Ragtime Vintage Clothing
Buy – sell – consignment
Ragtime Vintage Clothing is Ottawa’s longest-running vintage clothing store, established in 1978. Located at 43 Flora Street in Centretown, it offers a wide selection of vintage and second-hand clothing and accessories for both men and women, including modern brand names and designer pieces.
The store is known for its extensive collection, with clothing items displayed from floor to ceiling, creating a treasure-hunt experience for shoppers . In addition to clothing, Ragtime Vintage Clothing also offers accessories such as hats and jewelry, and provides items for sale or rental.
Operating hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The store is closed on Sundays and Tuesdays .
While many customers appreciate the unique selection and nostalgic atmosphere, some have noted that the store can feel cluttered and that staff interactions vary . Visitors are advised to allocate ample time to explore the diverse offerings and to be prepared for a distinctive shopping experience.
Come to Ragtime Vintage with an open mind and some time ahead of you to discover their amazing and plentiful merchandise. Enjoy the retro atmosphere and eccentric vibe. And if you decide to walk in with drinks or large bags, understand that you will have to leave those with an employee while you shop. It makes perfect sense and will allow you to browse more comfortably. ”
” I have shopped at Ragtime since I was a teenager and it was a little shop upstairs on Elgin street. Ragtime is a world in itself. Treasure hunting there has always been a pleasure. The atmosphere is calm and relaxed. The staff have always been helpful and polite. Now, I bring my daughter to shop at the store. I may have created a monster lol. “
Like many collectable like shops, not so much into websites but Ragtime Vintage keeps thier Facebook page well maintained and always updating, have a look Here !
The complainers whine about silliness like Ragtime being "claustrophobic" (yes, it's packed with treasures, and if you don't like that, you can go to Value Village), and that you have to leave your bags at the front (try to be kind and understand that the owners have to mitigate thievery). Ragtime has been an Ottawa fixture since the 1970s because their selection is ginormous, diverse, and lovingly curated by people who also happen to care about protecting the environment by repurposing clothing instead of peddling fast fashion. And by the way, employees do NOT "follow you around" the shop. THANKS RAGTIME‼️🥇
Firstly, Jon makes the best Hummus! He's an absolute legend! eaten on the stoop with carrot sticks and fingers, it's zesty, garlicky and primal, like when you see a monkey in Thailand gorging on a street Twinkie. I know what I'm talking about, I'm the famous Times o' New York "Hummus and Vintage Fashion" Reviewer! (and you're not).
"WHAAAAA-*" you say? "Hummus and vintage clothing? Harrumph!" People gotta eat, dummy. I aughtta know, I eat people. I mean- I eat, people. Hummus mostly, sometimes the wild pusswois when ever I can catch one. "But, but, but... the store is crowded, and this makes me feel uncomfortable. And when I'm uncomfortable, I cry, then get mad then I WRITE REVIEWS!!!" Yeah, I read 'em, they suck and make me laugh and so do you, baby. Why don't you open a vintage clothing shop, run it for nearly 50 years and get back to me with your thoughtfully considered opinions, Hummm? Oh ya you haven't the ambition or talent...
"Dude?" you're thinking, "How rude to see him eat what looks like a bowl of pre-chewed food! How roooood" Jon's a snoood, that just how a snoood chewed food, dude. I don't wanna be lewd, but have you been F-U ed? I'm saying get screwed, preferably snoo- snooed by the amazon brood.
To all my pals, gals, their cats, bats and Minnesota Fats, you the cool fools who brought us all to school.
To the the Losers and Haters, well, your life is bad enough already. god bless you.
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