One of the standout staple pieces currently sailing through the seasons may not be what you expect. … Pajama pants are gaining traction as the mature-yet-just-as-daring older sister of 2023’s no pants trend. Originally ignited in Copenhagen, the billowing pant is now meant for anything but sleeping—yet just as acceptable to lay your head in. Easy to wear and style, linen pants promise to keep you cozy through all weather and occasions. Polish the look for coffee and errands by pairing with a chunky sweater, a long trench and a baseball cap, or wear into the warmer days with a lighter blouse, flat lifestyle sneaker and a tote bag. Pro tip: Opt for a linen or cotton material—flannels run the risk of actually looking like you didn’t get dressed. Time to (pajama) party. Shop similar at shophellbent.com
Our favorite cool coats to protect you from the cold
Jacket weather is upon us! Zip it, button it, wrap it—however you go about it, ’tis the season to don cold-weather coats. Not just an afterthought, this winter, the coat is an integral part of your ’fit.
Lean into fashion and function with these stylish frost-ready faves, including timeless staples refreshed via mod details for seriously chic looks, plus en vogue rugged-leaning styles like chore coats and denim jackets (best paired with jeans). Basically, stylish armor for the fashion warriors. Bundle up!
ICYMI, animal prints are the new neutral—they match everything. Take a walk on the wild side and clinch with a belt and pair with tall boots. Harper printed coat, $82, fabrikstyle.com
We aren’t saying the ’80s are back—but Canadian tuxedos (aka denim on denim) are trending. Hop on the sister trend of last summer’s Western chic fad with an easy-to-style dark-wash denim. Moto jacket, $525, raleighdenim.com
It’s gorpcore-meets-girly. Zip up this perfectly cropped puffer for the coldest Raleigh mornings. Frankie patchwork puffer jacket, $95, fabrikstyle.com
It’s leather weather, and faux-fur trims the edge on this sleek moto jacket. And who doesn’t love a little bit of extra swank? Apparis Jay bonded coat, $475, uniquities.com
This sweater weather-meets-snowy weather puffer is perfect for those who opt to skip the slopes to head straight to après-ski—while looking fabulous, natch. Reggie cable knit puffer,$228, uniquities.com
The mob wife era wasn’t a trend, it’s a lifestyle. Take this fur full Sopranos and pair with an LBD and heels, or lean into Alexa Chung-esque indie sleaze and dress down with boots. Zadig & Voltaire freeze coat, $498, genachandler.com
This versatile wool-blend zip is a perfect pick for the tricky warmer days Raleigh weather loves to deliver every few winter weeks. Rune jacket, $180, shophellbent.com
RH Raleigh, The Gallery at North Hills marks a major moment for Raleigh.
Chicago, Denver, LA, Munich, Madrid, NYC… Raleigh is joining the elite roster of cities housing a swanky RH gallery (formerly known as Restoration Hardware) experience.
Enter the highly anticipated innovative, immersive RH Raleigh, The Gallery at North Hills, opening Nov. 1 in the former North Hills JCPenney space that “provided an ideal opportunity,” for the tremendous 60,000-plus-square-foot experience, says Kane Realty Corporation SVP and Director of Retail Leasing Steve Brown.
“RH is very methodical and extremely selective of where they open these stores,” Brown continues. “[They] knew North Hills is arguably the best market position for the store. … Many discerning and affluent customers consider [RH] best in class. Therefore, it sends a resounding message to other notable retail brands that Raleigh is a growing, vibrant and sophisticated market with well-traveled customers wanting higher-quality goods.”
More than just a gallery—and unlike anything Raleigh’s ever seen—the three-level interiors and multisensory experience blurs the lines between residential and retail, home and hospitality, indoors and outdoors.
Multilevel Experience
Level One: RH Interiors Level Two: RH Contemporary, RH Modern, RH Interior Design Studio Level Three: Rooftop restaurant & park, wine bar, RH Outdoor
Beyond an entry courtyard flanked by beautifully appointed loggias aglow with handcrafted Italian travertine fire tables, an epic experience awaits. Entree through 25-foot glass and steel doors reveals a central hall brimming with natural light and unobstructed views of lush immersive Euro-inspired courtyards and periphery-dotted rooms housing artistic installations featuring RH interiors—an homage to refined design across the ages and one-of-a-kind antiques from RH CEO Gary Friedman’s world travels.
Ascending a grand double-floating staircase illuminated with natural skylight and cast glass lattice chandeliers, an expansive exhibition space unfolds across a trio of experiences, including RH Contemporary and the brand’s newest and most compelling RH Modern. The constantly evolving collection highlights today’s most celebrated designers, visionary pieces and industry icons in a tribute to 20th century modernism via the largest assortment of modern furnishings, lighting, textiles and decor under one brand the world over.
Rounding out the midlevel, an interactive state-of-the-art atelier showcases designers in a highly styled floor-to-ceiling glass RH Interior Design Studio, complete with a private client presentation room. The floor also spotlights the brand’s exclusive rug collection, vast assortment of textiles, and furniture and lighting finishes.
Topping off the stunning culmination of concepts, atop the grand staircase flanked by a pair of monumental wall fountains is a rooftop restaurant that dishes the brand’s latest reimaginings. Set within a year-round skylit garden escape punctuated by sparkling chandeliers, faux olive trees and a cast-stone fountain, the space seamlessly unfurls into the immersive alfresco European-garden-influenced landscaped park. Also featuring intimate RH Outdoor Lounge spaces appointed with London Plane trees, shade canopies and sculptural evergreens, the alfresco attraction is ideal for sipping on the exceptional global wine and Champagne pours from the adjacent wine bar.
“We’ve been at this a long time,” says Friedman. “We opened our first restaurant in 2015, [and] we have 22 restaurants today. … In somewhere like Raleigh, we know the volume we do. We know when we open a new gallery what the lift is. … Almost every market [where] we’re opening these larger, more immersive, inspiring galleries, we have the data. It’s about understanding the math, connecting the dots, conceptualizing new and bigger and better versions of ourselves.”
There’s no doubt this version will set a new standard of luxury in Raleigh—and that its very existence signifies Raleigh has been bumped up to the big leagues. Never mind what the new arrival will mean for the future of North Hills: “The opening of an RH gallery at North Hills substantiates to other high-quality and luxury merchants how dynamic the property is,” Brown emphasizes. “That will equate to other brands wanting to be here.” Translation: Raleigh has arrived—in style. rh.com
It’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! The Asian American population in North Carolina has seen a boom in the last few years, with a 86% growth from 2010 to 2020. Coupled with that, more and more AAPI-owned businesses are popping up in the area—and we are here for it. This month (and beyond), we encourage you to support one (or all!) of the following AAPI-owned businesses. And if we’ve missed one of your faves, let us know!
Guess what Designed for Joy has in their pocket(book)? An upcoming second locale in North Hills Innovation District—slated to spread retail joy and keep women in crisis employed starting in April. Now that’s a good look. @designedforjoy
Dress your chickies head-to-toe in bright colors and not-so-basic basics from Pink Chicken, a vintage-meets-chic children’s boutique recently hatched in North Hills. Sounds im-peck-able.@pinkchickenny
HIIT the gym, not the snooze button! Coming to Seaboard Station is this Australia-based global fitness boutique Body Fit Training. Get your heart rate up via science- and technology-based techniques that are sure to *work out*! @bft_studios
The Flourish Market is now, ahem, flourishing at Raleigh Iron Works. Preach your girl power while shopping for gifts and boutique items catered toward the gals from impact-driven brands. We love to see it! @theflourishmarket
YoBa Studio is now stretching out its space and mixing up community at Raleigh Iron Works. The all-inclusive woman-owned exercise studio offers classes like Barre, strength, cardio and yoga. They’re flexible like that. @yobastudio
Crabtree is opening its doors to a trio of new spaces this year: uniquely curated Black- and woman-owned bridal store Runaway Brides; custom lip color biz Lip Print Beauty Bar; and savvy-slash-cutesy boutique Eloise Collections. @runawaybridalco; @lipprintbeautybar; @eloise_collections
Coming in steamy, SweatHouz is also sliding into Seaboard Station for an all-encompassing wellness experience feat. cold immersion, hydromassages, infrared saunas and vitamin C showers. The heat never bothered us anyway… @sweathouz
