Where to go to find the perfect shoulder bag in Montreal

The shoulder bag stands out as one of the essential fall items. This veritable urban companion lends style to the simplest of outfits. A favorite of bloggers, this bag will carry all of your everyday essentials without occupying your hands. Ideal for a shopping spree! Here is my selection of the best places to find the perfect shoulder bag.

By Stéphanie Létourneau

Rudsak

1

2305, ch Rockland, Mont-Royal, QC H3P 3E9

• Phone Number
  • 514-731-2694Primary
• Directions

Are you cool and rebellious? Canadian brand Rudsak offers a choice of urban and classic shoulder bags. The genuine leather collection ranges from black to brown to red.

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Want Retail Inc

2

4960, rue Sherbrooke O, Westmount, QC H3Z 1H3

• Phone Number
  • 514-484-3555Primary
• Directions

Do you know the episodes of Sex and the City by heart? If so, the WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie shoulder bags are for you. Sold at WANT Apothecary, the collection bears names that recall the television series such as Bradshaw, City and Miranda. Timelessly chic, the bags are a modern interpretation of the 19th century woman.

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La Maison Simons

3

977, rue Sainte-Catherine O, Montréal, QC H3B 4W3

• Phone Number
  • 514-289-1840Primary
  • 1-877-666-1840Tollfree
• Directions

Do you like variety? Head to Simons on Saint-Catherine Street! You’ll find a unique selection of shoulder bags from various brands such as Ted Baker, Matt & Nat, and Vans, in addition to the Maison Simons collection.

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Ibiki

4

4357, boul Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Z8

• Phone Number
  • 514-509-1675Primary
• Directions

Known for its unique window displays and minimalist decor, the Ibiki clothing store offers several brands such as The Stowe bags. This independent label by young designer Molly Spittal in Vancouver offers black bags with clean-cut lines, designed in quality leather. Each of the bags has a name. I’ve fallen head over heels for the Rose, Brady and Mia designs.

Little Burgundy

5

55, av du Mont-Royal E, Montréal, QC H2T 1N6

• Phone Number
  • 514-842-9550Primary
• Directions

Young and dynamic, the Little Burgundy shop offers a variety of bags from the hottest brands of the minute: Dr. Martens, TOMS, Converse, Jeffrey Campbell and Herschel. Here you'll find tasseled, striped and even zipped shoulder bags. My favorite just has to be the Minnie Mouse-shaped one.

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Danier

6

1 place Ville-Marie, Montréal, QC H3B 3Y1

• Phone Number
  • 514-874-0472Primary
• Directions

The Danier store offers shoulder bags in a whole range of styles. If you're not scared by colors, textures and prints, you'll love their collection as much as I do. Why not choose a pastel pink bag (very trendy this season, I might add!) or a leopard print bag? Remember, your bag will accessorize any outfit with style.

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Stéphanie is a young marketing professional and fashion blogger who lives in the Rosemont-Petite-Patrie neighbourhood. Her obsession with fashion and her passion for writing make her blog, S.O.S. Mode, the perfect go-to destination for a look at the latest trends. She loves Sunday brunches with friends and definitely spends too much time watching Netflix with her cats.

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