New: Preloved Fall 2010

New women's items now available from Toronto based reconstruction specialists, Preloved. Each garment pictured comes in sizes XS to Large, but colors and pattern will vary as are all one-of-a-kind! We love their use of men's wool trousers turned victorian blouses and leather jackets into skirt fronts! Take a look...

Preloved Nikki Jacket $195.00

Victorian style button-up blouse with puffed sleeve, made from vintage wool trousers.

Nikki Jacket, collar and seam detail.

Preloved Nikki Jacket $195.00

Shown here in different color way, also made from vintage wool trousers.

Nikki Jacket, collar detail.

Preloved Vi Dress, $185.00 SOLD OUT

Adorable sleeveless dress with sweetheart bust line, made from mens western shirts (upper) and wool trousers.

Vi Dress, sweetheart detail

Preloved Vi Dress, blue/grey color combo.

Vi Dress, detail.

Preloved Vi Dress, green/brown color combo.

Vi Dress, detail.

Preloved Jules Skirt $165.oo

High waisted pencil skirt with side-zip, made from vintage leather (a first for Preloved) and wool trouser material.

Jules Skirt, brown combo.

Jules Skirt black/blue combo.

More variations on all of these items available in store!

New: Preloved Spring Collection, Part II

This season Preloved has really pumped up the style quotient with their designs.

Reconstructed garments never looked so chic!

Note: We have more color combo's in the shop. These pieces are all unique and one-of-a-kind.

Preloved Rummer Top $125.00

V- neck tank top with ruffled shoulders and back. This top is made from 3 different vintage polo shirts.

Back view: The ruffle cascade follows around to the back

Preloved Rummer Top $125.00

Back view

Preloved Martina Skirt $155.00

The Martina skirt is a high waisted skirt with two hip pockets. It is a bit longer in the back versus the front. This skirt is made up of 3 different vintage shirts.

Many cool color combos in this skirt available as well.

Fabric detail

Back view

Here you can see the use of the original breast pocket from the shirt on the back hip.

Preloved Olive Top $148.00

A V-neck top that looks great with skinny jeans. With an elasticated waist line and cap like sleeves this top is made up of 3 different vintage shirts.

Back view

Preloved Belen Pant $175.00

These trousers are amazing! A paper bag waist line and drop crotch all in one! Made from 3 different men's trousers these sit on the high waist and cinch in beautifully with the belt.

The length is also a Capri length so they look hot with heels.

These pants only come in sizes S or M as they are designed to be over sized to begin with, feel free to size down.

Waist line detail

Back view

As you can see here a different fabric is used for the back and there is a cool effect of color blocking on the back of the leg as well.

Preloved Sabrina Vest was $185 now $139.00

The Sabrina vest is one classy vest. Made from vintage men's trousers you can rock this to the board meeting or funk it up with a leather belt and tights.

Preloved Isadora Dress was $120 now $158.00

The Isadora dress is A-dorable. Super tailored fitting dress with exposed zipper front. Two diagonal hip pockets and defined high waist. This dress fits like a glove and its very classy on.

Made from multiple vintage trousers and faced in vintage bed sheets.

You can unzip the dress and wear it like a vest over another dress or with a T-shirt and jeans.

New: Preloved

All new Preloved pieces have arrived for Spring. Here are two of the four styles we received today. All Preloved items are made from vintage materials, cut and re-swen into modern wearable garments. This is our SIXTH season stocking the Toronto based collection. Their pieces are truly one of a kind and timeless.

Preloved Sabrina Jacket $185.00

Waistcoat style sleeveless jacket made from three pair of mens wool trousers.

Preloved Isadora Dress$210.00

Perfectly structured dress with side pockets and exposed front zip. Made from four pair of mens wool trousers.

Lot's more Preloved available in-store!

Gift Idea: Holiday Stockings by Preloved

Preloved Holiday Stockings, all one-of-a-kind! $25.00 each.

Adorable stockings from the new Preloved at Home collection, made from recycled vintage materials! Unique, decorative and very well priced.

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New: Preloved

The remainder of Preloved's Fall collection has arrived this week and it is by far their best yet. Below is just a sample of the styles that we have in stock. If you don't know by now Preloved reclaims vintage garments and reconstructs them into one-of-a-kind garments.
We have many more then what you see here all with original color combinations and details. Come into the shop to see the whole selection from this wonderful design house.


Preloved Gia sweater dress $140.00 *Sold Out*
A flattering and tailored design of envelope sleeves and cross over neckline made from 4 vintage sweaters.


Preloved, Serena Dress $195.00 *Sold Out*
A Softly draped boat neck dress with a gently gathered waistline and keyhole detail in the back.
The Serena is made from 4 pairs of vintage trousers and of course it has side pockets.
This dress is so effortless and chic.


Preloved Miss Ellie Cardigan $150.00 *Sold Out*
A cozy shawl collar cardigan made from 4 different vintage sweaters. A very tailored fit with bucket pockets to keep your hands just as warm.


Preloved Maddie Scarf $48.00 *Sold Out*
An 8 foot long scarf made from 20 panels of reclaimed wool sweaters. These scarves are unisex.


Preloved Maddie Scarf $48.00 *Sold Out*

New: Preloved Fall 2009 Collection, Part II

New items from Preloved have arrived! CLICK HERE to see the first Fall '09 shipment from Preloved, there are a few pieces still available.

Every Preloved garment is designed and manufactured (cut & sewn) in Canada using materials from deconstructed vintage clothing, like button-down shirts, wool sweaters and wool trousers.

There are different styles and sizes available (XS to Large), but the exact color/size combo's you see here are all one of a kind. The impeccable mix of colors, textures and patterns, along with fashion forward- wearable shapes make this brand a favorite here at Alter.


Preloved Darling Sweater $138.00
Fitted cowel neck sweater with 3/4 length sleeves, made from three wool sweaters.


Preloved Darling Sweater, cowl neck detail.


Preloved Darling Sweater $138.00


Preloved Darling Sweater, cowl neck detail.


Preloved Darling Sweater $138.00


Preloved Darling Sweater, cowl neck detail.


Preloved Quinn Skirt $159.00
This gently fitted skirt sits just above the knee and it finished with a skinny belt and decorative bow iof same material. Made from three pairs of vintage trousers.


Preloved Quinn Skirt, bow and belt detail.


Preloved Quinn Skirt $159.00


Preloved Quinn Skirt $159.00


Preloved Quinn Skirt, bow and belt detail.


Preloved Patricia Sweater $129.00
Two Toned short sleeved sweater with draped neckline. Back of sweater swoops down lower than front, made of two soft vintage sweaters.


Preloved Patricia Sweater $129.00


Preloved Patricia Sweater $129.00

... stay tuned for the third Fall/Winter from Preloved sometime in mid-October!

Visit the Preloved Website: preloved.ca