Lo Well

Rachel Fortin and Mathieu Mudie, co-owners of Mile End’s innovative Lo Well, drew inspiration for their shop from Lowell, a small suburb in Massachusetts. After the decline of the fur industry in Montreal, the manufacturing town was home to a large number of displaced French-Canadians, including both owners’ great-grandmothers. From this, the idea of repurposing the old was born; the duo sell modernized vintage furs, and place a special emphasis on maintaining the integrity and quality of each piece. The shop also offers a selection of local designers and sophisticated apparel for men, women and children. Another plus: all of the furnishings (antique filing cabinets, vintage sewing machines) in the store are for sale.