Inside an iconic Winnipeg costumer’s massive collection
CTV News cameras delved deep into the countless wracks of fur, feathers, and wigs up for sale at Harlequin Costume, as the iconic Winnipeg store readies to close its door.
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Harlequin costumes Harlequin Costume co-owner Jan Malabar shows off a vintage pink tunic at her Winnipeg, Man. store on Feb. 3, 2026. The business is selling off its massive inventory as the owners look to retire. (Harrison Shin/CTV News Winnipeg)
Harlequin Costumes Racks of uniforms, from vintage constable to Navy, are piled high at Harlequin Costume in Winnipeg, Man. on Feb. 3, 2026. (Harrison Shin/CTV News Winnipeg)
Harlequin Costume An array of costume jewelry is displayed at Harlequin Costume in Winnipeg, Man. on Feb. 3, 2026. These pieces have appeared in countless stage, film and theatre productions over the store’s many decades of business. (Harrison Shin/CTV News Winnipeg)
Harlequin Costume Vintage costumes, some decades old, are piled floor to ceiling at Harlequin Costume in Winnipeg, Man. on Feb. 3, 2026. The Hargrave Street facility houses over 25,000 movie quality garments. (Harrison Shin/CTV News Winnipeg)
Harlequin Costume Gun holsters were not in short supply at Winnipeg’s Harlequin Costume on Feb. 3, 2026. (Harrison Shin/CTV News Winnipeg)
Harlequin Costume In the market for a vintage wedding dress? Harlequin Costume is selling its collection, displayed here at its Winnipeg store on Feb. 3, 2026. (Harrison Shin/CTV News Winnipeg)
Harlequin Costume Shiny, patent men’s formal shoes for every costuming need are up for sale at Harlequin Costume’s Winnipeg store, pictured here on Feb. 3, 2026. (Harrison Shin/CTV News Winnipeg)
Harlequin Costume The vintage Henry Heath top hat sits on a shelf at Winnipeg’s Harlequin Costume on Feb. 3, 2026. It is one of hundreds of costume pieces up for sale, this one with a $600 price tag. (Harrison Shin/CTV News Winnipeg_
Harlrequin Costumes The many plaids of the men’s Medieval wear section of Harlequin Costume on Feb. 3, 2026. (Harrison Shin/CTV News Winnipeg)
