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Home » Fringues: a thrift boutique for women in downtown Montreal

Fringues: a thrift boutique for women in downtown Montreal

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Great finds at incomparable prices : Welcome to Fringues!

Fringues is the ideal spot for women eager to make some great finds downtown at an affordable price. Whether it’s for work or everyday wear, the thrift boutique stocks a wide choice of new and second-hand clothing.

The boutique is located at 1165 Crescent Street, mere steps away from the bustle of St. Catherine Street.

New and second-hand clothing at an unbeatable price

Fringues thrift boutique professionnal clothesTops, pants, dresses, coats, shoes, accessories — everything you need at prices that can’t be beat! There is even a “$1” section for those who love to dig for that rare gem.

Brand-name new and Montreal designer clothing can often be found in the store, all at an affordable price. Judith & Charles, Reitmans, Tristan , les Effrontés, Le Château and many more, regularly donate clothing to Fringues thrift boutique.

Second-hand merchandise is carefully selected and cleaned

Fringues distinguishes itself from other thrift stores by its meticulous marketing and choice of carefully selected and cleaned merchandise, which is systematically ironed and mended as needed by participants in the Fringues & Cie program.

Special sales

Fringues regularly renews its merchandise according to seasons, trends and its special special sales events.

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Fringues: a learning and training space for women

Fringues thrift shop integration entrepriseFringues & Cie is an employability program provided by the YWCA Montreal and the thrift boutique serves as a work placement for program participants. All the boutique’s sale consultants are Fringues & Cie participants.

This program gives women who have difficulty integrating the job market a chance to acquire their first significant job experience and receive training in sales and customer services. All profits generated by sales at the boutique are reinvested in the Fringues & Cie employability program. So, buying at the thrift boutique is a great way to support the mission of YWCA Montreal.

Fringues is a job integration enterprise created in 1998 by the YWCA Montreal. The boutique is a member of the Collectif d’entreprises d’insertion du Québec.

Over 20 years of impact and results

Since 1998, Fringues has:

  • welcomed over 42 cohorts;
  • trained over 460 participants;
  • offered over 418 600 hours of training courses;
  • received over 300,000 pieces of donated clothing and accessories;
  • generated over  $1,000,000 in income that is directly reinvested in the program!

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Opening hours

Monday to Friday: 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Address

1165 Crescent Montreal (Qc), H3G 2B1 514 866-9941, ext. 515 (Lucien l’Allier or Guy Concordia metro)

FAQ

Why shop at Fringues?

  • - You know you’re getting quality second-hand clothing.
  • - Clothes that have been cleaned, ironed, and, if necessary, mended, at prices that are simply unbeatable.
  • - A wide choice of clothing for all occasions. Fringues also has a large stock of new brand name clothing, also at ridiculously low prices.
  • - You’re choosing to consume responsibly by extending the life cycle of clothes that are still in excellent condition.
  • - You are encouraging women's employability, because all profits are reinvested in the Fringues & Cie employability program.

What is the source of donations?

Clothing donations are mostly made by businesses and private individuals.

How to donate?

Business: Want to organize a company drive? We can provide you with everything you need. Call us at 514 866-9941, extension 402. Individual: Drop off your donations from 8am to 8pm at 1165 Crescent St, Montreal (Quebec), H3G 2B1. There is 15-min. drop-off parking in front.

Is the clothing all new or second-hand?

Clothing sold at Fringues may be new or used. Second-hand clothing is always cleaned, ironed and, if necessary, mended.

Can be items be exchanged or reimbursed?

All sales are final.

Can I reserve an item in the store?

Yes, you can have one or more items set aside for 48 hours. No deposit necessary.

Do you buy clothes?

We do not buy clothes. The store depends exclusively on donated items.

How do I get to Fringues?

We are located at 1165 Crescent Street near René-Lévesque Boulevard. The closest Metro stations are Lucien l’Allier (orange line) and Guy Concordia (green line).
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