Taylor Richards & Conger, a luxury menswear boutique, continues to supply timeless staples to many men’s closets throughout Charlotte. TRC was founded nearly 40 years ago by three men who wanted to elevate what they saw at local haberdasheries and transform menswear within the Queen City. Since opening, they constantly evolve their curated product lines while maintaining the high standards of quality and personalized service that people know, love, and can depend on. TRC recently introduced the brand Atelier Munro, which offers high-quality custom menswear at accessible price points. Motiv ..read more

Late in the pandemic, when we had all reached pinnacle levels of stir crazy and found ourselves exploring increasingly creative, novel, or just plain strange ways to stay sane and pass the time, Ashlyn Greer found a career. In the fall of 2020, a friend of Ashlyn’s who was feeling unmoored by the sudden absence of dressing for each day, reached out to request a styling session. Greer compiled a few looks and styling notes. Her friend then shared these on social media, lighting a grassroots fire that led to the launch of Greer’s styling business, Fashivly, in 2021. Since then, the business has ..read more

Whether it was creating her own prom dress or designing her tablecloths, owner and founder of the Pearl Pagoda Christina Murphy has never let practicality limit her expectations and visions. When Christina noticed the lack of accessible high-end clothing options beyond the luxury market, she sought the solution by creating her own clothing boutique. Through a mix of bright colors and distinct patterns, Pearl Pagoda curates unique, chic pieces for the women of Charlotte. Today, the welcoming shopping environment stands apart as a remarkable retail experience singular to her shop. Tell us how Pe ..read more

Piccadilly started as a mission to create beautiful, functional custom clothing for children but quickly evolved to include styles for adult women that could coordinate. Piccadilly itself is similarly centered around family. They’re a family-owned business made up of a mother, Katherine Pugh, her daughter, Sadie Wilson, and Katherine’s daughter-in-law Courtney Pugh.  The three co-founders started in 2020, bringing their individual passions for fashion into the mix. Together, they shared a desire to make clothing for women who love to feel put together. By creating a corresponding children ..read more

There is no better time than now to purchase Made-to-Measure clothing at Taylor Richards & Conger, a long-time fixture menswear in Charlotte NC. Custom Pieces One of TRC’s focuses is their made-to-measure program which allows you to build your wardrobe with customized pieces. The program allows you to work directly with one of TRC’s specialists to help personalize the fit, style, fabric, colors, and pattern of your garments. Options include suits, sport coats, dress and sport shirts, trousers, blazers, tuxedos, and belts, with prices varying depending on the brand, item, and materials.&nbs ..read more

Few industries change as rapidly—and as drastically—as the fashion industry. It can feel as if colors and shapes are blurring together in a cycle of runway shows moving faster than a hurricane. But for those keyed into that world, it can feel as if they’re right in the eye of the storm—right in an unmoving center where they can innovate and pull from all that’s around them, including their environments. As a growing city with residents from all walks of life, it is just the right place for all kinds of Charlotte NC style influencers to flex their creativity. To discover some of the Queen City ..read more

When it comes to men’s clothing Charlotte NC, you need to know about Enzo Custom. The brand was founded in 2011, under the idea that luxury custom clothing could be an option for all budgets. Today, Enzo has locations in major hubs like New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and California. Two and a half years ago, The Queen City was lucky to become yet another home base, and the Charlotte showroom was opened in the heart of Uptown with sweeping city views and an opulent atmosphere. Dive in with us here as we chat with the team about the many unique offerings at Enzo Custom, a ..read more

Taylor Richards & Conger is a luxury menswear clothing store located in Charlotte, NC. Since 1986, they have grown in square footage and inventory, and offer custom suiting and exclusive brands at a variety of price points. They sell their products both direct-to-consumer at the storefront in Phillips Place, often hosting trunk shows, as well as on the website.  This weekend, TRC is hosting a special trunk show, March 4th-5th from 10am – 6pm at their storefront, with Italian designer Brunello Cucinelli. Cucinelli specializes in cashmere knitwear, originating out of the love for his wi ..read more

Samantha Wood brings to her clients the chance to create their dream dress. With plenty of creative inspiration from her family growing up, Sam started with creating her own prom dress and knew she had found her calling. Now she is the founder and CEO of The Dress Designer. We got to know Sam and The Dress Designer a little better by asking her a few questions on her passion for dressmaking, and the hard work that goes into custom designs and alterations. Having grown up with your mom as a hobbyist sewer and your godmother a seamstress, what drew you to their work and inspired you to pursue fa ..read more

In 2020, one of the hardest years in living memory to start a business, Lily Sanford rolled up her sleeves and opened the doors to Lilbelle Boutique in South End. It was the culmination of a lifetime spent in the fashion retail industry under the nurturing wing of an entrepreneurial mother. “While I’m the sole owner of the business, this was really a family effort,” Lily shares. “My older sister Caroline is an extremely talented graphic designer and responsible for my branding and many interior decisions. My oldest sister, Katie, helped me with business logistics and she accompanies me on buyi ..read more