Interior View - Citizen Vintage, Montreal, Canada

Citizen Vintage

Opened after its owners hosted a number of successful pop-up shops, this vintage emporium is Montreal’s best spot for upcycled wear. Adding to the already colorful character of the boutique is a series of live music shows and artful window displays. Their repurposed bags are especially splurge-worthy.

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Espace Pepin

This one-stop shop in Old Montreal stocks furniture, art, jewelry and fashion
Interiors at La Canadienne, Montreal, Canada

La Canadienne

Stylish but sturdy, La Canadienne’s boots are a staple in any locals’ wardrobe thanks to their nearly supernatural ability to withstand harsh Montreal winters. Founded in 1961, the luxury shoe store churns out roughly 1,000 boots a day, which are sold  in their boutiques (and in hundreds of high-end department stores) alongside international shoe brands. Should one arrive unprepared for Montreal’s arctic winter elements, La Canadienne has an arsenal of frost-repelling gear, from outerwear to hats and gloves.

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Interiors at Lo Well, Montreal, Canada

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.

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Maison Marie Saint Pierre

Montreal-based designer Marie Saint Pierre has been a staple on the city’s fashion scene since opening in 1988. Her classic aesthetic—she is known for simple tailoring and a unique use of color—produces timeless fashion for the everyday (but subtly chic) woman.

Interiors at Rad Hourani, Montreal, Canada

Rad Hourani

Haute couture has a new wunderkind in Rad Hourani, the Jordan-born, Canadian-bred designer behind this high-end unisex fashion line. His eponymous brand of androgynous designs launched in 2007 when the ingénue was just 27 years old. After years selling out of his tiny storefront in Paris, the ex-pat brought his fashions home to Montreal’s iconic shopping street, Rue St. Paul, where forward-thinking urbanites shop his structured, minimalistic pieces.

Ssense

With a curated selection that can only be compared to that of high-end e-retailer Net-a-Porter, Ssense revolutionized the Montreal fashion scene when it opened its flagship boutique in 2010, expanding its previously online-only presence. The two-story boutique occupies a modern space on Old Montreal’s main drag, and offers a virtually infinite selection; if the desired piece isn’t in stock, shoppers can access Ssense’ full inventory via the shop’s online station. Pieces of interest are then shipped to the boutique for customers to try on without any obligation to purchase. While couture is the focus, Ssence also stocks the cream-of-the-crop of high-end casualwear, with creations from Helmut Lang and Current/Elliot getting as much shelf space as those from Balmain and Lanvin.

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