As a self-defined thrifter, one who takes pride in finding great clothes for great prices.. this…read moreisn't the place for me. It was hard to find anything under $20 (even used T-shirts!!!) so that was a little disappointing. The selection of denim jackets was exceptionally impressive though. But this is definitely a high end pricey shop. If you're looking for good bargains, I wouldn't recommend coming here. However, if you're looking to find unique items at any cost, this would be the place for you!

Bought a pair of high-waist jeans that fit me like a dream! Thrifting can always be hit or miss,…read moreand I happened to get lucky this time around. The employees are friendly, and I was able to easily try on clothing.

Annex Vintage is a vintage clothing shop in the Mile End shopping neighborhood. A nice selection…read moreof Montreal-based designers are housed here, such as clothing, leather bags, shoes, jewelry, accessories, as well as small gifts. I pretty much bought all of their Stay Home Club tops and canvas bags, as well as the Anabel Roy sweaters, as I just love the designs and the quality of the material. Prices are listed at the MSRP, so you won't see any obvious marked up prices on any of the items - yay! I also picked up some greeting cards and stickers that I fell in love with, which were also Montreal-based. They also had a little corner of cute pins that you can decorate your clothes and/or bags with. The staff here were super friendly and were all knowledgeable in terms of the information on the designers. Annex Vintage was definitely one of my favorite shopping stops :D +a great collection of Montreal-based designer clothing +unique Montreal-based greeting cards and stickers +adheres to the MSRP on all of their items +friendly staff

Out of the several boutiques I visited in the area, their selection particularly stood out to me…read more Many of the glassware and earrings were works of art and very different from the re-occurring styles that I had grown used seeing throughout my itinerary of vintage/indie boutiques. For whatever reason, the artists they carried just appealed to me the most - personal aesthetics I guess. I visited some of their websites later and was not surprised to see many of them working in other mediums and having professional portfolios. It's not cheap, but it's worth a look if you're in the area. There were a fair number of accessories and other home goods I could pass on, but the hits are worth the trip again. You can tell the owners spent a lot of time curating their collection thoughtfully. I will definitely be back for more fantastic finds on my next trip to Montreal.

ERA Vintage Wear was founded by Elaine Leveillee. This vintage shop nestled in the St. Henri…read moreneighborhood, offers wonderfully-cleaned and upcycled contemporary vintage outfits and accessories. Evening wear, summer dresses, fur shawls, shoes, and ready-to-wear jewelry are constantly collected. Also, if you're looking for something in particular, do not be afraid to give them a ring or inquire via email - Ms. Elaine and the staff will write it down and have a look for you, whether from their inventory or from the new incoming items. A work event was coming up, so i was curious to see if they had a specific style of dress/size - if they don't have it, the store will keep looking. They also are willing to give you great recommendations! :D One thing I appreciate is that ERA really has a discerning eye - the qualities and the conditions of the pieces are immaculate - no holes, rips, stains, or wear are found here! I really like their variety of belts, the blouses, and the cute dresses with the pleated skirts. Sales occur often, so check back frequently! :D +professionally-cleaned and upcycled items +ready-to-wear outfits and accessories +friendly staff +inquiries taken for specific items that you are looking for! +pretty blouses and dresses!

Amazing store! The owner and designer is a wonderful woman and the store provides a curated…read moreselection of unique clothing. Disclaimer- this is not a traditional vintage store. The owner alters and modifies the vintage for her modern clients. Price point is rather high but it is worth it for the one of a kind pieces you will get there.

good second hand store in the area. very lowkey & less people than other thrift stores…read more I didn't find anything but I appreciated how everything was priced. Everything felt full of stories and history.

There are no price tags, just price areas, and instead of just marking the prices properly, they…read moreleave a secret mark on each item. But they won't tell you what the mark is. So beware that if you pick up an item from a 10$ area it might be there by mistake and you'll only find out when you come to pay, and they get very aggressive when you try to understand how the system works. Clothes are cool, just assume the price can be anything between 5 to 65$, location doesn't mean much.

After gobbling up poutine at Mange-moi, some friends and I decided to check out the shops on…read moreMont-Royal. What drew me to this place instantly was the yellow exterior, Aboriginal chief logo, and an appealing $10 sign. I had the impression it would be like the Black Market vintage store in Toronto - and it was. Almost all of the items were $10, except for some sweaters that were $25. There was a good selection of cool unisex t-shirts ranging from funny to raunchy, which amused the guys. They also have a nice variety of vintage clothing. There were flowy button-up blouses when you first walked in. Then to the right (in a different room) were plaid shirts, tops, sweaters, sweater vests, and cowboy boots. I found a lovely denim shirt for TEN BUCKS. Overall they are well organized, but I think it's also due to the fact that they don't have very much merchandise. I'd suggest you pop in for a quick peek and see if you fancy anything. It'll be hit or miss, but if you find something it'll definitely be a steal!

Local 23 recently moved to a new location a couple of blocks from the original, and while I will…read morealways mourn the never-ending charm of the Bernard spot, what with the fitting rooms made from a bathroom and a coat closet, the ceiling falling down and the floor coming up.... it was clearly necessary! The new space on Boulevard Saint-Laurent is gorgeous, and much easier to shop (as in no squatting down to look at racks) and has much more room in general. They've kept a few small elements of the old place (hilarious vintage decor) which I'm very happy about, because honestly, it was the second best part of the store! The quality of the vintage stock seems to have improved, in that the less interesting flimsy modern pieces are pretty much gone. Not much else has changed other than the name/branding ( Local x annex) -- they still do their 30% and 50% markdowns, and the pricing seems about the same. Hopefully the new store will have air conditioning in the summer!!

The store is well-curated (smallish). I visited several embarrassment of riches (and rags)…read moreestablishments in Montreal and this is not one of them. I left the store after purchasing two awesome, reasonably priced items. But then I had problems with my bixi (there's a station outside the store.) I went back into the store and the store clerk kindly let me use her phone to call bixi. (Thanks again!)

I love this store!! The staff are so friendly and they stock very well cared for vintage clothes…read morealongside brands like Damson Madder. They also freeze and wash all the vintage clothes, so you don't have to worry about any bugs, stains, or smells. Highly recommend checking it out!

Updating this to reflect how awesome their online store is!! It took me a second to find the link…read moreon the side (just three straight lines) that opens up the full online boutique navigation, but from there it's a treasure trove of great design, and sweet little things that are easy to ship. En plus, they offer a service where you can buy one of their rad, hilarious, beautiful locally designed cards and send them the message you want inscribed and they'll take care of the whole thing for you. There's sweet pottery, lovely jewelry, skin care and some sweet sustainable items too. Definitely a nice local option for birthday gifts or Mother's day during these crazy times!

First i need to clarify that I made my purchase online so I cannot comment as to the in store…read moreexperience. However I was so impressed with the online experience I had to write a review anyways. So first I was very excited that the dress I was interested in was available in plus sizes - i used the sizing chart and because I was inbetween I sized up deciding if I needed to I would get it altered. if I didn't like it I could send it back because they have a solid return policy. I ordered the dress on a Thursday morning, paid for standard shipping and assumed it would arrive sometime next week since I live in Alberta. Imagine my shock when it arrived the NEXT DAY. Opened it up and everything was beautifully wrapped in ribbon with a beautiful note to boot. The dress is gorgeous - it will definitely need some hemming but I could not be more thrilled. I 100% will be buying from here again.

I went Sunday Oct 6th with my bridesmaids to look at wedding dresses & bridesmaids dresses. The…read moredresses are beautiful and well priced. but the lack of customer service made the experience less enjoyable. I found a few staff members had attitude. I was ready to drop over 1000.00$ for my wedding dress & 5 brides maid dresses and they didn't seem to care. waiting almost 25 minutes to check out, and the cashier wanted to give me the sample dress without a garnet bag... the dress was worn multiple times and not so white anymore. I asked if I could get a new one as she rolled her eyes and walked away to get a brand new one. again the prices are good, just don't have high expectation for customer service.