I was the first customer in the new Dior store in Vancouver

Men's wear department, Dior retail store, Hotel Vancouver, West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC

Men's wear department, Dior retail store, Hotel Vancouver, West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC

Display window, Dior retail store, Hotel Vancouver, West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC

Display window, Dior retail store, Hotel Vancouver, West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC

Opening a new store is a complicated proposition. For a firm with high standards it can be especially challenging, and that is compounded by the fact that this store is located in a building that is almost 100 years old. (And you can imagine the problems that emerged as the renovations peeled back the layers on 80 years of well-used infrastructure. That is what delayed the opening by three weeks.) The cleaners were still working feverishly only minutes before the 10:00 am opening.

The store is beautiful. The artwork, furnishings, and fixtures are top class. The visual presentations are among the best I've ever seen in a retail store. The staff are well trained and attentive.

Regardless of whether you are a likely customer for the merchandise, the whole shopping experience in the Dior store is terrific. I highly recommend a visit.