FRIPE-PRIX RENAISSANCE
Read moreAt Renaissance, we find everything... everything, really. The spacious shops are overflowing with second-hand items, especially clothing (for adults and children), but also bedding, books, dishes... You have to love rummaging for real nuggets at unbeatable prices. Renaissance works to facilitate the social and professional integration of certain people in difficulty while encouraging the reuse of goods for the preservation of the environment. A mine of bargains for those who know how to take the time.
BEURD
Read moreA new addition to Plaza Saint-Hubert, Beurd offers unique, colourful, resolutely trendy and proudly Montreal! The various collections made in Montreal are a breath of fresh air on the fashion scene here: sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts, shirts, dresses, accessories... the choice is vast and the prices are fair and reasonable. The different models of caps are also all the rage. In the pretty workshop-shop, you'll love to stroll around and take a look at those who are busy around an impressive silk-screen printing machine.
L'EMPIRE DE L'ÉCHANGE
Read moreIt looks like this thrift store is building a real empire, with two Mile End boutiques and a new one a little further north, in Little Italy. The principle is simple: anyone can bring in unwanted clothing and, if selected, receive a store credit (50% of the value) or cash (25% of the value) in exchange. The concept is a huge success, and the pieces on display turn over quickly. A good address for those who like to find beautiful second-hand pieces without rummaging around for hours.
GÉNÉRAL 54
Read moreLocated in the heart of the trendy Mile End district, this pretty boutique offers clothing and accessories mostly made in Canada (Bully Boy Lingerie, Lissa Bowie...), including a selection of Montreal brands (Léonce, Darlings of Denmark...). Whether local or international, the items offered for sale are made in a sustainable and ethical manner. The owners, Jennifer Glasgow and Dan Lacroix, sell their own clothing collections, Glasgow and Lacroix. Great finds on the horizon!
ATIKUSS
Read moreTo support Aboriginal fair trade, this is the place to come! Atikuss (which means "young caribou" in the Innu language) is a member of the Artisans à l'oeuvre network and makes clothing and accessories using ancestral weaving and beading techniques. The materials are natural, from eco-responsible hunting, and everything is used, even reused, without waste. Everything is made in the country too, from mukluks to moccasins to fur hats. There is also jewelry, dream catchers and other beautiful creations.