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Laurence and Chico Cafe in Vancouver

At the newly opened Laurence and Chico Cafe, the worlds of fashion and food collide.    New York-based designers, Laurence Li and Chico Wang, are known for their vividly-coloured contemporary accessories and womenswear brand sported by the likes of Cardi B and Solange Knowles.  But in this new joint venture, the fashion duo have decided to open a stylish cafe in Laurence’s hometown of Vancouver.

Laurence and Chico Cafe Vancouver

The 2,000 square feet space located at the corner of Robson and Bute is part cafe and part fashion retail store.  I attended a media preview at Laurence and Chico Cafe last week.  Here’s a look at what you can expect.

Laurence and Chico Cafe Vancouver

Interior

It’s all in the details and Laurence and Chico have dressed up the cafe in whimsical fashions from head to toe.  From the creature-esque armchairs, colourful murals to intricately dressed mannequins, your head will be turning once you walk into Laurence and Chico.

Laurence and Chico Cafe Vancouver

Laurence and Chico Cafe Vancouver

Cafe

On the cafe side, you’ll find pastries, cakes and confections sourced from local bakeries as well as espresso-based beverages.  Afternoon tea service is expected to roll out in the coming weeks.

Laurence and Chico Cafe Vancouver

Some of the pastries I tried at the event include a pistachio eclair, lemon meringue tart, strawberry cream puff and more.

Laurence and Chico Cafe Vancouver

Laurence and Chico Cafe Vancouver

Laurence and Chico Cafe Vancouver

Laurence and Chico Cafe Vancouver

French artisanal ice cream parlour, La Glace, also supplies ice cream treats to the cafe.

Laurence and Chico Cafe Vancouver

Retail

On the retail side, items designed by Laurance and Chico are available for purchase including postcards, bags, t-shirts and more.

Laurence and Chico Cafe Vancouver

Themed Bathrooms

While you are at the cafe, you might just want to take a selfie or two inside the restroom.  One of the restrooms is rubber ducky themed where you just need to look up and you can see the ceiling adorned with them.

Laurence and Chico Cafe Vancouver

There’s also a floral-themed bathroom featuring paper-mache flowers.

Laurence and Chico Cafe Vancouver

I look forward to seeing what is in store with Laurence and Chico in the future in terms of fashion and at the cafe.

Laurence and Chico Cafe Vancouver

Laurence and Chico
Address: 833 Bute St, Vancouver, BC
Website: ‎www.laurenceandchico.com/

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Naomi

Friday 6th of July 2018

This is certainly new and different!

foodgressing

Friday 6th of July 2018

Most definitely! Hope you're doing well, Naomi!