We buy secondhand clothing and accessories for all genders.
Here are some quick tips for selling or trading your items:
Clothes must be freshly washed and without holes, stains or excessive wear.
Make sure all buttons are attached, stitches are intact and no repairs are needed.
A good question to ask is: “would I buy an item in this condition in a store?”
What we want:
Noble Fibers (Silk, Wool, Cashmere, Cotton, Linen etc.)
Leather Outerwear
High Quality Denim
Vintage T-Shirts
Workwear (Dickies, Carhartt)
We don’t buy:
Socks, underwear
Formal wear (suits, gowns)
Children’s clothing
Homewares, furniture, bedding or antiques
Fast fashion basics (H&M, Fashion Nova, Shein, F21)
Visit one of our boutiques or check out our Instagram @empireexchangemtl to see the stuff we love to buy!
We have high standards for quality because we want to offer the best to our community. We only accept items that are freshly washed and without holes, stains, excessive wear or damage. Ask yourself, would I buy this item in this condition?
Yes! We love vintage. We’re always looking for wearable closet staples, from mid-century pieces to early aughts finds. We know vintage items aren’t always in the best condition, but we still ask that they be free of stains, holes, excessive wear, and properly laundered. Make sure zippers and closures are working and that there are no missing buttons.
Generally, we don’t buy fast fashion items (H&M, Zara, Urban Outfitters, Forever 21). Occasionally, we will buy fast fashion pieces in brand new or like-new condition in styles that are in high demand in our stores. We do not buy from Fast-Fashion companies Shein and Fashion Nova.
Nope, we only buy clothing for adults.
Yes! We buy clothing for all genders.
Nope. We don’t buy things like gowns, prom dresses, evening jackets or suits.
Yes! We buy shoes, handbags, and other accessories in excellent condition. However, we don't buy jewellery.
No, we only buy clothing and accessories.
Short answer: yes. Long answer: we’re committed to accessible pricing in our stores, so you may get a higher valuation selling through an upscale consignment or resale channel. You can always bring in your items, and if you’re unsatisfied with the value our buyers have assigned to your designer items before you decide to sell/trade, you can choose to take them back.
No, we don’t repair clothing. We only buy clothing in like-new, sellable condition.