Clothes Encounters

This designer consignment store has a unique origin story.

Founded in the 1980s, it emerged from a charity to provide much-needed clothing to refugees arriving from Vietnam. The response from Ottawa locals was so enthusiastic that the founding partners soon ran out of space in their homes, and decided to open a store to sell the excess clothing and raise money directly for the refugees.

The business was sold to current owner Monique Dugas in the early 2000s, who continues to provide clothing and financial aid to charities and new communities in Ottawa.

“I’m very proud to continue this. I want people to know their clothes are going to a good place, to help out,” Monique says. “I’m all about that, helping out.“

With an ever-changing selection thanks to donations and consignments, the store hosts a wide variety of clothing styles and sizes for both men and women, with labels ranging from Akris to Zara.

Drop in at 67 Beechwood Avenue to find your new look!