In September, Turnabout unveiled its flagship luxury resale shop in Vancouver’s trendy South Granville, marking 48 years at the forefront of Canada’s luxury resale scene.
The invitation-only grand opening was more than just an event. It was a bold statement that luxury can be timeless, conscious, and utterly chic.
Above photo: Masha Melnychenko
Step inside and you’re greeted by the glittering glow of three grand chandeliers illuminating a wonderland of covetable designer finds.
Luxury handbags line the walls—think Hermès, Chanel, Gucci, and more. Nearby, racks showcase top European and American designer dresses, separates, and outerwear.
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You’ll also discover glass cabinets filled with fine jewelry and accessories, plus shelves of footwear. Resale prices here can easily reach tens of thousands. With a strong focus on customer service, the store feels like a curated haven reminiscent of fashion boutiques throughout Paris and Rome.
A visit to Turnabout’s flagship is just the first stop on a curated South Granville-style tour. Start among the European brands at the luxury shop, then wander through the interior entrance to the contemporary shop brimming with labels like Lululemon and Aritzia.
Finally, stroll a few doors up to their first stand-alone men’s boutique, where cashmere masterpieces from Brunello Cucinelli and Burberry scarves beckon. The experience is nothing short of haute couture treasure hunting—right in the city’s heart.
Vancouver-born Joy Mauro founded Turnabout at age 23 and continues to lead the family business as CEO alongside her three sons.
With nine locations across Vancouver, Surrey and Victoria, Turnabout accepted and processed approximately 200,000 items for resale in 2025. This kept up to 70 metric tons from going to landfills in a single year.
Representing over 150,000 buyers and sellers, Mauro keeps the selling process simple. Clients can bring items in without an appointment five days a week, request quotes online, or book virtual consultations and in-person house calls for pre-screened wardrobes.
Suitable items that cannot be sold through Turnabout’s locations can be donated to the Turnabout Community store, where proceeds support the local community.
Turnabout’s luxury resale shops promote a circular, more sustainable approach to fashion. They encourage you to buy quality pieces that can have many lives, care for them well, and regularly pass along items that have sat in your closet for months.
Let someone else enjoy them, and put the money in your pocket for your next purchase.
Long before sustainability became fashion’s hottest trend, Turnabout was leading the movement—extending the lifecycle of luxury pieces while making high fashion refreshingly accessible. As industry heavyweights like Lululemon and Canada Goose dip their toes into resale, Turnabout continues to set the gold standard.
Turnabout’s enduring legacy proves that true style is as much about conscious choices as it is about covetable brands.
By blending luxury, sustainability, and a passion for fashion, this Vancouver resale company inspires shoppers to embrace a future where looking fabulous and doing good go hand in hand.
