I was lost, and then I was found. This is a special space of altered frocks, vintage finds, and a flavour of locally made. Eclectic musings come together to form Lost & Found's fashionably homemade North End boutique . The shop's mood is quiet and thoughtful, just as its clothes. Music is easy, and the store keeper sews away in a corner wooden chair. Piecing through the assorted racks, I become awe struck by the profuse selection of gorgeous things. Most times I am able to edit down final selections before the efforts of the fitting room; however, this was not the case. The clothing variety is of impeccable taste, as every item on display is hand picked, and/or altered with special detailing. And with such reasonable pricing-- it all seems too good to be true. (A large rack dedicated to post-season sales provides some gorgeous steals!) Clothing is displayed on thick wooden hangers, and well managed framework; the result is chic and polished confines. Divorce Records is an added bonus to the Lost & Found experience. Peek through this Halifax based label's selection for some stellar anti-industry music variety. Vinyl and CDs are for sale, and allow an opportunity to acquire new tastes, without commercial fluff. Also noteworthy: bin filled with $2 Vinyl picks. (Not Divorce Records) Besides glass encased jewelry and vintage frames, L&F is also decorated with DIY-styled trinkets and art. The space is fused with creative energy and wholesome goodness. I heart. My recent visit ended with the purchasing of a brilliant long sleeved crop top. With its subtle alterations-- front & back scoop neck with buttons, and adorable mini-shoulder pads + ruching-- its a dream piece. And only $18! The detailing of selections make for cool fits and one of a kind pieces. Lost & Found offers a creative and inspiring shopping experience, indeed. The carrier and creator of all things "special", this place is now top on my list. read more

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Lost & Found is a fun little vintage shop that stocks some really great stuff. I just wish i was about...oh, 10 sizes smaller so I could fit into all the great clothes there. *sigh.* Oh, well. I guess I need to accept that only the skinny kids get to look cool. Besides, I've heard that you're not supposed to wear stuff that you remember going by the first time around. So, dang it, no Mary Maxim sweaters for me. read more

Lost & Found - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

The shop was laid out very neatly and organized, and I was surprised to see a children's section. Very inspiring. I was in town visiting from San Diego, Ca and was impressed immediately by the friendly pricing. I found an incredible skirt that totally made my day. Wish there was an Etsy shop so I can check back from home. And, the woman working there was very nice. read more

Lost & Found - The vintage Japanese skirt I found. 30$ CAD - Used, Vintage & Consignment Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I was immediately taken back by the dirty look the woman gave me the second I walked in. What a great introduction. I looked around for a good 20 minutes and found 4 items I really liked. The stuff they sell here rules, they have a lot of different sizes, I wear a 16 and fit into several of the size 14 jackets they had. Everything here is one of a kind, and the prices were really reasonable. They also sell a bunch of vinyl, and neat art. The jewellery was really nice too, I stood around the counter looking at the different jewellery. I was tempted to ask the woman at the counter to see a few of it up close but she seemed so frigid I didn't dare. Her eyes never once shot up from her laptop except to give me the dirty introductory gaze, and when I commented "moustache wax? I had no idea that existed." in which she looked at me, raised her eyebrows and pursed her lips. I put all the items back literally because I was afraid the bitch behind the counter was the owner and I didn't want to support her business. read more

Hidden in the north end of Halifax this gem. Lost and found is an adorable vintage shop that carries one of a kind items and local art at reasonable prices. Unlike Frenchies or value village the staff at Lost and Found hand pick all the clothing, and trust me their taste is fantastic. Beyond vintage clothing and jewelry, Lost and found also sells tons of vinyl, tapes and classic VHS movies. Once every few Months they host local art showings. I highly recommend you go ! read more

I don't go here as often as I should because I fear that I will give them all of my money. And I need my money to buy cat food and stuff. A major problem. These guys hand-pick the best vintage clothing in town. I have many a pretty frock in my closet because of them. What's more, they also sell sweet, sweet VHS and vinyl. They also often feature art by locals... right now they have papier mache pizza slices and eyeballs mingling next to cute high heels and brogues. The staff are always very sweet when I drop by. There is also a lovely dog there some of the time that makes your visit even better. The shop itself has such a strong personality... the decor and the little notes all around the store makes browsing there very fun. Cheers to you, Lost and Found. I should visit, soon... read more

Lets start out on a positive note. I absolutely love this store. I've been shopping here for years, and the owner has a really great eye when it comes to stocking it. The prices are really reasonable too. Unfortunately, the last few times that I have been there have been less than pleasant. Theres a certain girl that they've hired (within the last year, I would say), and she is the absolute worst. She never greets anyone when they enter. The last few of times that I've been in, she was working. I was the one to say "hello" to her (with a smile, I must add). And she says nothing back. No smile, nothing. Just a blank stare in my direction. EVERYTIME. There were actually a few things that I wanted to buy, but she gives off such a hostile energy that I didn't even want to approach the desk. I work in retail and the food/beverage industry, and I know that good customer service is an absolute must have when it comes to success. I've spoken to a couple of other girls that I know about this issue and they know the exact person that I'm talking about and had the same experience. Other than that, the store is lovely. read more

As a huge fan of vintage and treasure-hunting for it, Lost & Found is one of my favorite little shops in Halifax. If I lived downtown I'm sure that I would be in every day, so it's probably safer on my budget that I don't. :) Just last week I bought a fantastic self-published, printed in the Maritimes book called "Stay-Stitched" by Erin Arsenault. It describes how to "sew without a pattern and design as you go", which for the only $20 was a score as I'm wanting to break in my new-to-me sewing machine. I also am completely smitten with a gold-tone Indian-looking choker necklace with dangly bell-shaped cones for only $16. The selection (both men and women) is always first-rate, and while I do selfishly wish there was more space for more treasures, ultimately the smaller shop helps maintain the intimacy for a uniquely enjoyable shopping experience. Don't think about it - just go. Like, now. read more

Lost & Found is a great little shop with rad clothing and fun trinkets. They often have art exhibits up, which transforms the shopping experience into a cool gallery browse as well. They have great picks for men and women, as well as a unique assortment of local jewelry, by artists like Caitlyn Purcell. Prices are good and the quality is top-notch. The space is fun and the lovely counter folk are helpful and chatty. Perhaps you'll find the pick of your dreams at this hip little boutique. read more

Lost & Found I thought would be just another second hand store. My mistake! This particular store, seems to have a little extra going on. The cloths are actually from this century and some are pretty cool looking. The prices are reasonable, keeping in mind this is second hand, but they still have to survive in this dog eat dog world of retail. A nice alliterative place that has friendly staff, funky attire and a great way to spend some time. I am sure you will come out of here with a one of a kind item. read more

This adorable little store is a gem. On my first trip I found two AMAZING vintage dresses, both black and extremely fitted for $5 each on the clearance rack. Usually I find that it is difficult for me to find clothing that fits me precisely and resort to alterations but these fit me to a t. Although I did do some adjustments of my own (I made one of them strapless). They have everything from far out bright pink (XXS) leopard print shorts to eighties bathing suits and formal fifties dresses. Prices also couldn't be better. If they don't sell the item in the first little while it immediately goes on the $5 rack. Other then that dresses average at about $30, skirts $15, tops $15-30 (the most expensive I saw was a YSL men's striped button- up for $25). Although this store is a bit hit-and-miss, what vintage store isn't? With prices so reasonable, when you do find a gem, you feel like you've won the lottery. read more

Funky little place full of oddities. It's definitely hit or miss for me, more so than other vintage stores for some reason. I think it's that Lost and Found stocks some pretty kooky things, which I inevitably either love or hate. On a good day, I've found amazing boys' sweaters, vintage onesies, fancy shoes, and a great striped sundress. The shop itself is great though, and much fun to explore. read more

This is a nicely curated selection of vintage and current styles for men and women. It is not one of those stores with items stuffed onto racks. They clearly select those items that fit their style and that's that. I try to stop in when visiting Halifax but located on the other side of The Commons, it's a bit outside my usual Spring Garden Road stomping ground. If you're an avid consignment/vintage shopper be sure to check out Lost & Found. read more

Let's be honest, a cute little vintage/kitsch store is not exactly an anomaly, they tend to spring up from time to time and often don't last too long. What sets a successful store like this apart from simply being a junk shop or a second hand store is , quite frankly the knowledge of the staff and proprietors. The people at Lost and Found have it in spades. They are good at what they do and honest. It's nice to be told by a sales person, "Oh, yeah, that doesn't look so hot on you." However, that needs to be followed with, "but THIS would work on you." That's what you can expect at the lost and found. These cats know their stuff and are more than glad to help you out. Another facet and draw of this place is their connection to the north end arts community, a vibrant and exciting scene that can be hard to get in to as it tends to be a little insular. But there are constantly new artists being featured on the walls of the store, some who have since gone on to be rather successful. Coming in to the store one feels like access is being granted, albeit in a small way, to a world unknown by most of the population of Halifax. Not to be blowing smoke, I have two complaints about the place. One is that the selection of men's clothes could be larger and with more size variety, and they need to rotate stock more often. As someone who drops in on this place often, I notice that after a couple of visits, you've seen most of the section. All in all, however, this is a great little store in the north end, without pretense and open to anyone willing and wanting to try something new and interesting. read more

this is a nicely curated vintage shop with a pretty evenly priced selection. i much prefer thrifting, but this is good for a pop-in every now and then to see if they have "The Gem" worth breaking the thrift-it-myself money saving scheme. read more