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Arkworks

Vintage/Thrift Shop

Reused. Reworked. Reborn.

1714 Commercial Dr (2nd Floor), Vancouver, BC
Closed
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Description

Our products reflect our passion for vintage products and their quality of material and craftsmanship; they also reflect our commitment to reusing quaility, sustainable materials.

Our company started out as one which bought and sold vintage clothing exclusively and then evolved into the company we are today, which still retains its vintage inspired roots, but has combined it with a desire to reuse and repurpose. Our goal is to use recycled/upcycled materials whenever possible. Our question: Why waste precious new resources when there are literally mountains of “waste" resources available for re-use.

Currently we are focused on producing mainly bottoms from upcycling brands such as Levi’s, Dickies, and Carhartt. We are also still doing our classic leather motorcycle jackets, from repurposed leather.

One of the benefits to this is that no animals are harmed in the repurposing of this leather! There are lots of old and heinously designed leather jackets kicking around just waiting for a new life. And often these jackets are made from an even better grade of leather than can be found in todays fast fashion leather jackets.

Contact Information

Address
1714 Commercial Dr (2nd Floor), Vancouver, BC
V5N 4A3
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Hours

● Closed
  • Sunday11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Monday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Tuesday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM - 07:00 PM

Nearest Bus Stop

Route 20 / N20
Commercial Drive & E 1st Ave (#51226)
Northbound
Route 20 / N20
Commercial Drive & Graveley St (#51240)
Southbound

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Last updated: February 17, 2026 (5 days ago)
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