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The Plaid Giraffe
Categories: Shopping Jewellery Shopping Fashion Accessories Jewellery, Accessories [Edit]
10340 82 Ave NWEdmonton, AB T6E 1Z8
(780) 439-6195
- Hours:
Mon-Wed, Fri-Sat 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
12 reviews for The Plaid Giraffe
12 reviews in English
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Review from Emily M.
Edmonton, AB
12/27/2011
I love browsing at this store- they have such an extensive selection of jewellery and accessories, and they carry beautiful Matt and Nat bags. They also carry some unique knick knacks that are sure to make you laugh :)
All of their jewellery is arranged by colour and is displayed very clearly, which makes shopping and buying a breeze! Their prices are very reasonable and you can easily find earrings for between $10-15.
Sometimes I find that their jewellery is a bit flashy for me, but this is definitely a shop that is worth stopping by! -
Review from Brittany K.
Edmonton, AB
1/18/2011 3 Check-ins Here
The giraffe is my favourite animal, so it was inevitable that the Plaid Giraffe and I would meet and fall in love some day.
A big selection of bags in front (if that's your style) and the best jewelry collection in the city (well, because it's all my style). I scored the cutest pair of fake Chanel earrings, little studs in the shape of the C with little crystals all around (in the "sparkly" section - very helpful organization). Very pretty and a total deal. Also, the sales girl was awesome about helping me picking out which pair I wanted and really patient while I decided. I love that!
As a girl who hardly ever wears jewelry, loving a store for its jewelry is a big deal for me - you *know* this means it's good! -
Review from Betty D.
Spruce Grove, AB
11/26/2010
I enjoy the Plaid Giraffe... although its fairly small and has alot of product,
However, it is a nice shop to get costume jewelry at a great price. -
Review from Lauren N.
10/5/2008 1 photo
I love this store, it's just so much fun being here! You can find great gifts here at the Plaid Giraffe. Some people might find the items generic, but I argue they are anything but. There are many items that your family and friends will most likely get a kick out of. Most of it is for the female population though (as like most stores).
The Plaid Giraffe carries Nine & Co. bags from Nine West, unique scarves, jewelry (wow, do they have jewelry), and other neat gift items. As I made my way through the store recently, one guy was browsing as well and, while his girlfriend paid for her brand new bag at the counter, he was picking up one item after another and saying "How sweet is this?!?" again and again. I have to admit, it was pretty amusing. But then, so is their selection.
Among their items that will make you laugh and gasp are barbed wire toilet paper (TP with a barbed wire design on it) and -- get this -- a hair-coloring kit specifically for your "hair down there". I'm dead serious! I had never seen anything like it before. I mean, who does that? Not that I'm judging or anything ... hey, it's something new! But the colors available were electric blue, pink, and orange. Whoa, now there's somethin' freaky going on there!
My favorite thing about the Plaid Giraffe though, is their jewelry, which is pretty much the inner half of the shop. They have it all color-coded, so there are your blues, then purples, and black and whites, and so on. Some of it is a little pricey, but it depends on what materials it has, right? I find that most of their earrings start at $9.99 and go up from there.
They've also got a wide selection of those neat purse-hanger things that have been popping up everywhere. The idea is that you basically hang part of it on the edge of a table, and it has a hook that your bag can hang from. Your bag won't be on the floor and get dirty, and has its own place.
The Plaid Giraffe also carries items that make great traveler gifts, if you are shopping for a globe-trotter. They have typical items like travel pillows, but with and fun designs, so they're not as boring.
Anyway, that's just a peek at what they have in store. I'm already looking forward to my next trip here!Listed in: Best Gift Shops
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Review from Natalie M.
Edmonton, AB
I've heard of this store from one of my good friends who loves this place. Actually she has this leather bag that she got from The Plaid Giraffe and I love it maybe more than she does! It's a really nice bag but it's a couple of years old now and the store no longer carries one like it. They have some really nice other bags though but not like my friends so I, personally, wasn't really interested. I did like their cute wallets made from different colored leather with fun designs or patterns on them. They have a lot of accessories. Their whole back half of the store is devoted to accessories. I found some great earrings that I've been looking for at some good prices; one pair was $9.99 and the other pair (a pair of square ones; I actually don't own square shaped earrings!) for $11.99. They have a lot of really nice but not too expensive looking jewelry.
Their store is really nice and net with lots of open areas so you can actually breath. The two girls that were working were really nice and super friendly. They let me look around in peace without bugging me or pressuring me to buy something; it was really nice to just to my thing. -
Review from Jessica L.
Edmonton, AB
11/3/2009 1 photo
This is such a great store if you are looking for jewelry and accessories! The plaid giraffe has tons of purses, wallets, and lunch bags as well as oodles of mostly silver jewelry. Their jewelry is organized by color so it is really easy to find exactly what you are looking for to match that perfect outfit.
Plaid Giraffe also carries some unique gifts, one that stood out in particular was "hair" dye (not for the hair on your head). This store is mostly geared towards females, but guys will find many great items if they are looking for a gift for a special lady in their lives. -
Review from Francesca K.
Edmonton, AB
1/23/2010
This independent jewelery store is one of my favorites. I don't feel as if they fit a certain mold. The jewelery they sell could be for anyone, young or old, and whatever kind of style you are looking for: casual, dressy, or everyday wear.
I love that this store is organized by color options. It is a very simple way to find things. I often decide on the color of jewelery that I need when I am looking for a new piece. I also like that everything is laid out, and there is often only one set per item. It makes it feel as if what I am buying is one of a kind. (I am sure they have other sets in the back.. so no need to fight over an item ladies!)
This place has more than just earring and necklaces too. It has some funky favorites as well: cool bags, knick knack things etc.
Great place to get gifts, even better place to buy for yourself! -
Review from Jeanette B.
Edmonton, AB
11/6/2008 1 photo
I'm not really crazy about The Plaid Giraffe's selection of purses; they are just not my style; however, they do carry these really neat oversized purses, lunch bags, and wallets designed by this funky St. Albert store. They are decorated with these cut out shapes of fruits, monkeys, flowers, and even a woman riding a bicycle! I would love one of the lunch bags, but do I really need to spend $25 on a lunch bag? Not really.
I also love the accessories here. There are so many beautiful and neat bracelets, necklaces, earings, and hair accessories. I found these awesome plaid clips for my hair--they are so cute and made in Canada too!
The Plaid Giraffe also sells some really weird items. Like Lauren, I also saw the pubic hair dye. That stuff is totally crazy and hilarious. It makes me laugh just thinking about it. I also saw a chocolate pen, but I don't understand what will happen once you eat the pen, or even how a person is supposed to resist eating the pen, while using the pen. That just hurts my brain. -
Review from Paula K.
6/16/2010
A small, but upscale accessories boutique on Whyte Avenue that sells purses, wallets, and fashion jewelry. The jewelry is what really caught my eye as there is a good selection and most items are under $30. Styles range from trendy to whimsical to formal. You can also find some unique gift items here. A store that fits perfectly into the mosaic that is Whyte Avenue.
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Review from Allison F.
11/30/2009
this is my favorite store on whyte ave!!!! they have the best jewelery at crazy low prices! i love how everything is (or at least was) separated into colours and how you can find jewelery for any occasion.
we used to buy all of our matt and nat bags here and i'm glad to hear they're now selling samsara. they had the best prices and their purse sales are fabulous. i'm glad to see they're still getting good reviews and are keeping up their wonderful store! -
Review from Maria F.
11/20/2009 2 photos
Plaid Giraffe is a cute store that sells bags, wallets and accessories. I think that all the items sold here are geared towards younger females, but I enjoyed browsing this store nonetheless. At the front of the store you will find purses by Samsara and travel bags by Lug - a brand that allows you to travel in style as their travel accessories are practical and come in a range of bright colorful. As you proceed towards the back of the store, you will see beautifully displayed jewelry. Inexpensive, fun looking jewelry in an array of colors. Most of the pieces are priced at $20 or less, so if you want to stock up, you can go ahead and do that, and you will end up with enough jewelry to accessorize any outfit in your wardrobe. I have purchased a necklace made with red stones and a wooden bracelet.
I found customer service at Plain Giraffe nonexistent. Two girls at the counter minded their business and didn't even bother saying "hello". Whatever, I will shop here anyway when I am in need of cheap thrills. -
Review from Fran S.
Edmonton, AB
3/23/2010
Kind of a neat little shop on Whyte. They used to have all kinds of treasures but the pickings seem slimmer and slimmer. They have Matt & Nat's Samsara - just like everyone else. They also have the Harvey seatbelt bags, but these could be had for 50% off after Christmas. Also they carry an awesome selection of Lug bags. All kinds of jewelery at the back, which is great. Service is where they really lose points. Barely a "hello". I don't know exactly what it is, the staff or layout, but I certainly do not linger in there. Hard to browse.
