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

Daniel Gonzalez is the newly minted owner of Daniel Gonzalez Designs. His is one more name on the list of fearless Charlotte entrepreneurs who possessed the unwavering dedication necessary to open a new business in the midst of a pandemic. Daniel Gonzalez crafts custom and made-to-wear, handcrafted fashion pieces that are sleek, artistic, and rich with subtle details. He releases two major collections annually—spring/summer and fall/winter—but took a break from the studio to share his story with us. Daniel, where are you from originally?  I am originally from Colombia, South America. My p ..read more

Windsor Jewelers, founded originally in Winston-Salem in 1986, is proud to announce the opening of their new Rolex Showroom at Phillips Place!  The launch of this showroom in 2021 also marks another milestone for Windsor, as the family-owned and operated business celebrate their 35th year in the industry.  “I cannot think of a better way to celebrate Windsor’s thirty-five years in business than with the grand opening of our wonderful new Rolex Showroom here in Charlotte,” says owner Ben Simon. This brand new 850 square foot Rolex showroom is the first of its kind in the Carolinas and ..read more

New Years Eve marks the day we reflect on the year and celebrate all the joys it brought us here in the Queen City. Whatever your plans, including simply staying home and dressing up, you can do it in style by visiting these local boutiques and shops. Ladies, New Year’s Eve is your excuse to wear all the sparkles you want, from your dress to handbag. And for the gentlemen, there is no shortage of handsome suits and ties that will impress all. KK Bloom One word: sequins. If the “looking glass” dress is not meant to be worn on New Year’s Eve I don’t know what dress is. If for whatever reason you ..read more

Prept, a new Charlotte beauty and style startup offering an accessible, digital, personalized concierge experience for style and beauty services, announced its launch with a first-of-its-kind beauty and styling event on November 12-15. The weekend-long occasion will feature exclusive ‘pop-up’ sessions led by Prept’s network of beauty, fashion and lifestyle experts – all of which are designed to empower attendees of all ages to look and feel their best. Prept Party is the inaugural event for the female-powered business, which provides full-service, custom styling solutions for all occasions, fr ..read more

There were two things that led to Renata Gasparian developing a love for fashion. The first was her mother and grandmother who inspired Renata as expressive and strong-minded women. The second was attending Graded, the American School of San Paulo. During her childhood in Brazil’s largest city, Renata became exposed to a world of style that would eventually lead to her immersion in the fashion industry.  “These two factors certainly influenced and shaped my interests,” Renata says, “and led me into a fashion career that allows me to help others present their look and style which brings me ..read more