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Ben Silver
Located at the regal intersection of King and Queen Streets, this store celebrates southern preppy-ness. The company originally sold only navy blue blazers with brass buttons inscribed with school, university or hobby insignias. Today they also sell tortoise-shell glasses, silk...
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Christian Michi
Fine women’s fashion fills the windows, but inside this eclectic shop, the assortment is so varied you’re as likely to walk about with an antique footstool as a full-length evening gown. The merchandise is charming and authentic.
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Fritz Porter
Located slightly off the beaten path in the historic Cigar Factory in downtown Charleston, this newcomer to the Charleston design scene is a must-visit for all aesthetes. The antique and furniture center features over a dozen dealers and offers a...
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Hampden Clothing
This uber-cool shop proves that residents of South Carolina appreciate fashion-forward clothing and accessories just as much as those who live in New York or Los Angeles. The boutique carries fashion from such designers as Alexander Wang, Rag & Bone...
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Ibu
This female-owned and operated boutique on King Street features one-of-a-kind pieces, accessories and home goods created by artisans around the world using traditional techniques and sustainable practices and resources. Its mission (which we also love): “Elevating women, disrupting poverty, fashioning...
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Indigo & Cotton
One of Charleston's premier menswear shops, Indigo & Cotton carries stylish brands like Homespun Knitwear and Warby Parker glasses. The Cannon Street store offers an array of surfer-chic apparel and accessories, and is run by sharp, friendly and charming staff.
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RTW
This fine retailer carries the latest styles from designers such as Brunello Cucinelli, Lanvin and Dries Van Noten.
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Worthwhile
This concept store sells quirky and cool gifts, home wares and clothing, and is a hit with all hipsters, be they local or visiting.
Charleston

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A pride of history and culture is evident in Charlestonians. The local residents have a desire to preserve their city’s traditions, adding fun and interesting updates along the way. Fashion boutiques dot the shopping streets, displaying new takes on Charleston’s oldest exports: cotton and indigo. King Street is Charleston’s shopping hub and the French Quarter houses most of Charleston’s art galleries. A few new alternative options are appearing in areas like Cannon Street. For an abbreviated list of shops, read Top Shopping Charleston.