Kitsch’n Swell isn’t just a store—it’s a time warp dressed in hot pink. This Plateau mainstay doubles as Quebec’s largest retro boutique, specializing in rockabilly, pin-up, and vintage-inspired style from the 1920s through the 1950s. What began as a curiosity shop in 2008 has grown into a full-blown emporium of nostalgic flair, where tiki prints, wiggle dresses, poodle skirts, and London-made garments share space with mid-century home décor and delightfully kitschy gifts.
While most vintage shops lean into the eclectic, Kitsch’n Swell commits hard to a specific aesthetic: old-school glam with a wink. It’s part costume, part lifestyle, and all about standing out. You might come for the clothing but leave with a novelty ashtray or an Elvis-era hair pomade—everything here is curated to evoke a particular past that’s playful, polished, and just the right amount of over-the-top. For lovers of retro culture or anyone looking to shake up their style, this boutique delivers a blast from the past with serious attitude.
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