Humble Vanity

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Humble Vanity ๐–ฃฐ Vintage Collective
WED-SAT 11-6 | SUN 12-5
โœ‚๏ธŽ in house alterations available
DM for Personal Styling inquiries


๐Ÿ“743 Yates St

Humble Vanity is a curated vintage and secondhand collective boutique in the heart of downtown Victoria, BC. We offer timeless pieces with intention, while also offering in house mending, garment care and workshops designed to help extend the life of garments. At our core, Humble Vanity is about making sustainable fashion more accessible, stylish and community driven.

hittinโ€™ the streets in some dope threadsall pieces available in the shop Models: totally_not_a_bot_dude_i_swearBRAINiac ...
10/22/2026

hittinโ€™ the streets in some dope threads

all pieces available in the shop

Models:
totally_not_a_bot_dude_i_swear
BRAINiac

DONโ€™T LET THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY BE VINTAGE.We get it. There are a million reasons a piece might not make it home with yo...
10/18/2026

DONโ€™T LET THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY BE VINTAGE.

We get it. There are a million reasons a piece might not make it home with you. But sometimes, all it takes is trying it on to turn a maybe into a where have you been all my life?

The fit might surprise you. The styling possibilities might click. And suddenly, that piece you almost left behind becomes the one you canโ€™t stop thinking about.

So go ahead, take it to the fitting room. Experiment. Play dress-up. Give it a chance.

Because the only thing worse than falling in love with a vintage piece is being haunted by the one you almost bought. ๐Ÿ–ค

Consider this your sign to try it on.

โœจVintage Spotlight โœจArtistry, colour, and effortless sophistication, Sunny Leighโ€™s designs are a reminder that great sty...
10/18/2026

โœจVintage Spotlight โœจ

Artistry, colour, and effortless sophistication, Sunny Leighโ€™s designs are a reminder that great style has always been about more than following trends.

Known for fluid silhouettes, beautiful fabrics, thoughtful details, and a playful approach to colour, Sunny Leigh created pieces that embraced versatility and individuality. Her designs were made for the woman who dressed for herself, a philosophy we can certainly get behind.

At Humble Vanity, we believe vintage is more than clothing; itโ€™s a way to discover the stories, creativity, and craftsmanship woven into the pieces we wear. And Sunny Leigh is one of the designers you can find right here in the shop. ๐Ÿค

Come explore, find a piece that speaks to you, and give a little fashion history a new chapter.

this is going to be so fun ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐Ÿงน๐Ÿ”ฎ๐Ÿ–คSee you Friday October 9 @ 6pm down at White Eagle Polish Hall for the second edition of...
10/06/2026

this is going to be so fun ๐Ÿ•ฏ๏ธ๐Ÿงน๐Ÿ”ฎ๐Ÿ–ค

See you Friday October 9 @ 6pm down at White Eagle Polish Hall for the second edition of the Practical Magic Market

Dawn + Eve

Fashion as a Cultural Conversation: Cultural Appreciation vs. Cultural Appropriation in Fashion ๐ŸŒThe Qipao is far more t...
10/04/2026

Fashion as a Cultural Conversation: Cultural Appreciation vs. Cultural Appropriation in Fashion ๐ŸŒ

The Qipao is far more than a garment; it is a powerful expression of Chinese heritage, craftsmanship, femininity and cultural pride. Its distinctive silhouette celebrates the female form while conveying confidence, strength and poise. Traditional Qipaos can reflect generations of artisanal knowledge through techniques such as intricate embroidery and hand-stitched frog buttons, or pankou. Symbolic motifs can also carry deeper cultural meanings, with imagery such as peonies and lotus flowers associated with ideas including prosperity, love, purity and good fortune.

But what happens when a garment so deeply rooted in cultural identity enters the global fashion conversation?

Fashion has always crossed borders, borrowed ideas and evolved through cultural exchange. That exchange can be beautiful, respectful and mutually inspiring โ€” but it can also become complicated when cultural elements are separated from their history, meaning and the people to whom they belong.

This is where the conversation around cultural appreciation vs. cultural appropriation becomes important. And rather than approaching the subject with the intention of creating further division, I believe we need to be willing to ask questions, understand context and acknowledge the people, history and craftsmanship behind the clothes we wear.

The Qipao offers a particularly compelling example of how fashion can be both a celebration of culture and a point of cultural conversation. It also raises an important question for designers: How do we draw inspiration from another culture while respecting its origins, meaning and contribution?

That is the conversation explored in my latest piece on Substack โ€” including a closer look at the designerโ€™s vision and contribution, and where the line between influence, appreciation and appropriation becomes more nuanced.

Check out my latest conversation piece on Substack

https://inspiredaddict.substack.com/p/fashion-as-a-cultural-conversation?r=53hvsj&utm_medium=ios

runners for wherever youโ€™re headedall pieces available at the shop*DM for details
10/02/2026

runners for wherever youโ€™re headed

all pieces available at the shop
*DM for details

09/26/2026

Tone on Tone + Colour Blocking Styling.

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Audacity, dressed well ๐Ÿ’…Black Knee High Boots + Crystal Drop Statement Earrings silverandsmithvintage | Upcycled Army Ja...
09/26/2026

Audacity, dressed well ๐Ÿ’…

Black Knee High Boots + Crystal Drop Statement Earrings silverandsmithvintage | Upcycled Army Jacket + Black Sequin Midi Skirt + 80โ€™s Gold Buckle Belt ๐Œ๐€๐˜๐’๐„๐‹โ€ข๐•๐ˆ๐๐“๐€๐†๐„ | Orange Hang Up Tee Lola O Vintage

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Victoria, BC

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Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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