Shopping Resources

Alpha Dog Omega Cat
40 Archdale St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-1579
www.alphadogomegacat.com
Charleston's exclusive boutique for people who like to indulge their pets and themselves, this one-of-a-kind shop has been a Charleston mainstay since 1996. We offer the finest collection of unique pet items, gifts and accessories, along with the most tasteful items for you or your home. We take shopping for pet lovers seriously—and it shows. A must-stop destination for tourists! Open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays during November & December from 1 to 5 p.m. It's where the locals shop!

Ben Silver
149 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-4556
www.bensilver.com
Traditional clothier to gentlemen, world renowned for authentic striped and crested silk neckwear—"Classic Style has always been our business." Visit our elegant 19th-century quarters to find the finest shirtings, tailored garments, classic eyewear and understated accessories. Open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and most Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Call toll-free (800) 221-4671.

Ben Silver Women and Children
154 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-2275
www.bensilver.com
Chic, contemporary and classic. Offering the finest in women's tailored clothing, furnishings, shoes, purses, jewelry, sunglasses and unique accessories from international designers. Featuring Max Mara and the best in women's business and casual attire. Open Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and most Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.

Berlin's
114 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-1665
www.berlinsclothing.com
Berlin's—a Charleston tradition for over a century—features some of the world's finest clothing, sportswear, shoes and accessories for men. With four generations of service to the Lowcountry, our experienced fashion consultants will make your next shopping experience enjoyable and productive. Come see what made the corner of King & Broad famous!

Biton
275 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 805-8462
www.shopbiton.com
Charleston's latest fashion sensation is BITON, a high-end store with a department store look and boutique feel! BITON started 20 years ago as a husband-and-wife team with specialty boutiques in Key West. Modern, upscale—but never pretentious—BITON includes designer fashions by Hervé Léger, Jay Godfrey, D&G, Zac Posen, ValentinoRed, David Meister, Robert Graham, Theory, Ted Baker, Paul Smith and every denim line you can imagine. Plus jewelry, shoes sunglasses, handbags—you name it—all in a 15,000-square-foot store that says "New York," but oozes Southern hospitality.

Charleston Cooks!
194 E. Bay St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-1212
www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com
Learn the artistry of Lowcountry cooking from the area's top chefs, or rub elbows with guest chefs from world-class restaurants. Our state-of-the-art demonstration kitchen makes it a snap to add the most delicious secrets to your cooking repertoire—-in a friendly atmosphere that's pure fun. Each month's schedule is packed with well-known chefs offering informative classes on techniques, tips and food specialties of every description. Many classes include hands-on practice, plus lots of delicious sampling! Or shop in our Maverick kitchen store where you'll find the latest in kitchen tools, equipment, unique gifts and accessories.

Dona Hay Handbags
160 E. Bay St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-1400
A Dona Hay client is a connoisseur of handbags, which is why we're the most visited handbag store in the country. From dinner at the White House to visiting your attorney to ensure that your divorce settlement is just perfect or off to a tropical oasis, our buyers travel the world seeking the most beautiful handbags for every occasion. Recently featured in the New York Times as a must-visit store when you are visiting Charleston, come see why for us it's all about the perfect handbag.

Elizabeth Carlton Studio
85 Wentworth St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 853-2421
www.elizabethcarlton.com
Elizabeth Carlton's pottery is handmade from white earthenware and hand painted with professional quality underglazes. All of her pieces are food safe and dishwasher safe. Vivid colors and whimsical motifs are her signature style. Carlton's pieces make wonderful unique gifts for any occasion. Her pieces, while highly decorative, are all functional works of art.

Felice Designs
424 King St.
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 853-3354
www.felicedesigns.com
One thought comes to mind when entering this colorful shop: sensory overload. Wall to wall glass jewelry in every color imaginable greets you as you step inside. Move further in and you will find owner Felice Killian hovered over a propane torch, goggles on, spinning and layering soft moretti glass in the flame. The technique is called lampwork, and Felice has been using it to make glass beads since 1994. Felice Designs continues to grow and change as new ideas flood Felice's imagination. Yet, quality and detail are constants that will remain in her jewelry.

Freshfields Village
149 Village Green Lane
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 768-6491
www.freshfieldsvillage.com
Freshfields Village, at the crossroads of Kiawah, Seabrook, and Johns Island, offers a wealth of shopping choices in an array of home-grown stores you won't find anywhere else.

Geiss & Sons Jewelers
116 E. Bay St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-4497
Located in historical downtown Charleston, Geiss & Sons Jewelers is a family tradition since 1919, dedicated to offering the work of the world's most distinguished couture jewelry designers such as Roberto Coin, Kwait, Precision Set, Ritani and Schoeffel. Geiss & Sons also specializes in custom designs and repairs with full-time graduate gemologists and goldsmiths on site. Member of the American Gem Society.

Geo. C. Birlant & Co. (Antiques)
191 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-3842
www.birlant.com
George C. Birlant & Co., one of the largest and oldest antiques establishments in the Southeast, was founded in 1922 by George Birlant, one of the most highly respected antiques dealers in the nation. George Birlant died in 1971 leaving a legacy of quality and integrity to his daughter, Marian Birlant Slotin, son-in-law Phil H. Slotin and grandson, Andrew Birlant Slotin. Today, the Slotins work tirelessly to preserve the company's heritage and fine reputation. With regular buying trips to England and the Continent, Birlant's offers an extensive collection of personally selected 18th- and 19th-century English antique furniture, silver, china, crystal and brass. Their inventory also boasts a number of consignments and local acquisitions. Birlant's is also the exclusive maker of the famous cast iron and cypress slatted bench known as the original Charleston Battery Bench®.

Gwynn's of Mount Pleasant
916 Houston Northcutt Blvd.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-9518
www.gwynns.com
Cole-Haan, Baccarat, Vera Wang, Zanella, Nicole Miller… the top designers and brands are all just around the corner at Gwynn's—the Lowcountry's premier designer department store for both men and women. Gwynn's is located off Johnnie Dodds Boulevard in Mount Pleasant, just five miles from Downtown Charleston and four miles from the beach.

Hampden Clothing
357 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-6373
www.hampdenclothing.com
With the vision to create a store that offered on-trend pieces, emerging designers and wardrobe staples, boutique founder Stacy Smallwood established Hampden Clothing as the Southeast's newest destination for personal style. The King Street store carries women's clothing and accessories in a relaxing space that boasts bamboo floors, overstuffed chairs and a flat-screen television. Plenty of friendly staff is always nearby to assist, which makes shopping at Hampden an unparalleled Charleston experience.

Kids on King
195 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 720-8647
www.kidsonking.com
Bonjour! Kalispaera! Buon giorno! Hola! Hello! We extend traditional greetings from the most prestigious fashion corners of the world! We at Kids on King have traveled to Paris, Milan, Florence, Athens, London, New York, and countless other fashion centers all over the world to bring you the finest in children's apparel and accessories. Please allow your shopping experience to take you to these faraway places, where each garment begins as a single vision, and is lovingly handcrafted into a one-of-a-kind ensemble—just for your child. Please visit our website.

Mary Norton, Inc.
318 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 724-1081
www.marynorton.com
Specializing in exquisite handbags and shoes, Mary Norton accessories embody timeless Hollywood glamour. Mary's fabulous designs have garnered a loyal celebrity following, including Sharon Stone, Hilary Swank, Katherine Heigl, Jennifer Lopez and Oprah Winfrey. Mary Norton shoes and bags give every woman the opportunity to feel like a movie star simply by putting them on. Mary Norton is the brand making a mark in the luxury market with a uniquely American concept of "red carpet dressing" with accessories.

MaxieRome
45 John St.
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 853-6299
www.shopmaxjerome.com
MaxJerome is an Upper King Street boutique carrying stylish gifts, furnishings, artwork, clothing, and accessories by local and distant artisans. A great place to find a unique gift! Located between Meeting and King just three doors down from Rue De Jean.

Miostile and Miostile Kids
346 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-7073
www.miostile.com
Pronounced ME OH STEE LAY, Miostile means "my style" in Italian. Trend specialist Guilds Bennett, founder of Miostile, Miostile Kids and Miostile.com, brings the best of cutting-edge fashion and classic luxury brands to savvy women shoppers and their children worldwide. From living and working in Hollywood, California, Bennett brings her style experience and fashion-forward West Coast exposure straight to King Street. Contemporary designers the boutique carries include Alice + Olivia, Julie Haus, 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent, and J Brand. Miostile Kids offers favorites for trendy children, including designers such as C & C California, Seven for All Mankind, Splendid Littles, Puella Kids, J Baby by J Brand. Miostile… where the most fashionable come to shop!

Nancy's
342 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-1272
www.nancysofcharleston.com
Walk into Nancy's and we will make you smile—even laugh. You'll find us a very unique clothing store. Nancy's does not chase trends. Her clothing and accessories are timeless and yet always current. We're open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Saturday or by appointment.

Parham & Co.
344 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-5344
www.parhamandcompany.com
A tasteful experience for an eclectic eye. An antique boutique, Parham & Co. supplies exceptional one-of-a-kind pieces appealing to interior designers, architects, and collectors of the U.S. market. Their "dittoclast" approach to the business keeps their customers coming back for more. Expect the unexpected.

Plum Elements
161 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 727-3747
www.plumelements.com
info@plumelements.com
Charleston's home for artful living—Plum Elements offers a collection of fine and functional art as well as the special little extras that delight, stimulate new thoughts, and celebrate connection. Inspired by her life experiences in Asia, local owner Andrea Schenck created Plum Elements to share the essentials that fête the gift of every day. Each hand-picked item, from contemporary Japanese ceramics to luminous jewelry, meaningful gifts and poignant art, means you'll likely find an object that thrills and satisfies. Works from down the street and around the globe by Julie Goldstein, Kanazawa Kazuhiro and Miwako, Lee Krombholz, Konomi Ryosuke, Mayumi Oda, Michael Moran, Lois Raimondo, Lisa M. Shimko, Shimada Shinpei, and Sueishi Masashi. Open Monday-Saturday 10-ish a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday from noon; Thursday until 7 p.m. and by appointment.

Simply Divine
316 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 958-9299
www.simplydivinegarden.com
Located in the heart of Downtown Charleston, we are a small retailer specializing in beautiful gifts for your home and garden. Simply Divine carries unique items that are perfect for all your gift giving needs as well as the perfect item to spoil yourself. Next time you are in the Charleston area, take a walk down historic King Street and visit us. In the meantime enjoy our online store.

The Spot
163 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 727-1156
The Spot believes women should be feminine, romantic and modern. With this philosophy in mind, we cater to women who want to wear contemporary styles without the influence of fashion dictating her choices. Always age appropriate, today's women will find dresses and sportswear to fit their lifestyle and their budget. Evening gowns, shoes and purses complete their choices. Quality and value are at The Spot.

Surround
160 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-0094
www.surroundcharleston.com
SURROUND is an interiors shop specializing in vintage and antique frames, mirrors, and furnishings. We especially love finding old things and bringing them back to life… giving them relevance and a place in our modern lives. We have a wide variety of antique and vintage frames, from very important old guilt frames to a simple wooden frame in our "bargain trunk." We help customers find the right thing to "surround" their art and themselves.

The Trunk Show
281 Meeting St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-0442
www.thetrunkshowcharleston.com
The Trunk Show is an affordable alternative to acquire elegant designer clothing for woman, fine furniture, accessories and refined vintage clothing for those with the most discriminating of taste. The Trunk Show takes pride in taking consignment and vintage shopping to a whole new level. Free parking available across the street. Open Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment.

Vieuxtemps
180 King St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-6811
www.vieuxtemps.net
As Charleston's most complete bridal registry, Vieuxtemps offers the largest selection of china, crystal and silver in the Lowcountry. A member of the National Bridal Association, our bridal consultants have the expert knowledge and experience necessary to assist couples make informed choices. Visit Vieuxtemps and find Herend, Wedgewood, Waterford, Mottahedeh, Royal Crown Derby, Gien, Airedelsur, Skyros, Tracy Porter, Arte Italica, Wallace, Gorham, Towle, William Yeoward Crystal, Waterford and many more of your favorite lines.

allison sprock fine art In the heart of Charleston's historic gallery district, on King Street, Sprock represents original artwork of American and Russian artists, with primarily figurative or landscape paintings and photography. A private dealer and consultant for many years, her gallery brings artists from around the globe adding international flair to Charleston's traditional art scene.

Ben Silver At Ben Silver we like to say that "Classic Style has always been our business". This season we have put together a wardrobe for gentlemen and women who understand quality in materials and workmanship and who appreciate the classic styling to which we have always remained true. When unable to visit us, please browse our site or call us for our catalog: 1-800-221-4671. Haute couture to casual wear.

Berlins Berlin's is a Charleston original. Four generations in the clothing business and 117 years at the same address. No wonder we're known as the store that made King & Broad famous. So don't look for Berlin's in a mall. We don't fit anybody's cookie cutter mold. Specializing in custom tailored clothing for men. Tuxedo rentals for weddings and special occassions.