Must-see shopping in Southern USA

  • Project 615

    Nashville

    A for-profit company that donates a portion of all sales to various local non-profits. The trendy T-shirts ($30) are designed and produced in Tennessee…

  • Horse & Hero

    Asheville

    For a taste of Asheville’s contemporary creativity, and a distinctly psychedelic take on Appalachian art, drop into this groovy downtown gallery. As well…

  • Parnassus Books

    Nashville

    Ann Patchett's Parnassus Books is arguably one of America's most famous indie booksellers (ironically only in business since 2011). The bright space hosts…

  • Young Blood Boutique

    Atlanta

    Head to this bright, beautifully set out boutique for handmade, innovative jewelry from Portland to Australia, and feminist-centric accessories brought to…

  • MOXY Modern Mercantile

    Arkansas

    MOXY is a fun, irrepressibly playful shop that will offer customers vintage clocks, locally handmade jewelry, beard balm, witchcraft guidebooks and…

  • Capitol

    Charlotte

    Charlotte’s best-known luxury clothing store has earned a national reputation for its impeccable array of women’s fashion and jewelry, much of it the work…

  • ShopSCAD

    Savannah

    All the wares at this funky, kitschy boutique are designed by students, faculty and alumni of Savannah's prestigious college of art and design. There are…

  • Beads on Cannon

    Charleston

    A massive bead store, with two floors full of stones, Czech glass, wire, leather, chains, Swarovski crystal, tools and rhinestones. The store also offers…

  • Satchel

    Savannah

    Handbag obsessives should duck into Satchel, owned and operated by the designer herself. She also manufactures her own goods and is a patron of all things…

  • Mast General Store

    Asheville

    This long-standing North Carolina favorite is great for outdoor gear, organic and natural cosmetics, provisions, candy, toys – you name it – much of it…

  • GoGo Jewelry

    New Orleans

    If you’re looking for stylish, one-of-a-kind jewelry – rings, necklaces and cuffs – with a bit of sass, GoGo is a good place to start.

  • Off Square Books

    Mississippi

    This offshoot of Square Books deals in travel, lifestyle and used titles.

  • Uptown Costume and Dance Wear in New Orleans' Garden District.

    Uptown Costume & Dancewear

    New Orleans

    A one-stop emergency shop for anyone caught completely unprepared for Mardi Gras, Halloween or any other occasion that calls for a disguise. It’s an…

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    Carpe Diem Records

    Tennessee

    This little blue shotgun shack specializes in vinyl, but you'll also find classic board games, old typewriters, antiques and a retro Elvis collection…

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    Franklin Antique Mall

    Tennessee

    Independent stalls showcase various categories of antique, from furniture to dishware to books to jewelry, in this sprawling space a few blocks from Main…

  • Berta’s & Mina’s Antiquities

    New Orleans

    This painting-cluttered gallery specializes in regional folk art, especially the works of the late Nilo Lanzas, whose daughter operates the shop. Lanzas…

  • Hero

    Nashville

    Owner Claudia Robertson Fowler has styled country music superstars Faith Hill, Tricia Yearwood and Martina McBride. She brings her global sensibilities –…

  • Hazelnut

    New Orleans

    Actor Bryan Batt of Mad Men fame (he played art director Salvatore Romano) co-owns this elegant, pleasantly eclectic gift and homewares shop. In addition…

  • Bang Candy Company

    Nashville

    When someone describes themselves as a 'sugar-peddler,' you know you're in for something quirky and fun. That's exactly how to describe Sarah Souther, an…

  • Berea College Visitor Center & Shoppe

    Kentucky

    All of the students at Berea College are part of a work-study program that includes traditional Appalachian craft-making. See their pine-bough brooms,…

  • White's Mercantile – Franklin

    Tennessee

    Singer-songwriter Holly Williams knows how to capture an audience. In this modern-day general store, she's assembled a thoughtful collection of small…

  • White's Mercantile

    Nashville

    This modern take on the general store hits all the right notes, embodying the vibe of the 12South neighborhood where it resides: cool, quirky and gorgeous…

  • Sid Mashburn

    Atlanta

    Menswear designer Sid Mashburn has since expanded nationally, but it all started in Atlanta, where 80% of his high-end boutique and haberdashery…

  • Pre to Post Modern

    Nashville

    This shop is an explosion of color and kitsch with its superb selection of vintage items with a distinctly mid-century flavor. Pop culture collectibles…

  • Nisolo

    Nashville

    Buttery soft leather goods perch like gorgeous runway models in this minimalist store and showroom. But these boots and bags are more than a guilty…

  • Walter’s Clothing

    Atlanta

    This throwback streetwear shop dates to 1952 and is said to have the biggest collection of street-smart kicks in town. It's often the first shop in…

  • Richards Variety Store

    Atlanta

    There is almost nothing this massive, good-time emporium doesn't have. Hebrew alphabet kits? Ouija boards? Paper pinhole cameras? 3-D White House puzzles?…

  • Hester & Cook

    Nashville

    Sure, it's a little out of the way, but if you're a stationery and homeware aficionado, you'll want to hit this place up. Their retail space is also their…

  • Savant Vintage

    Nashville

    This store is filled top to bottom with gorgeous vintage goods that scream Americana – visitors winding through the warmly lit nooks of the little cabin…

  • Lorraine Frances Fine Accessories

    Nashville

    This independent jewelry shop specializes in making old things new – the handmade jewelry incorporates vintage items like coins, locker tags and perfume…

  • Garden District Bookshop

    New Orleans

    Want a book about New Orleans history or a coffee-table tome about Mardi Gras? Then stop by this well-stocked indie bookstore inside the Rink mini-mall…

  • Savannah Bee Company

    Atlanta

    Help save the bees at this Savannah, GA transplant gone national, where high-quality monofloral and polyforal honeys are the backbone, but the golden…

  • Pied Nu

    New Orleans

    If you need a hand-poured candle that lasts 60 hours, try one of the sweet-smelling Diptyques on sale here. As you soak up that vanilla-scented goodness,…

  • Thomas Wages

    Atlanta

    Atlanta menswear designer Thomas Wages subscribes to a 'Made in America' ethos and you'll find plenty to love at this hip boutique, where his own light…

  • Cades Cove Campground Store & Deli

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    One-stop shopping for campers, hikers and day-trippers, this compact souvenir shop and market sells T-shirts, hats, camping sundries, snacks, drinks,…

  • Dirty Coast

    New Orleans

    You’re not a cool new New Orleanian if you haven’t picked up one of the clever T-shirts or bumper stickers (eg 'make wetlands, not war'), all related to…

  • Perimeter Mall

    Atlanta

    In the upscale suburb of Dunwoody, 13.5 miles north of Downtown, Perimeter Mall is Atlanta's best shopping mall outside the Perimeter (OTP) and the second…

  • Chocolate Fetish

    Asheville

    With its silky truffles ($2.25) and sinfully good caramels, not to mention 20-minute tasting tours ($10), Chocolate Fetish deserves a flag on any…

  • Lunchbox Records

    Charlotte

    Apart perhaps from its giant robot sign and blue-brick facade, this Plaza Midwood store is just like the local record stores you used to love. Rack upon…

  • Wilder

    Nashville

    Is it art or home decor? Probably both. The household accessories and furniture in this bright and inviting shop pop with color, clean style and sometimes…

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