Find local designer pieces at these Montreal boutiques
To say Montreal is a creative city is a serious understatement. We’re home great chefs, artists, architects performers, musicians, microbrewers, and artisans of all kinds. The city is also home to an abundance of local fashion design talent. Here are a few boutiques to update you wardrobe with local designers à la Montréal.
Frank & Oak
160, rue Saint-Viateur E, Montréal, QC H2T 1A8Frank & Oak started in Montreal as an online menswear boutique that designs and sells their own brand. They have since opened an atelier where men can browse, get consultations and be properly fitted. Clothes are tailored to the modern style-conscious man, refined, yet still casual and very well priced. Enjoy a delicious cuppa coffee from Montreal’s very own Café Névé while you shop. There is also an on-site barber.
Boutique Unicorn
5135, boul Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2T 1R9Boutique Unicorn is synonymous with effortless chic. They carry jewelry, casual wear, accessories, shoes and chic dresses, all under one roof. The boutique showcases local talent by designers such as Eve Gravel, as well as some international collections. You’ll surely find a few classic staples with a little bit of Montreal flair for your wardrobe.
La Gaillarde
4019 rue Notre-Dame O, Montréal, QC H4C 1R3La Gaillarde is one of the only not-for-profit clothing boutiques in Montreal. Located on Notre-Dame, in Saint-Henri, the store carries vintage clothing as well as eco-clothing made by local designers. The boutique also offers sewing lessons, and hosts event to showcase local talent, with the goal of reducing textile waste in the clothing industry.
JoshuaDAVID
4926 rue Sherbrooke O, Westmount, QC H3Z 1H3Joshua David, located in the heart of Westmount, is a premiere fashionista destination. They carry internationally know brands such as Kate Spade and Rebecca Minkoff, but also showcase pieces by local designers such as Travis Taddeo, Micalla Jewelry, and the ever-so-popular Mackage coats. The dynamic duo of Joshua and David, manage their brands well and provide unparalleled customer service.
Boutique Denis Gagnon
170, rue Saint-Paul O, Montréal, QC H2Y 1Z7Native to Saguenay, Denis Gagnon has become a household name in Quebec. Montreal fashionistas drool over the fine fabrics and silhouettes of his designs, which can be found at his namesake boutique in Old Montreal. You’ll also find other Canadian names such as Travis Taddeo and Panache. The Denis Gagnon lines can also be found at Simons and Ssense.
