Downtown Holt Renfrew Now Open!

pandalover · 05-31-2007, 09:35 PM

Finishing touches are added to Holt Renfrew's new luxury store in downtown Vancouver.

New Holt Renfrew store bathed in luxurious light

By Chantal Eustace, Vancouver Sun

Published: Friday, May 25, 2007
Gary Balaski steps over some newly-laid tiles, his designer suit out of place amongst the drilling and pounding of the surrounding construction site.
He points to the atrium overhead where triangles of light illuminate the new Holt Renfrew department store - due to open on May 31.
"It's wonderful isn't it?" says Balaski, the store's general manager, just weeks before the unveiling. "It's very open, bright and airy."

And it's big. Very, very big. At more than 137,000 square feet, the store - relocated and completely remade - has doubled in size.
"This store is a beautiful structure," says Balaski, listing off what he describes as haute couture elements like imported tile and custom cabinetry. It will also have a concierge service, valet parking and personal shopping rooms, he says.
On the top level, a rooftop restaurant is set to open in September, while the bottom level will house a fully-equipped, 6,000-square-foot spa and salon.

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lovesicles · 05-31-2007, 09:44 PM

Anybody Go?

sdosanjh_90 · 05-31-2007, 11:31 PM

is it still at the same location as before?

pandalover · 06-01-2007, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdosanjh_90

is it still at the same location as before?

It's located at 737 Dunsmuir, Downtown Vancouver.

juicybrat · 06-01-2007, 11:25 AM

yeah my friend told me about this too. time to check it out soon. =)

banana · 06-01-2007, 05:29 PM

I checked it out today. It's huge (3 levels)!!! Very bright and spacious. When I got to the purse section I was in heaven. Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga (saw the Motorcycle bag for $1500), Coach, Prada, Fendi, Miu Miu, LV, Dior, Marc Bouwer and Lamb to name a few. My only pet peeve was the makeup/perfume (ladies) section felt very compact and tight spaced. They should of given that department more space. Very busy today! Ive heard from some ppl that it feels like a Nordstrom to them. One good thing is that u dont really feel out of place in there. Unlike the old HR, this one feels more welcoming.

pandalover · 06-01-2007, 06:36 PM

That's good to hear. Thanks for the comment banana!

Quacks · 06-01-2007, 07:27 PM

I think in general the amount of inventory is the same; although LV was more spaced out, it felt more linear which was weird.

CANDY · 06-01-2007, 08:56 PM

i passed by today. it's so huge and pretty. the bottom level was cosmetic, the 2nd level was women wear, and i think the 3rd level is the men wears.

yummified · 06-02-2007, 12:06 AM

Yeahh I'm planning on going within the next week. My aunt told me it is soo nice.

05-31-2007, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
pandalover Ultimate Deal Queen Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 604----* POSTS: 4,147 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 271 Times in 191 Posts	Downtown Holt Renfrew Now Open! Finishing touches are added to Holt Renfrew's new luxury store in downtown Vancouver. New Holt Renfrew store bathed in luxurious light By Chantal Eustace, Vancouver Sun Published: Friday, May 25, 2007 Gary Balaski steps over some newly-laid tiles, his designer suit out of place amongst the drilling and pounding of the surrounding construction site. He points to the atrium overhead where triangles of light illuminate the new Holt Renfrew department store - due to open on May 31. "It's wonderful isn't it?" says Balaski, the store's general manager, just weeks before the unveiling. "It's very open, bright and airy." And it's big. Very, very big. At more than 137,000 square feet, the store - relocated and completely remade - has doubled in size. "This store is a beautiful structure," says Balaski, listing off what he describes as haute couture elements like imported tile and custom cabinetry. It will also have a concierge service, valet parking and personal shopping rooms, he says. On the top level, a rooftop restaurant is set to open in September, while the bottom level will house a fully-equipped, 6,000-square-foot spa and salon. More at:

05-31-2007, 09:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
lovesicles Full Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 940 Buy/Sell Rating: 2 Thanks: 22 Thanked 31 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Downtown Holt Renfrew Now Open! Anybody Go?

05-31-2007, 11:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
sdosanjh_90 Full Member Hexxagon Champion! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burnaby POSTS: 291 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Downtown Holt Renfrew Now Open! is it still at the same location as before?

06-01-2007, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
juicybrat Mallvibes Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Vancouver POSTS: 2,856 Buy/Sell Rating: 12 Thanks: 29 Thanked 46 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Downtown Holt Renfrew Now Open! yeah my friend told me about this too. time to check it out soon. =)

06-01-2007, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
banana Full Member Join Date: Dec 2005 POSTS: 545 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Downtown Holt Renfrew Now Open! I checked it out today. It's huge (3 levels)!!! Very bright and spacious. When I got to the purse section I was in heaven. Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga (saw the Motorcycle bag for $1500), Coach, Prada, Fendi, Miu Miu, LV, Dior, Marc Bouwer and Lamb to name a few. My only pet peeve was the makeup/perfume (ladies) section felt very compact and tight spaced. They should of given that department more space. Very busy today! Ive heard from some ppl that it feels like a Nordstrom to them. One good thing is that u dont really feel out of place in there. Unlike the old HR, this one feels more welcoming.

06-01-2007, 06:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
pandalover Ultimate Deal Queen Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 604----* POSTS: 4,147 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 3 Thanked 271 Times in 191 Posts	Re: Downtown Holt Renfrew Now Open! That's good to hear. Thanks for the comment banana!

06-01-2007, 07:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Quacks Full Member Join Date: Jan 2006 POSTS: 147 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Downtown Holt Renfrew Now Open! I think in general the amount of inventory is the same; although LV was more spaced out, it felt more linear which was weird.

06-01-2007, 08:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
CANDY Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 604 POSTS: 3,085 Buy/Sell Rating: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 76 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Downtown Holt Renfrew Now Open! i passed by today. it's so huge and pretty. the bottom level was cosmetic, the 2nd level was women wear, and i think the 3rd level is the men wears.

06-02-2007, 12:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
yummified Full Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: burnaby POSTS: 147 Buy/Sell Rating: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Downtown Holt Renfrew Now Open! Yeahh I'm planning on going within the next week. My aunt told me it is soo nice.

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