It's a two-storey department store in Rideau Centre that carries out men and women clothes,…read moreaccessories, shoes, home collection, etc. Most of the collections are European and rather expensive, but they come in great styles. The selection of product is pretty good and the store is well-maintained, clean and well-organized.

I love Simon's are used to be one store that was only available I believe in Quebec province. I…read morereally was excited when they announce that they would be opening a shop in Rideau. I have now been in the mall for a few years I know this for a fact but I still love this store very much. They offer Birkenstock sandals Not many places carry them around. They Also have a great selection of doc martens... yes I love shoes! They do offer a lot more than shoes. They have everything from swimwear to professional business wear. I don't even know if professional business where is actually a thing but you know clothing for a businessman and businesswoman. They carry their own brand that is name Twik, I really like it. They carry clothing for almost every style. I consider myself to be either very bohemian or very sporty. Two very different style but the offer both of those. Clothing can be pricey but they always have a discount rack in every section.

L'Hexagone is a new, exclusively menswear store located on Dalhousie street. While this store has a…read morevariety of items, it is definitely catered towards higher-end fashion. We were greeted right away by an eager salesman who was friendly and knowledgable. The store was very busy, but he still managed to juggle all of the customers in a professional manner, all by himself. I gotta say, they have some fine threads in this store (DKNY etc). The small space is divided into two sections: fancy and casual; but even the casual section has clothes that would be appropriate for the office or "nicer than casual but not quite dressy" nights out. We browsed for a good half hour, and the employee was very good at making appropriate recommendations for the 3 very different guys that I was shopping with. He read their cues to know what each of them was looking for but was not pushy or trying to boost sales by recommending the most expensive items. Any kind of clothing they offer (such as shirts, dress shirts, suits and ties) comes in a wide variety of colours, so this would be a great "one stop shop" to pick out an entire outfit where everything matches. The colours are also very "in" this spring and there are even fancy shorts and dressy short sleeved shirts. Prices are higher, but they are applicable to the designer labels that L'Hexagone carries. It would be appropriate to shop here for parties, clothing for the office, weddings or anything that requires a little more than jeans and the same shirt you have worn to every single party last year. I had a good experience in this store and will be back to dress my boyfriend for all of the weddings we are going to this summer!

Top-notch service, above and beyond. Good variety. Yannik is very knowledgeable, he knows his stuff…read moreand is happy to make recommendations. I will be shopping at this store for a long time.

Run the other way! I ordered a pair of shoes from this place, they sent me a used beat up pair and…read morethen refused to do anything about it. customer service was terrible. I've never seen anything like this. Literally a used pair of shoes, they were badly scuffed, dirty and even had numerous little rocks still stuck in the tread.

2.5 stars. I bought a pair of AF1s from NRML. It came after 3 weeks of hard waiting, but when they…read morecame, I was disappointed to find a pair of completely different pair of shoes. Size and colour same, but they gave me a different design. When I emailed them, they said they were out of stock for the shoes I was hoping for. They did offer a refund and free shipping for the next purchase, %15 off, or to trade in with another pair. I chose the refund, because at that point I didn't trust them to get my order in a timely and accurate manner. The reviews are a little too harsh in my opinion, or they truly got service deserving of 1 star. My service was mid, could've been better, but wasn't worse. At that point, I didn't even trust them that they would return a refund. Meh service. I might give them another chance.

So this Saks OFF 5TH just opened 2 weeks ago. It is in the basement of The Bay at the Rideau…read moreCentre. I love shopping, I love options and I love bargains, so I welcome it. However, I'm not as stoked about it because most merchandise at Saks OFF 5TH are specifically for Saks OFF 5TH and were never in Saks Fifth Avenue (like how the stuff at the Banana Republic Factory Store was never actually in the Banana Republic retail store). That being said, Saks OFF 5TH does occasionally have some pieces that were in Saks Fifth Avenue for a fraction of the price. However, at the end of the day, 70% off a $2000 dress is still $600, which is still too rich for my blood, lol (this is a real example, although from the Kanata Saks OFF 5TH - it was a beautiful Roland Mouret dress that I still dream about. Luckily it was 4 sizes too big for me, so I didn't have to do any soul searching, haha). Ok, let's talk about this specific location downtown. It's brand spanking new and they are still not completely finished renovating at the time of the writing of this review. Everything is really neatly organized. I was there a little bit before lunch time on a weekday and staff outnumbered customers. Maybe people just don't know about it yet. The change rooms are big and clean. They don't have doors but curtains. However, the curtains have little metal hooks on them and there are little metal rings on the wall, so you can "lock" your curtain. I thought that that was kind of cool. There is a large women's clothes section, a smaller men's clothes section and a smaller still children's clothes section. The women's shoe section is large, and the handbags section is decent. I think there's a men's shoe section as well, but I'm not entirely sure, as I did not check it out. It's a fun place to poke around. I'm glad that Ottawa is getting some new stores.

Schad and Schad Blu are 2 stores that carry some of the better fashions and threads in this city…read morefor men and women. I'm glad Ottawa has some clothing stores with styles outside the GAP, AE, Old Navy, etc. Not that there's anything wrong with those stores but they're pretty boring. Schad carries a nice balance of North American and European brands. The unfortunate thing about some of the North American brands is that they've been run into the ground since the Jersey Shore phenomenon! Brands like Ed Hardy and Affliction are carried here and unfortunately Dom Rebel (based out of Montreal) has been styling a lot of shirts like them recently. Some of the other brands that I'm glad they have include Diesel, Energie, Sand and J Lindeberg. It's not for everyone but I do get complimented regularly. I believe there is a slight mark up on these brands compared to some of the other stores I've been in that carry these lines in Toronto and Montreal but it's not that much and the store owner and the staff are super friendly and super helpful. To get an idea, Chantel (the store owner) once tried on a dress for me that I was purchasing for a friend to give me an idea of what it would look like while being worn! That's pretty damn awesome!

This is a very upscale boutique with unique high end brands. The staff is always very friendly and…read morekind. They have a cute kids table at the back for colouring, which I thought was very considerate and welcoming for families. Expect high prices here. I am always disappointed when boutiques have so many small sizes. Larger people like nice things and have money too ;) (just sayin')

This place is the BOMB!!! Located at the rideau centre …read more. Came here with the hubby to customize a tailor made suit. We had to make an appointment and got Fabi. He is amazing !! He knows everything and anything about suits. He is very knowledgeable and helpful and makes you feel extremely comfortable the whole way through. He brings you to the fabrics first and makes you pick the colours the schemes , the pockets , the customized buttons cuffs everything is so detailed it's insane ! I like that it's one price and nothing else no extra's just one set price and everything and anything you chose is part of your price. The sizes go up to like a 60 size waist which is pretty cool as everyone is welcome here. The prices here are super reasonable for the quality you get! Service is extraordinarily and now the only thing we have to wait for is the suit.. ahaha the measurements were all taken and everything was picked out so all is left now is to wait for the final product .. will complete this review when We receive the final product. Cheers

The hubby always orders custom made suits from Indochino and decided to pop in to see their…read moreshowroom. Super awkward upon entering-it was like walking into a party that you werent invited to. No greeting upon entering, even though associate did look at us. Thought maybe it was an appointment only setting. Checked online, walk-ins are welcome. Maybe it was bad timming? Bad first impression.

Expensive but top of line men's clothing. Knowledgeable staff. They have a great selection. Get…read moreready to dress for success.

Met a very well dressed male named Luis at Rideau Mall. He was very knowledgeable! He helped he buy…read morethe perfect gift for my son! I would definitely recommend him to a friend! thank you! the store is luck to have someone with such class! will return.

So I'm conflicted by Urban Outfitters. On one hand it's crass commercialism at its worst. Urban…read moreOutfitters appear to use controversy to sell their stuff and apparently don't know, or worse, don't care that they try to profit off of other cultures, mental health, eating disorders, and general tragedy. They jump on trends and ride it for all it's worth - but then again, which companies don't? However, not a lot of people care about my perspective and that's cool. Objectively, Urban Outfitters is a good store and deserves a 4/5 rating. The store is spacious, well-maintained, and well stocked. The store is in a good location that is easily accessed by car, transit, or walking/biking. Urban Outfitters carry a wide range of items from clothing, clothing accessories, iPhone accessories, vinyl, and fun books. The items they do carry are of decent to good quality, a bit overpriced for some items, but you can't deny the quality. The staff are kind and helpful. Which is a nice surprise. I've been to the Urban Outfitters in Toronto and you'd think they are working in a high-end designer store the way they treat you. So it's cool that the staff here are respectful and helpful. So while I am conflicted by Urban Outfitters, a good store is a good store.

I'm very happy to see an Urban Outfitters arrive in Ottawa. I dropped in to see what t-shirts they…read morehave available. My rating isn't based on the store but more against other Urban Outfitters I've been to. From the outside the space looks huge but that's not the case when you walk in. The store seems very cramped and small. The store doesn't seem like it's laid out well from when you first walk in and it feels that way when walking around the store. I checked out some of the apartment/housing things and they definitely have some cool items but there just doesn't seem as much as other stores. Some of the other stores have lots of pieces that you can purchase. I went upstairs to check out some of the clothing as the last time I was at UO in Montreal there were some t-shirts I forgot to pick up. When I went to check if they were here they didn't have them but the MTL store seemed to have all the shirts this one had and more. The staff wasn't to friendly the day I went. One of the staff said hi and I said hi back and smiled and when I went to ask a question they just took off. I'll be back for sure but the store definitely doesn't have the charm that the other UO's I've been to...with the exception of the change room upstairs. That was pretty cool.

Adorit is such a cute and fun little shop. It reminds me a bit of Courage My Love in Kensington…read moreMarket in Toronto. It has that hippie vibe and smells of patchouli. It has vintage items but also new items. Their new items are all ethically sourced/fair trade, most are made of organic materials and the designers are Canadian. The owner, Emma, is very sweet and is so passionate about the items she sells. She introduced me to 2 designers that I totally love now: Smoking Lily, and Rabbit & Empee. OMG, why did I not know about these designers earlier? Their pieces are gorgeous! Most of the clothes in the shop are somewhat quirky with a bohemian vibe to them, some with slight steampunk elements, but there are pieces that look more mainstream too. They also have unique jewelry pieces, hair accessories, belts and purses. Prices run the gamut from less than $1 (vintage jewelry) to over $150 (new clothing). New clothing starts at about $35 for T-shirts and goes up to $100+ for dresses. The shop is small and is in an old converted residential unit in the Byward Market. If you are looking for a cool and unusual piece, Adorit is the place to go! ;)

Adorit is a lovely boutique in the ByWard Market that specializes in vintage, Tibetan and designer…read morerecycled clothes. The vintage selection is small and it's the only part of the store that has men's clothing, but they do manage to have some very unique finds. The new clothing is "environmentally friendly" and it's often made out of recycled clothing material with some really great patterns. The clothing is usually made in Tibet (fair trade) or Canada, including some work by local designers. The clothes are usually quite nice and Bohemian-inspired, although the prices run a bit high sometimes. However, they often have a sales rack and trunk with some great pieces, including my favourite coat that probably gets more compliments than any other article of clothing I own. They also have wonderful accessories and Tibet products.The owner is very nice.

Love this place. Has been around forever, but I have noticed a bit improvement in the last couple…read moreyears. A constantly changing and well-curated inventory of both designer and high-quality mass-market pieces for women. Not the cheapest game in town - when they know they have a great piece they price it accordingly - but some great deals during their semi-annual sales. Hours during the week are limited (only open until 5 Monday-Thursday) but they often post their new stock on their Facebook page. Staff are always very helpful when I have been there.

This is a magnificent store with a vast variety of second-hand clothing from all brands, shapes,…read morecolours, and sizes.