September 16, 2015 PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL Mr. Jean-Christophe Bédos 32, Chemin Anwoth Westmount, Québec H3Y 2E7 Dear Jean-Christophe, Re: Amendment to Employment Agreement

Exhibit 4.53

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Président du conseil

Chairman of the Board

September 16, 2015

PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL

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Westmount, Québec

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Re: Amendment to Employment Agreement

We refer you to your Employment Agreement entered into as of January 4, 2012 as amended (the “Employment Agreement”). We are pleased to inform you that as of October 1, 2015, your annual gross base salary of $700,000 as contained in section 2.1 of the Employment Agreement will be increased to $730,000.

All other terms of the Employment Agreement remain unchanged.

Yours truly,

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Chairman

GROUPE BIRKS INC. ● BIRKS GROUP INC.

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