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1460 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Stop by to browse, if nothing else, at this antiques market located in a converted barn on the way to Sullivan’s Island for fun, reasonably priced pieces.

Teavana

340 King St., Charleston, SC 29401

Over a hundred varieties of exotic teas from around the world to take with you or enjoy on the premises.

52.5

561 King St., Charleston, SC 29403

Charleston’s independent record store offers a good selection of records, CDs, books, and films in a variety of genres including foreign, cult, documentary, B movies, and art films.

Anne’s:

312 King St. 577-3262.
Contemporary attire appropriate for business-casual as well as evening wear. The staff is famous with locals for their outstanding service and their ability to put together an entire ensemble for their patrons.

Ben Silver

149 & 154 King St., Charleston, SC 29401

A haberdasher “at the royal intersection of King and Queen” streets selling upscale clothing in the tradition of those found on London’s Savile Row.

Berlin’s for Women:

116 King St. 723-5591. This classic at King and Broad has been providing ladies of Charleston with friendly, service and polished contemporary clothing for over a hundred years. website

Biton:

275 King St. 805-8462. A sweeping store of hip, high-end apparel for men and women. (Herve Leger, Zac Posen, Hugo Boss Black Label, Blumarine and others.) website

Bits of Lace:

302 King St. 577-0999.
The tiny little lace and silk delicacies from mostly European designers fill all who enter this lingerie boutique with longing. But it’s not all frills; the establishment engages in the serious art of bra fitting, too.

Bob Ellis

332 King St., Charleston, SC 29401

A celebrated southern institution and, for years, a first name in Charleston shopping. Today, its reputation continues to precede itself as a full-service shoe salon.

Charleston Cooks:

194 East Bay St. 722-1212. High-end kitchen items and a selection of cookbooks, particularly Lowcountry and southern ones, and Lowcountry food items. website

Christian Michi:

220 King St. 723-0575. Luxurious upscale fragrances, housewares, and clothing from European designers such as Piazza Sempione and Biella Harrari. website

circa lighting:

426 King St. 937-5990 A wide selection of timeless contemporary lighting at the Charleston location of this specialty store. website

Copper Penny Shooz:

317 King St.; The Towne Cnt. 723-3838. Shoes to match the clothes. From designers like Kate Spade, Sigerson Morrison, and Bettye Muller. website

Copper Penny:

311 King St. / Towne Center and 280 W. Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, 723-2999. Seasonal pieces from Milly, Nanette Lepore, Trina Turk, and Diane Von Furstenburg website

Croghan’s Jewel Box:

308 King St. 723-3594. In business for years, this Charleston jewel is a standard for locals and has an impeccable reputation for service. Drop by to view the unique and tasteful selection of jewelry and gifts in a wide range of styles and prices. Don’t let the door buzzer fool you; inside you will find [...]

Dixie Dunbar Studio:

192 King St. 722-0006. Bold creations of semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls, sterling silver, and sometimes gold show the influence of this local designer’s travels. website

Dona Hay:

160 East Bay St. 723-1400. Dedicated to handbags from around the world, She also has started carrying clothing including pieces by Tocca.

Dulles Design:

This impeccably tasteful stationery and invitations boutique off Broad St. also offers a small, elegant selection of gifts. website

Dwelling:

474 King St. 723-9699. A stylish home furnishings shop on Upper King popular for its versatile contemporary pieces.

Elizabeth Carlton Studio:

85 Wentworth St. 853-2421. Colorful and sunny handmade pottery in a variety of whimsical motifs. Items can be personalized for weddings, and other events. website

Elizabeth Stuart Design:

422 Savannah Highway, West Ashley. 843.225.6282. Eclectic and stylish pieces. hand selected from around the world. The result is an artistic, but expensive array of things to long for. website

ellington:

473 King St. 722-7999. An upscale lifestyle and clothing boutique carring classic contemporary housewares and women’s apparel.

Filigree:

47 John St. 722-6189. A cheerful showroom just off Upper King of handmade and pieces of jewelry. website

Finicky Filly:

303 King St. 534-0203. This upscale establishment is filled with tasteful and feminine pieces of the season from designers such as See by Chloé, Tory Burch, Phillip Lim, Lela Rose, Vince, and Missoni. A great selection of cocktail and special-occasion dresses and a helpful staff. website

Grady Ervin:

313 King St. 722-1776. A full-service men’s shop offering casual wear and tailor-made suits. Brands include Oxford Clothing, Hickey Freeman, Polo Blue, and Purple Label. website

Gwynn’s of Mt. Pleasant:

916 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt. Pleasant 849-9667. In business for 40 years, this department store just over the bridge in the Mt. Pleasant is one of the area’s most reliable stops for wearable pieces and great service. Women’s brands include Karta, Jucy Couture, Theory, Elie Tahari, Pink Tartan, Burberry, D&G, and Tory Burch shoes. Cosmetic [...]

Hampden Clothing:

314 King St. 724-6373. Voted Charleston’s Best Boutique and written up in numerous national magazines, this boutique carries an incredible selection of splurges. It will be a treat for those who follow fashion and enjoy mixing cutting edge pieces with clean-lined basics. You will find pretty and fun pieces from established, small, and emerging designers [...]

Handpicked:

333 King St. 723-7208.This SC-based shop with locations in SC, NC, and GA sells sterling silver jewelry and gifts designed here in the US and handcrafted in Mexico. The store does monogramming and is able to accommodate those in the market for bridal and party gifts. website

Indigo:

#4 Vendue Range, 723-2983. Behind Waterfront Park an affordable and happy boutique of whimsical sundries to brighten your home and life. Colorful gifts and pieces of unusual local artistry, with a coastal flair.

Joint Ventures Estate Jewelers:

185 King St. 722-6730. Beautiful pre-owned fine jewelry from the estates of more than 1,200 consignors. website

K. Morgan:

255 King St. The latest of the King Street boutiques catering to ladies not afraid to spend more on a pretty little dress or top. The elegant interior makes it a lovely spot to try on pieces from lines like Charlotte Ronson clothing, Chaiken, Badgley Mischka, Tufi Duek. website

Kids on King:

195 1/2 King St. 720-8647. Modern and funky European children’s clothing you won’t find in other shops. For infants through age fourteen. Formalwear, smocked dresses, pantsuits, shoes, and one-of-a-kind items. website

Knit:

87 Wentworth St., 937-8500. If you knit or ever wanted to, check out this cozy little knitters’ dream world just off of King. You will be starry-eyed at the rainbow of colors and textures. The patient owners happily help those just getting started. website

Lesesne:

539 King St., 853-3905. This lifestyle boutique on Upper King Street carrying stationery, home accessories, and custom furniture is a haven for those seeking clean lines and contemporary design. Handscreened and letter-pressed paper come from big-city designers. The sleek furnishings are custom designed locally website

Lime Blue:

62-B Queen St. 722-1983. A vibrant little gallery/boutique carries fairly priced paintings and handcrafted, pottery, jewelry, and accessories. website

Lula Kate:

324 King St. 805-7193. The new street-level showplace of local vintage-inspired designer Katherine Mullins who is best known for her colorful and fun skirts, dresses, coats, and belts. website

M. Dumas & Sons:

294 King St. 723-8603. Established in 1918, and providing sportswear to guys from high school to old age.

Mac and Murphy:

74 1/2 Cannon St. 576-4394 Not your mother’s stationery store offering letterpress cards, stationery and home and office accessories in fresh designs and modern prints. They are the exclusive Charleston merchants for top designer brands, R. Nichols, Smock Paper and Susy Jack. website

Maddison Row:

171 Spring St. 720-7979. A chic bridal boutique with gowns from sophisticated designers. (Carolina Herrera, Elizabeth Fillmore, Ulla-Maija) Custom bridesmaid’s dresses, cocktail wear, and a small selection of vintage. website

Magar Hatworks:

57 Cannon Street 577-7740. Owner and milliner Leigh Magar’s fastidiously made creations fit all the requirements for couture but have a less serious feel. Her designs have been written about frequently in national magazines and sell at Barney’s of New York, Tokyo’s Isetan, at Parrot Cay on Turks & Caicos, and her little shop which [...]

O’Hara & Flynn:

225 Meeting St. 534-1916. At the time of publication, A wine and cheese retailer. Be sure to check out the selection of European and American artisanal cheeses.

Paulo Geiss Jewelers:

116 East Bay St. 577-4497. A family run business operating for nearly ninety years. The store is an authorized Rolex dealer and has a reputation for fine service. Celebrated names in jewelry design include fine pieces by Robert Coin of Venice, Kwiat, and Ritani. An in-house goldsmith can do custom work as well. website

Pearl (MP)

One of Charleston’s most chic clothing boutiques is located in Mt. Pleasant. Clothing selections include select pieces from runway designers such as Erdem, Martin Grant, do ri and underligne. Drop by, there’s parking too!
654.1014
453 Coleman Blvd.
www.shoppearlonline.com

Phillips Shoes:

318 King St. 965-5270. Drop by the downtown location for Dansko, Uggs, Merrils, Rainbow and other major brand shoes for the whole family. If it’s more convenient, there is a location in West Ashley at South Windemere and one in Northcutt Plaza on Coleman.

Phyllis:

233 King St. Check out the eclectic mix at this locally owned boutique located across the street from Charleston Place, this boutique carries dramatic hats from England and Canada and scarves, purses, belts, and other accessories (many hand made) from around the world. website

Plum Elements:

161 King St. 727 3747. This truly unique boutique on Lower King carries contemporary functional and non-functional ceramics and other items from Japan as well as one-of-a-kind artistic merchandise to encourage slowing down to enjoy the sensual elements of life. website

Poe Studio:

819 Savannah Hwy.,West Ashley. 573-4884. A little off the beaten path in the Avondale section of West Ashley. An affordable unique and locally designed clothing, jewelry, housewares and toys for babies and adults. website

Rangoni Shoes:

270 King St. 577-9554, One of 14 Rangoni Shoe nationally, this one has been in business here in Charleston for over 20 years, and likes to be thought of as a salon boutique with highly personalized service. Their inventory includes elegant shoes from Amalfi and Rangoni, as well as other vendors: Cole Hahn, Donald J [...]

RTW:

186 King St. 577-9748. On the street level of this beautiful high-end boutique you will find a fabulously refined selection of suits, dresses, and other everyday wear from cachet designers such as Dries Van Noten, Lanvin, Luisa Beccaria, and Peter Cohen. Upstairs you will find displayed, in perhaps one of Charleston’s most elegant changing areas, [...]

Saks Fifth Avenue:

King and Market 853-9888. Yes, Charleston’s Saks carries a full line of Kiehl’s, Chanel, La Mer,, Trish Mcevoy, Laura Mercier, Yves Saint Laurent and other cosmetics and clothes to meet the store’s national standards. website

Shoe La La:

881-0077. A specialized children’s shoe store where the trained staff will help you measure and choose the right size and best fit for your child’s foot—narrow to extra wide available! American and European designers (see ad) and a large selection of unique styles that are machine washable, water friendly and recommended by pediatricians. Special orders [...]

Shops at Charleston Place:

Don’t overlook the 20+ shops located inside Charleston Place. Anne Fontaine, Brookstone, Cache, Everything But Water, Godiva, Gucci, St. John, and White House/Black Market are just a few of the places you will find. website

South of Market:

173 King St. 723-1114. One of Charleston’s most noteworthy home furnishing stores carrying contemporary polished furnishings and one-of-a-kind, antiques from the French countryside. The mix creates a perfectly balanced upscale look. An interesting selection of hard-to-find decorative books and stylish small gifts as well. website

Stella Nova:

292 King St. (store) 722-9797 (spa) 723-0909. This purveyor of upscale beauty products provides staples in the area of nurturing and pampering. You’ll find a pleasing assortment of products from well-known companies such as Aveda, Bumble and Bumble, fresh, bliss, jurlique, and decleor as well as obscure products like Dr. Singha’s mustard bath and european [...]

The Boutique:

47 Broad Street (at the corner of Church) 722-1441 In business for 20+ years, this boutique specializes in classic gracious gifts such as fine linens, robes and gowns, home fragrances and accessories and is the exclusive carrier in Charleston of Katherine Houston hand-sculpted porcelain botanicals. The helpful staff offers genuine Charleston hospitality.

The Preservation Society Shop:

147 King St. (at corner of Queen Street) 722-4630. This old worldy shop is itself a preserved piece of Charleston’s charm. In addition to a large selection of books related to the city’s history, the shop carries little gifts in that genre such as maps, replica lamps, benne wafers, tea, stationery, toys, and children’s books. [...]

The Trunk Show:

281 Meeting St. 722-0442. Hundreds of consignors from all around the country rely on this shop to ensure their treasures are placed in the hands of others who regard them so. The store is filled with a wide variety of brands, styles, and sizes for all occasions.

Three Dog Bakery:

430 King St All-natural dogie treatst :pup cakes, tarts, petits fours, muffins on Upper King Street. website

Utopia:

27 Broad St. 853-9510 A friendly women’s boutique in business for years selling urban contemporary women’s clothing at fair prices. website

V2V:

295 King St. 723-5155. Women 20 to 60 should check thi s boutique for comfortable wearable women’s apparel with a distinctly feminine flair. Nicole Miller, and some European designers are featured, as well as a small selection of accessories. website

Vieuxtemps:

180 King St. 577-6811. Tabletop accessories and elegant and hard-to-find European-rooted items for the home. website

WillyJays:

300 King St. 579-0330 A fun unpretentious spot for of-the-moment wearable pieces and the prices won’t break the bank! website

Worthwhile:

268 King St. 723-4418 Nestled among a group of major brand-name stores is one of Charleston’s most unique casual boutiques. The little shop carries tasteful, often whimsical clothes, shoes, housewares, jewelry, shoes, and accessories for women and children. This one is not to be missed. website

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