Sub Rosa Vintage

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I found out about this store their Instagram account and was so happy I did! The clothing is amazing and really reasonably priced. Such a well curated shop. I highly recommend it to everyone!

This is the BEST vintage store I have ever been to in Toronto. The store has so many unique items from various eras. The staff are so friendly and helpful.The owner especially, is very sweet and down to earth. It comes as a complete surprise to me reading some earlier reviews. Their stories sound fishy to me. People don't just threaten to call the cops unless they feel they themselves are in danger. I probably would have said the same thing, especially if I was the only employee working at the store at the time. Which I assume she was since I often only see one employee their when I'm shopping. I have bought many items that are vintage that weren't in perfect condition. That is what vintage IS, and that's why the prices are marked down. Because they are not in perfect condition. Why should the store change their policy for one customer? If they do it for you, they've have to do it for everyone. Most vintage stores I go have a no refund policy. It's the norm. You people sound like complainers to me, who didn't get their way for once in their life. I say, good for the store owner. She deserves much respect for her fantastic successful store.

Beware Sub Rosa Vintage. It's a well curated shop but the owner is a total c**t. I have never been treated so rudely in my entire life. I left shaking the last time I was there, she was so mean to me. All I did was question a stain on a coat and *bam*, she was yelling at me and threatening to call the police if I didn't leave. I know that it sounds over the top - it sure FELT over the top. No need to bar me from your store miss. I'll never go back.

I will close by saying that the clothing there is nice but be *very* careful about what you buy. Some of her items and damaged and the halogen lighting hides stains. Take it over to the window and inspect it carefully because she stands behind damaged goods and offers no refunds or exchanges and will basically lose her shit on you if you politely question that policy.

I bought a stunning vintage jacket, at a higher price than most of their other items, and outside of the dimly lit store, in bright daylight, I saw that the jacket had extensive stains, discoloration, and damage. Upon trying to return it the owner refused even an exchange, stating that she was aware of the condition of the jacket when sold and would stand behind her no refunds or exchanges policy. Now I understand policy, and it's essential if some kid buys a skirt for the weekend and returns it on Monday, but it's a little different when an expensive jacket has a huge stain across it.

Without hostility I tried to show her the damaged item, to which she refused, and demanded that I leave. When I asked her to please re-consider she threatened to call the police.

My only warning to you is to watch out for damaged products slipped amongst the better quality ones. Be careful of a lemon, this store stands behind theirs like a bad used car lot.

I have found so many gems in this store. The people who work there are also very helpful

I went shopping here for a pair of high rise jean shorts and I ended up buying TWO pairs and an adorable crop-top! I love SubRosa Vintage!!!