Shopping local this holiday season is a no-brainer. Not only do you support Charlotte small businesses, you give truly unique and special gifts that are sure to be remembered. And this holiday season, you can give everyone the gift of Charlotte pride! Here are five local businesses doing Charlotte right.
CLT Find
224 E. 7th St
Charlotte, NC 28202
Instagram: @cltfind
Website: https://www.cltfind.com
The three founders– Toni, Christy and Britt—envisioned CLT find as a shop to find the perfect souvenir or gift. They feature over forty local makers, artists, & creatives and keep to small batch accessories, beauty and grooming, and jewelry items.
Girl Tribe Co.
1800 Camden Rd
Suite 102
Charlotte, NC 28203
Website: https://www.girltribeco.com
Two home-grown Charlotte girls re-connected after returning to the city and meeting up to discuss their career goals and dreams. The ensuing friendship birthed Girl Tribe Co., a project that started with hilarious and empowering tees and tanks and became so much more.
704 Shop
1616 Camden Rd
Suite 140
Charlotte, NC 28203
Instagram: @704shop
Website: https://704shop.com
Three former UNC-Charlotte roommates brought their hometown passion and friendship into a Charlotte-central apparel. The brand is more than just great t-shirts—check out their weekly Fact Friday, centering on Charlotte history. Their 704 Shop is also the only private retailer licensed to legally print the iconic Charlotte crown logo on their products.
Paper Skyscraper
330 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
Instagram: @paperskyscrapergifts
Website: https://www.paperskyscraper.com
Paper Skyscraper was a small bookstore that grew with the neighborhood and over the years has begun to offer unique & fun gifts, this shop is the perfect place to find holiday gifts. They often feature exclusive items, such as a recent 1,000pc Charlotte Skyline jigsaw puzzle featuring artwork from local artist David French.
Glory Days Apparel
Instagram: @glorydaysapparel
Website: https://glorydaysapparel.com
(Glory Days does not have a brick-and-mortar shop, but you can order products online or view them in person at their frequent pop-ups.)
Glory Days Apparel bids themselves as a nostalgia brand, and if you’re uncertain what that means, think of the softest, oldest t-shirts in your drawer—the one you go back to over and over again. That is the feel in every product Glory Days creates. Soft, great design and Charlotte supported.
CLT Boutique
Instagram:@cltboutique
Website: https://cltboutique.com
(Online or “glamper” pop-ups listed on their website.)
CLT Boutique began when founder, Britt, needed to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for her mom after a heart transplant surgery. Creating a special bangle with an E.E. Cummings quote and the heart donor’s initials, the gift made such an impression Britt took her passion for creating and ran with it! CLT Boutique is a great place to find special gifts, and has pop-up shops throughout North and South Carolina in their renovated vintage camper. Definitely check out their neighborhood art print, by Charlotte artist Shannon Newlin.
Photo by Cody Hughes @clhughes21
