes gourds provide as her main artistic medium. View her art online or visit the Kelowna Visitor Centre to purchase in person or online.

• Leanne Spanza is inspired by British Columbia's mountains, valleys, lakes, and coastlines. Using bright, bold colour, her art brings a cheerful burst of personality. Her art is sold at LoveforKelowna.com and her website.

• Sarah Lewke focuses on colour and pattern while exploring the beauty, identity and our relationship with landscapes and nature. Find examples of her work on her website and purchase online or in-person at the Visitor Centre.

• Cynthia Gunsinger's work is a vibrant and energetic take on the Canadian landscape, focused primarily on the Okanagan Valley. Using vivid and intense colours, she brings her art to life using influences of expressionism, impressionism, and pointillism. Visit her website or LoveForKelowna.com to view and purchase her work.

There are many more ways to support local including signing up for the #exploreKelowna Local Savings Pass where you will find exclusive deals at over 80 Kelowna businesses.

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