About

Born and raised in the mountains outside of Vancouver, Canada, Erin Templeton started making leather accessories in 1999, while studying shoemaking at Cordwainer's College in London, England.

In 2002, she had the amazing opportunity to rent the boiler room of the Modernize Tailors, and then when the tailors relocated in the spring of 2007, the chance to open her own storefront/studio in their historic location came to be. She has kept the traditions of the space alive, continuing to make products locally, by hand. All designs are lovingly made in-house, in either new or recycled leathers. Customers drop by to peruse hand-picked vintage in the storefront, and talk and joke with Erin as she works on designs in the open production studio.

Erin's life-long fascination with vintage informs designs that defy trends and transcend eras. Minimal hardware and simple, strong construction allow people to adjust, change, and make pieces their own. It is our hope that each piece is able to be a life long friend, and able to mix freely with new and vintage pieces.

The Shoppe

Erin Templeton's shoppe in Vancouver's Chinatown

The Erin Templeton line can be purchased on our Webshop.

The Erin Templeton Shoppe in Vancouver's historic Chinatown is a collection of everything that make Erin's designs her own. Her one of a kind, new and recycled leather bags and accessories are the focus, paired with hand picked vintage clothes and jewelry. The vintage acts as inspiration, and with her studio on site, there is always a couple of very special pieces on display.

Visit our boutique
in Vancouver's historic Chinatown
511 Carrall Street
(On the corner of Pender and Carrall St., Vancouver, BC)
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Tel: 604-682-2451

Shoppe Hours:
Weds - Sat (11am-6pm)
Sun - (12-5pm)