New Arrival: Bag by ALTER

ALTER reconstructed military tote bag $98.00

Roy Caires, one of the owners of ALTER beautifully reconstructed a vintage Swiss military backpack into this amazing canvas and leather tote bag. Each bag is individually made and has unique characteristics.

 Double flap front pockets, rope drawstring closure and leather details.

Available exclusively at the Franklin St stores.

  back view

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

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!

New: Patchwork Leather jacket

US Rags, a LA based design house has an amazing knack of reconstructing vintage items into unique pieces. The twist on this classic motorcycle jacket design is the attached hood. The leather is made up from chopped up vintage leathers that have been patch worked together.

Each jacket is one of a kind.

US Rags Patch worked Motorcycle Jacket in black $220.00 SALE $165.00

Available in sizes Small- Large.

This jacket runs true to size.

Back View

Detail of zippers, pockets and belt

Re Stock: Lilian Asterfield Neck Pieces

Just received ten more Lilian Asterfield by Nicole Deponte Neck Pieces. Each one of a kind neck piece is made from two or three vintage neckties, hand sewn into wearable works of art with snap closure. Here's a sample of the latest delivery...


Lilian Asterfield Neck Kerchief $105.00 OUT OF STOCK


Lilian Asterfield Neck Kerchief $105.00 OUT OF STOCK


Lilian Asterfield Sherlock Tie $140.00 OUT OF STOCK


Lilian Asterfield Little Sherlock $105.00 OUT OF STOCK


Lilian Asterfield Little Sherlock $115.00

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

New: Preloved Fall 2009 Collection, Part I

New items from Preloved arrived this morning and they are incredible! Every Preloved garment is designed and madnufactured in Canada using materials from deconstructed vintage clothing, like button-down shirts, sweaters and wool trousers.

There are different styles and sizes available (XS to Large), but all combinations you see here are one of a kind. The impeccable mix of colors, textures and pattern, along with fashion forward- wearable shapes make this brand a favorite here at Alter. Oh, and it's good for the planet too. Many more styles coming this fall from Preloved.


Preloved Janice Top, $156.00 Size Medium, only
Collarless, button-down dress shirt with bracelet length sleeves. Decorative bow with original placket detailing. The Janice top is made from 4 vintage button-down shirts.


Preloved Janice Top. **Sold**


Preloved Janice Top. Size Small , Only

Preloved Janice Top. Size Small, Only
* Above is just a sample of the Janice Top that we have in stock. More colorways and sizes from M- L are available in the shop.


Preloved Terra Top, $148.00 **Sold**
Loose fitting short-sleeved top with cowl neck, original button placket sleeve, and gathers at back yoke. The Terra Top is made from 3 vintage flannel shirts.



Preloved Terra Top. **Sold**


Preloved Terra Top. Size Medium, Only


Preloved Rainbow Sweater, $109.00 Size Medium, only
Sleeveless tank sweater with ruffle front. Perfect for layering under light jackets and blazers. The Rainbow Sweater is made from 2 vintage sweaters (ruffle is made from nylon track pant material). So clever!


Preloved Rainbow Sweater. Size XS, Only


Preloved Rainbow Sweater. Size Small, only



Preloved Rainbow Sweater. Size Medium, only
* Above is just a sample of the Rainbow Tank's that we have in stock. More colorways and sizes from XS- L are available in the shop.