Drumroll, please 🥁! Pop-Up Shops on Martin Street’s newest tenants Art by SRG and Needle & Thread Co. are primed for all your style needs—from upcycled clothing and band tees galore to artwork simply celebrating the beauty of being human. How on point. @artbysrg; @needlethreadco
“Self-care, I’m treatin’ me right.” Take a hint from Mac Miller and indulge at DTR’s The Self Care Marketplace, a one-stop shop for goodies that’ll make ya feel, well, good—from yoga gear and homemade goods to soaps and teas.@theselfcaremarketplacenc
Add this one to your Goodreads list. Follow Raleighite Andrea Lytle Peet’s journey via her inspirational book, Hope Fights Back, as she learns to live her life to the fullest with ALS. YGG! @go_on_be_brave
Home decor ops just keep getting bed-er (see what we did there). … Find NC-basedFairfield Chairdebuting its Camille Collection, which flaunts classically designed beds, nightstands and dressers. Sweet dreams, indeed! @fairfieldchair
Start every month with an “aww!” when you glance at Perfectly Imperfect Pups’ first-ever Triangle Dogs of the Year Calendar feting paws-itively perfect pups—with proceeds benefiting high-risk and special needs dogs. Paws for applause! @pipsrescue
Walk, walk, fashion baby. Raleigh Denim Workshopmade an appearance on the runway at New York Fashion Week, showcasing its upcycled and reworked denim with playful touches. How jean-ius (!). @raleighworkshop
Raleigh Denim Photo by Giles Clement courtesy of Raleigh Denim Workshop; The Self Care Marketplace place photo by Kimberly Thigpen; Triangle Dogs of the Year Calendar photo by Five Freedoms Photography; remaining photos courtesy of brands
Not only is buying secondhand often easier on your wallet (hello, half-price Chanel bag!), it also denounces the controversial labor practices many fast-fashion companies use, and lessens the pollution and landfill contributions the constant manufacturing of new garments generates (the industry accounts for 2–8% of global emissions). Ethical benefits aside, who doesn’t love one-of-a-kind fashion finds? After all, there’s no better feeling than responding with, “Oh, I thrifted it!” when someone asks where you got your ’fit.
Ready to (thrift) shop till you drop? The bigger the city, the better thrifting scene, so Raleighites are in luck. Here, we feature some unique finds from local secondhand retailers.
Doc Martens From ’90s grunge to early 2010s Tumblr to today, the brand’s ultra-durable platform sandals, Mary Janes and combat boots are the go-to. Soften up the edgy Doc Martens look by pairing with a babydoll dress, or welcome the nostalgia with ripped jeans and a band tee. Alexa, play “R U Mine?” by Arctic Monkeys. Shop similar finds: MODE
Sea Denim Dress A denim dress is a classic, and this quilted puffy-sleeved number is no exception. Easily dressed up or down, the versatile seasonal-transition piece is giving autumn-meets-coastal cowboy—and we’re here for it. Shop similar finds: Revolver
Vintage Windbreaker
Windbreakers suddenly feel fresh again. Play up the pragmatic piece and slip on a pair of classic white sneakers, or draw inspo from Rihanna and throw on a miniskirt and a pair of stilettos with your jacket. Shop similar finds: Unorthodox Vintage
Bottega Veneta Jodie Top Handle Bag
“People will stare—make it worth their while.” Elevate the much-needed accessory with this slouchy woven bag, big enough to carry all your things and small enough to slide on your shoulder, so you can be hands-free no matter what you’re touting. Shop similar finds: Dress
Vintage Denim
Denim is always in season—and easy to style with quite literally anything. That, paired with its durability, makes denim a fab secondhand find—NTM the worn look is de rigueur. Pro tip: Not in the mood to try on? Wrap the waistline of the pants around your neck. If the two sides meet comfortably, the pants will fit. Shop similar finds: Unorthodox Vintage
Gucci Platforms
“I’m not afraid of heights, have you seen my shoes?” Take a cue from Carrie Bradshaw and reach new heights in these New York Fashion Week-worthy yellow Gucci platforms. The sandal’s wide base makes strutting your stuff and elevating your outfit far easier than your average heel would. Shop similar finds: Dress
Fall into autumn with furniture, activewear and perfume galore.
Have your luxe look in the bag with Michael Kors Lifestyle, the brand’s new concept store recently opened in Crabtree Valley Mall that casts a spotlight on “pared-down luxury and sophisticated glamour” via a plethora of accessories. Ooh la la! @michaelkors
Meet the Modern Ming Collection. Rail & Stile’s handcrafted furniture pieces spotlight Chinese Ming Dynasty aesthetics while offering customizable size options for homeowners who love that vintage look. therailandstile.com
These socks were made for running. … Embrace compression while decompressing with a workout or a run in Whitsett-based brand CEP Compression’s colorful compression socks and apparel—found at all three Raleigh Fleet Feet locations—that increase circulation and improve oxygen supply. @cep_compression
Grab your chunky knit sweater and wide-brimmed hats! Williams Sonoma at Fenton is rolling out its fall collection featuring pumpkin spice treats, Day of the Dead dinnerware and a Peanuts-themed holiday collection. It’s, er, Halloween, Charlie Brown! @williamssonoma
All the single ladies put your hands up! Catch feelings (or just stack your roster) on Hatched, the newest dating app to hit Raleigh, boasting a “less show me and more know me” attitude. Happy cuffing season! @hatched_dating
It’s 5 o’clock somewhere. Embrace the casual island mindset and kick back in colorful resort attire from Village District’s newly opened coastal athleisure shop Coastal Urge. Life’s a beach! @coastalurge
Local businesses to support in Raleigh and Wake County for National Hispanic Heritage Month—and beyond
National Hispanic Heritage Month returns Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and to celebrate, we want to ensure our local Hispanic-owned businesses get the love they deserve—not just this month, but all year long. Here, some local Hispanic-owned shops, restaurants and other businesses to support.
Ring in summer via books, swag and spa treatments at these latest retail picks.
A cut above the rest (get it?), the new Boardroom Styling Loungein Fenton offers a relaxing experience—think leather chairs, oversize flat-screen TV and cold beer, natch—for guys getting groomed. Hey, fortune favors the shave!@boardroomstylinglounge
In need of some Z’s? Cut down your morning makeup routine with an appointment at Arch & Edge, DTR’s new permanent makeup and esthetics studio offering lash lifts, microblading, tooth charms (literally jewelry for your teeth!) and more. @archandedge
Feather your nest with stylish home goods from NEST Decor’s newly opened location in Crabtree Valley Mall, which offers specialty brands, custom options and ever-changing galleries. Make yourself at home! @nest_decor
You’ll be in haven at the new The Shoppe at Haven Farm touting local gifts, garden accessories and a seed bar (!)—NTM local foods, snacks and beverages to enjoy while perusing the grounds. You grow, girl! @haven_farm
Take it easel-y and go check out 12 emerging and nationally acclaimed artists all creating under the same roof at Glenwood Fine Art workspace and gallery. @glenwoodfineartgallery
Need a lift? Synergy Face + Body’s newest location in Wake Forest offers surgical cosmetic procedures as well as spa treatments, laser hair removal and nonsurgical sculpting. @feelsynergy
Following her March release of Good Luck Cafe, NC-based author Annie Rains is back with a new novel on self-discovery, Through the Snow Globe. Happy reading! @annierainsbooks
Having a rough time? Green and bear it at the new 29,000-square-foot PGA Tour Superstore on East Six Forks Road, featuring a custom fitting studio, golf simulators and a 1,000-square-foot putting green. Fore! @pgatoursuperstore
Board Room Styling Lounge photo by Raleigh Midtown East, courtesy of Board Room Styling; Glenwood Fine Art photo by artist Nicole White Kennedy, courtesy of Glenwood Fine Art; remaining photos courtesy of brands
