My friend and I were strolling along Boul. Ste Laurent doing some window shopping when we spied…read morethis awesome store and decided to have a closer look. The owner, Marc, (who is drop dead gorgeous, ladies) apparently obtains these used articles of clothing and reconditions them himself. My friend (who's a girl) went hog wild and bought a few things. Cash gets you further -- capisce? So keep that in mind. Credit cards are accepted, too.

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!

************Changing my review of Boutique 1861…read more I originally gave this company a 1 out of 5 stars, due to a situation, which I've detailed below. Now, I'm giving this company a 4 out of 5 stars because I've spoken to the Manager of the boutique and I'm quite satisfied with our discussion. I will place an order with them in the future and once I've done that I will further update this post to reflect my experience. ********************************************************************************** I really wanted to like this company. Their dresses look beautiful and I was truly very excited to get my new dress in the mail. I've read that they come in these beautiful boxes and that their clothes are really quite nice. So I don't comment on their clothes, because I didn't get mine. But I can comment on their costumer service. I had purchased a dress on Sunday (Easter Sunday) and by Tuesday I was sent a text message that my purchase had shipped (whoohoo!). On Wednesday I thought I'd check to see how far along it had come but the Canada Post # was incorrect (I put it into the Canada Post tracking field and it said that the # was wrong). So I spoke with Melanie about it and she said that they actually didn't have my dress anymore and that they had made a mistake. I was super disappointed because: A) They charged my credit card B) They sent me a faulty Canada Post tracking number C) And I had to contact them three days after my order to get this information (They say the dress will take 1-5 business days to get to your address). When I asked for a discount code on a future purchase (because I was still interested in trying the company out) they said no. I was a little confused because this was truly their mistake and as a new costumer, I thought they would be more sympathetic. Anyways, I've uploaded the entire conversation thread to this review. You can read it for yourself. Oh and at the end of the conversation, a new rep comes into the conversation, Miriam. She says that there is nothing we can do and actually they require 1-3 days to box the item and then it gets shipped out. Which doesn't make any sense because why was I sent a shipping # at all then? Instead, I was sent a shipping number and as a result, I assumed (like most people would) that their order was on its way. Unsatisfied costumer.

Cool little shop on St Catherine pretty sure it used to be in the mall under the movie theater but…read moreI could be wrong. The store it's self has a really great vibe and nice girls working there. They do have a website but it's not the best so always best to come on by or even call if you have something in mind. What caught my eye today was the Barbie in the lingerie never seen a sexy Barbie before I'm for it. Hope to see more fun store front creations on my next passing by.

Small high end consignment store tucked away on a side street in Westmount. Well curated selection…read moreof designer shoes, clothes and accessories. Everything in very good to excellent condition. Prices are reasonable given the quality of the items, roughly 50% of what they would be brand new, +/- about 10%. No crazy bargains to be had, but if you're looking for a specific item and don't want to pay retail, this can be a good option. My daughter has wanted a Canada Goose coat for a while, but they are around $1000 new. I found one here in excellent condition for $400 and was very happy with the purchase, especially as they had a sale on that day for an extra 10% off. Watch their Facebook page and Instagram for sales and for new items in stock. The only negative I had about the store was that there was a very faint smell of cigarettes but it was not in the clothes so not really a big deal. The lady in the store was friendly and helpful and there was no pressure to buy anything. With the fashion industry having such an environmental impact, I've been trying to buy fewer things by buying quality clothes that will last a longer time and buying consignment whenever I can. Will definitely stop in here whenever I am on the hunt for a new addition to the wardrobe.

Just wonderful! Very well-curated, interesting designer pieces in excellent condition at reasonable…read moreprices, in a sweet little space, with a friendly, low-pressure assistant to help as needed. I left with a few treasures that I've worn many times already, an orangey-red Marc Jacobs blouse, a 60s-ish pair of blue floral ankle length pants and a gorgeous pleated D&G skirt. They also have beautiful jewellery and accessories. I'm glad in a way that I don't live nearby because I'd be spending too much here! Highly recommended.

This renaissance is huge! 4 floors. It just doesn't have that good of a selection. Their books are…read moremainly french and in bad condition. The clothes are all dated. And in general it just didn't seem as inviting as other renaissance shops I've been to. But if you're willing to look through everything thoroughly, you will probably find gems. I spotted an iPhone case by Apple, the silicone one, for $5! Too bad it wasn't for my phone model. Upside is there's a village des valeurs nearby so if you don't find anything you can walk 5 minutes and try another thrift store.

Renaissance is like a Salvation Army or Value Village with a solid focus on supporting the local…read morecommunity. This one is 3 stories under the weird and wonderful arches of the Plaza St Hubert. It's hit or miss because that's how second hand shopping works, , and I've never had the best luck here but I love it anyway.

Enjoy the simplicity of these clothing designs…read more You can always find something relaxed yet upscale about this clothing. Perfect attire for shopping around Avenue Laurier, Avenue de la Montagne & Westmount Square. Layer up ( Los Angeles style ), wear your favorite watch & pair of sunglasses This shop will help you complete the look.

A small store with a very grand vision. Like another Yelper said, when you walk into Les Étoffes…read moreyou really sense that you are entering the store's world. The colors (black, rust, navy, cream), the layout, and the clothes themselves all go together. The feeling is warm and inviting, so you want to go explore all the pieces on display. I used to sell yarn and fabric, so I loved the different textures and materials on display, from a luxuriously dense knit sweater to an elegant silk blouse. The design of each item was trendy but approachable -- I am a jeans and t-shirt kinda lady but I saw things I would wear. So why didn't I come home with a whole new wardrobe? Price, of course, sigh. Les Étoffes is definitely a special-occasion boutique, and alas I was only sightseeing. While I was there, though, a young man was trying on shirts and mentioned that he was making his first L.E. purchase. It seemed like he'd been looking forward to that day for a while.

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.

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!

The selection in this store is incredible. The staging and design of the layout was jaw dropping, I…read moreonly wish I could afford everything inside! The two gals working that day were super friendly and helpful, well definitely be back on our next visit!

This store is really quite something and definitely worth a visit. The decor is what really makes…read morethis place special- I don't think I've seen so much taxidermy in one place! There's the usual taxidermy of deer and other antlered species but here you can also find taxidermy of baby chickens- in individual little glass containers! As someone else mentioned, you do kind of get more drawn into the weird taxidermy than the vintage clothing, jewelry and home items for sale. They have an assortment of interesting vintage dresses, clothes and bags, most with a 40s, 50s and early 60s aesthetic. They had a very cool selection of vintage sunglasses.... But wait, what is that taxidermy thing over there.... I would not recommend this store to anyone who is the least bit freaked out by taxidermy, but totally worth a visit if that sort of thing doesn't bother you!