Lovely store off the beaten track, lovely selection of vintage silk kimono jackets, and full length…read morecotton kimonos. The sales clerk was fabulous, friendly, knowledgeable and kindly answered all our questions. Prices are very reasonable.

What a delightful little find this place was! Situated on a quiet side street, in the heart of the…read morePlateau, this charming business is chock full of extremely high quality Japanese goods. The main selection of the products available in the store are textile items, including brightly coloured kimonos in painted silk, kimono cover jackets in *exquisite* and finely detailed shibori patterns, all also silk. There are tabi socks, tamari balls made with finely wrapped string patterns, amazing traditional firemen's jackets, so many kinds of sculptural scarves, woven scarves, and many other types of cloth. There are select housewares as well, such as cast iron teapots, ceramics, traditional wooden dolls and masks, a few garden ornaments, and jewelry. The store owner and her one staff person were extremely informative about all of the items in the store, and it was easy to see that the owner of this store takes a great deal of pride in offering very choice, high quality Japanese goods. Now, perhaps you, dear reader are wondering about prices, with all that high quality. Surprisingly, things are very fairly and reasonably priced! I am very, very tempted to go for one of those shibori jackets, as I have never seen anything like them anywhere in Montreal, and being a textile artist, I can deeply appreciate the extreme labour and craftsmanship that has gone into making them. I'm pretty sure I need those cute tabi socks, too. Definitely worth dropping in for a visit, to meet the people behind the counter, and learn a few things about Japanese culture! Something beautiful might just steal your heart, too. Or, next time you need a *nice* gift for someone, I say get it here.

Interesting store that sells all things Russian. Large selection of books for all ages, toys,…read moretraditional clothing, jewelry, porcelain - you name it!

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.

Gorgeous space helping to bridge the gap around the underpass at St Laurent and Van Horne, Yay!…read moreBright, open - watch the designers make new clothes while you try things on in this combination atelier/boutique. Lots of sharp basics for men and women in eco materials with clever, tasteful twists. Thanks to MP over on talk for pointing me at Atelier B! http://www.yelp.ca/topic/montreal-pop-montreal

What absolutely beautiful clothing!…read more The pieces designed and produced right in the store are both classic and unique, well made and oh so totally Montreal - I am %100 saving up to buy a pretty summer dress/skirt from here. What I liked most about the dresses was not only their fit and fabric but I can just tell that they will be able to withstand the wear and tear that is inevitable for me when I spend all summer biking around Montreal. The space itself is cool and is host to a variety of events supporting local art and music. Big fan!

My daughter & I came up to Montreal for the weekend & wandered into Tiger of Sweden looking for…read morejeans. She's tall & skinny and can never find jeans that fit. She found a pair here but the waist was a bit loose. The staff here sent them off for alterations & are shipping them to her -- all included. She's so excited to have a pair of jeans that fit! I'm thinking this may be her go to place for jeans: the store is beautiful, the staff is amazing & the quality of the fabric and workmanship is unparalleled.

Love love the jeans. Best cut ever! We don't have any in the states so every time I'm in…read moreMontreal- it's a must on the to do list.

On my recent trip to Montreal, I visited this store twice. The first time was just a "recon" visit…read more(lol!) with friends who were avid fans of Aritzia. For my part, I had never even heard of the store but, while here with friends, I was very impressed by the selection and quality of the clothing I saw. The prices seemed high, but I decided I would return in the next few days to check things out at my leisure. I liked the two-leveled set up of the store, too, with both an ascending escalator in the front and a grandiose staircase in the rear, with changing rooms on both floors. I also like the projected video of fashions displayed on the wall by the escalator and the friendly security guard who greeted me when I entered. The whole place had an artsy-type vibe to it. The clothes all seemed to be of high quality and none of the fashions were too...trendy or edgy. They were all more classic, basic pieces: chunky sweaters, cardigans, pants, skirts, belts and scarves, etc. (Note that this store caters only to women). I really like the Rasa bras with the super-thick straps (kinda dominatrix-y. lol! I thought they were super cool), so I got 3 of them in different colored trims on my return visit. They had a model with white strap trim that I really wanted but they didn't have my size (only a few extra-small and one large). I asked a sales lady on the floor (a young woman about 20 with super long brunette hair. Wish I had taken note of her name) if they had any more of these bras with the white trim in stock. This gal was super nice and friendly and said she'd check her computer. I followed her to the computer station where she checked and said no, they haven't any more of these particular bra models. BUT, she added, the Aritzia store in the Eaton Center (five blocks east) had three of these bras in my size! Argh. I had just come from there and was walking the 3 miles west back to my folks' house. Oh well, I figured I'd backtrack (despite the 90 degree heat wave) and go to Eaton Center to get this bra. I really liked it and hey, maybe the extra walk would compensate for all the wonderful Montreal meals I'd been eating (hahaha. I'd have to walk cross-country for that to happen. But I digress....). I wandered back to Eaton Center and checked out the Aritzia store there. It was way smaller and had a much smaller inventory, but was still well laid-out with the basics there. I didn't see my bra there - only the other models (which I had already purchased). I stopped a sales girl there, asking where I could find this bra in with the white trim, noting the other store said they had 3 of them in stock here in my size. They checked on their computer and said no, the other store was "mistaken". They don't have ANY such bras in their store, not in any size. ARGH. I must add that the sales gal here wasn't too thrilled to help me out. I got the distinct impression that I was putting her out. ARGH. So my shlep 5 blocks east was for naught , and I started the long walk back to my parents' house, passing the other Aritzia store on the way. Such is my experience with these two stores. (I'm rating the store 3 stars because I do love my purchases from here and their product line is sound. Just wish their sales staff got their act together and some were more pleasant).

I dont normally write reviews for anything but my experience today being exceptionally bad i…read morethought i would. I went into the store looking for a bralette i had seen online. In the 15 minutes i was there no one offered me help. I found what i was looking for and another similar style in case the one i had selected wasn't the perfect fit. I didnt have time to try things on so i got in line to pay. The 3 cashiers behind the counter were super rude and when i asked if my purchase was refundable one yelled out:No! Bras final sale! At that point the two bralettes were already scanned and wrapped up. Then i was forced to disclose my full name (???!) even after saying i would rather not to "print the receipt" Since when do you have to take down the identity of the client to print a receipt for underwear? Horrendous experience. Will stick to shopping online