So I found a fantastic Persian curly-wool lamb coat with a mink collar in pretty decent shape on…read moreebay for $50. Problem was that there were some tears along the shoulder seams and it needed to be repaired. I found out that Fourrures Ajamian does fur repair and I quickly came over to have it fixed. Jacqueline, graciously greeted me and gave me a very reasonable estimate for the repairs, turns out there were a few other weak points and she guessed that the coat had to be at least 60 years old and hence why the threads were breaking down. Got a call two weeks later, and it was ready for wearing again. She even did a bit of extra mending at no extra cost. From what I understand with Persian curly-wool lamb coats, if they are looked after properly, the coat can be good for another 100 years. I'm usually against fur. To be more specific, I'm against culling animals nowadays for additional fur coats. There is just no need for it given that there are many, many old fur coats and items which can easily be recycled and refurbished and worn again. I see no point in throwing out old fur coats for no good reason because at that point, then the animal really did die in vain. At least if you take an old fur and repair it and put it to good use, it would be for something. For example, when former First Lady Jackie Kennedy was put into a real leopard fur coat by designer Oleg Cassini (he did her famous pillbox outfits) she started a craze for leopard coats, given that she was a fashion icon at the time. By the end of the 1960s, more than 265 000 leopards had been killed for coats alone. The guilt of it never left Cassini and he switched over to working with fake furs from that point on. Then thankfully, the Endangered Species Act came into effect in 1973 and furs from animals like leopard, tiger, cheetah, snow leopard became illegal. Nowadays you cannot find a leopard fur coat for sale anywhere. However, you can be gifted one if there happens to be one in your family somewhere (but it can't cross international borders, it has to stay in the country). So if you need your old furs mended and fixed up and ready to go, come here, the service is great and the prices are reasonable.

LG. I had two items that needed SERIOUS repairs. A rabbit fur jacket and a mink coat , both of…read morewhich I inherited. I decided on approaching Ajamian Furs first based on the reviews on Yelp. I was not disappointed. Jacqueline was delightful, as was her brother, who, from what I understand, is the designer of their creations, and what creations !!!! Very tempting. Jacqueline explained in great detail what could and could not be done and wanted to make sure that my expectations were realistic (there were big tears in some key places). The repairs exceeded my expectations and I found the cost very reasonable. I highly recommend Ajamian Furs.

My sister and I visited Montreal for the first time and didn't realize how cold it could get there…read more I was there for a conference and she was there with her family vacationing. We found this small fur store with a great selection, quality items and great prices and couldn't pass up treating ourselves . The owners were knowledgeable and very friendly and there was an immediate connection once my brother in law realized they were from Greece! They were so kind to my nephews answering all of their questions and also made them each fur key chains. We love that store and their amazing customer service!!

Took a trip with my sister in law and she introduced me to this place. Such an amazing experience…read more The owners were friendly and helpful and the products are top notch. The prices are unbeatable. A must go to place!!!

Based upon reviews I read online, I stopped in to check out fur coats and capes. Elizabeth was so…read morekind and patient helping me try on multiple coats. I ended up settling on a beautiful knee length brown mink fur coat. I also bought a beautiful fur and leather hat. Elizabeth graciously gifted me a pair of leather gloves to go with the coat. I am so happy I stopped in and purchased these items! I would highly recommend Dubarry - the service I received was excellent and their merchandise is beautiful!! I will definitely be back.

Great personal service - the owner of the store is very sincere & nice. The history of the store &…read morefamily is great, goes back generations. Love supporting family run businesses. I bought a rabbit fur headband / ear warmer for a great price ($45, originally $99) made in CAN & I love it. Whether you're traveling to or are from the area I highly recommend stopping by, admiring the beautiful coats, hats, scarfs, headbands etc. and investing in something that will last you an long time vs. buying something with cheap material that you will eventually throw away. Highly recommend !

This is an incredibly special place that's difficult to put into words. Kept carefully secret for…read moredecades, and now only open few hours a day on a few days a week, when you come here please move carefully and slow and know that you are on some sacred old school Montreal hallowed ground. The Little Shop is tucked in an old Parc Ex residential duplex, the only sign there is a wonder world in here is the demurely open door a few afternoons a week. The collections fill every single room of the mainfloor, basement and second floor apartments. And I do mean collections: there is material behind this quiet, gritty, working class frontage for a massive fashion, fibres and collectibles history museum. A room devoted to antique lace? Midlength cocktail dresses? Picture frames? Crates of hundreds of vintage eyeglasses, bowties, bakelite, turn of the century hats, 100 year old Spanish hand embroidery? Yes, all of this and more. Though it's overwhelming, like every secondhand and vintage store you've seen has sucked and tucked the best of themselves into tight corners of this one building out of a sheer undeniable desire to be together, there is order. For example, a wall of carefully folded quilts greets you when you walk in, including beautiful historic pieces usually only seen in museums and in movies... Because the secret of the Little Shop is this: it's the private, professional renters that are it's original appointment-only clientele. The Cirque du Soleil comes here to rent costumes and set dressings, the McCord and other museums borrow from here to fill out exhibits, the Spiderwick Chronicles created rich fantasy worlds out of the goods hidden in the Little Shop. And they are often hidden: apparently props people are notorious for hiding their finds amidst the dusty bounty... and the staff laugh tolerantly when they find a room that's been tossed, as they begin the Sysiphian work of re-establishing order. The owner is kind, and incredibly wise about the history and value of her goods, generous in spirit with the young vintage kids who come find her these days, even the couture kids who dig and dig and leave with the same old brand name things. She is carrying on a tradition inherited from a generation before: truly brave, creative, inspiring parents who carefully opened their vast hearts to artists and cultures and taught generations of Montrealers about the stories and true blood and sweat values in these goods. Take a minute to have tea with the cool people hanging out there, if you're lucky enough to be offered one, and you'll be overwhelmed with stories of great Montrealers like Hugh MacLennan, you'll find out you're sitting next to a master laceworker, and you'll get a glimpse of a special beating heart that belongs only to this town.

THE LITTLE SHOP Open WedThursSat 2-5pm and sun noon-3pm…read more1002 Ogilvy (one street east of L'Acadie,one street north of JeanTalon) I first started shopping at The Little Shop over 30 years ago. It was a treasure trove during my rockabilly time: crinolines, bustiers, polka dot scarves, pointy kitten heels. Working in the fashion industry, it was a great place to buy inspirational pieces in design, and fabrication. My house has gone thru many changes with buys from the shop: lace tablecloths, chintz curtains, mid-century prints, tiny bedside tables. The big draw was the owner Ann Silverstone. A warm and curious woman she always made you feel welcome. And she always had a story about a piece or about someone who had come into the shop. She knew everyone in theatre and film ( renting out clothing and housewares) and had a tear sheet at the ready to share with those she knew "in the business". When she passed it was hard to go to the shop. One always expected to see her in her chair sorting thru her latest finds. But I did go back. I couldn't pass up those great items she had found. I am happy to say that the shop is thriving under the management of her daughter, Jill. And Ann's constant aid and companion, Phyllis, is also still "in the house'. You are still treated to tea and cookies in the afternoon. And you get stories on the old and new acquisitions. The clothes and hats and house linens have a little more organization. It was daunting to some on where to start. And the prices are still good (The prices are fair for their provenance ). There are kids clothes and dolls, sequinned jackets and vests, a room filled with lace and crochet, vintage ski sweaters and tweed jackets, shoes and hats and gloves, boxes and vases and books, buttons and pins and glasses, and friendly people with interesting stories to tell. It's still the best adventure in the city!

Something old... into something New!…read more After my mom passed we couldn't bring ourselves to just throw away or donate my mom's minks that she cherished so much. It was definitely another time when Minks were so popular especially of that generation! My mom wore them during special occasions during the cold season and I remember it well as a boy! A friend of mine inspired me to make something out of it as he had upcycled a leather coat into pillows! So I brought them to a renowned Atelier boutique in Montreal called Harricana, who specializes in "UpCycling furs!" After 4 months they finally finished! 2 very different coats... Mink & Sable, were cleaned, recut, and redesigned to give it a new life as a new spectacular Mink throw! It's going to be a perfect Christmas now! Thank you Celine and Harricana!

Great place for recycled furs & clothing. Lots of nonfur pieces as well. You can bring in your…read moreAunt Martha's coat & get it remodeled or turned into a chic hat or jacket. etc.

I bought the most exquisite full length mink from them l5-17 years ago it was probably made in the…read more50's or 60's my guess. My furrier was impressed at the quality it is timeless classy and way less expensive than new. . Vintage steal no alterations from s never in a fur vault as Houston rarely lets me wear it. I may make into a throw it's luscious.

Consignment, recycled and one-of-a-kind pieces. Very interesting and tres chic!read more

From the owner: Recycled creations created for daily use or special occasions and most of all, affordable. Everyone…read moredeserves to have a unique article of clothing, jewelry or accessory and to support locally.

Excellent clothing store. The merchandise is high quality and very stylish. The selection is…read moreendless and the staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The only issue is that when I go, I end up buying something! Probably my preferred clothing store in Montreal.