Style & Fashion
Designers, ateliers and the Southern sense of dress.
Digging Deep: The Jewelers Mining North Carolina's Gemstone Legacy
The state is one of the few places on earth to yield emeralds, and a new generation of jewelers is building fine collections around homegrown stones.
The Rental Revolution Reaches the Carolina Wardrobe
Fashion rental has moved from novelty to habit, and local platforms are betting that the future of Southern style is borrowed, not bought.
The Leather Workers Crafting Carolina's Finest Accessories
Belts, bags and boots made by hand in small Piedmont workshops are winning devotees who prize patina over logos.
How Independent Boutiques Are Outmaneuvering the Mall
As chain retail retreats, a wave of sharply curated independent shops is redefining how Carolinians discover and buy clothes.
The Enduring Grammar of Southern Style
What does it mean to dress like a Carolinian? A look at the codes, seasons and quiet rules that shape one of America's most distinctive regional wardrobes.
The Lab-Coats Behind Carolina's Next-Generation Fabrics
Building on the state's textile heritage, researchers and startups are engineering performance and sustainable fabrics that could clothe the future.