Artisan shopping in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, North Carolina is a dynamic destination where style, story and culture come alive in every boutique.
Whether its designer labels, locally-made goods or one-off vintage finds, Raleigh offers a retail experience tailored to every taste.
Locally Crafted – Raleigh has a vibrant homegrown retail community. With more than 90% of downtown shops and restaurants being locally owned, the city has a vibrant community of artisans and creatives.
Raleigh Denim Workshop is passionate about sustainable, handcrafted artisan denim. Swing by their industrial-chic Curatory to shop while watching the jeansmiths at work. Bonus: snag a discount by playing a serenade on the store piano.
Visit DECO Raleigh for knick-knacks. This boutique offers eclectic goods, art and jewelry ideal for any gifting occasion.
Edge of Urge is Raleigh’s solution to the hard-to-shop-for crowd. With a unique kids section, designer clothing, eye-catching home goods and new arrivals daily, this boutique is sure to surprise every shopper.
Surround yourself with beautiful goods and the people who create them at Makers Alley North Hills, a must-browse collection of hyper-local artisans on a lively street.
Luxury Goods –Raleigh boasts a refined list of upscale shopping.
Cary is home to Fenton, a mixed-use community featuring high-end dining, entertainment and boutiques. Fenton’s notable residents include Arhaus, Sephora, Warby Parker and Bailey’s Fine Jewelry — a locally owned fine jewelry store.
Touting the only Saks Fifth Avenue in North Carolina, North Raleigh’s shopping scene remains a staple for high-end retail in the piedmont
For those seeking sophisticated gentlemen’s fashion and high-end service, shop at Raleigh’s Peter Millar, Johnnie-O and Ealdwine.
With over 100 shops, a sprawling outdoor mall and countless big brands, North Hills cements itself as a neighborhood district with luxury on tap. Highlights include Bluemercury, Bonobos, La Maison, Madewell, Lilly Pulitzer, Lululemon and Chanel. The 60,000-square-foot RH and RH Rooftop Restaurant offers upscale culinary and retail options in a single excursion.
Vintage Gems – For shoppers drawn to style, Raleigh’s vintage scene is an ocean of hidden treasures.
Stop by a Black-owned clothing and accessory shop offering everything from sports memorabilia to one-of-a-kind women’s clothing.
Check out Pallbearer in the heart of downtown Raleigh: an alternative-punk centered vintage boutique with apparel ranging from the 1950s to early 2000s.
An underground multi-dealer antique mall in the vibrant Village District, Cheshire Cat offers furniture, jewelry, clothing, books and hidden gems from every era.
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