a point of reference
one studio, four ways to keep textiles in use.
Rooted in Old Montréal, Point de Repère mends, alters, and reimagines the clothes you already love, housing expert repair and hands-on workshops within a shop for upcycled objects and DIY tools, and a textile art gallery.
Every repair, every reworked piece, and every workshop keeps textiles out of landfill. We believe the most sustainable garment is the one you already own, and the second most sustainable is one reborn from what remains.
what we do
Circularity by Design.
One studio, four ways to keep textiles in use.
REPAIRS & ALTERATIONS
Expert mending, tailoring & alterations to extend the life of what you own.
TEXTILE ART GALLERY
Rotating exhibitions of textile art from global makers and fiber artists.
THE SHOP
Upcycled garments & accessories made from reclaimed materials by local designers.
WORKSHOPS
Learn visible mending, upcycling techniques, embellishment and more in small classes.
repair & alteration services
From a loose hem to full restoration, our tailors treat every garment as worth saving. Drop by the studio or send us the details and we will work with you to find a suitable repair solution.
Made from what already exists, or made to keep what you have lasting longer.
THE SHOP
THE TIES THAT BIND TAGS
by DEBUT artist Jordan St. James
TOTE BAG MADE BY A HOMOSEXUAL
Made exclusively for Point de Repère by DEBUT artist Jordan St. James
MENDING WORKSHOPS
Small group workshops by Point de Repère tailors and collaborators
A POINT OF REFERENCE FOR SLOWER FASHION
Point de Repère began with a simple belief: clothes are worth keeping. What started as a love for textiles has grown into a studio that mends, reworks, exhibits, and teaches.
A point de repère is a landmark, something to orient by. We hope to be exactly that for a fashion culture learning to slow down, repair more, and waste less.
