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Charleston has endless shopping opportunities. Whether you're looking for top brands or one-of-a-kind boutiques, you can find them here.
Regional Featured Offers
Gibbes Museum of Art
Showcasing the creativity of regional artists, the Museum Store features jewelry, gifts, books and specialty items that introduce art into everyday life.
ibu
Locally-based global brand designing luxury hand-crafted apparel, jewelry & home décor with artisans in 40 countries. Shop, learn, discover the showroom & rooftop event space.
Gold Creations
Gold Creations charms visitors with Charleston inspired 14K gold and sterling silver southern style jewelry. Come see our Charleston Charms, Charleston Gates, and Rice Beads.
The Shops at Charleston Place
An exclusive collection of world-famous stores in the heart of downtown Charleston. The ultimate shopping experience & the finest selections in the city.
johnnie-O by M. Dumas and Sons
Premium men's lifestyle brand johnnie-O partnering with local retailer M. Dumas & Sons located in The Charleston Place. Discover coastal-inspired men's & boys' apparel.
Croghan's Jewel Box
A menagerie of designer & estate jewelry, beautiful antique silver & unusual gifts. Specializing in exquisite ideas for events. For over 100 years the place that locals shop.
M. Dumas & Sons
Since 1917, 3 generations of this family-owned retailer have outfitted the best-dressed gentlemen in sportswear to fine clothing for men from the best brands in the industry.
Ben Silver
World renowned sophisticated purveyor of fine clothing and accessories from head to toe (and more!) for the discerning gentleman. "Classic style has always been our business."
Southern Tide by M. Dumas and Sons
Southern Tide by M Dumas and Sons is all the things you love about the top southern clothing brand for the coastal lifestyle combined with the best parts of M Dumas and Sons.
Jordan Lash Charleston
Charleston's premier men’s clothing store with outstanding brands, unparalleled service & great style. Shop with confidence and ease on Historic King Street.
Charleston Stage Company
Voted Best Local Theatre Company in Charleston
Julep
Julep is a curated collection of contemporary clothing and accessories from around the world. Fashion is like a cocktail; mix it up!
Helena Fox Fine Art, LLC
Peruse nationally and internationally acclaimed representational art including Southern Master, West Fraser. Not to miss on your visit to the historic district!
Anne's Charleston Cheese Biscuits
A 4th generation Charleston English cheese biscuit recipe with a southern spin. These local delicacies are crispy with a bit of spice! A staple at every Charleston soirée!
International African American Museum
Visit the newest African American Museum
Hermosa Jewelry
Shop local, handcrafted jewelry and unique gifts inspired by the Lowcountry. Discover Charleston's premier Permanent Jewelry. A fun experience for groups and private parties.
Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers
Providing collectors, families & fiduciaries in Charleston with access to Doyle’s full range of auction & appraisal services for collections & estates.
Oliver Pluff & Co.
Inspired by America’s rich tea heritage, Oliver Pluff & Co is a line of fine teas, toddies, wassails, and coffees, hand-packaged in Charleston, SC.
HART Jewelry
Joyful, meaningful jewelry that empowers a woman to feel her highest sense of self. Visit us to design Custom Charm Jewelry & shop collection. Book group shopping experiences.
The Historic Hunley Submarine
Explore Charleston's mysterious history at sea
The Tiny Tassel
The Tiny Tassel’s core value of joy is incorporated into all of our handmade jewelry, clothing, and accessories, and designed with those special, everyday moments in mind.
Candlefish
Masters of our craft, we aim to share our illuminating experiences of candle-making through scent, touch, and sight. Home to more than 30 brands of unique candles and gifts.
Madison Mathews
A women’s clothing brand designed in Charleston, SC, provides easy dressing in 100% cotton and linen pieces. Our signature blockprint dresses are classic and timeless.
Beau & Ro
Beau & Ro is a women’s boutique featuring apparel, accessories, and home, including Beau & Ro’s collection alongside a curated selection of designers from around the world.
Revealed Art Gallery
Contemporary art gallery located in the French Quarter, with a vibrant compilation of 30+ artists that vary in style and medium, offering a wide range for all to discover.
Keep Shop
Keep Shop, a luxury retail experience located in the lobby of Emeline, features a variety of handcrafted treasures by some of Charleston’s most preeminent artists and makers.
Southern Ruetz Hat Bar
Charleston’s premier custom hat experience. Individually handcrafted using high-quality sustainable materials. Let’s create and design your personalized one-of-a-kind hat.
The Paper Canopy
The Paper Canopy is a stationery and paper shop with curated art supplies. We offer unique gifts, cards, and stationary, as well as beginner craft classes.
Marsh & Magnolia Charleston
Marsh & Magnolia is a custom hat bar experience where guests work one-on-one with a skilled hat stylist to create a felt or straw hat that is uniquely their own.
Shirtini
Modern classics, effortless style, a selection of menswear inspired shirts for women. You'll find Claridge+King, Frank & Eileen & Caliban while shopping for the perfect shirt!
Palmetto Carriage Works
Historic horse and mule drawn carriage tours
Abbey Glass Boutique
Abbey Glass is an approachable luxury womenswear brand steeped in confidence, timelessness, and playful elegance. Abbey designs every piece from the ground up.
AL&EM
AL&EM excels in crafting exquisite solid gold jewelry, blending modern minimalism with handmade authenticity, ensuring each piece exudes unparalleled style and character.
Anglin Smith Fine Art
A contemporary gallery for realism and color. Featuring works by painter Betty Anglin Smith & her triplets, Jennifer Smith Rogers, Shannon Smith Hughes, Tripp Smith & others
Blue Bicycle Books
The favorite locally-owned bookstore. Over 50,000 used, rare, local & new books. We focus on connecting writers with readers with writing programs, events & book signings.
Brackish
Brackish began with a feather bow tie and has grown into a full line of men’s and women’s designs that honor the beauty of nature and celebrate life’s special moments.
Buxton Books
Independent bookstore downtown at 160 King St. with a friendly staff, well-curated book selection, & robust event schedule. For locals and visitors alike. Books connect us!
Charleston Antiques Show
32 exhibitors from US & Europe present for sale antique to mid-century furniture, traditional & contemporary art & ceramics, jewelry, art, antiques & much more.
Charleston Candle Co.
We craft luxurious and sustainable home fragrances inspired by the charm and allure of the Lowcountry. Our flagship offers home decor, gifts, & hands-on candle making classes.
Charleston City Market
Open M-Su. The sprawling City Market encompasses three open air sheds and one enclosed Great Hall, which house more than 140 merchants, including 20 locally owned boutiques.
Charleston Crafts Cooperative Gallery
Fine craft gallery carrying only items made by 30+ South Carolina artisans, including pottery, fused glass, photography, jewelry, wood, fiber & basketry. Established in 1989.
Charleston Mix
Charleston Mix is made with an indubitable collection of premium ingredients that have been native to Lowcountry parties for centuries. It’s the Bloody Mary Perfected.
Charleston Shoe Company
Charleston Shoe Company has reimagined women's footwear with versatile, comfortable, and stylish shoes designed for every occasion.
Chi Design Indigo
Unique, handcrafted home and fashion accessories made with locally sourced indigo. Shop and learn online. We ship nationwide.
Christophe Artisan Chocolatier-Patissier
3rd generation French Chocolatier Christophe Paume & his Cafe offer sandwiches, baguettes, French pastry & chocolate: Hand-painted, bars & sculptures, even chocolate shoes!
Clayton & Crume
We founded Clayton & Crume on a simple idea, we believe all leather goods should last a lifetime. Like the saying goes, they don’t make it like they used to - well we do!
Congregation Beth Elohim, Chosen Treasures Gifts & Judaica
In one of America’s most historic synagogues. Eclectic mix of fine gifts & Judaica featuring work from noted artists from the US and Israel. Unique and beautiful jewelry.
Corey Alston Sweetgrass Baskets
A generational sweetgrass weaver who designs his artwork in a variety of styles. The coiled woven basket was first used during days of enslavement for the rice cultivation.
Corrigan Gallery, LLC
Corrigan Gallery - local, contemporary fine art of museum quality. All budgets for discerning collectors. Charleston Renaissance works available. 28 years of experience.
Dare Gallery
Visit this gallery for works that celebrate the colorful tapestry of the southern coastal culture including crashing waves, lush marshes, wildlife & sensitive portraits.
Fieldshop by Garden & Gun Magazine
Inspired by the pages of the iconic Southern lifestyle magazine Garden & Gun, Fieldshop is a unique online shopping experience featuring bespoke products made in the South.
Finicky Filly
Nestled in the heart of downtown on historic King Street, this prominent mother-daughter store has been a local favorite for thirteen years.
Food for the Southern Soul
From shrimp sauce and dry rubs to stone-ground grits, Charleston Gold Rice and artichoke relish, Hagood is keeping the tradition of soulful southern food alive.
Free Fly Apparel
Free Fly Apparel creates versatility & sustainability through performance clothing made from bamboo, sun protective, and ultra-comfortable fabrics. Comfort On, Adventure Out.
George C. Birlant & Co. Antiques
Third generation, family owned antiques establishment specializing in 18th and 19th century furniture, silver, china, crystal & brass as well as bench made reproductions.
Goldbug Collection
Lowcountry inspired jewelry and gifts designed by Croghan’s Jewel Box 4th generation sisters. This fun, gilded palmetto bug is a welcome guest, proudly worn in Charleston.
Grand Bohemian Gallery
The Grand Bohemian Gallery, located within the luxury hotels of The Kessler Collection, is one of the most eclectic and visually stimulating art galleries in the nation.
High Wire Distilling
We make premium, handcrafted, small batch spirits including whiskeys, rums, gins and vodkas using premium, specialized ingredients. Tastings and tours Wednesday-Saturday.
Jackson Davenport Vision Center
Serving Charleston for over 67 years with the ultimate, unique, eye-care experience. With boutique brands such as Lindberg, Cartier, Anne Et Valentin, Matsuda, Lunor & more.
Jessamine + Vine
J+V brings a unique, curated selection of family-owned wineries + craft spirits to downtown Charleston with an appreciation for low/non-intervention + thoughtful products.
Joint Venture Estate Jewelers
Consignments of fine, preowned, estate jewelry & watches, platinum engagement rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, Omega, Rolex, Patek. Jewelry & watch repairs & batteries.
Jonathan Green Studios, LLC
The studio represents or features other artists whose work reflects the themes of work, love, belonging, and one's relationship to the environment. By appointment only.
Kenny Flowers
Welcome to the Kenny Flowers flagship store - where you'll encounter our unbelievably soft fabrics and premium island-inspired men's, women's & kids apparel, designed locally.
King Street Antique District
Voted the “best antique shopping in the U.S.” by the readers of Travel + Leisure. Find antiques, plus charming hotels, fine dining, fashion boutiques, gifts and fine jewelry.
King Street Fashion District
Named one of the “10 Top Shopping Districts in USA” by Forbes Traveler. Handbags and shoes straight from the runway, European lingerie, designer fashions, jewelry & eyewear.
KREWE Eyewear
KREWE is a New Orleans based independent eyewear company that celebrates individual style through culturally inspired, luxury frames.
Lake
Classic pajamas for women and kids in the softest fabrics imaginable. Shop pajama styles in Pima cotton, cotton lawn, modal, bamboo and more. Find the perfect gift.
Loeffler Randall
A curated collection of signature footwear, handbags, accessories and ready-to-wear from Jessie Randall’s eponymous New York brand, hand-picked with Charleston in mind.
Lowcountry Artists Gallery
Unique collections from artist-owners who have passionately pursued creating & curating since 1982. Come experience the lowcountry & take a piece of its heART with you.
Lowcountry Olive Oil
Delicious Carolina-infused olive oils & vinegars is what you'll discover inside our historic store. Local gifts, delectable treats, art & candles, homegrown snacks & spices.
Market Shop of Historic Charleston Foundation
Featuring locally-made & inspired gifts. Jewelry, furnishings, Charleston-related books & tasty treats. Enjoy tax-free shopping & support local preservation efforts.
Mercantile and Mash
Located at the Cigar Factory, Mercantile is a food + retail emporium offering coffee, pastries, local goods + more. Bar Mash is a cozy spot for a well crafted beverage + bite.
Meyer Vogl Gallery
Contemporary fine art gallery in Charleston’s French Quarter. Featuring paintings by Laurie Meyer & Marissa Vogl, we also exhibit works by nationally recognized guest artists.
Mitchell Hill
A contemporary gallery & interior design firm, featuring original artworks by 30+ artists as well as high-end furniture & accessories. Located on upper King Street.
Needlepoint.com
Stitching isn't just a hobby, it’s a passion. Stop by and choose one of our Needlepoint To Go kits to remember your visit to the most well-known spots in historic Charleston.
Norton and Hodges
Luxury handbags and accessories that blend Charleston elegance with the wild beauty of Africa. Each piece is a story of craft skills, sustainability, and female empowerment.
Old Whaling Company
Handcrafted, sea-inspired bar soaps, bath bombs, body butter, scrubs, perfumes + candles. Coastal gifts + cards. Three locations: City Market Great Hall | 43 Broad | 409 King
Peter Anthony Fine Art
Peter Anthony Fine Art presents artwork by young contemporaries as well as established names in the art community, with a primary focus on the exploration of mediums.
Preservation Society Shop
Preservation Society Shop features an assortment of locally crafted specialty items from a wide collection of artisans.
Red Clay Hot Sauce
Red Clay is a modern hot sauce & hot honey brand, bringing a new kind of heat to your plate. Cold-pressed, barrel-aged and locally sourced. We like to put flavor over fire.
Seyahan Jewelry
Jewelry like you've never seen before! From knitted silver to bold statement earrings. Locally owned by couple Laura & Matthias and featured in Elle Magazine. A must see!
Shoes on King
Heart of King Street, Shoes on King offers the very best of ladies shoes & handbags by a variety of well-known as well as emerging designers in a wide range of price points.
Short Court
Pairing style with performance, Short Court is a line of pickleball apparel and equipment for the discerning player. Pairing modern styling and high performance paddles.
Spicewalla
Shop 250+ small-batch, fresh spices, 60+ exclusive blends, and gifts from the award-winning, chef-driven spice brand.
The Boutique
A quintessential Charleston shop showcasing the finest porcelain, linens and gifts. We ship all over the U.S. Please pop by and see our beautiful offerings.
The Port Mercantile
This uniquely curated shopping destination is a modern day mercantile with an upmarket touch, offering thoughtful essentials you didn’t know you needed until you saw them.
The Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation
Locally-made and inspired gifts including jewelry, furnishings, Charleston-related books, and tasty treats. Enjoy tax-free shopping and support local preservation efforts.
Tipsy Spritzers
Sparkling wine spritzers made for all-day sipping with just 1g-3g of sugar! Female-founded and canned for adventure, our products are inspired by rainbow row.
Warby Parker
Warby Parker has everything you need for happier eyes, at prices that leave money in your pocket.
Wine & Company
Whether you are looking to enjoy a glass of champagne and a bite, buy a special bottle for a friend or restock your cellar-Wine & Co is the perfect stop to meet your needs.
Wonder Works
With toys for all ages of imagination, Charleston’s favorite local toy store fascinates visitors with inspiring 'wonderfuntastical' toys, gifts, books & gadgets!
Wonder Works City Market
With toys for all ages of imagination, Charleston’s favorite local toy store fascinates visitors with inspiring 'wonderfuntastical' toys, gifts, books & gadgets!
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