Used to work here and I still love the place, the staff is all really cool, theres usually great eclectic music, and the clothes afe all fun. Theres authentic vintage stuff from 60s-90s for beyond decent prices, although sometimes theres clothes you could get at any other thrift store for 5 $ with a 20 $ tag on them, price-wise the store can be hit-and-miss– other than that its one of my favourites and its never hard to find a special treat(or several) to funk up your wardrobe
Rod F.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Forks, WA
Great store. They have such a wide array of inventory. I was in there about three weeks ago and saw a quirkly curling club sweater that I said, heck if I go back, I need to buy it. Well, went back — it was gone — but got a true Irish hand knitted cable sweater for a bargain. I will check in here every time I am in Victoria — plus the Interactivity Board Gamers Café next door is already on my visit list… so… ;-)
A J.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Seattle, WA
I think maybe we came at a bad time-clearing out between seasons, during«$ 30 for a bag» sale so I’m trying not to judge too harshly. I found a few cute dresses(that will form the basis for costumes) but everything I tried on had a broken or missing zipper and/or large holes in it. I did not find anything that was wearable in its current state. Dresses were buty2 get 1 free, so I paid $ 10 for 3(albeit tattered) dresses.
Kitty O.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Greater Vancouver Regional District, Canada
The selection of vintage clothing is vast and reasonably priced. But alas the staff seem to not give a damn… the girl sat behind the counter and played on her phone, not even looking up to say hello. No help was offered the entire time, kind lame.
Anondah M.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Seattle, WA
This is one of the most dangerous places on Earth. I got two coolest purses and a skirt. My girl friend got a pretty vintage dress. I could spend a whole travel allowance there… This will be the first place to go next time I am back in Victoria.
Debra b.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Portland, OR
portland wishes it had a thrift store this hipster. everything from recent michael kors, to 70’s handkerchief dresses, to i-don’t-even-know-how-to-put-this-on things with sequins. really good prices for being in a city.
Robin M.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Vancouver, Canada
The Patch is a must-stop for any discerning vintage lover while in Victoria. Well laid out, well thought out, and very reasonably priced, this recently expanded store on Yates carries everything from ironic 80s hair band tees, to luxurious sequined tops and gowns, to prairie linen dresses, to the perfect summer tank. There’s a little something for everyone here — I’ve seen men and women of all demographics perusing The Patch’s wares, each leaving with something completely different. The beauty of this place is that it’s not just the standard vintage clothing store, with cheesy 60s swing dresses or rockabilly skirts, or old lady tops and high heel shoes. It is instead that it really does run the gamut for quality vintage and used goods. But hands off their colourful Peruvian textiles — those babies are mine.
Sarah Louise F.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Edmonton, Canada
The first time I ever went to Victoria, I feel in love with The Patch. A first year University student with a fondness for«ironic» old lady sweaters, jackets that looked like couch patterns, and silk flower hair pieces, I was all over it. An avid vintage picker myself, the thing I like about The Patch is they do the hard work for you. :) Last time I was in Victoria, The Patch seemed slightly less vibrant than it used to be, but I am willing to bet it’s also because my tastes have altered slightly. I did still manage to find a gorgeous Cowichan sweater, that kept me cozy all winter long this year. The patch also has a large selection of body jewellery and accessories, if you’re into that. I’ve always purchased my jewellery at my piercing shop of choice, though. You’re pretty alright, The Patch. Pretty okay.
Luisa D.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Vancouver, Canada
I’ve now been to this store a couple of times and I really like the way it’s laid out. Men’s stuff is on one side, women’s another. The back seems to be for winter coats and heavier sweaters. The front was full of pretty dresses and jewellery while accessories were sort of around the middle. I found myself 2 cute dresses, one still with the original Roxy label attached. They were each around the $ 20 mark. The dress had a small tear in it so they gave me a discount. My friend got a gorgeous vintage coat and one button was in the pocket. They gave her a 10% discount. The staff were all very hip and pleasant. I overheard them offering to help someone who was looking at the jewellery cases so you knew they were there but there weren’t stalking customers. I like that.
Emily-Anne P.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Edmonton, Canada
I love the Patch. Hailing from Vancouver I am always expecting second hand stores to be horribly over priced and picked through and neither of those are true at the Patch. With their re-opened expanded store there is no shortage of leather jackets, vests, dresses, jeans and more. I was really impressed with their selection of old man sweaters, perfect for a snowy day! I love their selection, it’s always changing and they have great sales. I HIGHLY recommend.
Weirdie B.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Victoria, Canada
The Patch is an enigma to me. Sometimes, you can visit them and leave with armloads of amazing finds: shirts, pants, skirts, outerwear, purses, you name it! Other times, the store is filled with clothes that should be sent to an industrial shredder and used to fill pillows. You definitely have to go often, because they change their stock pretty regularly. One thing that is constant is their amazing selection of jewelry made from metals, bone, wood, etc.
Antonia W.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Toronto, Canada
Love The Patch! I’m a total bargain hunter when it comes to clothes and it feels really awesome to find really cool shirts at great prices. It does take some time to find stuff though and I often walk out without buying something, but when I do manage to find something, I’m super happy: D
Takeo N.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Seattle, WA
Thanks to the advice of an extremely helpful and cool guy at a gift shop on government street, I discovered THEPATCH. And oh my god, oh my god, OHMYGOD. THEPATCH. Oh my sweet lord, children, this is the most GLORIOUSVINTAGESHOP I HAVEEVERBEENTOINMYLIFE!!! It is vintage shopping NIRVANA. I was in complete and utter EUPHORIA. In my excitement I nearly passed out from hyperventilation as i grabbed bags, scarves, shirts, and belts. It’s like Goodwill, Redlight and Backstage Thrift but instead of spending hours sorting through complete junk in order to find those rare treasures, everything in the store is totally hot hot hot hot HOT!!! I was told by a sales clerk that they receive much of their vintage merchandise from Toronto. I was praising the vintage fashion gods and I swear I had died and gone to heaven. I just wish I had more time to shop before my #$^&#@* ferry left!
A E.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Victoria, Canada
Large selection of organic and steel jewelery. Vintage/used clothing but not an overpacked store. I guess they filter it for people because I’ve usually had no trouble finding something good to wear(I’m a guy, but they have stuff for girls too). Good atmosphere, friendly employees. Would have given it 5, but I don’t think a clothing store can get 5 in my books.