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- Hours:
Mon-Sat 11 am - 6 pm
Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
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- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
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12 reviews for Deadly Couture
Review Highlights
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"...some adorable modern style corsets and cinchers and has a..." In 2 reviews -
"Jenny, The girl that owns the place is fabulous, Super..." In 5 reviews -
"The staff has always been friendly and helpful too." In 3 reviews
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12 reviews in English
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Review from H G.
Vancouver, BC
12/16/2011
I went in here looking for hair dye.
A little random, hey? But Deadly Couture is the only shop around that carries Special Effects hair dye (a kickass brand that I highly suggest you check it out if you're on the market).
I was a bit apprehensive going in, as I didn't know what to expect. The shopowner, Jenny, was busy with some ladies, so I perused by myself for a while.
When she was finally free to help, I felt super welcomed and she didn't make me feel stupid for asking questions. (Which, as someone who clearly didn't belong in that store, was an awesome surprise.) It was kind of like talking to a very knowledgable friend. Probably one of the best customer experiences I've had.
I left the store with a bottle of dye and a smile on my face. I'll definitely be back if the occasion arises. -
Review from Emily-Anne P.
Vancouver, BC
6/7/2011
It seems silly to add yet another five star review, but I will say that Deadly Couture is worth every star.
While I love dressing up in leather and lace as much as the next lady what I will always go to Deadly for is shoes. I am always blown away by the lovely selection of amazing, fun shoes in real feet sizes.
I ain't no short, small gal, let's be honest, and I've got feet that ensure I don't blow over in the wind. I know I can always go here for fun shoes in sizes 10+.
And I can always go there for fun outfits! Lovely latex and Jenny, the amazing owner will alter anything you need if it doesn't fit right. She took in my dress where it was needed and has done any and all repairs for everything I've needed.
She makes some adorable modern style corsets and cinchers and has a great selection of Lip Service and other lines.
All in all this is in my mind the best fetish wear store in Vancouver and for all sorts of jewelry, tights etc it's worth a visit!Listed in: Dress me up - take me out, Alt fun
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Review from Nicole F.
1/1/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I stopped in here to buy myself some shoes a few weeks ago and ended up leaving with a fabulous hoodie and necklace instead!
The store owner Jenni is incredibly friendly and welcoming to every single person who comes in, even if they leave empty-handed.
There are endless amounts of skirts, dresses, tops, corsets, pants, shoes, accessories and jewelry... All ranging from simple to frilly to latex. I want it all!
Sadly the shoes I was after are made by a line that Deadly Couture doesn't carry so I was out of luck. (T.U.K shoes, if anyone is curious) But I did spend quite awhile gazing at the awesome shoe selection and tried a few pairs on.
The store used to be really small but it seems they've taken over the business that was next door.
Even if you don't plan on purchasing anything, you should still stop in and check out this awesome store. There is so much to see!Listed in: Favourites, The Business of Fashion
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Review from Evilyn T.
This is Vancouver's leading store in fetish and rubber wear. They carry tons of different brands of men's and women's alternative clothing. They also carry accessories and shoes and some hair falls, so no matter your style, goth, punk, lolita, pinup, steampunk, they will probably have threads for you.
Don't walk by too fast or you may miss the front door! If you can see Venus & Mars, just follow the stairs underneath and you will find yourself at Deadly Couture. The store itself is quite small, and on Saturday afternoons, can get a little cramped, but the goods are all packed in, and there is a ton of styles to chose from.
The store is run by a lady named Jenny, who will go out of her way to make sure you have the right size in the outfit you have picked, and even go so far as to do alterations for you (on the spot sometimes) just so you can wear your new outfit out that evening! Now is that customer service or what?! She has a friendly staff of cute girls who are always smiling and giggling and look like they just stepped out of Harajuku. If you have any style, you will check out this store.Listed in: Best of the best, Tips from the Halloween Queen, My haunts, Funky Punky
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Review from Lisa Marie M.
Vancouver, BC
11/2/2010
LOVE this store! Latex from Polymorphe, PVC in wild colors, decent prices, lots of selection and a sale rack of bargains- whats not to love?
I got a really cute PVC and fishnet bondage mini skirt and a wonderful blue PVC Lip Service mini for just over 100$!
I cant wait to go back!Listed in: Downtown Vancouver, Shopping!!
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Review from evie t.
Vancouver, BC
7/25/2010
What can I say about Deadly Couture?
Let's start with the AWESOME customer service. As soon as you enter the place you are immediately greeted in a friendly non-pushy kinda way. Jenny, The girl that owns the place is fabulous, Super helpful and willing to go that extra mile.
The selection is some of the best in town, I've always been able to find something I just 'have to have', Since they've renovated its a lot easier to navigate around, more room to breathe and even more cute stuff!
To anyone that's looking for fet wear/gothic lolita/alternative styles this is THE place to go, Just be prepared to spend more than you probably should, and I mean this in a good way :] -
Review from Shannon W.
Burnaby, BC
7/20/2010
For the cluster of little alternative/fetish clothing shops in this area Deadly Couture is my favourite.
Jenny at Deadly Couture is an AMAZING person and will do what she can to make sure you get what you want when you come there. She even does alternations on items. A friend of my bought a top there with plastic boning in it and she wanted it switched for metal boning. Jenny did this for a very cheap cost that was basically just covering materials not labour.
The store has just recently expanded and is now much larger. I love the new layout as it gives much more room to look through racks and not feel so crowded and claustrophobic like the place did before. Also, they are able to carry much more stock too. The huge row of corsets will make any girl drool with desire (or maybe it's just me...).
They carry both men's and women's clothing but much more women's stuff then men's. You can find every item you need to complete an outfit here- right down to the stockings, cuffs, tops, coats, pants, skirts... this place has it all. -
Review from Monica M.
1/30/2011
I love this store -- even if I'm just browsing, they are totally helpful and so friendly. I want everything! Skirts and corsets, dresses and costumes, lacy, frilly, fun, sexy, scary... they have it all. I even spoke to them once about custom-made items as I liked something they had but it wasn't in my size/colour. Also, the hair dye they carry (Special Effects) is super strong and the colour lasts forever. Awesome jewellery and accessories too.
Listed in: Repeat Customer
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Review from Luisa D.
6/19/2010 4 Check-ins Here
I'm really surprised by Vanessa's review. Certainly this has never been my experience. Today I went in wearing a white cotton sundress and I've never gone in wearing anything even close to the pieces I've bought but have always been treated like a valuable client. I've had many different people serve me that haven't known me and it's always been the same, courteous, helpful service.
I could spend a paycheque in no time here between the gorgeous rubber pieces, lovely lacey frilly dresses and blouses, pretty corsets and cinchers, sexy shoes, fishnets, accessories, etc.
The store recently expanded and has more room for browsing the aisles. They have a decent selection of men's items too. Do you think many other dads are getting rubber booty shorts tomorrow for Father's Day? Highly unlikely! I can't wait to see my hubby shaking his cute tush on the dancefloor next weekend at Sin City! Ahh, life is good. Thanks Deadly Couture for upping the sexiness of Vancouver a notch or nine.Listed in: Review of the Day, Bringing Sexy Back
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Review from Lex B.
8/12/2010
I try to avoid Deadly Couture, since it is such a completely fabulous store it could easily suck me in and drain my wallet! I'm terrified no matter how frugal I feel when I walk through the door, the moment I'm fully in I'm like a fat kid in a candy store, skipping up and down the aisles packed with everything from the loud, edgy and clashy streetwear I adore to impossibly sexy rubber fetishwear, frilly lolitaesque cuteness and everything in between. (The staff has always been friendly and helpful too!)
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Review from Vanessa D.
Vancouver, BC
5/29/2010
decent selection (very little steampunk though), good brands (i was kinda bummed that they don't carry heavy red) and the prices are reasonable. some very nice corsets.
however! the vibe was super weird. sure, i had just gotten off work and was wearing normal business casual attire, but just because i don't fly my freak flag 24/7 does NOT mean that you should dismiss me as a gawker come to giggle at the 'hardcore kids'. the shop girl was nice enough i guess, but couldn't really be bothered with me. and the 'regulars' hanging out were rude, judgmental and dismissive.
alienating a professional costumer/seamstress (looking to sell high end, hand made period and alternate history pieces) and probable customer was not cool. -
Review from Corey R.
Vancouver, BC
10/7/2010
My wife and I went shopping there a couple Saturdays ago and it was very busy. Despite this, the owner Jenny, and 2 of her employees, were on top of everyone there, getting sizes, powdering rubber dresses, giving good advice on how to care for stuff, just being really helpful. Not to mention super friendly (and we dress 'normal' for the most part;-)) I even saw one of her staff out that night and she wanted to know how everything looked and felt.. Great ambassador for a small business!!
