Crystal Clear Craftsmanship
YOU MAY HAVE DRIVEN BY INDEPENDENT OPTICAL, LOCATED WITHIN Indigo Square in Mount Pleasant. Its blue facade trimmed in white with large windows, pergola-style awnings and a wooden sign reading “Eye Exams Craft Eyewear” is reminiscent of a bygone era when exemplary goods were the standard. Its cozy exterior belies its gracious interior, and upon […]
Toast of the Town
OCO CHANEL FAMOUSLY SAID, “FASHION CHANGES, BUT STYLE endures.” In the rush to bring trending culinary concepts to food-forward markets like Charleston, comings and goings are all too common. 39 Rue de Jean bucked the trends—enduring for more than two decades by staying true to the style and fundamentals of the classic Parisian brasserie. The […]
Intentional Beauty
AT SALON ALEXANDRIA, GREAT HAIR IS NEVER ACCIDENTAL—IT’S INTENTIONAL, elevated and rooted in connection. Since 2006, founder Alex Watson has cultivated warm, welcoming salons in Mount Pleasant, and soon to come in Downtown Charleston, where artistry and authenticity go hand in hand. All three locations are designed to help you love your hair, guided by […]
Wine
ON JANUARY 16, 1919, THE U.S. CONSTITUTION was amended to ban the sale of alcohol. It’s been just over 90 years since Prohibition ended in 1933, a social and political experiment that set back American-made spirits for generations. Only six distilleries were allowed to legally stay open during Prohibition, and it has taken decades for the […]
Crafting a Legacy
THERE’S A ZZ TOP SONG MOST OF US CAN SING along to, whose chorus reads, “every girl crazy ’bout a sharp-dressed man.” The band might as well have been singing about the legacy of one of Charleston’s most sought-after retailers. There’s no one in the apparel industry as knowledgeable about how to achieve an elegant […]
A Cut Above
IF YOU MISSED THE GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION OF ONE OF THE MOST INNOVATIVE real estate concepts East of the Cooper, you may have seen the award-winning woman behind it on HGTV, CNN, ABC or the TODAY show. In October 2025, Town of Mount Pleasant mayor Will Haynie stood alongside founder Rachel Urso as she cut the ribbon […]
Wine
LMERCADO LITTLE SPAIN—a gourmet marketplace and all-day dining experience located in the heart of New York City’s Hudson Yards—describes itself as “a love letter to Spain.” It’s a vison of gastronomic alegría brought to life by culinary superstar José Andres in creative collaboration with fellow Spanish chefs Ferran and Albert Adrià. From the moment you walk in—whether for a […]
Always in Fashion
SOME OF THE MOST STORIED FASHION houses in Italy have launched vintage collections that redefine the lines between art and wine. With vineyards as their runways, fashion leaders are bringing fresh style, elegance and a profound passion for nature to Italy’s wine scene. It’s not hard to draw a line from wine to fashion, especially […]
Breathing Room
IN 2012, TONI REALE HAD AN UNCONVENTIONAL VISION: TRANSFORM a vintage British ice cream truck into a mobile flower boutique. More than a decade later, that whimsical idea has evolved into Roadside Blooms, a Park Circle florist’s shop that has transcended traditional retail to become a cornerstone of community connection and environmental responsibility. Reale’s path to […]
CROWNING PASSION
LINDSAY HIBBARD TRANSFORMED HER CHILDHOOD HOBBY OF MAKING hats into a thriving business that celebrates fashion, art, culture, history and the natural world. As the founder of Riddle Hats, Hibbard creates stunning headpieces that have captured the attention of celebrities and everyday hat enthusiasts alike, all while upholding her commitment to using vegan materials and […]
