Espace Pepin

The place: Located on St. Paul, in the heart of the Old Port. If you’re coming via subway, you can get off at Place d’Armes or Square Victoria. They’re both about the same distance to the store if you’re walking (Square Victoria may be a few minutes longer). Street parking is available [metered] but good luck finding a spot. There are a few car parks scattered about but they’ll rip you off. On a nice day, it’s an easy walk from the downtown core.
The place: This shop is located in an old house and has maintained some of its vintage charm, with wood floors and high ceilings. The clothing is scattered throughout the store and while you have room to move around, don’t make any sudden movements or you may hit the person walking behind you.
The goods: Clothes — mostly womens’. They carry some local designers, which is great, as well as other high-​end designers that I know nothing about because you know, I shop at Banana Republic. Anyway, I picked up a pair of Italian leather mittens that are like BUTTER for 60% off. You’ll find some footwear, jackets/​blazers, dresses, tops etc. They don’t carry items in bulk so if you come across something that you like, best jump on it while you can.
Service: OK. We were greeted by a friendly clerk when we walked in, and she advised us of their ongoing sale. On my end, I didn’t get any service beyond that, but my friend tried on a few items. The clerk who was serving her was nice enough but she was absolutely trying to make a sale. She kept bringing clothes over and insisting that everything looked good when it most certainly did not. A bit much, I thought.
Price point: Absolutely ridiculously overpriced, but hey — if you’ve got $ 600 to spend on a blazer, know yourself out.

Went shopping with Kelly while we were waiting for a table at lunch. Fantastic selection of women’s clothes. Kelly bought a super-​sexy pair of leggings there. Staff was great. Great style.

C’est beau! C’est un peu cher pour moi, mais c’est tellllllement beau! Ils ont des vêtements pour femmes, hommes et enfants de différentes marques. Je né sais pas s’ils présentent principalement des marques montréalaises ou d’un peu partout au travers du monde, mais à voir les étiquettes, il y a pas mal de recherché dans ce qui concerne le choix des morceaux qui y sont présentés. L’emplacement est idéal pour fouiner et perdre un peu de temps si on attend une table juste en face au Olive & Gourmando. Alors la prochaine fois que vous passerez devant en vous disant «mais ça doit quand même être cher», allez-​y quand même, juste pour faire du bien è vos yeux et y admirer de beaux vêtements.

Espace Pepin lies somewhere at the intersection of art, design, and fashion. The eclectic boutique/​gallery has an airy, lacy, romantic feel to it. Something about the space and its pure design makes me want to go with the flow and relax. I often walk by the shop and am inspired by their window displays, but I try to limit my actual visits only for the sake of my wallet. It has a little bit of everything: women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, home décor items, furniture, and art. I’ve had my eye on one of the funky lamps designed by Montréal’s BroLLte for ages. As well as unique designer clothing, they showcase original art by Lysanne Pepin and other items by local Quebec designers.