A recent article in The Cascade, the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV) student newspaper, highlights Hidden Treasures in downtown Abbotsford as a spot for students looking for stylish clothes at affordable prices.
The story features an interview with Maggie Klassen, the store manager, and provides an overview of how Hidden Treasures works, including details about the store’s weekly and monthly specials.
One interesting detail from the story is the amount of new goods that make their way to Hidden Treasures via boutiques and specialty warehouses. Roughly a quarter of the store’s inventory is made up of new items sold at a discount. The rest, of course, comprises gently used items—clothes, decor, books, household items, and more—donated by generous people from around the Fraser Valley and even Greater Vancouver.
In the interview, Maggie explains how Hidden Treasures helps formerly incarcerated people “find work and settle back into society after being released on parole.” She also discusses her role in “creating a peaceful atmosphere for shoppers and artfully displaying the merchandise.”
The article describes some of the benefits of thrifting, including the sustainability and value of buying used items. The writer recommends Hidden Treasures to those who are looking for trendy clothes at a good price, and applauds the shopping experience, describing the store as “well-lit, with items displayed beautifully throughout… aesthetically pleasing and affordable.”
You can read the entire article here.