A Montreal gift guide to fashion brands, vintage boutiques, and local clothing

From selvedge denim to recycled cotton basics and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces: all the good things to gift that make impressions and are built to last.

Phylida Tuff-West

Phylida Tuff-West

19 novembre 2025- Read time: 9 min
A Montreal gift guide to fashion brands, vintage boutiques, and local clothingPhotograph: Rachel Cheng / @rachelhollycheng

Some may think it's dicey giving clothing as gifts, but when you take the time to peruse a shop or local brand's custom pieces and pick out the one that's just right, it'll get worn.

Whether it's a bag that holds everything, jeans tailored to fit like they were made for you, or vintage finds that feel like treasure hunts, thoughtful fashion gifts prioritize craft over hype.

From Montreal designers making small-batch collections to boutiques curating vintage gems and local talent, this gift guide covers where to find clothing and accessories that last, and that your friends and family will reach for again and again.


Ruse 

Ruse is a treasure trove for designer clothes. The store is tastefully filled with an ever-changing selection of clothes, bags, sunglasses, and shoes. They work on consignment— making it a more sustainable and affordable way to please the high fashion enthusiast in your life. 

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