Venus & Mars Clothing Company

The staff here are so friendly, open and helpful. They are very helpful in selecting and suggesting complimentary pieces.
Highly recommend everyone check them out.

I just saw them at the Taboo show… they describe themselves as gothic but from the ones I saw, a few still looked like from the royal family days. It’s incredible how this used to be a daily attire, how uncomfortable in humid weather but I imagine quite warm during the winter months, but I’ll digress as usual.
Girl was friendly and boasted how good quality they are, hand-​made, and of course, the price tag of $ 200 and up…
their booth also had other ‘regular’ clothing and accessories lol

I visited Vancouver and was looking for alternative clothing stores. I found this one on Unilocal and decided to check it out.
I have to say I was absolutely THRILLED when I walked in the door. It reminded me of the old goth stores I used to shop at on Queen St in Toronto (Siren, Silver Cross, Nocturnalia). I haven’t seen a store like this in YEARS and I miss them terribly. If I lived closer, I’d be buying things at Venus and Mars all the time! They had lovely frock coats, corsets, velvet dresses.. .
My only complaint about the store is the costume-​y stuff they carry. It really cheapens the feel of the place to have cheap ‘dress up’ stuff next to fabulous heavy velvet clothing.
However, if I’m ever in Vancouver again, I would most certainly go back there. Goth clothing stores are few and far between these days and I’m very glad this one is still around.

I’ve been shopping with them since I was 14 in my Marilyn Manson phase days and I appreciate that there is still a local designer around doing her thing. This placed has moved a few times in the past and this now their location. I found that the assistant was a little too pushy in trying to help me. Overly eager people that linger and are too adamant make me feel uncomfortable, therefore, my visit was cut short. Selections were nice and the prices were competitive in comparison to other like minded shops.

Fun fun fun. I’m building a collection of pasties and this place has some real goodies!
Great, friendly, helpful service (Thanks Devon).
You could easily browse for 30 minutes in this store. They have cool stuff for everyone.
Good business hours too.
Check it out.

Only one other review? wow, this store rocks! Wander in there at least a couple times a year to keep up on my fun party attire, best place to get corsets and sexy leggings, among other things. Dont assume its just for kinky stuff tho, and don’t be intimidated. They have tons of other things too! And great shoes and boots. Also beautiful mens clothing, costume and otherwise. Unfortunately it loses a star for staff and service. My friend was asking about the sale on a sweet pair of high heels and wondering why they were so cheap (marked down from 139.00 to 25.00) The girl working said it was the last pair and just a great sale so my friend eeeeked! tried them on and bought them as quick as she could. She inspected them but apparently not close enough as we found out later they were on sale because one of the straps on the back was coming off and the elastic holding the buckle was stretched almost to the point of breaking right off. Looked like somebody had basically tried them on and fallen in them stretching the back. Not a big deal at all since the price was still great and my friend got them fixed for 10 bux at a shoe smith but still, she would have bought them either way so the staff could have been more honest. Nonetheless its still a great fun store and Ill be back for sure, ill just carefully inspect any sale items that interest me.

I’ve been to the shop a couple of times and I have to recommend it for anyone who likes to entertain their alter ego, (the one they keep in the closet, yeah, that one).
Costume corsets, long gloves, the coolest steam punk goggles, awesome hats, S&M party gear…
Next time you’re nearby in Gastown it’s just a skip up the block to VM. and free your playful spirit!