As Xavier Dolan said in Heartbeats, it's not because it's vintage that it's beautiful. So we have uncovered some shops you can visit to find a proper vintage look!
In this pretty Mile End shop, you'll find original vintage clothing and accessories for men and women. If you’re nostalgic for the 1980s and 1990s and you're not afraid to try something different, head to Citizen Vintage! The shop also offers a fine selection of vintage bridal dresses.
This veritable Aladdin's cave situated in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is full of kitsch decor finds from (obviously) 1940 to 1990. The couple that owns the shop cultivates a passion for colourful, out-of-the-ordinary accessories that will give pep to your apartment.
Mile End is the destination of choice when it comes to vintage shops. At Annex Vintage, you’ll find vintage clothes for men and women, some refurbished, some not. You'll also find delicate jewellery, beauty products and accessories manufactured in Quebec. However, these are not vintage. Extra marks for reasonable prices that don't hurt the pocketbook.
Lost & Found offers a wide selection of vintage clothing, but we're mostly mad for the accessories: handbags, sunglasses, belts, hats and watches are a must at this Park Avenue shop. In short, this is the perfect place to add a little je ne sais quoi to your outfit without adopting the total vintage look!
At Ruse Boutique you'll find luxury vintage clothing for men and women – sequins, shoulder pads, fur, asymmetrical cuts and much more. If you’re looking for a piece that will have you noticed, this is the place to go.
Since it opened more than five years ago, E.R.A. Vintage Wear has become one of the best vintage shops in the city. The chic clothing and accessories are carefully selected by the owner and come from the 1920s to the 1990s. If you’re in need of some original evening wear, this should be your first stop!
For a total hipster look, Ex-Voto is where it happens! The vintage clothing and accessories for men and women stand alongside emerging local designers' creations. The shop also offers a selection of delicate jewellery and funny pins that remind us of the 1990s.
If you like rockabilly and the 1950s, you’ll be well served at Kitsch 'n Swell. We love their lingerie section, which offers vintage underwear (unworn, of course). The shop also sells colourful decor items from the 1940s and 1950s that are decidedly kitsch.