1705 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS | 5639 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS


About Us

Since 1973, Foreign Affair has been an innovator in delivering the finest in style and service to Halifax.  The foundation of our 40 year success is based on our relationships with our clientèle and our ability to bring them the most exciting fashions the market has to offer.

Our buyers are constantly researching to find the latest, must-have trends from Canadian, American and European designer labels.

More About Us

  • Spring 2013 Has Arrived!
    Sit Back and Enjoy the Ride...
  • Colour Boost
    On these short and darker days watch for a rainbow of colours arriving to brighten your wardrobe and your mood.
  • Spring Classic~Black and White~Check It Out
  • Spring 2013
    Start thinking about a new season of great choices. Our collections are arriving daily. Excitement is building!
  • Longcamp Paris
    Just arrived are our Spring novelties and sunny brights. Exclusively at our FA Spring Garden Road location.
  • Enjoy a special selection of jewelry and belts by Torontonian Suzi Roher
  • FA Spring Garden Road
    A fine mix of wardrobe essentials and designer collectibles. When put together they create your individual style.
  • FA Spring Garden
    Now with two levels to feature the best in design, comfort and trend setting.
  • FA Upper Level
    We are excited to show off our new level in designer fashions! Come check out our new surroundings.
  • FA Barrington Street
    Young and energized is the element that inspires the mix of current trends, arriving daily for a new season of "must haves".
  • Nip & Tuck!
    Did you know that FA has a full-time seamstress on staff to alter your garment if needed? Complimentary on regular retail.

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Client Services

  • Special Orders

    If you see something in our stores, but it is not in your size, ask and we will try to get it for you. See something from one of our designers in a magazine or out shopping somewhere else and you would like us to get it for you? Just ask.
  • Layaways & Holds

    If you see what you want and need more time, we have solutions for you. Layaways allow you to pay for the item over 30 days and a hold will reserve that item for you for a short while.
  • Alterations

    We have an on-site seamstress, so all of our alterations are done professionally and to your specifications. And the wait is much shorter! Best of all, alterations on regular priced purchases are free.

From Our Blog

Testimonials

  • For anyone looking for premium designer clothing in the city you have to visit Foreign Affair. Both locations are great but offer different styles that suit every demographic. The staff are knowledgeable about the lines and are friendly and helpful. They always have great deals and if you get on the preferred client list you will have the opportunity to find out about sales before they actually open it to the public.
    Jodi Manning, Client
  • "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only;  fashion is something in the air. It's the wind that blows in the new fashion; you feel it coming, you smell it ...in the sky, in the street; fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."
    Fashion Is Something In The Air, Coco Chanel
  • "One should either be a work of art or wear a work of art"
    Work of Art..., Oscar Wilde