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Swish Vintage
Categories: Shopping Antiques Shopping Fashion Used, Vintage & Consignment Antiques, Used, Vintage & Consignment [Edit]
10180 101 Street NorthwestSuite 122
Edmonton, AB T5J 3V8
(780) 479-8408
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
5 reviews for Swish Vintage
5 reviews in English
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Review from Photography B.
Edmonton, AB
5/18/2012
Angela at Swish is wonderful! I visit her shop whenever I am looking for Vintage Props for our photoshoots of that style. Thanks Angela for your great product and for being so available downtown!
Carrie Lynch
http://PhotographyByBe...
Edmonton Photographer and International Fine Art Photography -
Review from Jenna-Marie L.
Edmonton, AB
3/31/2012
After reading some of the great reviews here I was really excited to check out Swish. I'm not a huge vintage store fan usually because the stuff really isn't that awesome and I usually find them way too crowded and sure enough Swish was exactly that. I found really there wasn't anything clothing wise much more special than you can find at Value Village just here it is way more pricier. I did find this very cool wedding dress from the 50's and thought it would be amazing to add to my collection for photo shoots however when I inquired about the price not only was it crazy expensive but the zipper was completely broken and would have to be replaced (according to the owner someone tried it on who shouldn't have). I can understand that happening but in that case I don't think it is fair to ask top dollar as I have seen gorgeous dresses similar on Etsy and other online sites for way less with no repairs needed.
Maybe I have too high of expectations from vintage shops after experiencing very cool ones in Boston but I wouldn't waste much time checking this place out. -
Review from Brittany K.
Edmonton, AB
7/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
This adorable vintage shop is right downtown, but if you didn't know it was there, you could almost pass by without noticing it.
It was kind of awkward when I walked in. There was a film crew inside shooting some images of different items and I wasn't sure if I was supposed to be inside the shop or not. The owner waved me, but I wasn't allowed to move past the crew until they were done.
There were some really pretty skirts in here, but most of the clothes were nothing special. There was a small bin of free stuff, but A) nothing good ever comes out of a bin of free stuff, and B) it was really difficult to sift through.
I do like vintage, and the accessories were pretty sweet, so all in all this spot's a 3/5.Listed in: Meh, Vintage shopping
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Review from Lauren N.
4/10/2011
Swish is a cute little vintage shop located just across from the downtown YMCA gym and close to City Centre. It's a stone's throw away from the office for me, so I occasionally like to wander in and peruse the latest knick-knacks.
The shop is a treasure-trove of feminine vintage finds: jewelry, shoes, clothing, furniture, handbags, housewares and lots more. And hats -- oh my goodness, the hats (I kinda have a thing for hats)! The wall behind the till is a beautiful display of hats, the kind that are perfect for Sunday church or special occasions like that. I don't go to church but if I did, I would totally wear one of these headpieces!
I always see a few items that remind me of my childhood and make me smile. Walking through this shop is kind of like walking down memory lane and hunting through someone's yard sale at the same time :)
Another favorite thing of mine here is the collection of cooking aprons -- simple cotton ones, frilly organza ones, and in all kinds of different prints. So pretty! I've resisted buying one so far, but no more ... they're just do darn cute!
And vintage Chanel coats and dresses ... I'm pretty sure I saw a pair of vintage Manolo Blahniks one day too ... need I say more? -
Review from Sheridan J.
Edmonton, AB
I spent a delightful bit of my lunch hour today wandering through this chic little antique store downtown. I admit that I definitely want to go back and linger some more over the diverse antiquities.
Amidst all the memorabilia I discovered memories of my own childhood (dare I date myself and say that I remember several items from the late 70s?) that I reminisced about with the co-worker I dragged with me into the store. The quaint little shop had everything from furniture to pictures to lighting to clothing to accessories and so on (and I did see something that I will go back and purchase for my Asian collection).
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Angela Larson, the owner of Swish. And she fits the charming image of the store's slogan: Vintage Finds for Your Sassy Self. Ms. Larson informed me that she gets 'new' stock in everyday. I daresay you might wish to rush on over and find that vintage item for your sassy self today.
