Letter from the Editor | What's Trending
Amanda Weisiger • 07/31/2016
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EDITOR'S PICKS
These are a few of our favorite things...
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SHOPS ON TOP
The ones we really dig right now...
Roan
Richmond, VA
Roan is a luxury boutique nestled in the stylish Carytown district of Richmond. Owner Hank Greenberg describes Roan as "a realm of color, pattern, and texture that is never the same, never dulls, and has unlimited possibilities." Greenberg handpicks pieces from New York, Milan, Paris, and beyond to occupy the store's racks, offering an ever-changing selection of women's ready-to-wear, shoes, and accessories from both established and emerging designers.
Cloth + Label
St. Simons Island, GA
Nestled on Market Street on Saint Simons Island, Cloth + Label is a modern boutique and showroom offering women's clothing, accessories, and eclectic home decor. In store you'll find popular designers and brands including Jennifer Lyon, Camilla, California Tailor, Misha Nonoo, and Fortress of Inca, among many others. With over twenty years of experience in interior design, the shop's talented owner, Valerie Zeh, also provides residential and commercial design services.
RTW
Charleston, SC
Opened in the fall of 1978, RTW is a women's specialty shop on historic King Street in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. By offering exceptionally beautiful designs alongside educated personal service in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, RTW has acquired a loyal following of women from around the world. The gorgeous shop boasts coveted designer names from the likes of Dries Van Noten, The Row, Lanvin, Jenny Packham, Irene Neuwirth and more.
Ole Mason Jar
Charlotte, NC
Ole Mason Jar is a men's clothing and lifestyle brand founded and created in North Carolina. As a quintessential Southern icon, the brand's namesake represents the simplistic yet symbolic heritage that Ole Mason Jar strives to preserve in its sophisticated, classic style. Passionate about crafting high quality, great fitting clothing by second and third generation seamstresses in the United States, the company is dedicated to giving back. Through its "buy a shirt, feed a family" program, Ole Mason Jar donates meals to families in need for every item sold.
Denim House
Charlotte, NC
Owner Tia Klein opened Denim House in late 2013. Klein's vintage-inspired boutique specializes in denim, clothing, outerwear and accessories for men and women. The newly renovated Selwyn Avenue store is adorned with custom shelving, antique display cases and 19th century Egyptian chandeliers. Sought-after lines crowd the designer list for Denim House, including Christophe Sauvat, CP Shades, Fidelity Denim, Enza Costa, Pam & Gela, Sundry, and LNA.
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