lululemon lab

This isn’t your typical lululemon store, they create garments on site and have a small shop of one off test men’s and women’s clothing (in size range 2 – 10), with a tiny sale rack, the clothes are beautiful and of course pricey but in line with lululemon regular pricing. You can only purchase these items for sale at this store, they can’t be found online or anywhere else. So if you an enthusiast and looking for something no one else will have, this is your destination. If you’re looking for the biggest store with most selection and with plenty of items on sale, hit the Robson st location.

I like their clothes especially this pair of grey pants I recently got from them. Nice and soft material with comfortable yet trendy design that would go with anything I have in my closet.
However, I am giving them one star because of the experience I had today.
My size is 00 and the pants I got is size 2. The length was fine as the pants came as a bit shorter than normal length so that t fits my short legs. When I was hesitating because how it was big around my waist, the sales person told me it is supposed to be loose around waist and hip but if I want t, they can easily fix it to size 0, so I decide I would try to wear it as a loose design and if it is not comfortable as I would have to pull up too much then I would bring it in to have them fix it.
She was talking about how all Lululemon store fix things for their product etc etc. so I was really happy about it.
BUT
Today when I went to the store to ask them to fix around the waist, they said they ONLY do hemming and never around the waist or sides.
WHAT!!!
Then that lady the sales person lied to me to sell these pants to me!!!
I am really really not happy that I was lied to and false promised to things the store would not do so I would be cheated into buy things. I felt stupid :(I guess it was not my fault but still not happy.
I still love the pants tho :) and the salesperson I talked to today was really really nice and apologized for what she did not do and she also said she would talk to other sale people. (The designers in their black hair who were sitting there had a full of attitude but i guess it is not their job to deal with customers)
Still make sure to check what they are promising you is true, always.

I’m so offended right now! It’s bad enough the owner of this brand is rubbing shoulders with the Mayor for entitlement to block road traffick in front of his mansion, let alone comments about fat women ruining his clothes, I just walked in for a Sunday afternoon browse on my way to Whole Foods only to be stocked by a man in an orange vest while within, I suppose is their totally over the top security? Plus the extra security in uniform outside staring me down as I entered and left and waited at the bus stop outside later. No you do not own the street, it is my right to walk there without feeling intimated! What a way to make a prospective customer feel unwelcome and unappreciated. No thanks, I’m passing on all of their products from now on. There are new, more worthy, more competitive sport ware brands to support. I’ve had enough of this overpriced, ego-​inflated mega line. Just say no to Lululemon.

I don’t normally shop often at lululemon but I buying activewear. Since I was visiting Vancouver anyway, I decided to stop by the lululemon lab.
The shop is small and has both women’s and men’s clothing. I liked the unique «streetwear» they were carrying. I did end up buying a few things even though it was a bit pricey. You can’t find it anywhere else so if you like it, buy it!

Unique items. What you can buy here, you cannot buy anywhere else in the world!!! I always walk out with a little something.

This is where designs and ideas are put together. You won’t find the stuff from the Lab anywhere else. They mostly focus on street wear and not just yoga outfits. 99% of the items they have are in black, white, gray or navy. They have bags, underwear, headbands, bang busters, sunglasses, pants, tops, jackets, shirts, skirts, yoga mats, socks, underwear, necklaces, bracelets, etc.
They only make 50 of each design so, your piece is pretty unique. I bought a few items here. Even their shopping bag is different from regular Lululemon store shopping bags.
The sales agents were helpful. You’re not allowed to take pictures. Behind the cash register are lots of threads and materials of different colors. So pretty!
It’s close to more shopping, restaurants, Whole Foods and a metro station.

Hmmm. Since we were in Vancouver and this is where it all began, we had hopes of checking out the lululemon lab as well as the first store in Kitsilano. Given that we were pressed for time since it was only a day trip in Vancouver, we opted to check out the lab and forgo Kitsilano since the lab is truly exclusive to Vancouver.
As other reviewers have said, most things they sell are designed for streetwear, to-​and-​from, and whatnot, but one of my *favorite* things about the stuff they sell there and probably the reason why I ended up buying stuff is that all the merchandise is actually made in Vancouver so it’s none of that outsourced stuff and you can’t find it elsewhere.
Definitely check it out if you’re around. Also there’s an amazing restaurant across the street — Peaceful Restaurant — which was recommended to us by one of the lulu employees. It’s delicious. Check it out.

Being a Lululemon fan I had to visit the original store in Kitsilano on my recent trip to Vancouver. The friendly ladies at the store on 4^th Avenue told me that I had to visit the LuluLemon Lab while in town. So I took the bus down to West Broadway to check the lab out. It was a really cool experience as the store has designers in house working on new designs (you can see their sketches and mannequins and the workshop with sewing machines and fabric samples). Apparently this is where a lot of the new concepts are developed and low production pieces that may or may not ever go into mass production are sold. The emphasis is more on street wear, than athletic wear, and some of the concepts are very fashion forward. I picked up a cool bomber style jacket in a neoprene material. I love the fact that no one else back in the U.S. will have the jacket. Definitely a place worth checking out for all hard core LuluLemon fans.

Very cool clothes that you can’t get anywhere else. Seamstresses on site, super friendly staff. I’m a huge Lulu fan and so visiting for my one day in Vancouver was completely necessary. The prices are comparable to their regular stores, but there isn’t much color (fine by me, I wear black 85% of the time). I got two tops, $ 64 each, and I could wear them in hip hop class or with jeans during the weekend. I would definitely love to check this store out when I’m back in BC.

Walking in… this definitely wasn’t what I was expecting… When the guy told me it was a store of urban gear, I was thinking a regular store plus the urban wear. I didn’t realize the items would mainly be black and really urban street wear.
The one cool thing which didn’t really benefit me was seeing the sewing machines and fabrics and stuff openly in the store.
Shame on me for not reading the reviews before heading to the lab.

As noted, not much selection being a tester store, no wonder Chip Wilson’s a billionaire, knows what’s popular before he mass produces it lol.
Seeing this Asian workers there sewing away, it’s the best facilities in this area, for sure.
Some good deals to be had, some men’s long-​sleeve tops for half price $ 38; just all black so one can barely see the logo in the back near the neck ;(

If you’re a fan of lulu than you have to check this place out. They don’t offer a variety of stuff here at lulu lab but its unique, where you can’t find in their regular store. While you shop you can see them designing away and workers sewing away. From what I know they sell a limited about of some products. So don’t hesitate if you see something you like. because it might not be there the next time you’re in the store.

On a mission for a head band that will keep the sweat out of my eyes when I try my hand at hot yoga on Friday so here is where I stopped. It’s a cute little place but none of the clothes would fit me properly right now. Why is it that no one makes clothes that fit bigger girls who want to work out but can’t because they have nothing to wear that doesn’t chaf. Ohhhhhh excuse my rant. I will probably be back when I lose some weight but until then I probably wont.

You get the whole experience at this lulu. Friendly staff and Asian factory workers. Can’t knock them for that though.
Nice store. Different products. Recommended for lulu fans.

They don’t offer much in the way of selection. I don’t think I’ve ever actually purchased anything here. But since I’ve been in here a few times for alterations of my current lulus, I really like the staff.
They are friendly without being phony, and it’s never too busy (maybe that goes back to the selection part).
It always takes 4 days to get things returned for alterations. That’s the only down side.
So I’m not rating the line of clothes here per se; it’s more about the service. However, apparently the clothes here are unique, but some of the things look really… strange. It’s the «tester» store, and I can see how that might be the case.
Sure, everything is expensive, but I have to say, they are always so comfortable, and unless you wash yours a million times like I do, they always look good. I usually buy three pairs or so at once, and then nothing for a couple of years. I always liked their underwear here, too, and quality is where it’s at.
Also, I’ve been told that the bench that they offer for sorry dudes who wouldn’t be caught dead in anything lulu is quite comfortable.
Plus, the reusable bags are great for carrying stuff and are a lot lighter than my other 10 000 bags at home.

$ 100 sweat pants… really? They don’t even feel like $ 100 sweat pants. Watching the people make my clothes through the window creeps me out a bit. To me it looks like a sweat factory even though they’re trying to make a point that they’re clothes are locally made. The people at the sewing machines look depressed making sweat pants. I walked in here to buy a pair for a friend for Christmas but opted out. Even she would think that $ 100 sweat pants are bullshit.

I love the Lulu Lab!
I am a certified Lululemon addict and have built a large collection over the years. Once I learned about the Lululemon Lab, I had to go there.
The Lululemon Lab designs and creates new workout gear all the time. Their designs are really creative. They only make a limited supply of each item, so if you buy something from here you know only a handful of people in the world have it. It’s a cool feeling! They also sell a lot of Lululemon accessories that you can find in other locations.
The awesome thing about this location is that you can watch workers sew and create the clothes right in the store. It’s definitely something to check out.
The one item they’re known for is the circle scarf. I finally got a chance to buy one when I moved to Vancouver and I absolutely love it. If you’re going to buy anything from the lab, I recommend one of these scarves.
If you love Lululemon clothing, check this place out!

Circle scarves are pretty much the greatest thing ever!
The lab is constantly creating limited edition, funky styles that take lululemon to a whole new level, you HAVE to check it out!

Having been a Lululemon fan for years, I’ve only been to this location a few times. The staff here are fabulously friendly, and helpful. I love their social media activity and the freedom of creativity that Lululemon fosters for them in this store, and online.
If you haven’t been to this location, it’s different from all the rest. They make all their own designs from off-​cuts of fabric (I think that’s right?), and sell them in the store. You watch the seamstresses, and see the whole creative process from inception to completion. What an inspiring spot this must be to work. The pieces for sale here aren’t available any where else.
The quality of Lululemon products is extraordinary. The price points reflect this, but I’ve never had a piece that has failed. I travel with them, do yoga in them, and wear them casually. They are crammed in a suitcase, washed a million times, yet last for years.
I always see their community events posted online, they offer their space for yoga classes, information sessions, staff events, and even a chocolate tasting today which I happened by. Chocolates by Daniel, they were delicious.
Check out this great spot if you’re a die hard Lulu fan, or new to the brand. The setting and achieving of personal, professional, and health goals is a huge part of their corporate culture, and I’ve heard nothing but good things about working for them.

LULULAB!
I love that at the lab you get to watch designers as they create unique athletic gear to be sold in-​store only. You can see their inspiration boards and then browse the racks for the very pieces they were inspired to make.
Then you can peer over to the sewing room and listen to the purr of the sewing machine as they hem and create samples.
You can guarantee that you’ll be the most stylist in your athletic gear!