Vintage Pop-up Shop
Happening at a Venue Near You
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Anyone who has spent hours scouring a Value Village only to find one designer piece from last season that is actually kind of ugly once you get it home can appreciate the digging being taken out of vintage shopping.
With fall seemingly already at our doorsteps, vintage lovers are likely finding they have less time to hunt for second-hand, one-of-a-kind treasures. Luckily for all of us busy students, thrifting will be much easier this week with the third edition of Pop Montreal’s Vintage Pop shop.
The event, which is happening at Studio OFF Interarts in the Plateau, is perfect for those who are pressed for time to put together that cozy chic fall wardrobe of pre-loved goods.
Tessa Smith and Marilis Cardinal, the duo who share the organization process of Puces Pop events, are the driving force behind the project. The two also curate craft fairs, vintage fairs
and record fairs through Pop Montreal over the course of the year—so keep your eye out for those, coming soon to a festival near you.
Vintage Pop will feature a number of finds by Montreal-based vintage pros. The best part about this event is that you won’t have to spend the three hours digging through flea markets, as a great collection of fall pieces have been put together, alongside a trove of fun accessories and housewares.
These vintage hunters have spent countless hours hand-picking the perfect pieces to add to your wardrobe.
When asked about the secret behind assembling a crack team of Montreal’s finest second-hand hunters, Cardinal explained that the process involved the team at Citizen Vintage, a local clothing shop that recently opened on St. Laurent Blvd.
Montreal’s best kept vintage secret, Little Shoppe, will also be participating. The shop has assembled a nice collection of hats for all of your fall/winter head-covering needs.
The show will be held this week from Sept. 7 until Sept. 10.
Get there quickly before someone else snatches up that floral armchair or fall jacket that you’ve been dreaming about!
But be sure to stop by your bank on the way, as the sale is cash only.
Vintage Pop Sale / 5143 & 5145 St. Laurent Blvd. / Sept. 7 through Sept. 10 /
11 a.m. to 7 or 9 p.m. / popmontreal.com/puces
For a more perminatnt collection of second-hand wares, Citizen Vintage can be found at 5330 St. Laurent Blvd. and the elusive Little Shoppe can be found on the Southwest corner of Ogilvy Ave. and Birnham St. in Parc Ex.
