FASHION Magazine

Most fashionistas-in-the-know are familiar with Edie Hats, the legendary Granville Island hat shop for finding everything from a trendy fedora or Panama hat to a cloche or wide-brimmed number suitable for the Sunday races. Little did we know, however, that its owner, Edie Orenstein, has always also dreamed of opening a store inspired by the great courtesans of history, who earned respect by virtue of their wit and sensuality. Enter Qortezan (1035 Mainland St., Vancouver, 604-685-7755, qortezan.com), a new, elegant Yaletown space