Sourcing

How We Source 

Handmade & Upcycled

You'll find RY's handmade lace skirts, backless tops, shorts, and mini skirts (and more!) in-store; created and upcycled by our small team. We have also had handmade tote bags in the past and would love to bring them back. All handmade and upcycled items are made with secondhand/sustainably sourced fabric. 

Vintage & Secondhand

Most of our vintage and secondhand pieces are sourced through a Canadian rag house bulk supplier based in BC. Watch our collaboration piece with CBC HERE to see more about our ordering, item processing, and how you can help reduce overconsumption by shopping secondhand. Occasionally, we also find gems the old-fashioned way — by hunting through garage sales and estate sales, closing-store buyouts, secondhand shops, and even direct buys from people looking to part with their pieces. Every item in our shop was selected thoughtfully.

Jewelry, Sunglasses & Accessories

Not everything we carry is vintage. Although about 95% of our inventory is secondhand, some of our jewelry, sunglasses, and tights are purchased from wholesalers. These pieces are vintage-inspired rather than truly vintage, allowing us to keep things affordable while still being on-trend for our customers. We buy these items in small batches to avoid overstock and unnecessary waste.